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6 Repeater Installation Guide

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Planning for Repeater Installations

Installation Types A repeater may be installed in the field directly on a meter using a meter sleeve,

on a utility pole, or on a lamppost or other decorative mount. The type of instal-

lation used affects the radio performance of the repeater. For example, a pole

mounted repeater will have a greater radio coverage area than a sleeve mounted

repeater.

Select an installation type based on the following criteria:

• Availability of utility poles

• Costs related to utility pole installation and future maintenance visits.

• Construction materials surrounding the selected meter installation site.

• Aesthetic considerations for development/residential installation.

Unpacking the Repeater

Overview When you remove a repeater from its shipping carton, verify that no damage has

occurred during shipment. Return the repeater to its shipping packaging for

transport to the field. Transporting the repeater without protective packaging

may result in damage.

What’s In the Box The contents of your repeater carton will vary, depending on the type of repeater

shipped.

Pole-Mount Repeater (Single- and Eight-Channel)

• Pole-mount repeater

•Antenna

• Antenna gasket

• Hex bolts (4)

• Washers (4)

• Lock washers (4)

• Photoelectric cell power adapter

• Adjustable mounting bracket kit

Sleeve-Mount Repeater (Single-Channel)

• Sleeve-mount repeater

• Antenna, cover and tension band (the antenna and cover are integrated as

one unit)

• Meter sealing ring

Decorative-Mount Repeater (Eight-Channel)

• Decorative-mount repeater

• Rubber seal