Care and Cleaning of Optical Connectors
1 Insert a dry bulkhead swab into the bulkhead and rotate the swab several times.
2 Remove the swab and discard. Swabs may be used only once.
3 Check the bulkhead optical surface with a fiber connector scope to confirm that it
is clean. If further cleaning is needed:
a Moisten a new bulkhead swab using a lint-free wipe moistened with
optical-grade (99%) isopropyl alcohol.
b With the connector removed, fully insert the bulkhead swab into the
bulkhead and rotate the swab several times.
c Remove the swab and discard. Swabs may be used only once.
d Check with a fiber connector scope again to confirm that there is no dirt or
alcohol residue on the optical surface.
e If any alcohol residue remains, clean it off with a new dry bulkhead swab.
4 Mate all connectors to bulkheads and proceed to Verifying Equipment
Operation below.
5 It is also recommended that all connectors be visually inspected after cleaning to
verify the connector is clean and undamaged.
Verifying Equipment Operation
Perform circuit turn-up. If the equipment does not come up, i.e., fails verification or
indicates a reflection problem, clean the connectors and bulkheads again.
For Further Assistance
If you have any questions or concerns about cleaning fiber optic connectors, contact
Customer Service using the contact information provided in the Customer Support
Information chapter.
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