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Installation Guide 98-1135 Rev AA 61
American GPR Configuration
and Waterproofing
U WARNING: Before performing the following steps, determine the direction that the GPR will
face. The GPR must face away from nearby walls and toward the nearest Router. Refer to
Appendix A
, American Changing GPR Orientation for instructions on how to set the direction
that the GPR will face.
U WARNING: The GPR and bracket must not interfere with access to the meter pressure tap.
There must be adequate room for connections to the pressure tap (refer to the following
photos).
Figure 10 - 1. Installed GPR MUST NOT Interfere with or Block the Pressure Tap
Configuring the GPR
The GPR must be programmed with customer-specific requirements. The GPR, when installed for
the first time, will start operation in Install Mode. During Install Mode, the GPR will auto register to
the Network and then go through an auto-configuration process.
Applying Water Sealant to Circuit Board Connections
Dow Corning 4 Electrical Insulating Compound is recommended as a sealant to prevent water
intrusion into the GPR Pulse Input and Battery circuit board connections.
Figure 10 - 2. Dow Corning 4 Electrical Insulating Compound