INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC SERVICE - NStar
INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC SERVICE - NStar
INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC SERVICE - NStar
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SKETCH 21<br />
Meter Installation for 400 Amperes, Single phase, 3 Wire, 120/240<br />
or 120/208 Volts With 5 Terminal Meter Socket and Bypass<br />
LINE<br />
SKETCH 22<br />
Meter Installation for 400 Amperes, 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 120/208 or<br />
277/480 Volt Service With 7 Terminal Meter Socket and Bypass<br />
LINE<br />
N A B C<br />
LINE<br />
BY-PASS<br />
LEVER in<br />
by-passing<br />
position<br />
5th<br />
TERMINAL<br />
7th<br />
TERMINAL<br />
NEUTRAL BAR<br />
Service<br />
neutral<br />
bonded<br />
to box<br />
NEUTRAL<br />
BAR<br />
LOAD<br />
N A B C<br />
1. Meter socket must have a single handle lever operated bypass, locking<br />
jaws and flash shield.<br />
2. Drain hole in the bottom of the meter socket must be punched out.<br />
3. 5th terminal to be located at the 6 o’clock position.<br />
4.Taps to 5th terminal to be installed by contractor with a #12 solid<br />
copper or #10 solid aluminum AWG conductor depending on service<br />
conductor, insulated in a white jacket.<br />
Refer to Sketch 21 Notes<br />
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