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Automated Meter Reading (AMR)
Transmitter Mounting Instructions
For American Gas Meters
Applicable Meters
AL800, AL100, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B and any other American Meter
commercial and industrial meter models with a top mounted plate and index.
RF Exposure Note
In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, the Automatic Meter
Reading unit must be installed in such a way that there is a 20c”m separation
distance between it and all persons during normal operation.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or
pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for
the general population; consult Safety code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's
website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT
AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for American Meter
AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B
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Components
Hardware
Screw kit (see Appendix – Transmitter Installation Screws as identification
guide):
4x mounting screws (thread length 3¼”)
4x American Meter tamper seals
GS0006 AMR Transmitter
Tools
Verify that all the required tools for the installation are available:
#3 Phillips screwdriver
Flat screwdriver (blade size ¼”)
Stiff blade putty knife
¼” Nut driver
Mint handheld terminal (HHT)
AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for American Meter
AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B
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AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for American Meter
AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B
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AMR Transmitter Installation
Installation Tasks
1. Remove index +index cover from gas meter.
2. Mount AMR transmitter onto gas meter.
3. Assemble index and cover onto AMR transmitter.
4. Initialize AMR transmitter with HHT.
Remove index cover
1. Use the flat screwdriver to punch out the seals that cover the four (4) index
cover screws.
2. Remove and properly dispose the four (4) screws holding the index cover
onto meter, with flat screwdriver. If two (2) or more screws shear off during
the cover removal (or were previously sheared off), the meter will need to be
replaced by a qualified utility representative. Reinstall any index cover
screws that were removed and cap with seals if possible. Enter the
appropriate information in the Mint HHT and skip to the next work order.
3. Remove the index and carefully clean any debris from it. Inspect for proper
index operation by turning the input shaft and verifying that the gearing turns
freely. Also, inspect the index for any missing or broken hands.
4. With a putty knife, scrap away any gasket material that remained on the
meter when the index cover was removed.
5. Remove the index and index cover and place on a clean surface near you for
reinstallation later.
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AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B
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Mount Transmitter on meter
Place the AMR Transmitter onto the gas meter, aligning the Transmitter’s shaft
with the gas meter’s male or female wriggler; adjust the Transmitter shaft’s
position by holding it on the top side, and check for smooth motion transfer.
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Assemble index and cover onto
transmitter
Place the index and index cover on the Transmitter onto the gas meter, aligning
the index shaft to the Transmitter’s shaft
1.
Attach the Transmitter to the meter using the four (4) mounting screws with
#3 Phillips screwdriver. Place all screws, then torque down two (2) diagonal
screws. Check shaft alignment again, then tighten the last two (2) screws.
2.
Should two (2) or more screws shear or strip during the installation, the
meter will need to be replaced by a qualified utility representative. Remove
the transmitter and reinstall the index and index cover on the meter with the
original screws. Enter the appropriate information in the Mint HHT and skip
to the next work order.
3.
Install the two snap seals in the index cover and insert fully with the aid of a
¼” nut driver. Align the end of the nut driver on the snap seal and tap the
end of the nut driver handle with your hand until it is fully seated.
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AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B
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Initialize AMR Transmitter with HHT
On operating the Mint HHT, see Gas AMR Installation HHT (Mint) User’s
Guide. When you are ready to initialize (program) the AMR Transmitter,
position the HHT with the upper back part of the HHT against the Transmitter
receive area (see below) and press the PRG key (7-dot mark).
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AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B
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Appendix – Transmitter
Installation Screws
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Mounting Screws
1. Equimeter/Rockwell commercial meter (e.g. R750)
2. American commercial meter (e.g. AL800)
3. American residential meter (e.g. AC250)
4. Schlumberger/Sprague residential meter (e.g. S175)
– ¼” x 1” Phillips fillister
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– 5/16” x 3½” combo fillister
– #18-18 x 84 Phillips pan head
– 10-24 x 1” Phillips fillister
5. Equimeter/Rockwell residential meter (e.g. R275)
– 10-24 x 1” Phillips fillister
Index Screws
6. Equimeter/Rockwell commercial meter (e.g. R750)
8. Equimeter/Rockwell residential meter (e.g. R275)
9. American & Schlumberger/Sprague residential meter
– WN1411 KA 60x14 Phillips
– WN1412 KA 35x22 Phillips
– WN1411 KA 40x12 Phillips
Index Cover Screws
7. All residential meters
AMR Transmitter Mounting Instructions for American Meter
AL800, AL1000, AL1400, AL2300, AL5000, 80B, 250B, 500B
– WN1412 KA 50x20 Phillips
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