User Manual

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Figure 13.
Figure 13 Using Scotchlok to Splice Wires
7 Place the Scotchloks in the small compartments on each side
of the register hinges.
8 Attach new battery pack to hinges and swing down into position.
Be careful not to pinch any wires during this procedure.
9 Push in new register seal pin until it snaps.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
22 R900i SP Inside and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide
Upgrading the R900i SP Antenna
1 Remove the pit lid from the pit box.
2 Unscrew the connector nut from the top of the connector
housing on the existing whip antenna.
3 Remove the connector housing by turning it counter-clockwise
¼ turn to remove.
4 Remove the flat black rubber washer from the base of "F" connector.
5 Unscrew the whip antenna from the "F" connector.
6 Remove the through the lid antenna components from the
plastic bag.
7 Feed the antenna cable and housing through the 1 ¾" hole in
the meter pit lid. Slip the large plastic nut over the antenna
cable and thread it onto the antenna assembly to secure it to
the pit lid. (See Figure 14.)
8 Make sure the smooth side at top of threads on nut is facing
upward.
Figure 14 Feeding Antenna Cable
9 Place the flat black rubber washer on the MIU around the
male coax connection (See Figure 15.)
Figure 15 Placing Washer on MIU
10 Apply a coating of Novaguard around the base of the "F" connector
and on the flat black rubber washer.
The existing pit lid will require a 1 ¾" diameter hole to be drilled or cut into
the lid or the pit lid will have to be replaced w/ a lid that contains a hole.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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11 Connect the coaxial cable connector to the "F" connector on
the MIU/register housing. This connection should be handtight.
(See Figure 16.)
Figure 16 Connecting the Coaxial Cable
12 Make sure the washer is properly seated. Connect the plastic
connector housing to the 3-lobed black plastic latch plate (See
Figure 17).
Figure 17 Connecting the Plastic Connector
13 Slide the black conical-shaped gasket down the cable until it
engages the connector housing. (See Figure 17.)
14 Tighten the connector nut onto the threaded portion of the