Nortel 4526 Installation Manual

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12 Safety and regulatory informationJob aid: connector cleaning tools and materialsYou need the following tools and materials to clean fiber optic connectors.• Lint-free, nonabrasive wiping cloths• Cotton swabs, with a tightly wrapped and talcum-free tip• Optical-grade isopropyl alcohol (IPA)• Canned compressed air with extension tubeCAUTIONRisk of equipment damageTo avoid contamination, optical ports should only be cleaned whenthere is evidence of contamination or reduced performance, orduring their initial installation.To prevent oil contamination of connectors, do not use commercialcompressed air or house compressed air in place of cannedcompressed air.Do not allow the air extension tube to touch the bottom of theoptical port.Cleaning single connectorsClean connectors so that the optical signal is minimally attenuated by theconnector.Procedure stepsStep Action1 Remove dust or debris by applying canned air to the cylindrical andend-face surfaces of the connector.2 Gently wipe the cylindrical and end-face surfaces with a pad or awipe dampened with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol.3 Gently wipe the cylindrical and end-face surfaces with a dry, lint-freetissue.4 Dry the connector surfaces by applying canned air or letting themair dry.To prevent contamination, do not touch the connector surfaces aftercleaning; and cover them with dust caps if you are not going to usethem right away.—End—Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 SeriesInstallation — SFPs and XFPsNN47205-301 (324186-A) 01.04 Standard5.1 6 December 2007Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks.