User Manual

4 xxxxxxxxxxx REFERENCE MANUAL
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Datamatic.com, Ltd. 2000 - 2001
7. A full cure on the seal is achieved in 24 - 96 hours. Do not touch, pull, move, or
handle the sensor in any way during this period.
8. Apply approved adhesive around the sensor to seal it completely in case the pit fills
with water prior to the 24 - 96 hour cure time, or if the meter face is curved and not
flat.
Note: If the sensor is initially misplaced, do not attempt to remove the
sensor by twisting the sensor body. A fully cured sensor requires
breaking the seal at the adhesive tape joint with a flat tool such as a
screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver between the aluminum base and
meter lens and twist.
9. Mount the FIREFLY MIU to an appropriate wall, stake or through hole in meter
box/vault lid with the threaded neck pointing up.
If using a stake, bury the stake in the ground adjacent to the meter register at least 6
inches. The platform area of the pole needs to face inward.
Position the MIU on the pole platform.
Attach the MIU to the pole with the binding material, such as a zip tie (14”).
If utilizing a lidlock, make certain Not to overtighten the FIREFLY within the lock.
Also be sure to never rest the weight of the lid on the FIREFLY.
10. Place sensor flap over sensor, insuring a snug fit.
11. Program the MIU and set to "AutoCAL".
12. Prior to leaving, take an RF read (using the Install Read Mode).
Installing the Wire-end FIREFLY
1. Refer to Appendix C “Meter Qualification” on page Error! Bookmark not defined.
to determine wire connection for the brand and model of meter.
2. Connect FIREFLY wire-end to meter contacts using Posi-lock connector or Gel caps.
3. Use burial pod/epoxy combination to cover the wire connections.
4. Mount the FIREFLY to an appropriate wall, stake, or through hole in the meter box /
vault lid.
5. If using a stake, bury the stake in the ground adjacent to the meter register at least 6
inches. The platform area of the pole needs to face inward.
6. Position the MIU on the pole platform.
7. Position the FIREFLY MIU with the threaded neck pointing up.
8. Attach the MIU to the pole with the binding material.
Note: Do not connect a multi-meter, probe or other interrogating device
to the FIREFLY wires. Doing so may cause the unit to globally reset,
erasing all programmed data!