User's Manual

CENTRON® OpenWay™ Meter Technical Reference Guide 11
In This Chapter
Inspection.............................................................................................................11
Battery .................................................................................................................11
Storage.................................................................................................................11
Unpacking............................................................................................................12
Preliminary Inspection.........................................................................................12
Selecting a Site ....................................................................................................13
Installing the Meter into Service..........................................................................13
Retrofitting with Personality Modules.................................................................13
This chapter provides information about installing the CENTRON OpenWay meter.
Inspection
Perform the following inspections when you receive the meter:
 Inspect for obvious damage to the cover, base, and meter assembly.
 Compare the meter and register nameplates to the record card and invoice. Verify the
type, class, voltage, form number, and other pertinent data.
 Save the original packing materials.
Battery
The CENTRON OpenWay module contains a battery that powers the clock circuit during a
power outage. The battery is permanently soldered to the module and is expected to last the
life of the meter.
Storage
Store the CENTRON OpenWay meter in a clean, dry (Relative Humidity < 50%)
environment between -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F). Avoid prolonged storage (more
than one year) at temperatures above +70° C (+158° F). Store the meter in the original
packing material.
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