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Courtesy of Fiber Connections Inc. - Canada
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Proper Care of Fiber Optic Connector And Bulkhead Adapters:
Before mating fiber optic connectors they must be properly cleaned
using a proven method.
Not using the proper method or material may have serious
impact on the performance of the connectors.
Although the connectors are cleaned prior to packaging, the dust
caps and exposure to airborne particles result in the need to properly
clean each connector prior to mating.
The following are the recommended procedures and materials required for
cleaning fiber optic connectors and bulkhead adapters.

Typical Materials Required for Proper Cleaning:
Lint-Free Wipes
Isopropyl Alcohol or Ethyl Alcohol > 99%
(Do not use a lesser grade)
Lint-Free Swabs
Filtered, Canned Air

Bulkhead Adapter Cleaning Procedures:
Remove dust caps from end of adapter
Gently blow air into the adapter.
Using alcohol moistened swab gently insert into the adapter and turn the
swab several times.
Remove swab and insert a clean dry swab and turn several times.
Remove dry swab and gently blow air into the adapter.

Connector Cleaning Procedure:
Remove dust cap from connector
Moisten a new wipe with alcohol and gently wipe around and across the end
of the ferrule.
Use a dry wipe and wipe around and across the end to the ferrule
With the air blow down on an angle not directly at the connector end. (Do
not handle the connector end)
Insert the connector end into the previously cleaned adapter.

Considerations:
Do not allow cables to have less than a 2" bend radius.
When mating and unmating connectors, handle only by the connector, not by
the cable or boot.
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