ADCP-96-040 • Rev D • January 2018
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7
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Maintenance for the MST enclosure is limited to cleaning the hardened adapters as
needed to maintain optimal performance, lubricating O-rings that may become dry, or
replacing a damaged optical connector.
7.1
Drop Cable Connector Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning kit (FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) is required for this procedure. Use the following
procedure to clean the drop cable connector:
1. Unscrew the drop cable connector dust cap from the end of the drop cable
connector.
2. Examine the end of the drop cable connector and determine which is the high side
which is the low side of the connector end-face as shown in
Figure 18
.
Figure 18. Angled Connector End-Face Detail
3. Locate the cleaning tape cassette that is provided with the cleaning kit.
4. Open the tape shutter by squeezing the lever on the underside of the cassette and
then keep the shutter open by continuing to squeeze the lever.
Note:
When tightening the grounding stud nut, use a 1/2-inch open-ended wrench
to hold the flat spots on the base of the grounding stud. This prevents the
grounding stud from turning when the nut is tightened,
20399-A
HIGH SIDE
OF END-FACE
WIPE
DIRECTION
OF CLEANING
LOW SIDE
OF END-FACE
ANGLED CONNECTOR
DETAIL DRAWING