RFS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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Always keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors.
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Always store unused protective caps in a re-sealable container to prevent the possibility of
the transfer of dust to the fiber. Locate the containers near the connectors for easy
access.
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Always discard used tissues and swabs properly.
Warnings
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Never look into a fiber while the system lasers are on.
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Never use alcohol or wet cleaning without a way to ensure that it does not leave residue on the end-
face. It can cause damage to the equipment.
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Never clean bulkheads or receptacle devices without a way to inspect them.
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Never connect a fiber to a fiberscope while the system lasers are on.
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Never touch the end face of the fiber connectors.
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Never twist or pull forcefully on the fiber cable.
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Never reuse any tissue, swab or cleaning cassette reel.
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Never touch the clean area of a tissue, swab or cleaning fabric.
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Never touch any portion of a tissue or swab where alcohol was applied.
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Never touch the dispensing tip of an alcohol bottle.
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Never use alcohol around an open flame or spark; alcohol is very flammable.
Best Practices
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Re-sealable containers should be used to store all cleaning tools; store end caps in a separate
container.
The inside of these containers must be kept very clean and the lid should be kept tightly closed to avoid
contamination of the contents during fiber connection.
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Never allow cleaning alcohol to evaporate slowly off the ferrule as it can leave residual material on the
cladding and fiber core. This is extremely difficult to clean off without another wet cleaning and
usually more difficult to remove than the original contaminant. Liquid alcohol can also remain in small
crevices or cavities where it might re-emerge.
General Inspection and Cleaning Procedures
This section describes the connector cleaning process. Additional
sections provide more detail on specific inspection and cleaning
techniques.
General Cleaning Process
Complete these steps:
1.
Inspect the fiber connector, component, or bulkhead with a
fiberscope.
2.
If the connector is dirty, clean it with a dry, cleaning technique.
Using hand tool such as “One
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Click” type cleaner, etc.
3.
Inspect the connector.
4.
If the connector is still dirty, repeat the dry, cleaning
technique.
