Atec Agilent-81618A - Manual (Page 92)

Cleaning Information What do I need for proper cleaning?
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We suggest these protective coverings should be kept on the
equipment at all times, except when your optical device is in use. Be
careful when replacing dust caps after use. Do not press the bottom of
the cap onto the fiber too hard, as any dust in the cap can scratch or
pollute your fiber surface.
If you need further dust caps, please contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies sales office.
Isopropyl alcohol
This solvent is usually available from any local pharmaceutical
supplier or chemist's shop.
If you use isopropyl alcohol to clean your optical device, do not
immediately dry the surface with compressed air (except when you
are cleaning very sensitive optical devices). This is because the dust
and the dirt is solved and will leave behind filmy deposits after the
alcohol is evaporated. You should therefore first remove the alcohol
and the dust with a soft tissue, and then use compressed air to blow
away any remaining filaments.
If possible avoid using denatured alcohol containing additives.
Instead, apply alcohol used for medical purposes.
Never drink this alcohol, as it may seriously damage your health.
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.