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Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Information
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.
Swabs should be used straight out of the packet, and never used twice.
This is because dust and dirt in the atmosphere, or from a first cleaning,
may collect on your swab and scratch the surface of your optical device.
Soft tissues These are available from most stores and distributors of
medical and hygiene products such as supermarkets or chemists' shops.
We recommend that you do not use normal cotton tissues, but multi-
layered soft tissues made from non-recycled cellulose. Cellulose tissues
are very absorbent and softer. Consequently, they will not scratch the
surface of your device over time.
Use care when cleaning, and avoid pressing on your optical device with
the tissue. Pressing too hard may lead to scratches on the surface or
misalignment of your device. Just rub gently over the surface using a small
circular movement.
Use only clean, fresh soft tissues and never apply them twice. Any dust
and dirt from the air which collects on your tissue, or which has gathered
after initial cleaning, may scratch and pollute your optical device.
Pipe cleaner Pipe cleaners can be purchased from tobacconists, and
come in various shapes and sizes.The most suitable one to select for
cleaning purposes has soft bristles, which will not produces scratches.
There are many different kinds of pipe cleaner available from tobacco
shops.
The best way to use a pipe cleaner is to push it in and out of the device
opening (for example, when cleaning an interface). While you are cleaning,
you should slowly rotate the pipe cleaner.
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