Charles Fiber Pedlock BDO2 Series Operating and installation instructions

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Charles Fiber Pedlock® OSP Pedestals
BDO203, BDO204, and BDO205 Series
General Description and Installation
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION ..........................................................1
1.1. Document Purpose........................................................................1
1.2. Product Purpose ...........................................................................1
1.3. Product Mounting and Location..................................................2
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................2
3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................7
3.1. Inspecting the Product..................................................................7
3.2. Following and Using Safety Precautions....................................7
3.3. Obtaining Tools and Equipment..................................................7
3.4. Mounting the BDO2......................................................................7
4. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE............22
5. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................22
5.1. Physical Specifications...............................................................22
5.2. Ordering Information.................................................................22
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1. Document Purpose
This document provides general information for the BDO203, BDO204, and BDO205 (BDO2) Series OSP pedestals. Figure 1 shows a
pedestal with the dome in place.
1.2. Product Purpose
The Charles BDO2 Pedlock® pedestal provides a superior, protective, nonmetallic enclosure for OSP above-grade splices and terminations
of Telco-feed and customer-drop buried fiber cables in Greenfield and Brownfield applications at mid-span or stub-in point. BDO2
pedestals protect against floods, fire, dirt, weather, insects, and impact. The bottom section of the pedestal is a locking two-piece (split)
square base featuring expanded capacity. This design allows the base to be taken apart and installed around conduit-fed cable bundles in
new/replacement construction, to accept less flexible cables, or to facilitate the repair/rehab of damaged pedestals. The fiber organizer is
protected by a flood-proof outer dome. This organizer allows routing and attachment of cables/buffer tubes, as well as a variety of splice
trays and splitters, with space to store all fiber splices.
Generally, the larger the pedestal diameter, the more splice trays and the higher the fiber count it can accommodate. Each series offers
various bulkhead configurations and tray options
Greenfield Applications. The installation steps in this document describe fiber (Greenfield) CO/feed cable installations in loop-through
(express), stub-in configurations and fiber drop cable installations.
Brownfield Applications. For pedestals used in Brownfield applications (for example, model BDO205-EB), the rear side of the fiber
organizer is used to route and terminate copper cables, leaving the front side for all fiber cable terminations. When using an -EB pedestal,
the express/stub-in bundle is coiled around the outer perimeter of the fiber basket and secured with cable ties, Loose Buffer Tube (LBT) or
D-clips (ribbon).
Figure 1 BDO203 with Dome

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1.3. Product Mounting and Location
This pedestal fiber organizer Installation Guide assumes the BDO2 pedestal base is properly installed in a hole or trench up to the Ground
Line indicator on the base, at the FTTP or FTTH distribution point. The base is shipped with its own installation document. The fiber
organizer, where all buffer tube storage, fiber management, splice trays and pigtail routing takes place, mounts to the base. Once all cable
connections are complete, the dome is placed on top and attached to the base to protect all cabling and connections. The base contains holes
or knock-outs at the rear and both sides. These holes/knock-outs accept an optional, metallic, mounting stake or a pole-mount bracket. If
desired, shorter vault mount bases for attaching to a vault cover can be ordered and used in place of the standard height base.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
—WARNING—
Risk of serious eye damage! Never look into the end of a fiber optic line or use a magnifier in the presence of laser light or radiation.
Exercise caution when installing, testing or maintaining live circuits. If eyes are exposed to laser light or radiation occurs,
immediately seek treatment by a medical professional.
—WARNING —
Cable and fiber cleaning solvents may contain hazardous or harmful materials. Maintain good housekeeping practices and refer to
the SDS when working with cleaning solvents or similar products.
Shards and cleaved glass fibers are very sharp and can easily pierce the skin. Use tweezers to pick up cut glass fibers and place
them in a specifically designated container. Do not consume any food products near the cable installation site.
Corrugated metal or armor in feed cables is very sharp when cut or exposed. Exercise extreme caution to prevent personal injury.
Use protective work gloves when handling armored cable.
—CAUTION —
Perform all bonding and grounding prior to making any electrical and communications connections.
Be careful not to damage any buried cables or service wires while digging either to expose cables or to prepare a hole or trench, or
while driving stakes. Buffer tubes and fibers are sensitive to excessive bending, pulling, and crushing forces. To avoid kinking of
buffer tubes and fiber damage or breakage, exercise great care when working with fiber, and do not exceed or violate minimum
bend radius requirements for fibers, buffer tubes, and cables.

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Figure 2 BDO203-EG
Figure 3 BDO204-EG
Figure 4 BDO205-EG

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Figure 5 BDO203-EGxx
Figure 6 BDO204-EGxx
Figure 7 BDO205-EGxx

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Figure 8 BDO203-Exx
Figure 9 BDO204-Exx
Figure 10 BDO205-Exx

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Figure 11 BDO203-ExxO
Figure 12 BDO204-ExxO
Figure 13 BDO205-ExxO

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3. INSTALLATION
3.1. Inspecting the Product
The BDO2 is shipped on a pallet. Unpack the unit, and dispose of the packaging material.
-INSPECTION NOTE-
Visually inspect the unit for damages prior to installation. If the equipment was damaged in transit, immediately report the extent of the
damage to the transportation company.
3.2. Following and Using Safety Precautions
Read the following site and safety tips, cautions, and warnings, then proceed with the paragraphs that follow.
Read all instructions, warnings and cautions on the equipment and in the documentation shipped with the product.
Do not place this product on weak or unstable surfaces which may allow the product to fall, resulting in potentially serious
damage(s) to persons or product.
Only authorized trained personnel shall install the BDO2.
3.3. Obtaining Tools and Equipment
Obtain the following recommended or neededitems for installing the BDO2.
216 tool/can wrench
Pedestal dome and fiber organizer
Cable entry tools
Buffer tube stripper tool
Cable bond clamps
Fiber splicing tools and equipment
Tape measure
Bag of parts (provided with the pedestal)
Wrenches or socket set
Proper lengths of drop cables
Labels for cables
Splice tray & tray labels (optional)
Assorted cable ties
3.4. Mounting the BDO2
The steps in this section help the cable technician perform all final fiber feed and drop cable preparations, routing, attachments/connections
and splicing, and presume the following conditions:
Cable Architecture/Deployment - The fiber cable deployment is CO/feed cable in a loop-through or stub-in configuration.
Trench Setup - The trench may be backfilled or open and the CO/feed cable brought into or looped through the pedestal base.
Equipment Installation - The pedestal’s BDO base has been properly installed at the desired field site (for base installation
information, see the pedestal base installation document factory attached to the base).
Feed Cable Type - The CO/feed cable is LBT or central core ribbon fiber.
Note: Fiber organizers are provided with 3/16’’ holes that accommodate saddle clips, or D-clips, for ribbon applications. Extra
clips are available in kits of various quantities and sizes.
Drop Cable Design - The drop cables are a flexible central-core ribbon fiber or loose buffer tube.
Transportation Tubing - protective but flexible transportation tubing is not provided but is recommended in some applications.

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3.4.1. Preparing & Opening the Pre-Installed Empty BDO2 Pedestal
Step
Number
Description
1
Verify the pedestal is properly installed in the ground. Inspect it for damage. Note: See the base installation document for base
installation instructions and cable routing into the base.
2
Remove the dome using a 216 tool/can wrench to turn the dome
lock 1/4 turn CCW. Lift the dome and set aside until
installation is complete.
3
Verify that the clear plastic bag, typically attached to the fiber
organizer, contains the following:
Document
2 bond straps
2 hose clamps
1 tray (optional)
4
Should it be necessary to remove the organizer for cable sheath
marking or earth ground attachment, first push in the release
tab on one leg then pull up slightly on this leg. Second, push
the release tab on the other leg and pull the organizer up and
away from the base.
Note: The release tabs can be accessed through a hole in each
leg. The tab only requires a slight deflection with one finger to
allow the leg to be lifted.

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3.4.2. Preparing & Securing the Loop-through Feed Cable
Step
Number
Description
1
Verify approximately 15 feet, ± 2’ of looped feed cable,
ground line to ground line, is available at the
pedestal base to allow the cable to be brought up
and out of the base (allow approx. 9’ for cable stub-
in or tail configurations). Verify the cable is (or will
be) at the rear side of the fiber organizer, except in
the -EB models (the Charles logo is on the front side
of the base).
2
When installing the organizer, ensure the front of the
organizer (drop cable side) faces the front of the
base (the side with the Charles logo on it).
Note: For -EG pedestals, position all feed cables
(loop-through cable, and stub-in tails) at the rear of
the organizer. For –EB pedestals, position the cable
at the front of the organizer. The audible clicks of the
two release tabs indicate that the organizer has
been fully inserted.
3
Per local practice, prepare earth ground as required. Note: Do not connect earth ground to the fiber organizer until it is re-
attached to the base.
Always follow local codes and company practice when grounding cables/equipment.
4
Remove approximately 12’ of cable sheathing from the
center of the 15’ cable loop for fiber routing, storage,
and splicing, with sufficient sheathing.
Note: Provided the cable is of small enough diameter,
it can be shaped into a short S-curve prior to the
placement of the cut mark in order to provide slack
in case settling occurs. Pushing cable into the
conduit can provide similar slack.
Position one side of the cable loop (i.e. the CO side) at
the cable attachment unit on the left side of the
organizer and mark a cut line on the sheathing
midway up the unit. Similarly mark the other side of
the loop using the cable attachment unit at the
bottom right side of the organizer.
Note: Also mark the cable loop’s right-side leg (field-
side) at a cable attachment unit at the bottom right
corner of the fiber organizer.
Note: If the loop had been 15 feet in length, there
should be 12 feet between the first and second
marks.
5
If desired, remove the fiber organizer (Step 4) to facilitate sheathing removal.
6
Per local practice, remove the sheathing to expose the components of the cable. Remove any binder string/tape from the buffer
tubes/central core tube.
7
Place the feed cable at the rear/CO side of the fiber organizer, and then re-attach the fiber organizer (Step 2).

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8
Trim the cable strength member(s) to be
approximately 4” longer than the cable sheathing,
cut so 4 inches remain. In Step 12, these will be cut
to length.
9
Cut the central core tube 3 to 4 inches longer than the sheathing opening.
Note: When the tube is cut at four inches or less, the ribbon fiber can be routed to the D-clips more efficiently (see illustration in
Step 15).
10
Attach an approved cable clamp to the cable shield at
the sheathing cut. Follow clamp manufactures’
instructions and local practice when attaching a
bond clamp.
11
Per local codes/practices, install an earth ground wire
to the pedestal at the ground lug on the bond bar
located at the base of the organizer.
12
If the cable has strength members that were not
terminated in an optional cable bond clamp, (Step
10), loosen the bolt in the clamp at the top of the
cable attachment unit. Trim the strength members to
fit between the two washers under the top bolt (See
illustration). Tighten the hex bolt.
Provided that the procedures shown in Step 9 for the
sheathing removal were followed, the sheathing
should be positioned at the small teeth located at the
base of the cable attachment unit.
Secure the cable to the cable attachment unit with the
provided hose clamp. Do not over tighten.
Repeat this procedure on the second leg of an
expressed cable.
13
Attach a bond strap (two provided) from the cable bond clamp post to a post on the bond bar (for expressed cable, one strap for
each leg of the loop).
14
At the front of the fiber organizer, loosen the Velcro strap(s) and remove the splice tray to access the front of the basket.

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Separate the assigned tube/ribbon from the bundle
prior to securing the express tubes or ribbons to the
basket or organizer. To facilitate attachment of the
tubes to the basket, pre-load the basket with cable
ties on the CO side (rear) of the basket. Place the
cable ties at regular intervals around the basket. Coil
the tubes around the basket (approx. 3 loops) and
secure the bundle to the outside of the basket. If the
expressed fiber bundle or tail is ribbon fiber, ribbon
clips are provided to secure the ribbon to the fiber
organizer. Install eight (8) ribbon clips into the
counter-bored holes around the basket on the CO
side of the organizer.
Note: The ribbon clips are to be used for ribbon fiber
only. Use cable ties for buffer.

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3.4.3. Preparing Working Buffer Tube/Ribbon and Exposed Feed Fibers
Step
Number
Description
1
Route the working fiber buffer tube/ribbon to the front side of the fiber organizer through either the bottom, back, or top slot in the
fiber basket (the basket slot used can vary per company practice or type of cable). Use the slot that works best for the position
of the tube/ribbon. Secure the tube or ribbon to the rear wall of the basket at a point about 1-2” past the ribbon/tube’s basket
entrance point. Use cable ties when securing buffer tubes to the inside of the basket (as shown in Section 3.4.2, Step 15). For
ribbon fiber, use a short piece of ribbon tubing (or other approved tubing) made specifically for ribbon.
2
Once each tube is secured to the rear of the basket, join both tubes together at short intervals to make one tube group. Do not
join the last 28-32 inches of tubing, since this is the fiber, with tubing removed, that will be placed in the tray and fusion spliced.
See Step 3.
Note: Whether loose tube or ribbon cable is used, it may be advantageous to bundle the tubes/ribbon so that the CO and field
portions of the working cable are attached to the tray at the same corner. The CO and field tubes can be marked so that the
drop cable is spliced to the correct side of the loop. When the drop buffer tube is secured to the same corner of the splice tray
as the CO and field tubes, the tubes can be coiled, routed, and stored as if they were one tube.
Note: Only slack fiber from the basket to the tray is stored inside the basket.
Note: If splicing is not to be performed at this time, the tubes/ribbon can be temporarily stored inside the basket until the drop
cable is prepared and routed to the tray.
3
To determine if there is sufficient buffer tube slack from the basket to the tray, and also in the tray for splicing, coil the spacing
tube(s) 1-2 times inside the basket. The remaining length must be adequate to perform splicing operations. Hold the tubes to
the corner of the tray and mark the tube for removal at a point 1 inch inward of the buffer tube tie down slots. Note: 12 feet of
exposed buffer tube nominally provide 24 inches of slack tube to the tray and 25-30 inches of slack fiber inside the tray for
splicing.
4
Using company approved or local procedures, score and slit the tube at the marks and remove the buffer tube.
5
Per company practice, clean the fibers.
6
If splicing of the working fibers is performed at this time, cut only the assigned fibers to the appropriate length (cut only the
desired working fibers mid-span between the cut tube ends). Do not cut any expressed fibers.
If splicing will not be performed at this time (per company practice), it may be desirable to leave the fibers uncut until the drop
cables are prepared.
In either case, proceed to the next step to attach the buffer tubes to the splice tray.
7
Prepare a splice tray (one provided) by removing the
cover and starting two cable ties at a top tray corner,
using the inner tie-down slots.
Note: A tray can accommodate up to 12 pigtails.
8
Attach both feed tubes to the splice tray as a group. Overlap both buffer tube ends onto a splice tray corner (see Step 9, overlap
about 1”, enough to ensure the tube ends are under the installed tray cover), then affix both tube ends to the tray with cable
ties. Manage and label any dead fibers per company practice. Store uncut express fibers in the splice tray.
A ribbon fiber tube, or other approved tubing, must be used to attach a ribbon to the tray.
9
Per company practice, wrap and store the fibers in the
splice tray for later splicing. Attach the cover by first
sliding it under 2-3 tab catches on one end and side
of the tray. Then lift the tray at one hole and flex the
cover underneath the remaining catches. Use a
second tray if more than 12 fibers are spliced.
10
Install drop cables, pigtails, or store tray. Go to Section 3.4.6, Step 1 if drop cables are to be installed now. If drop cables are to
be installed at a later time, secure the splice tray to the basket and close the pedestal. For -ELXX (w/bulkhead) pedestals
where pigtails are to be used go to Section 3.4.4, Step 7.

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3.4.4. Installing CO Fiber Pigtails on Models with Bulkhead (Between Splice Tray & Bulkhead)
Step
Number
Description
1
Connectorized fiber assemblies, either fiber pigtails or
fiber fanouts, are used in bulkhead equipped
pedestals and extend from the splice tray to the
bulkhead adapters. Fiber pigtails are individual fibers
connectorized on one end, available with many
jacket options, from 900µm to 3mm. Fanouts are
connectorized multi-fiber assemblies with a loose-
tube or ribbon stubbed end. If using 900µm fiber
pigtails or ribbon fiber fanout, proceed to Step 6.
2
If using 900µm jacketed pigtails, proceed to Section 3.4.5. For 2-3mm pigtails proceed to next step.
3
To ensure efficient fiber management when using 2-
3mm pigtails, connect one pigtail to the CO side of
the bulkhead adapter panel and route it into the
basket. Depending on desired slack, coil the pigtail
inside the basket 2-3 times. Allow for the proper
bend radius inside the basket.
3a. For pedestals equipped with hardened (OptiTap)
bulkhead adapters; route pigtails as shown in the
second image at right.
3b. For pedestals equipped with an SC bulkhead
bracket affixed to the fiber basket; route pigtails per
the image below.
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Using this first pigtail as a guide, mark the remainder
of the pigtails then cut each to the desired length.
(Follow instructions in Sec. 3.4.3, Step 3 to cut
pigtails to the desired length.) The pigtails will be
attached to the upper corner of the splice tray. Verify
that there are 24--30 inches of jacketed fiber to the
tray and the equivalent amount in the tray.
5
Bundle the pigtails (2-3mm only) using cable ties or company approved devices.
6
Before securing the bundled pigtails (2-3mm only) to the corner of the splice tray, verify that enough pigtail length exists to allow
the tray (with the pigtails attached to it) to reach the splicing equipment. Secure the pigtail bundle to the splice tray corner, per
company practice.
7
The 2-3 mm pigtails were connected to the CO side
bulkhead (in Step 3) and routed to the drop side via
the slot at the top of the fiber basket (Step 4). Next,
as shown on the right, the pigtails are then looped
inside the basket 1-2 times, then routed over the
lower bend-radius control and attached to the tray.
The slack pigtail length to the tray and length of fiber
to be placed in the tray can be determined using this
procedure.
8
Before securing the bundled group of 2-3mm pigtail ends to the corner of the splice tray, verify that enough pigtail length exists to
allow the tray (with the pigtails attached to it) to reach the splicing equipment. Secure the pigtail bundle to the splice tray
corner, per company practice.

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3.4.5. Installing 900 micron Pigtails In Transportation Tube
Step
Number
Description
1
900 micron pigtails cannot be secured with cable ties.
It is recommended that the provided transportation
tube be used to route the pigtails to the tray. Insert
the 900 micron pigtails into the transportation tube.
Note: Securing the tube to both the basket and splice
tray prevents the pigtails from being pulled
accidently from the bulkhead adapters.
2
Attach one end of the transportation tube (end closest
to the connectors) to the top inside wall of the fiber
basket with two cable ties.
3
After attaching one end of the transport tube to the
inside of the basket, coil it inside the basket. The
transport tube will run alongside and in the same
direction as the CO fiber tube. Note: It may be
necessary to trim the transport tube so that only one
loop is stored inside the basket. The other end of
the tube should protrude approximately 6 inches out
of the top of the basket.
4
Again prepare the splice tray for tube attachment,
starting two new cable ties in the tray corner, at the
tie-down slots. Overlap the transportation tube onto
the tray corner about 1” (alongside the feed tubes),
then secure the tube to the tray with the two cable
ties If splicing is not performed at this time, wrap the
jacketed fiber in the tray per company and tray
manufacturer instructions and proceed to the next
step.
For splicing at this time, go to Section 3.4.8, Step 1.
5
Trim the fibers to allow for 24-32” of fiber in the splice tray.
6
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Keep tubes neat and free of kinks. Per company
practice, tie or bundle tubes together at short
intervals. Loop and store the tube group (or any 2-
3mm pigtails) inside the fiber basket, rotating the
tray to avoid kinking of the buffer tubes. For --EL0X
models, hang the last loop over the bend control. -
EG and -EB fiber organizers do not have a radius
control above the basket.

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3.4.6. Installing Stub-End Fiber Drop Cables in the BD02 Pedestal
If using preconnectorized drop cables, go to Section 3.4.7, Step 1.
1
Per company practice, prepare a trench to run the drop cable from the customer premises to the pedestal. Clear soil from the
front of the pedestal base to expose the drop cable access port.
2
Lay the drop cable in the trench from the premises to the pedestal base. For stubbed cable, verify that 9 feet of cable is available
above the ground line.
3
Per company practice, route the drop cable up into the
base through the innerduct, conduit or drop channel.
If the drop channel is used, remove the foam plug
(rodent and insect deterrent) prior to routing the
cable, and then replace it after all drop cables have
been installed. If the drop channel is not used, it can
be kept in place and filled with pea gravel as a
rodent deterrent.
To reinstall the plug, cut into the plug so that it can
slide over the drop cables. The foam plug rests on
the top rib of the base and a small tab near the top
of the drop channel.
Note: If the drop channel is conduit--fed, it is
recommended that the optional drop hole cover kit
be installed (P/N 97-DRPHOLCVRKIT). In all
situations, it is important to seal off the drop cable
access port with the channel or cover.
4
Verify a minimum of 9 feet of drop cable will extend up
past the ground line indicator on the base, then, per
local company practice, measure and cut the drop
cable to the desired length.
5
In removing the sheathing, enough must remain for
the attachment of the cable to the cable attachment
unit.
Note: Providing the cable is of small enough diameter,
it can be shaped into a short S-curve prior to
placement of the cut mark. This provides slack in
case settling occurs. Pushing cable into the conduit
can provide similar slack.
Place the cable next to the attachment unit and mark
the cable midway up the unit.
6
Per local practice, remove the cable sheathing to expose the strength members and buffer tubes.
7
Trim and secure strength members. If the cable
contains strength members, trim to fit under the
Strength member clamp. Fit the members between
the two washers under the top bolt. The sheathing
should be positioned in the small teeth at the base
of the cable attachment unit. Use a cable tie to
secure the cable for flat drop cables and a hose
clamp for round drop or branch cables. Do not over
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If bonding and grounding the cable is a requirement or
local practice, follow the procedure as shown in
Section 3.4.2, Steps 10 to 13.
9
Label the/all drop cable tray(s), per company practice.
10
Remove the splice from the basket and prepare to attach the drop buffer tubes to the tray.
11
Use one cable tie to secure the drop tube at the lower corner of the basket. If there is sufficient slack, store 1-2 coils of drop
buffer tube inside the basket or approximately the same length as the feed tube(s), affixing it to the feed buffer tube(s) with
cable ties at regular intervals. Leave at least 32 inches of unsecured buffer tube to allow routing of fiber inside the tray.
12
Once the Drop and Feed buffer tubes are secured, mark the buffer tube where it overlaps the tray 1” and mark the buffer tube for
removal. See Section 3.4.3, Step 4.
13
Score the buffer tube at cut line and remove the buffer tube. Verify that the drop tube is approximately the same length as the
feed tube(s). There should be approximately 32” of fiber to be stored in the tray. Clean fibers per company practice.
14
Per splice tray manufacturer instructions, secure the
drop buffer tube to the tray. Note: It is recommended
that the installer use the same corner of tray for the
feed and drop buffer tubes. Attach the drop tube
adjacent to the feed cable buffer tubes. Using two
cable ties, attach the drop tube to the tray. As more
drops are added, maintain the integrity of the drop
tubes by securing them as a group. New cable ties
can be added one at a time so that the drop tubes
are always secured with at least one cable tie.
15
If splicing is not performed at this time, wrap the fibers in the tray, per company practice and attach the tray cover.
16
Label the tube/fibers, per company practice.
17
Repeat Steps 1-16 for any additional customer drop cables ready for installation and connection at this time.
18
If splicing is to be performed go to Section 3.4.8, Step 1. If splicing is not to be performed, store fiber, tubes and tray and close
pedestal. Loop and store the tube group inside the fiber basket, rotating the tray to avoid kinking of the buffer tubes. Perform
Steps 6-7 in Section 3.4.8 to close up pedestal.

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3.4.7. Installing Preconnectorized Drop Cables in the BDO2 Pedestal
1
If the drop cable coming into the pedestal is a preconnectorized type that does not require any cable opening and fiber splicing,
first perform the applicable Steps 1-4 in Section 3.4.6 to bring the preconnectorized cable into the pedestal.
Note: Verify that there is a minimum of 5’ of pre- terminated cable above the ground line.
2
Bring sufficient cable inside the pedestal to allow the cable breakout to be attached to the organizer. With the break-out at its
approximate affixed location against the fiber basket, hold the drop cable in place against the cable attachment unit.
3
Place the cable at the preferred height and attach it to the
cable attachment unit with a cable tie (dielectric) or a
hose clamp (armored). Follow local practices.
4
Secure the cable breakout to the lower inner wall of the
basket.
5
Loop and hang the pigtail assembly over the bend control,
then route the connectors to the assigned bulkhead
adapters. Attach each connector per company practice.
5a. For pedestals equipped with hardened (OptiTap)
bulkhead adapters; remove threaded dust cap and thread
drop cable connector to the appropriate port. Connector
and adapter are keyed to ensure proper connection.
5b. For pedestals equipped with SC bulkhead bracket
affixed to fiber basket; route connectorized fiber pigtail per
the diagram.

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(5b)