User's Manual

TDC
-1666-000 OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide 9
Proprietary and Confidential
Install the pit module using one of the following methods:
Pit Module Mounting Options
Through-Lid
The pit module mounts in lids with hole sizes from 1-3/4 inches to 2-inches. Installation requires the Pit
Lid Mounting Kit.
Rod mount*
The pit module mounts on a 1/2-inch outside diameter rod.
Wall mount*
The pit module mounts to a wall or other vertical surface.
* Important Rod and wall mount installations require the Itron Pit Lid Mounting Kit.
For water pit boxes, the type of installation method is based on three factors: the location of the meter in the
pit box, the lid material, and the current lid configuration. Itron recommends mounting the pit module in pit
boxes with in plastic lids (or other composite materials) for optimum network performance. The pit modules
are temperature rated from -20º C to +60º C. Do not install the pit module in locations that may exceed the
temperature rating.
Caution Pit module positioning other than upright could negatively affect radio performance and
battery life.
Warning Pit modules contain sensitive electronic components which can be damaged if the
module is dropped from heights greater than 36 inches. Product warranty coverage is contingent
on not exceeding this drop height limitation.
Warning Internal circuit card components are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Be
careful not to touch any part of the meter body, register housing, or Riva module prior to
discharging any static buildup on your person. To discharge yourself, touch a grounded metal
object such as the metal water pipe or an earth-grounded metal structure.
Pit Module Mounting Accessories
Pit Module Mounting Accessories
Accessory
Part Number
Riva Rod Mount Adapter MLD-1601-007
Riva Pit Lid Mounting Kit CFG-1601-001
Cable Armor (see Appendix C for field retrofit installation instructions)
5 foot cable thin-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor)
5 foot cable thick-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor)
5 foot cable armor for field retrofit
CFG-0151-006SS
CFG-0151-010SS
FAB-1302-001
pit module Universal Environmental Cap MSC-0019-008
Itron Security Seal
MSC-0018-001
Caution Shield unconnected pit module ports on field installed modules with protective
environmental covers. Do not leave an exposed connector in the field. Environmental caps
employ multiple seals to increase cap life.
C HAPTER 3
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module