Chemtronics QbE-2 User Manual
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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
“Dry” Cleaning with the QbE
®
-2
1. Pull one QbE
®
-2 Wipe over the fiber-safe
foam platen.
2. Hold the end face at a 90 degree
perpendicular to the platen.
3. Draw the end face lightly over the platen in a
smooth linear motion - do not press too hard.
4. Do not retrace your cleaning procedure in the
same area.
5. Do not use a figure-eight motion; do not use
a “twist & turn” motion.
6. Check your work with a fiber scope or
measuring device.
“Wet” Cleaning with the QbE
®
-2
ith the QbE
1. Lightly “spot” the QbE
®
-2 wipe on the
platen with Electro-Wash
PX Fiber Optic
Cleaner, orwith the Fiberwash or MX pen.
2. Draw the end-face from the solvent wetted
area to the dry area.
3. Check your work with a fiber scope or
measuring device.
For Splice Preparation
1. Lightly moisten QbE
®
-2 wipe and gently
wipe away fiber contaminants.
2.
Lightly dampen a 38540ESD
swab, remove
soil from V-grooves on fusion splicer.
Buffer Gel Removal
Buffer Gel Removal
1. Pull three single QbE
®
-2 Wipers out of the
container.
2. Spray a small amount of Electro-Wash
PX
Fiber Optic Cleaner or MX into the folded
wipers.
3. Pull the cable through the first wiper and
discard.
4. Repeat until the cable “squeaks” clean.
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NOTE: This information is believed to be
accurate. It is intended for professional end users
having the skills to evaluate and use the data
properly. Chemtronics does not guarantee the
accuracy of the data and assumes no liability in
connection with damages incurred while using it.
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