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11.21
With light pressure, slide the connector end-face once across the tape in the direction shown using a smooth linear
motion. Do not press too hard and do not repeat the cleaning motion with the same tape.
11.22
Release the lever on the underside of the cassette to close the tape shutter.
11.23
Repeat steps 11.18 through 11.21 until the connector has been cleaned three times.
11.24
When the connector is clean, reinstall the drop cable dust cap and tighten until finger tight.
MINI-OTE.ADAPTER/CONNECTOR.CLEANING.PROCEDURE
Cleaning kit (FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) is required for this procedure. Use the following procedure to clean the
Mini OTE optical port adapters and the internal connectors:
11.25
Using a 216C key tool, unscrew the optical port dust cap from the optical port adapter.
11.26
Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector/adapter cleaning kit.
11.27
Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 20.
Note: Do not apply alcohol to the swab or the adapter.
11.28
While applying light pressure against the connector end-face, rotate the dry swab 360º three times.
11.29
Dispose of the dry swab after use.
11.30
When the connector end-face and adapter ferrule are clean, reinstall the optical port dust cap and tighten using
the 216C key tool.
O-Ring.Lubrication
The O-rings used on the hardened connector and on the optical port dust cap are lubricated when shipped from the factory
to prevent damage during installation.
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