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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 />

130<br />

131

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