Use Of Optical Fiber; Cleaning Optical Connectors And Optical Ports; Replacing Optical Fibers; Power On Work - Symantec Shelf NetBackup 5220 Maintenance Manual

18 Safety information

Use of optical fiber

Use of optical fiber
The safe use of optical fibers ensures proper running of the device and avoids
personnel injuries and device damage.

Cleaning optical connectors and optical ports

The fiber connectors and optical fiber interfaces of a laser must be cleaned with
special cleaning tools and the materials listed below:

Replacing optical fibers

When replacing a fiber, cap the connector of a fiber that is not used.

Power on work

This section describes the safety precautions for troubleshooting when the power is
on to avoid personnel injury and device damage.
 Do not remove or insert an optical transceiver that connects to an
optical fiber without proper safety procedures.
The laser beams of the optical interface board or inside the optical fiber may
cause damage to the eyes. Do not expose your eyes to the laser beams.
Special cleaning solvent (Isoamylol is preferred, propyl alcohol is
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the next best solvent. Alcohol and formalin are forbidden.)
 Non-woven lens tissue
 Special compressed gas
 Cotton stick (medical cotton or long fiber cotton)
Special cleaning roll (Isoamylol is the preferred solvent)
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 Special magnifier for optical connectors