Chemtronics Pocket QbE Fiber Optic Cleaning Platform PQBE User Manual

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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

“Dry” Cleaning with the pQbE

1. Pull one QbE

-2 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 pQbE

1. Lightly “spot” the pQbE

wipe on the platen

with Electro-Wash



PX Fiber Optic Cleaner,

orwith the Fiberwash™ or MX pen.

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 pQbE

wipe and gently

wipe away fiber contaminants

2. Lightly dampen a 38540ESD swab,

remove soil from V-grooves on fusion
splicer.

Buffer Gel Removal

1. Pull three single pQbE

Wipers out of the

container.

2. Spray a small amount of Electro-Wash



Fiber Optic Cleaner or MX into the folded
wipers.

3. Pull the cable through the first wiper and

discard.

Repeat until the cable “squeaks

” clean.

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

, Electro-Wash® and QbE® are



and Fiberwash™ are

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. 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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