HMC Electronics QBE Chemtronics Fiber Optic Wipe Cleaning System User Manual
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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
“Dry” Cleaning with the QbE
®
1. Pull one
QbE
®
Wipe over the fiber-safe
foam platen.
2. Hold the end face at a 90 degree
perpendicular to the platen.
3. Draw the end face lightly over the platen in a
smooth linear motion - do not press too hard.
4. Do not retrace your cleaning procedure in the
same area.
5. Do not use a figure-eight motion; do not use
a “twist & turn” motion.
6. Check your work with a fiber scope or
measuring device.
“Wet” Cleaning with the QbE
®
ith the QbE
1. Lightly “spot” the
QbE
®
wipe on the platen
with Electro-Wash
®
PX Fiber Optic Cleaner.
2. Draw the end-face from the solvent wetted
area to the dry area.
3. Check your work with a fiber scope or
measuring device.
For Splice Preparation
1. Lightly moisten
QbE
®
wipe and gently
wipe away fiber contaminants.
2. Lightly dampen a 38540ESD swab,
remove soil from V-grooves on fusion
splicer.
Buffer Gel Removal
Buffer Gel Removal
1. Pull three single
QbE
®
Wipers out of the
container.
2. Spray a small amount of Electro-Wash
®
PX Fiber Optic Cleaner into the folded
wipers.
3. Pull the cable through the first wiper and
discard.
4. Repeat until the cable “squeaks” clean.
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®
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Kennesaw, GA 30152
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NOTE: This information is believed to be
accurate. It is intended for professional end users
having the skills to evaluate and use the data
properly. ITW Chemtronics
®
does not guarantee
the accuracy of the data and assumes no liability
in connection with damages incurred while using
it.
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