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2.3.1.
INSTALLING A METER IN A NEW LOCATION
To install the Elmeasure’s prepaid meter in a new location:
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Remove the terminal cover from the meter
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Install the meter in an upright position, using mounting hardware that is appropriate for the
type of surface material
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Connect the line and load wires to the meter terminals, being careful to use the correct
phase, neutral, and line/load configuration
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Turn the supply line power to the meter on
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Test each phase line terminal of the meter to make sure power is on to each phase, and that
the neutrals are connected to the proper terminals
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Test the load terminals of the meter to make sure power is available to each phase of the
load.
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Check the display for proper operation of the meter
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Replace the terminal cover. Apply a seal to the sealing screw if necessary or desired. The
installation is complete
2.3.2.
REPLACING AN EXISTING METER
To install the Elmeasure’s prepaid meter in a existing meter location:
Precaution
: Make sure the existing meter and Elmeasure meter mounting mechanism is same.
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Turn off the line power to the existing meter
Caution:
Test existing meter terminals to be sure the voltage is off.
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Remove the line and load wires from the existing meter terminals. Make sure you label the
wires, or have a method to identify the line and load wires of each phase, R, Y, B, and neutral,
for proper installation in the new meter
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Remove the old meter
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Install the Elmeasure’s prepaid meter in the same location as the previous meter, using
mounting hardware that is appropriate for the type of surface material
•
Inspect the line and load wires to make sure they are not damaged or frayed. (Replace if
needed.)
•
Connect the line and load wires to the meter terminals, being careful to use the correct
phase, neutral, and line/load configuration
•
Turn the supply line power to the meter on
•
Test each phase line terminal of the meter to make sure power is on to each phase, and that
the neutrals are connected to the proper terminals
•
Test the load terminals of the meter to make sure power is available to each phase of the
load.
•
Check the display for proper operation of the meter
•
Replace the terminal cover. Apply a seal to the sealing screw if necessary or desired. The
installation is complete
