INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC SERVICE - NStar
INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC SERVICE - NStar
INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC SERVICE - NStar
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SKETCH 17<br />
Meter Installation for 200 Amperes, Single Socket, Single Phase, 3 Wire,<br />
120/240 or 120/208 Volt Service With 4 or 5 Terminal Meter Socket<br />
SKETCH 18<br />
Meter Installation for 200 Amperes, Multiple Sockets, Single Phase, 3 Wire,<br />
120/240 or 120/208 Volt Service With 4 or 5 Terminal Meter Socket<br />
HORIZONTAL<br />
VERTICAL<br />
<strong>SERVICE</strong><br />
NEUTRAL<br />
LINE<br />
LINE<br />
LOAD<br />
LOAD<br />
5TH TERMINAL<br />
LINE<br />
LOAD<br />
1.There must be neutral terminals at each meter location. Taps to the<br />
fifth terminal to be installed by the contractor with a #12 solid<br />
copper or #10 solid aluminum AWG conductor depending on service<br />
conductor, insulated in a white jacket.<br />
2. Drain hole in the bottom of meter socket must be punched out.<br />
3. Refer to article 715 for by-pass requirements.<br />
4. For network installation a 5th terminal – 9 o’clock position with the<br />
exception of residential gang installation. 5th terminal may be located<br />
at the 6 o’clock position.<br />
5. Commercial/Industrial installations – 5th terminal shall be located at<br />
either the 9 or 6 o’clock position with a manual bypass.<br />
LINE<br />
<strong>SERVICE</strong><br />
NEUTRAL<br />
LOAD #1<br />
3 WIRE<br />
Refer to Sketch 17 Notes.<br />
LOAD #2<br />
3 WIRE<br />
GANG INSTALLATION<br />
LOAD #3<br />
3 WIRE<br />
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