User Manual

CellNet Pit MIU Master Rev. 1.0
04/14/99 3:13 PM
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Installing the MIU
Please read and comply with all of the information in “Verifying/Preparing the Encoder Register”
before continuing with this section, “Installing the MIU.” Always be sure to comply with OSHA
Safety Standards for confined space entry.
CellNet-Ready Pit MIU (ProRead Only) Installation
1. Unscrew the small tube with attached cable from the antenna assembly.
2. Remove the plastic nut from the antenna assembly.
3. Insert the antenna assembly in the 1 ¾” hole in the meter pit lid.
4. Secure the antenna assembly to the pit lid by tightening the plastic nut from the underside of
the lid.
5. Make sure the o-ring is in place in the groove on the top of the small tube with attached cable.
6. Thread the small tube with attached cable into the antenna assembly until tube bottoms out in
the antenna assembly.
Testing the Installation
Refer to Section 5, “Testing And Maintenance.”
Completing the Installation
After verifying that the MIU is working correctly, follow these steps to complete the installation:
1. Install the Hi-Lo fastener that holds the Main Housing to the Mounting Adapter.
2. Use a generous amount of moisture protection compound (Dow Corning #4 or
GE Novaguard G624) to completely cover the Terminal Screws and exposed wires.
3. Slide the Terminal Cover onto the Main Housing. Make sure the Terminal Cover is seated
properly and the cable is fitted into the notch at the top of the Terminal Cover.
4. Install the Seal Pin into the Terminal Screw Cover.
5. Install a seal wire or seal clip through the Seal Holes at the bottom of the Main Housing.
(optional)
6. Verify that the requirements of the Site Work Order have been met and that you have recorded
all required information.
7. Clean up the installation site before leaving.