Allied Telesis AT-iMG6x6MOD Electronics Unit - Manual (Page 40)

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
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Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically
called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 30.
Figure 30. 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.
8. 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 31.
9. Place the ferrule tip on the exposed cleaning surface and rub the ferrule in a
downward direction, as shown in Figure 31.
Figure 31. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface