Cisco Prisma II Installation And Operation Manual page 34

Connecting Optical Cables,
Tips for Optimal Fiber-Optic Connector Performance
Follow these guidelines to ensure optimal connector performance.
• Connect or disconnect optical connector performance.
• Always use compressed air before cleaning the fiber-optic connectors.
• Use end caps on connectors when they are not in use.
• Always use compressed air to clean the end caps.
• Use optical-grade isopropyl alcohol of at least 91% or greater. Anything less than
91% isopropyl may leave a film on the fiber surface, creating more problems.
• Do not contaminate your alcohol supply.
− Use a sprayer (a fountain pump is also adequate)
− Do not put used alcohol back into the main container
• Use only lint-free wipes. Never use "Kleenex-type" tissues.
• If you have any degraded signal problems, clean the fiber-optic connector.
Cleaning Optical Connectors
Follow these steps to clean an optical connector.
1. Remove loose dirt or dust from the end of the connector by using compressed
air (canned air) to blow dirt off the fiber and the connector.
2. Dampen a lint-free wipe with optical-grade (99%) isopropyl alcohol. If no
wipes are available, use ferrule cleaner, part number 468517.
3. Clean the end of the connector using the lint-free wipe or ferrule cleaner.
4. Inspect the end of the connector for obvious contamination.
5. Mate the connector with an adapter or cover with an end cap.
Cable Connection Procedure
Important: It is recommended to make all connections with the optical power off.
This will reduce the risk of damage to the fiber.
Note: Observe laser safety precautions. Refer to Laser Safety earlier in this guide.
Follow this procedure to make the optical cable connections for each module to be
installed.
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