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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 a
pproximately 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).
