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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Connector Care for RF & Microwave Coaxial Connectors
Connector Care Quick Reference
Handling and Storage
Do
Keep connectors clean
Extend sleeve or connector nut
Use plastic end-caps during storage
Visual Inspection
Do
Inspect all connectors carefully
Look for metal particles, scratches,
and dents
Connector Cleaning
Do
Try compressed air first
Use isopropyl alcohol
Clean connector threads
Gaging Connectors
Do
Clean and zero the gage before use
Use the correct gage type
Use correct end of calibration block
Gage all connectors before first use
Making Connections
Do
Align connectors carefully
Make preliminary connection lightly
Turn only the connector nut
Use a torque wrench for final
connect
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Do Not
Touch mating-plane surfaces
Set connectors contact-end down
Do Not
Use a damaged connector - ever
Do Not
Use any abrasives
Get liquid into plastic support
beads
Do Not
Use an out-of-spec connector
Do Not
Apply bending force to connection
Over tighten preliminary
connection
Twist or screw any connection
Tighten past torque wrench
"break" point
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