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Appendix E. Cleaning Procedure
The Cleaning Kit
The Cleaning Kit
A full cleaning kit contains the following items:
Isopropyl alcohol
This is usually available from pharmaceutical suppliers or chemists.
If possible, use alcohol supplied for medical purposes, rather than
impure alcohol or alcohol with additives.
C AU T I O N
Do not use other solvents as some can damage plastic materials and
claddings. For example, Acetone dissolves the adhesives used in fiber optic
devices.
WA R N I N G
Never drink this alcohol as this can lead to blindness or other serious
damage to your health.
Cotton-swabs
Use swabs such as Q-tips or other cotton-swabs. These are typically
available from local distributors of medical or hygiene products
(such as supermarkets or pharmacies).
N OT E
If you are cleaning connector interfaces or adapters, the diameter of the
cotton swab is important. Cotton swabs for babies normally have a smaller
diameter.
C AU T I O N
Do not use foam swabs, as these can leave filmy deposits on the surface you
are cleaning.
Store your cotton-swabs carefully and never reuse them. Dust and dirt from
the air or from previous cleaning, can scratch or dirty your optical device.
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