Instruction Manual

covers or dust caps provided by the manufacturer. These covers are removed during installation, and
are installed whenever the transceivers or cables are disconnected. Cleaning the connectors should
remove contamination.
The transceiver dust caps protect the transceivers from contamination. Donotdiscardthedustcovers.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the connectors, always install the dust covers or dust caps whenever a transceiver
or a fiber cable is disconnected. Remove the dust covers or dust caps from transceivers or fiber cable
connectors only when they are connected. Donotdiscardthedustcovers.
To minimize the risk of c ontamination or damage, do the following:
• Dust covers—Remove and set aside the dust covers and dust caps when installing an I/O mo dule,
a transceiver or a cable. Install the dust covers when disconnecting a transceiver or cable.
• Wh en to clean—If a connector m ay be contaminated, or if a conne ctor has not been protected by
a d ust cover for a n extended period of time, clean it.
• How to c lean:
1. Wipe the connector with a lint–free tissue soaked with 100% isopropyl alcohol.
2. Wipe the connector with a dry, lint–free tissue.
3. Dry the connector with moisture-free compressed air .
One of the many sources for cleaning equipment specifically designed for fiber optic connectors is:
Alcoa Fujikura Ltd.
1-888-385-45 87 (North America)
011-1-770-956-7200 (International)
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