User's Manual

MTU Instruction
for Alliance Rectangular Pit Lids
Purpose & Scope
This instruction provides a procedure for temporarily mounting a STAR Flatpak MTU to a
Alliance Rectangular Pit Lid (illustrated below). This procedure does not detail the wiring
of the MTU to the meter that may be encountered inside of the pit. Please refer to
Publication 471-2000, General Installation and Wiring Guidelines in addition to any meter
specific MTU installation and programming instructions.
Parts Required
Item Part Number Quantity
MTU Flatpack - Model 8150 As required for
installed meter
1
Long Plastic Zip Ties Source locally 2
Electric Drill Source locally 1
¼” Drill Bit
Source locally
1
Tools Required
To mount the MTU to the Alliance
rectangular pit lids, you will need the
following tools and equipment:
• Safety goggles
• Long plastic zip ties
• 1/4” standard drill bit
• Cordless Drill with variable speed
and adjustable torque settings
Installation Procedure
Step 1 – Drill two holes through ribs on
the bottom of the pit lid as shown below.
Each hole should be approximately ½
inch from the top of the rib
471-2046 - 5/21/2007
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