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MTU Instruction

for Actaris/Sprague/Schlumberger Gas Meters

Purpose & Scope

This instruction provides a procedure for installing a STAR direct-mount MTU on the

following Actaris/Sprague/Schlumberger residential gas meters: 175, 250 and 400 (Slant-

face).

Parts Required

Ref. # Item Part Number Quantity

1 Gasket 066-11583 1

2 MTU, Direct Mount 506-11583 1

2a Magnet Coupler part of 506-7712BSP1 1

2b Coupler Shaft part of 506-7712BSP1 1

2c Register Coupler part of 506-7712BSP1 1

3 #10 x 3/8” combo head thread form screw, Type B, zinc 069-100012C4A 2

4 10-24 x 2” slotted fillister head machine screw, zinc 069-102464HA 3

471-2031 - 11/15/2006 PRELIMINARY

Summary of content (4 pages)

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MTU Instruction for Actaris/Sprague/Schlumberger Gas Meters Purpose & Scope This instruction provides a procedure for installing a STAR direct-mount MTU on the following Actaris/Sprague/Schlumberger residential gas meters: 175, 250 and 400 (Slantface). Parts Required Ref.
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MTU Instruction for Actaris/Sprague/Schlumberger Gas Meters Tools Required CAUTION! Do not over tighten screws. Excessive torque may damage the MTU enclosure. Use of power tools is not recommended. To mount the MTU to these meters, you will need the following tools and equipment: • Safety glasses • Phillips screwdriver • Slotted screwdriver Installation Procedure Before installing the MTU, all anti-tamper, safety, and security hardware must be removed from the clear register cover.
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MTU Instruction for Actaris/Sprague/Schlumberger Gas Meters Step 7 – Next, position the MTU on the meter. Rotate the coupler into position to ensure that it engages correctly with the wiggler on the gas meter. Step 8 – Now, firmly hand tighten the mounting screws to 12 to 15 in-lb. The gasket should be compressed slightly. Be careful not to over tighten the screws. Excessive torque may damage the MTU enclosure. Because of this, power tools are not recommended for this procedure.
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MTU Instruction for Actaris/Sprague/Schlumberger Gas Meters The FCC wants you to know….. This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 and Part 90 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.