Any electrical installation involving the service entrance must comply with the local utility company s requirements.
Electric meter installation procedures.
Meter installation from pad mount transformer w vt pack 480v figure 15.
Meter a device for measuring the electric power and energy supplied to a customer.
Plan your project step 2.
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.
Three phase or ct service may require additional time for scheduling temporary.
Your assigned xcel energy representative will work with you to find a meter location that will fit your project needs.
Meter sockets a meter socket is the base portion of a socket type meter.
All metallic meter boxes must be grounded.
The line side wires should connect to the upper terminals on the new meter while the bottom terminals are for the load side wires.
American electric power company meter and service guide 4 figure 14.
The meters will be exchanged by meter reading routes.
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.
Coordinate with project lead step 4.
Meter installation it is important that your new meter is installed in a safe maintained and easily accessible location.
Meter enclosure a wood or metal cabinet or metal socket installed indoors or outdoors in which the company s metering equipment is located.
When the meter technician arrives they will knock on your door and present themselves.
Finalize your project step 5.
The customer shall install the meter socket or transformer cabinet so that it is plumb tight and level.
Meter installation from pad mount transformer usi ng bushing type ct s figure 14b.
Daily before starting work all meter technicians will be taking their temperature.
In addition the meter box has to be secured properly to the wall.
480v delta or 277 480v wye 200 amp below service self contained metering with meter disconnect figure 16.
Representatives 407 423 9018 to place an application for the meter installation and account application.
All mounting holes provided in the meter socket shall be used and no additional mounting holes shall be drilled.
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.
Apply for service step 3.
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.
A building permit from a local municipality may need to be obtained.
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