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Table A-1 Typical Contaminants (Continued)
Contaminant
Oil
Film residues
Powdery coatings

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Figure A-1A-2
Scratches and dust
Figure A-2 Fiber Optic Cross-Section
Before you begin cleaning, always inspect the fiber connections.
Inspect and clean both fiber ends every time you make a connection.
Keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors.
Do not touch the end of a fiber.
Store unused protective caps in a clean resealable container, located nearby for easy
access.
Do not reuse cleaning tissues or swabs.
Do not allow alcohol or another wet cleaning agent to dry on a fiber end.
Never touch the dispenser tip of an alcohol bottle or any clean portion of a tissue or
swab.
Use care when handling the fiber; do not twist or pull.
Keep your cleaning fluids away from open flame or spark.
describes the acceptable limits of defects in a fiber connection.
Zone 1
(0 to 25 micron diameter)
No scratches or digs are allowed
Comments
Frequently caused by touching
Can accumulate from vapors or smoke
Can be left behind after water or other solvents evaporate
Zone 2
(25 to 60 micron diameter)
Maximum of 3 scratches <3.0 micron width is acceptable;
Maximum of 1 light dig of <3.0 micron is acceptable
Zone 3
(60 to 120 micron diameter)
No scratches >3.0 microns are acceptable;
Maximum of 3 digs of <10 microns are acceptable
Maximum 10 micron diameter dig is acceptable
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