User Manual

CellNet Pit MIU Master Rev. 1.0
04/14/99 3:13 PM
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Wire strippers
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Scotchlok crimping tool or Channel Locks
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Diagonal Cutters
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Electrician’s knife
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Hammer
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Various installation procedures
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Magnet with 6 lbs. force for activating the MIU
Table 2.2 Recommended Materials
Item Description/Recommendation Use
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Cable - Solid 3 conductor, #22 AWG (black/green/red) / Connecting MIU to encoder register
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Moisture protection compound Dow Corning #4 or GE Novaguard G624
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Covering exposed wires and
Terminal Screws on register and MIU
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Scotchloks
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Splicing three-conductor cables and replacement battery wires
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Site Work Order Documentation provided by your utility / Receiving and recording information about the work
site
INSTALLATION
Safety and Preliminary Checks
Observe the following safety and preliminary checks before and during each installation:
• Verify that you are at the location specified on the Site Work Order.
• Verify that the site is safe for you and your equipment.
• Notify the customer of your presence and tell the customer that you might need access to the
water meter.
• If the Site Work Order does not have an MIU ID (LAN ID) number on it, write in the ID number
of the MIU you are about to install. If the Site Work Order already has a MIU ID number on it,
verify that it matches the LAN ID number on the MIU you are about to install.
Note:
Always follow your company’s safety practices and installation guidelines when installing
an MIU.
• Never perform an installation during a lightning storm or under excessively wet conditions.
• Use only approved climbing equipment.
Site Selection
The CellNet-Ready Pit MIU (ProRead Only) should be installed and operated in an environment
where the temperature stays between -22° and 149°F (-30° and 65°C). Installation and operation in
moderate temperatures increases reliability and product life.