Fiber Optic Adapter Cleaning Procedures

Small as it is, fiber optic adapter is still an important part of the whole optical system, which should and also deserves to be cleaned according to the appropriate cleaning procedures. There are two basic cleaning methods—dry cleaning and wet cleaning.

1. Dry Cleaning: First, insert a dry adapter cleaning stick (or fiber adapter sleeve brush) inside the adapter and pull out with twisting motion; cleaning inside the surface of the alignment sleeve. After cleaning the adapter with the connector installed on one end, inspect the connector end face for contamination.

2. Wet Cleaning: Insert an adapter cleaning stick (or fiber adapter sleeve brush) moistened with fiber optic cleaning solution (or ＞ 91% Isopropyl Alcohol) inside the adapter and pull out with twisting motion; cleaning inside surface of the alignment sleeves. Follow up with a dry swab. After cleaning the adapter with the connector installed on one end, inspect the connector end face for contamination.