Allied Telesis AT-MC13 - Manual (Page 44)

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
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This appendix provides the following procedures:
ˆ “Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 44
ˆ “Using a Swab” on page 46
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are
typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown inFigure 24.
Figure 24. Cartridge Cleaner
Note
Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic
connector.
To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the
following procedure.
1. With one hand, hold the cartridge cleaner and push the lever on the
cleaning cartridge in the direction of the arrow to expose the cleaning
surface, as shown in Figure 25.
TAPE A Wiping Direction
PUSH OPEN PUSH OPEN
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