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Maintenance of Splicing Quality
Periodical Checking and Cleaning
In order to maintain the splicing quality of the splicer, periodical inspection and cleaning are
recommended.
Cleaning of Objective Lens
If the surface of the objective lens becomes dirty, inaccurate observation of the fiber
position may occur, resulting in higher splice loss or poor splicer operation. Therefore,
clean objective lens. Otherwise, dirt may accumulate and become impossible to remove.
To clean the objective lens, do the following:
1. Before cleaning the objective lens, always turn off the splicer.
2. Gently clean the lens with an alcohol-impregnated thin cotton swab. Remove
excess alcohol from the lens surface with a clean dry swab.
3. The lens surface should be clean and free of streaks or smudges.
4. Turn on the power and make sure no smudges or streaks are visible on the monitor
screen. Perform the Dust Check procedure.
Remove electrodes before cleaning objective lens.
Do not hit or touch the tip of the electrode when cleaning.