Cisco Prisma II Installation And Operation Manual page 33

Connecting Optical Cables,
Using the Fiber Fish to Pull the Optical Cable to the Prisma II Module
Important: Use a protective cap to protect the end of the fiber while the fiber is being
fished (or handled in general).
To pull the optical cable to the module, follow these steps.
1. Insert the Fiber Fish tool through the slot located just above the bottom of the
chassis.
2. At the rear of the chassis, locate the appropriate optical cable.
3. Insert the optical cable into notched area of the Fiber Fish tool as shown.
4. At the front of the chassis, pull the Fiber Fish tool (with cable attached) to the
front of the chassis.
5. Disengage the optical cable from the Fiber Fish tool and attach to the
appropriate connector on desired module. See Cable Connection Procedure.
Cleaning Optical Connectors
Cleaning fiber-optic connectors can help prevent interconnect problems and
therefore aid system performance. When optical connectors are disconnected and
reconnected, the fiber surface can become dirty or scratched. The goal of cleaning the
fiber optic connectors is to remove all dust and contaminants without leaving any
residue.
Required Equipment
The following equipment is required to clean the ends of fiber-optic connectors.
• Optical-grade (91%) isopropyl alcohol
• Lint-free wipes
• Compressed air (also called "canned air")
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