Operating Basics
To remove contamination, clean the fiber-optic connectors using the
following procedure:
Equipment Required
Clean compressed air
Fiber-optic cleaning swabs
Isopropyl alcohol
Procedure
1. Hold the can of compressed air upright and spray the can into the
air to purge any propellant.
2. Spray the clean compressed air on the connectors to remove any
loose particles or moisture.
3. Moisten a clean fiber-optic swab with isopropyl alcohol then
lightly swab the surfaces of the connectors.
4. Spray the clean compressed air on the connectors again to
remove any loose particles or isopropyl alcohol.
NOTE. Cleaning kits for fiber-optic connectors are available from a
number of suppliers.
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P6701B, P6703B & P6723 Instructions