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NOTE
Caring for Connectors
Cleaning
Cleaning
Careful cleaning of all connectors is essential to assure long, reliable connector life,
to prevent accidental damage to connectors, and to obtain maximum measurement
accuracy and repeatability. Yet it is the one step most often neglected or done
improperly. Supplies recommended for cleaning microwave connectors are as
follows:
•
Compressed Air.
•
Alcohol.
•
Cotton Swabs.
•
Lint-Free Cleaning Cloth.
Compressed Air
Loose particles on the connector mating plane surfaces can usually be removed with
a quick blast of compressed air. This is very easy to do and should always be tried
first using compressed air from a small pressurized can. The stream of air can be
directed exactly where it is wanted through a plastic (not metal) nozzle. No hoses or
other connections are needed. Hold the can upright, to avoid spraying liquid along
with the vapor.
Cleaning Alcohol
Dirt and stubborn contaminants that cannot be removed with compressed air can
often be removed with a cotton swab or lint free cleaning cloth moistened with
alcohol.
Use the least amount of alcohol possible, and avoid wetting any plastic parts in the
connectors with the alcohol.
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