User's Manual

Chapter 2: Installation RouteSTAR FIREFLY
Version 2.4 Datamatic.com, Ltd. 2000 – 2002 3
12. Since the 3M tape provides a pressure sensitive seal, the installer should apply
pressure to the MIU sensor immediately after attaching to the lens surface. The
installer should apply four, five-second pushes to the MIU.
TIP: Palm the sensor
and lean onto it to
apply appropriate
pressure.
13. A full cure on the seal is achieved in 24 hours. The sensor should not be touched,
pulled, moved, or handled in any way during this period.
Apply approved adhesive around sensor to seal completely if the pit may fill with
water prior to the 24-hour cure time, or if the meter face is curved and not flat.
Note: If the sensor is initially misplaced, do not attempt to remove the sensor by
twisting the sensor body. A fully cured sensor requires breaking the seal at the
adhesive tape joint with a flat tool such as a screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver
between the aluminum base and meter lens and twist.
14. Mount the FIREFLY MIU to an appropriate wall, stake or through hole in meter
box/vault lid.
If using a stake, affix the stake in the ground adjacent to the meter register. The
platform area of the pole should be facing inward.
Position the transmitter on the pole platform.
Attach the transmitter to the pole with the binding material.
Re-mounting the 3M sensor
For instructions on re-mounting the FIREFLY sensor once placed on the meter, see
Appendix D: Reference, in the section titled “Re-application of Sensor 3M Tape”.