Clearfield CleanKit-LC-01 User manual

1
Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeCleareld.com • [email protected]
Manual 018929 Rev A - April 2017
INSPECT BEFORE YOU CONNECT!
__________________________________________________________ Cleaning Manual
DIRTY CONNECTOR
Dirty endfaces can scratch and
damage mating connector which can
cause attenuation.
CLEAN CONNECTOR
Inspect and clean EVERY connector before inserting into adapter.
Pass Fail
Product Cleareld Part Number Contents
LC Cleaning Kit CleanKit-LC-01
• Ferrule and V-groove cleaning swab 50/tube
• SFF Connector Flat Swab 500/bag
• 1.25mm ferrule swab (LC) 50/tube
• Portable platform 400perforated/box
• Fiber Wash MX Precision Cleaner Pen
SC Cleaning Kit CleanKit-SC-01
• Ferrule and V-groove cleaning swab 50/tube
• SFF Connector Flat Swab 500/bag
• 1.25mm ferrule swab (LC) 50/tube
• Portable platform 400perforated/box
• Fiber Wash MX Precision Cleaner Pen
MPO Cleaning Add-On CleanKit-MPO-01 • MPO Chamois Swab 25/tube
Replacement V-groove Swab 018886 • Ferrule and V-groove cleaning swab 50 per tube
Replacement Flat Swab 018887 • SFF Connector at swab 500 per bag
Replacement 2.5mm Swab 018888 • 2.5mm foam swab SC only 50 per tube
Replacement 1.25mm Swab 018889 • 1.25mm ferrule swab LC only 50 per tube
Replacement Chamois Swab 018890 • MTP chamois swab 25 per tube
Replacement Platform 018891 • Portable platform perforated 400 per box
Replacement Cleaning Pen 018892 • Cleaning Pen, MX Precision ordered seperately
Replacement Nylon Bag 018932 • Nylon bag, Empty, blue

Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeCleareld.com • [email protected]
2
Manual 018929 Rev A - April 2017
INSPECT BEFORE YOU CONNECT!
Cleaning Manual _________________________________________________________
Connector Cleaning Procedure
Whether factory terminated or eld spliced, clean connectors are essential
for proper system operation. Even the smallest dust particle can cause
transmission problems, so for optimal network performance, inspect and if
necessary, clean all connectors and adapters prior to mating.
I.B.Y.C…Inspect Before You Connect!
ALWAYS inspect the connector rst thing with a clean ber scope inspect
the pair. Three types of contamination require different cleaning techniques.
The use of Chemtronics end face and bulkhead cleaning products and
techniques ensures a clean end face, no matter the type of contamination.
These are Cleareld recommended products/application. Use the product
you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for
your company and follow those procedures.
**NOTE: It is NOT recommended to use IPA to clean the end-face.
Cleaning an SC/LC Connector
• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen. Figure 1
• Apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec-
tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. Figure 2
• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting the
container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end face.
Figure 3
• Draw end face from wet to dry part of the wipe 3 times. Use just enough
pressure to ensure complete contact between end face and the wipe.
DO NOT retrace previous step.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

3
Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeCleareld.com • [email protected]
Manual 018929 Rev A - April 2017
INSPECT BEFORE YOU CONNECT!
__________________________________________________________ Cleaning Manual
• CLEAN THE FERRULE…Lightly moisten the ber optic swab
(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about
1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the Qbe. Hold the
swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
Figure 4
• Insert swab into side of ferrule, wet side to the ceramic ferrule and
circle around 2-3 times and remove. Turn swab to dry side and repeat.
Figure 5
Cleaning the mate through a bulkhead adapter AND the
adapter itself!
• Lightly moisten the ber optic swab(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040)
by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Elec-
tro-Wash MX pen onto the Qbe. Hold the tip of the swab onto the wetted
area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
• Insert the swab into the adapter to the connector, press lightly against
the connector, twist 2-3 times, remove and discard.
• Dry with a second dry swab.
• Inspect (re-clean if necessary) and test for signal strength.
• Use additional swabs to clean inside the actual adapter. Moisten swab,
like above, insert through hole and remove while twisting. Figure 6
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeCleareld.com • [email protected]
4
Manual 018929 Rev A - April 2017
INSPECT BEFORE YOU CONNECT!
Cleaning Manual _________________________________________________________
Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector
Female Connector
• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen and
apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec-
tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. Figure 1
• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting
the container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end
face. Figure 2
Male Connector
• Lightly moisten the ber optic swab (CC505F) like above, moistening 1
side.
• Place swab, wet side down at one end of connector end-face and draw
across in a diagonal sweep (ie: from ber 1 up and across to ber 12).
Turn swab over to dry and draw back from ber 12 to ber 1. Figure 3
BEFORE cleaning any connector…be sure you know what type of con-
taminate you are cleaning…dry? Fluidic?...All the available products are
good, it’s the process that you need to be aware of. Using a dry cleaning
method to clean “dirt” can lead to scratching of the end-face. Learn the
process of cleaning properly!
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3