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cap over the ferrule. When the cleaned connector is ready for assembly, it should be re-

inspected for cleanliness prior to connection.

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Fiber adapters or circuit pack connectors

During testing and/or trouble shooting activities it may be necessary to clean the optical

buildout adapter or the circuit pack connector. The following procedure is recommended

Using the appropriate CLETOP stick cleaner (2.5 mm for SC, ST, and FC connectors, 1.25

mm for LC connectors) dampen the stick cleaner with Ethyl alcohol using the alcohol

wipe. Insert the stick cleaner into the adapter rotating the stick 360 degrees while

inserting. Push/rotate stick until the stick cleaner makes contact with the connector. Apply

slight pressure upon contact and rotate stick 360 degrees at least three (3) times.

Remove the stick cleaner rotating it upon removal.

Using a dry CLETOP stick cleaner of appropriate diameter, repeat the above cleaning

procedure. This procedure will clean the side walls of the adapter and the endface of the

circuit pack connector.

Gently insert the Video Fiber Scope probe into the port until the fiber ferrule comes into

view.

Verify that the fiber ferrule is clean. Repeat

meet the requirements specified in

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T E P S

CAUTION

Do not attempt to clean ports equipped with yellow Light guide BuildOut (LBO)

attenuators. Attenuators contain a thin glass lens that is extremely fragile. The

LBO will be damaged if cleaned using this method.

T E P S

Step 1

through

"Connector inspection" (p.

Step 3

if the fiber does not