User's Manual

DRAFT
12 Repeater Installation Guide
TDC-0613-003b 03/06
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters
Types of Sleeve-
Mount Repeaters
Sleeve-mount repeater installation depends on the type of meter socket.
Required Tools The following tools are necessary for sleeve-mount repeater installation:
• Tamper seals and associated meter installation/removal tools.
• Panduit Wave-Ty installation tool (optional). This tool cuts excess cable
and applies tension to the tension band.
Installing on a
Ringless Meter
Socket
A ringless meter socket does not use a meter seal ring between the meter and the
meter socket. Instead, the meter is secured in the meter socket by a lid. To aid
installation on a ringless meter socket, the repeater antenna does not come
attached to the repeater. Attach it to the repeater in the following procedure.
To install a repeater on a ringless meter socket, follow the steps below.
IMPORTANT The following instructions should be considered supplemental to
the meter installation and removal procedures for your utility. Follow all appli-
cable procedures and regulations when performing meter installation.
Meter Socket Type Description
Ringless A ringless mounted meter installs under the meter
box lid, which is hinged at the top of the box.
Ringed A ringed meter installs on the outside of the meter
box and is secured with a meter seal ring.
Step Action
1 Remove tamper seals.
2 Verify that the service is compatible with the repeater.
3 Remove the meter socket lid.
4 Remove the meter from the socket.
5 Insert the repeater into the socket.