Dampen a section of a lint-free cleaning wipe with a static-dissipative cleaning fluid. Then wipe the end-face, starting at the damp area. This removes the contamination and dissipates electro-static charges in one. The procedures in this document describe basic inspection techniques and processes of cleaning for fiber optic cables, bulkheads, and adapters used in fiber optic connections. Note: This document is intended for use by service personnel, field service technicians, and hardware installers. It absorbs water and minerals from the atmosphere, which redeposit onto the fiber endfaces. A microscopic dust particle, a residue from an accidental finger touch, or even the outgassing from the removal of a dustcap can. Fiber installers, however, must ensure that contamination on the fiber connectors is minimized in order to stay within the acceptable range of data loss. If it comes out clear, then there's no air.
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