Aclara 2017020 User Manual

Elster American Gas Meter MTU Installation Instructions

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Elster American Gas Meter

MTU Installation Instructions (Y20968-TUM Rev A)

FCC/ISED Compliance

This product/device has been tested and certified to be in compliance with all appropriate requirements
of both the FCC and ISED.

Any changes or modification to this product/device, or the use of any antenna other than the one
provided by or authorized with expressed written approval by Aclara Technologies LLC may void the
user's authority to operate this product/device.

This product/device and/or its antenna must be fixed-mounted on indoor or outdoor permanent
structure(s) providing a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation.
This device is not designed (and it has no external connection) to operate in conjunction with any other
antennas or transmitters. No other operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance are
needed.

This product/device has been tested and calibrated at the factory. It has no user adjustable controls and
can only be adjusted by authorized, trained personnel.

French translation

Conformité FCC/ISDE

Cet équipement a été testé et il est conforme à toutes les exigences appropriées de la FCC et de l'ISDE.

Tout changement ou toute modification à cet appareil, ou l'emploi de n'importe quelle antenne autre
que celle fournie par ou autorisée sous l'accord exprès donné par écrit d'Aclara Technologies LLC peut
annuler l'autorisation d'utiliser de cet appareil.

Cet appareil ainsi que son antenne doivent être montés de manière fixe sur des structures intérieures ou
extérieures permanentes en conférant une distance d'au moins 20 cm des personnes pendant le
fonctionnement normal. Cet appareil n'est pas conçu (et il n'a aucun branchement externe) pour être
utilisé en association avec toute autre antenne ou tout émetteur. Aucune autre instruction d'utilisation
n'est requise pour assurer la conformité aux règles d'exposition aux RF.

Cet appareil a été soumis à des tests et calibré en usine. Il n'a pas de contrôle d'ajustement et ne peut
être ajusté que par un personnel autorisé et qualifié.

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Elster American Gas Meter MTU Installation Instructions

Purpose & Scope

These instructions provide a procedure for installing a STAR direct-mount MTU on the following
Elster/American Gas Meters: AC-175, AL-175, AT-175, AC-250, AL-250, AM-250, AR-250,
AT-210/250, AT-350, AL-425, AC-630. These installation instructions cover the Aclara Catalog
numbers 3531-010-RBS2 and 3531-010-RBS2W for these gas meters.

Parts Required

# Item General Description Qty

1A MTU, GAS, OD2, DIR, AMRES,

STDRNG

1B MTU, GAS, OD2, DIR, AMRES,

EXTRNG

2 1/4-20 x 1.5" COMBO FIL HD, DP Screws 4

3 #8 x 3/8" CMB TRI-LOB, Z-SEAL Screws 2

4 #10 x 1/2" CMB TRI-LOB, Z-SEAL Screws 4

5 SNAP SEAL, GAS MTU, RESDNTL Tamper Plugs 4

N

OTE

The mounting kit contains the exact quantity of hardware required for a single installation. Keep
extra hardware on hand.

N

OTE

No repair or maintenance of MTU is required. Defective MTU will be replaced.

N

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MTU may be wiped with damp cloth to prevent electrostatic charge hazard.

MTU Assembly 1

MTU Assembly 1

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Elster American Gas Meter MTU Installation Instructions

Tools Required

To mount the MTU to these meters, you will need the following tools and equipment:

• Phillips or slotted screwdriver

• Safety glasses

• Torque limiting screw driver

Remove Index

Before installing the MTU, remove all anti-tamper, safety, and security hardware from the clear index
cover.

1. Remove the four screws from the clear index cover.

2. Discard cover and screws.

NOTE: Do not install the MTU if any of the screws are broken.

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