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M T U I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l i n e s
Introduction
Recommended Equipment
Aclara recommends installers have the following equipment available during
installation. A more detailed list for specific installations evironments is provided
in Appendix A.
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Cable ties
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Staple gun
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9/16" rounded crown staples
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Fine point permanent marker
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#6 x 1"Plastic anchors for screws
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8" x 1-3/4" exterior screws
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Hammer
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Flashlight
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Diagonal cutters
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Wire stripper
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Drill bits
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#6 x 1-5/8" drywall screws
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Cordless drill
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Screwdrivers and screwdriver bits
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Silicone gel filled electrical insulating IDCs
(Aclara #043-1913)
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Connector appropriate crimping tool
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Cellular phone (for relative signal strength)
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Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV)
sealant
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3 conductor, 22 AWG, single-strand, black
UV jacket cable
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3 conductor, 22 AWG, single-strand, gray
UV jacket cable
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Known operational MTU
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Known operational meter equivalent to
meter at premise
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Direct bury splice kit (Aclara #043-1912)
Summary of Contents for MTU
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