Electric Meter Installation Procedures

The national electric safety code requires an unobstructed working space that extends from the floor or ground to a minimum height of 6 feet 6 inches.

Electric meter installation procedures. Apply for service step 3. A building permit from a local municipality may need to be obtained. When the inspection clearance and application have been received ouc will attempt to install a meter s within five 5 to seven 7 business days. Sockets mounted hardware shall be installed into brick concrete block studs or the equivalent.

We re dedicated to providing safe economical and reliable service. Installing or revising electric service there are five simple steps you must take to have electric service installed for the first time or revised at your residence. Meter a device for measuring the electric power and energy supplied to a customer. Meter installation from pad mount transformer usi ng bushing type ct s figure 14b.

Meter sockets a meter socket is the base portion of a socket type meter. Your assigned xcel energy representative will work with you to find a meter location that will fit your project needs. Three phase or ct service may require additional time for scheduling temporary. For electrical equipment mounted higher than 6 feet 6 inches this space shall extend to the top of the equipment.

The line side wires should connect to the upper terminals on the new meter while the bottom terminals are for the load side wires. When the meter technician arrives they will knock on your door and present themselves. Connect the wires to the corresponding places on your new electrical meter by slipping them into the appropriate spot and screwing it down with the screwdriver. American electric power company meter and service guide 4 figure 14.

Representatives 407 423 9018 to place an application for the meter installation and account application. The customer shall install the meter socket or transformer cabinet so that it is plumb tight and level. 480v delta or 277 480v wye 200 amp below service self contained metering with meter disconnect figure 16. In addition the meter box has to be secured properly to the wall.

Meter installation it is important that your new meter is installed in a safe maintained and easily accessible location. Finalize your project step 5. Meter enclosure a wood or metal cabinet or metal socket installed indoors or outdoors in which the company s metering equipment is located. Any electrical installation involving the service entrance must comply with the local utility company s requirements.

All mounting holes provided in the meter socket shall be used and no additional mounting holes shall be drilled. Replacement of an existing meter on your home. Meter installation from pad mount transformer w vt pack 480v figure 15. Daily before starting work all meter technicians will be taking their temperature.

Coordinate with project lead step 4.