Cisco Systems 78-10588-03 Manuel D’Utilisation

Before installing any type of cable or connector, use a lint-free alcohol pad from
a cleaning kit to clean the ferrule, the protective white tube around the fiber, and
the end-face surface of the fiber.

As a general rule, whenever there is a significant, unexplained loss of light, clean
the connectors.

Use extreme care when removing or installing connectors so you do
not damage the connector housing or scratch the end-face surface of
the fiber. Always install protective covers on unused or disconnected
components to prevent contamination. Always clean fiber
connectors before installing them.

Use a swab saturated with isopropyl alcohol to clean the end-surfaces. Use dry,
oil-free compressed air after applying the isopropyl alcohol.

To clean the optical connectors, follow these steps:

Gently wipe the ferrules and end-face surfaces of the connector with an alcohol
pad from the cleaning kit. Be sure that the pad makes full contact with the
end-face surfaces. Wait five seconds for the surfaces to dry and repeat.

Blow dry the connectors with canned, dry, oil-free, compressed air.

Use a magnifying glass to inspect the ferrule.

The connectors used inside the system have been cleaned by the manufacturer and
connected to the adapters in the proper manner. The operation of the system
should be error free if the customer provides clean connectors on the application
side, follows the previous directions and ensures the following:

Clean the connectors using lens tissues before connecting to the adapters. Use
pure alcohol to remove soil.

Do not clean the inside of the connector adapters.

Do not use force or quick movements when connecting the fiber optic
connectors in the adapters.