EXFO IQS-9100 Optical Switch for IQS-500/600 - Manual (Page 59)

Maintenance
Optical Switch 53
Cleaning Fixed Connectors
6. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) with only one drop of isopropyl
alcohol.
7. Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the connector until it reaches the
ferrule inside (a slow clockwise rotating movement may help).
8. Gently turn the cleaning tip one full turn.
9. Continue to turn as you withdraw the cleaning tip.
10. Repeat steps 7 to 9, but this time with a dry cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip
provided by EXFO).
Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip and verify the
cleanliness of the cotton tip.
11. Throw out the cleaning tips after one use.
I
MPORTANT
Alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly. Avoid contact between
the tip of the bottle and the cleaning tip, and do not use bottles
that distribute too much alcohol at a time.
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