Electric Meter Installation Procedures

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Electric meter installation procedures.

Finalize your project step 5. Meter enclosure a wood or metal cabinet or metal socket installed indoors or outdoors in which the company s metering equipment is located. Coordinate with project lead step 4. Three phase or ct service may require additional time for scheduling temporary.

Replacement of an existing meter on your home. The customer shall install the meter socket or transformer cabinet so that it is plumb tight and level. Meter sockets a meter socket is the base portion of a socket type meter. In addition the meter box has to be secured properly to the wall.

Meter installation from pad mount transformer w vt pack 480v figure 15. Installing or revising electric service there are five simple steps you must take to have electric service installed for the first time or revised at your residence. Sockets mounted hardware shall be installed into brick concrete block studs or the equivalent. The line side wires should connect to the upper terminals on the new meter while the bottom terminals are for the load side wires.

All mounting holes provided in the meter socket shall be used and no additional mounting holes shall be drilled. Meter installation from pad mount transformer usi ng bushing type ct s figure 14b. Representatives 407 423 9018 to place an application for the meter installation and account application. Plan your project step 2.

Apply for service step 3. When the inspection clearance and application have been received ouc will attempt to install a meter s within five 5 to seven 7 business days. American electric power company meter and service guide 4 figure 14. All metallic meter boxes must be grounded.

Any electrical installation involving the service entrance must comply with the local utility company s requirements. Connect the wires to the corresponding places on your new electrical meter by slipping them into the appropriate spot and screwing it down with the screwdriver. When the meter technician arrives they will knock on your door and present themselves. For electrical equipment mounted higher than 6 feet 6 inches this space shall extend to the top of the equipment.

Meter installation it is important that your new meter is installed in a safe maintained and easily accessible location. Your assigned xcel energy representative will work with you to find a meter location that will fit your project needs. The national electric safety code requires an unobstructed working space that extends from the floor or ground to a minimum height of 6 feet 6 inches. The meters will be exchanged by meter reading routes.

A building permit from a local municipality may need to be obtained.