Metrum Technologies LLC UTILIWISEECM Manuel D’Utilisation
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Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and
repair of this device. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and the intended
use of the metering instrument. Metrum Technologies, LLC assumes no liability for the
customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
• Warning: Any work on, or near, energized meters, meter sockets, or other metering
equipment can present a danger of electrical shock. All work on this product should be
performed only by qualified electricians and metering specialists in accordance with local
utility safety practices, utility requirements and procedures outlined in Chapter 14 of The
Handbook for Electricity Metering (10th edition). The information contained within this
manual is intended to be an aid to qualified metering personnel. It is not intended to replace
the extensive training necessary to handle metering equipment in a safe manner.
• Use care when servicing with the power on.
• Be aware that dangerous voltages exist at several points within the meter when this
product is installed on a meter base.
• Disconnect power before meter disassembly, soldering, or replacing components.
The meter is connected directly to line potential. Due to the possibility of the potential lines being
reversed, points accessible with the cover off may be at line voltage.
LINE POTENTIAL IS PRESENT ON THE INCOMING CONNECTORS ON THE METRUM
UtiliWise® COMMUNICATIONS BOARD AND ON THE MEASUREMENT BOARD
INCLUDING THE BATTERY CONNECTOR.
Consult the meter Instruction/Technical Manual for meter specific information.