User's Manual

IL42-5016A September 2010
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3. Using the table in “Connection instructions” on page 1, connect the appropriate wires to the correct terminals on
the water meter register. Typically, the connection is made by placing the wire under the screw terminal and
tightening down securely. See the product documentation for your water meter register for more information.
Wall mount
The EA_Water 2.0 module can be mounted on a wall close to the water meter. To assist placing the enclosure on the
hanging screw, the enclosure has hash marks that will help you properly align the module.
The cable from the EA_Water 2.0 module and the water meter register should not exceed 100 feet (30 meters).
1. Remove the remote mount cover from the EA_Water 2.0 module.
2. Splice the cables from the EA_Water 2.0 module to the water meter register cable using weatherproof gel caps (for
example, 3M style 314 IDC).
3. Insert the cable back into the EA_Water 2.0 module, making sure to provide strain relief for the cable.
4. Reattach the remote mount cover to the EA_Water 2.0 module.
5. Hang the EA_Water 2.0 module on the hanger screw, making sure it is level.
6. Screw 2 screws into the 2 bottom supporting screw mounts.
7. Using the table in “Connection instructions” on page 1, connect the appropriate wires to the correct terminals on
the water meter register. Typically, the connection is made by placing the wire under the screw terminal and
tightening down securely. See the product documentation for your water meter register for more information.
8. When you have completed the installation, secure the EA_Water 2.0 enclosure by inserting the tamper plugs into
bottom supporting screw mounts.
Tamper plugs
Hanger screw
Supporting screws