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Meter bases used for 208/120 volt, 3 wire services must have a 5th terminal installed in the 9 o'clock position. |
| 2. |
The manufacturer's catalog number must be stamped on the outside of the meter base so that it will be visible after the base is installed. The number must not be stamped on the cover. |
| 3. |
Mounting: |
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(a) |
The center of the bottom meter must be a minimum of 30 inches above the floor for indoor installation and 44 inches above the ground for outdoor installations. |
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(b) |
The center of the top meter must not be more than 72 inches above the floor or ground |
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(c) |
There shall be a clearance of 3 feet free space in front of the meter. |
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(d) |
On outdoor installations, if the center line of the bottom meter is 60 inches above ground, no barriers are required. If the center line of the bottom meter is between 60 inches and 44 inches above ground, barriers are required around the meters; for example, a fence, shrubbery, etc. |
| 4. |
Cover: |
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Ringless Style only, with hasp to accommodate the installation of a wire padlock seal
(1/4 inch hold minimum). Each position must have its own cover and the covers must
be interchangeable. |
| 5. |
Meter Bypasses: |
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(a) |
Bypasses are required on Ringless Style bases.
- 100A – Horn or lever rated 100% continuous duty
- 200A – Horn or lever rated 100% continuous duty
- 320A (400A service) – Lever rated 100% continuous duty
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| 6. |
Meter guides are required in all positions. |
| 7. |
Barriers are required between: |
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(a) |
Compartments |
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(b) |
Metered and unmetered cables. |
| 8. |
Factory bussing is required. No wire jumpers are allowed. |
| 9. |
Spacing between sockets: 8 1/2, 9, or 10 inch center spacings are acceptable. |
| 10. |
All circuit breakers must have a minimum interrupting capacity of 10,000 amps. |
| 11. |
Terminal compartment for UG service: |
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When a meter stack is served by an underground service lateral, a termination compartment must be installed ahead of the metering stack. The termination compartment must be pre-approved or meet the minimum dimensions shown on Sheets 54 and 54A (Dwg. A-191000) of PPL's "Rules for Electric Meter and Service Installations". |