Procedure 14-3.2: Clean fiber adapters and circuit pack connectors
Overview
Important!
This is not a stand-alone procedure. Perform this procedure only as directed by Procedure 14-3: Clean optical fibers, dual LC adapters and LC lightguide buildouts (LBOs).
Use this procedure to clean fiber adapters and circuit pack connectors.
Important!
Do not attempt to clean ports equipped with yellow lightguide buildout (LBO) attenuators. Attenuators contain a thin glass lens that is extremely fragile. The LBO will be damaged if cleaned using this method.
Steps
Complete the following steps to clean the optical buildout adapter or the circuit pack connector.
1 |
Insert the appropriate CLETOP stick cleaner (2.5 mm for SC, ST, and FC connectors, 1.25 mm for LC connectors) into the adapter rotating the stick 360 degrees while inserting. Push/rotate stick until the stick cleaner makes contact with the connector. Apply slight pressure upon contact and rotate stick 360 degrees at least three (3) times. |
2 |
Remove the stick cleaner rotating it upon removal. |
3 |
Using a dry CLETOP stick cleaner of appropriate diameter, repeat the above cleaning procedure. This procedure will clean the side walls of the adapter and the endface of the circuit pack connector. |
4 |
Gently insert the Video Fiber Scope probe into the port until the fiber ferrule comes into view. Reference: Procedure 14-3.3: Optical fiber and connector inspection |
5 |
Verify that the fiber ferrule is clean. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 if the fiber does not meet the requirements specified. End of steps |