Appendix A

Appendix

Cleaning Fiber Connectors

In order to minimize optical signal loss due to "dirty" optical fiber ends, Calix recommends

that all connectors be cleaned at initial installation and after any disconnect event has

occurred.

DANGER!

A Class 1 laser product with an internal Class IIIb hazard is used in

this equipment. Use an optical power meter to identify active fibers. Never

assume laser power is turned off or that the fiber is disconnected at the other

end.

ALERT!

A protective cap or hood must be placed over any radiating bulkhead

receptacle or optical fiber patch cord (pigtail) when not connected.

CAUTION!

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified here may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

What you will Need



SC-APC Terminated Fiber Pigtail



SC-APC Terminated Fiber Bulkhead Fitting



Isopropyl Alcohol or any commercially available fiber cleaning solution



Lint Free Cotton Swabs

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To clean optical fiber ends

1.

Remove any protective plugs or shields from the adapter.

2.

Dampen (do not saturate) a lint-free cotton swab or appropriately sized cleaning stick

with alcohol.

3.

Insert the swab or stick into the connector end and rotate three times with light pressure

up against the end-face of the connector end.

4.

Use a new swab or stick for each connector to be cleaned, disposing of the old one after

a single use.

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