National Meter & Automation T200, Manual

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Pit Installation
ORI-UM-00025-EN-09
Below-the-Lid with Knuckles Installation Kit
For below the lid installations, a special Below-the-Lid with Knuckles Installation Kit (PNE: 64394-003) with mounting
bracket ( Figure 9 ) is available . This mounting support bracket is designed for use with a 3/8, 5/8 and 1/2 inch rebar or 1/2 inch
schedule 40 PVC pipe .
Figure 9: Pit support bracket (knuckles) - top view
To install an ORION endpoint below a meter pit lid, follow these steps and see Figure 10 .
1 . Drive rebar or stake into the ground .
DRIVE REBAR OR STAKE INTO THE GROUND PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE ENDPOINT TO AVOID DAMAGE.
2 . Once in the ground, secure the mounting bracket on the appropriate rebar or pipe using the enclosed washer, wing
nut and hex head bolt provided with the bracket .
3 . Insert the endpoint through the bottom of the bracket and thread the lock nut onto the top of the endpoint . For best
results, mount the endpoint a maximum of one to two inches below the underside of the lid .
Figure 10: Pit ORION beneath lid installation
5/8" Rebar
Support bracket
#6-32 wing nut
#6 washer
#6-32 x 3/4
hex head bolt
Hex head bolt can be placed
in any slot depending upon
the type of support used
1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe
1/2" Rebar
3/8" Rebar
Meter pit lid
Lock nut
ORION
endpoint
1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe
Clamp
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