How To Clean Connectors; How To Use A Mechanical Device - Fluke FIBER QUICKMAP User Manual

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How to Clean Connectors

Fluke Networks recommends that you use a mechanical device
to clean connectors. See Figure 5. If you do not have such a
device, use other optical-grade supplies to clean connectors. Use
a video microscope, such as the Fluke Networks FI-7000
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How to Use a Mechanical Device

To prevent damage to the device and to connectors,
read all instructions and obey all safety precautions
given by the manufacturer of the device you use to
clean connectors.
Use a video microscope to inspect the connector. If it is dirty,
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continue to step 2.
To clean a bulkhead connector, remove the device's cap. To
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clean the connector on a fiber cable, remove only the tip of
the cap.
If necessary for a bulkhead connector, extend the tip of the
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device.
Push the device straight into the connector until you hear a
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loud click. See Figure 5. Then remove the device.
Use a video microscope to inspect the connector. If
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necessary, clean and inspect the connector again.
If the mechanical device does not clean the connector
sufficiently, use a swab and solvent to clean the connector.
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