Agilent Technologies E6000C User Manual page 277

E Cleaning Information
Using isopropyl alcohol
Denatured alcohol
Other solvents
Size of swab
Foam swabs
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If you use isopropyl alcohol to clean your optical device,
do not immediately dry the surface with compressed air
(except when you are cleaning very sensitive optical
devices). This is because the dust and the dirt is solved
and will leave behind filmy deposits after the alcohol is
evaporated. You should therefore first remove the alcohol
and the dust with a soft tissue, and then use compressed
air to blow away any remaining filaments.
If possible avoid using denatured alcohol containing
additives. Instead, apply alcohol used for medical
purposes.
Never try to drink this alcohol, as it may seriously damage
to your health.
Do not use any other solvents, as some may damage
plastic materials and claddings. Acetone, for example,
will dissolve the epoxy used with fiber optic connectors.
To avoid damage, only use isopropyl alcohol.
Cotton swabs
We recommend that you use swabs such as Q-tips or other
cotton swabs normally available from local distributors of
medical and hygiene products (for example, a
supermarket or a chemist's shop). You may be able to
obtain various sizes of swab. If this is the case, select the
smallest size for your smallest devices.
Ensure that you use natural cotton swabs. Foam swabs
will often leave behind filmy deposits after cleaning.
Use care when cleaning, and avoid pressing too hard onto
your optical device with the swab. Too much pressure
may scratch the surface, and could cause your device to
become misaligned. It is advisable to rub gently over the
surface using only a small circular movement.
E6000C Mini-OTDR User's Guide, E0302
Standard Cleaning Equipment