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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

This appendix provides the following procedures:

 “Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 42

 “Using a Swab” on page 44

Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner

Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are

typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown inFigure 24.

Figure 24. Cartridge Cleaner

Note

Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic

connector.

To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the

following procedure.

1. With one hand, hold the cartridge cleaner and push the lever on the

cleaning cartridge in the direction of the arrow to expose the cleaning

surface, as shown in Figure 25.

TAPE A

Wiping

Direction

PUSH OPENPUSH OPEN

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