QBE2 Chemtronics

CHEMTRONICS Technical Data Sheet TDS QbE QbE Cleaning System TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES QbE wipes are 100% noncontaminating QbE is the patented Precision Wipe material. These wipes have high System for cleaning fiber optic end-faces. absorbency and contamination entrapment It is a self-contained cleaning tool that can capacity, as well as high wet strength. be used dry or wet. The QbE is convenient and economical for use in field Excellent solvent resistance or OEM applications. Excellent particle entrapment High absorbency capacity and rate The Complete Fiber Optic Cleaning Very low solvent extractables System High wet strength Platen side of box provides surface for cleaning Effective Wet or Dry cleaning COMPATIBILITY Provides an ideal Cleaning System QbE wipes are compatible with most for field or OEM applications common solvents such as alcohols, Convenient Size - Portable system hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents. easily fits in tool cases and is handy The wipes are also generally compatible to use on work benches with dilute or weak acids. Heavy Duty Lint-Free wiping material tough-enough to remove TECHNICAL AND APPLICATION buffer-gel soft enough for all end ASSISTANCE face cleaning ITW Chemtronics provides a technical Wipe material wont shred or tear hotline to answer your technical and application related questions. The toll free number is: 1-800-TECH-401. Visit us at TYPICAL APPLICATIONS www.combinationcleaning.com, or QbE wipes are used in Fiber Optic and www.chemtronics.com Telecommunications applications for: AVAILABILITY End-Face Connector Cleaning Splice Preparation QbE Wipes 3 x 3 200/Box Buffer Gel Removal 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. MANUFACTURED BY: ITW CHEMTRONICS Wet Cleaning with the QbE 8125 Cobb Center Drive ith the QbE Kennesaw, GA 30152 1. Lightly spot the QbE wipe on the platen with Electro-Wash PX Fiber Optic Cleaner. 1-770-424-4888 REV. B (09/05) 2. Draw the end-face from the solvent wetted area to the dry area. 3. Check your work with a fiber scope or Chemtronics , Electro-Wash and QbE are registered trademarks of ITW Chemtronics. All measuring device. rights reserved. CombinationCleaning is a trademark of ITW For Splice Preparation Chemtronics. All rights reserved NOTE: This information is believed to be 1. Lightly moisten QbE wipe and gently accurate. It is intended for professional end users wipe away fiber contaminants. having the skills to evaluate and use the data 2. Lightly dampen a 38540ESD swab, properly. ITW Chemtronics does not guarantee remove soil from V-grooves on fusion the accuracy of the data and assumes no liability splicer. in connection with damages incurred while using it. Buffer Gel Removal Buffer Gel Removal DISTRIBUTED BY: 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.