Chemtronics QbE Cleaning Platform QBE - Manual (Page 2)

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
“Dry” Cleaning with the QbE
®
1. Pull one QbE
®
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
®
ith the QbE
1. Lightly “spot” the QbE
®
wipe on the platen
with Electro-Wash

PX Fiber Optic Cleaner.
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
®
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
®
Wipers out of the
container.
2. Spray a small amount of Electro-Wash

PX Fiber Optic Cleaner 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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