User's Manual

Table Of Contents

R900 Wall and Pit MIU Installation and Maintenance Guide 6

3 General Installation Guidelines

This section describes tools, materials, and general installation information for the

R900 MIU.

Tools and Materials

Tables 1 and 2 show the recommended tools and materials you may need to suc-

cessfully install the R900 MIU or to replace the MIU’s internal battery.

Some items may not apply to your specific installation or the list may not contain all required tools

or materials.

Table 1 Recommended Tools

Item Description/ Recommendation Use

Tool Kit Contains standard tools including:

• Assorted screwdrivers

• Needle-nose pliers

• Wire stripper

• Diagonal cutters

• Electrician’s knife

•Hammer

• Crimping Tool

Part #: 5500-158

Various installation procedures

performed by the utility

Magnet 6 lb. force

Part #: 12287-001

Activating the MIU

Table 2 Recommended Materials

Item Description/Recommendation Use

Cable Solid 3 conductor,

#22 AWG (black/green/red)

Part#: 6431-352

Connecting MIU to encoder

Moisture

protection

compound

Novaguard sealant

Part #: 96018-072

Covering exposed wires and termi-

nal screws on register and MIU