How to install the electric meter

How to install the electric meter

For a simple person, such work as the installation and connection of the counter seems to be a superswind task that is only an experienced and qualified electrician. We want to assure you that the process seems difficult at first glance, but in reality everything is very simple. We will tell you in detail how quickly and correctly install the electric meter.

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There are electromechanical and electronic meters, but the diagram of their connection and the principle of the installation is absolutely the same. The meter can be mounted on both the single panel and in the electrical protection. It is installed at an altitude of 1-1.7 meters from the floor to conveniently take testimony, and if necessary, it was possible to change it without much difficulties.

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In modern conditions, the electrical counter and protective devices are mounted in special cabinets and boxes. They can be made of both iron and non-combustible plastics. Electrical cabinets come in various sizes on a different amount of equipment installed. First you need to hang on the specified height of boxing. Place it as soon as possible, without distortion and slopes. If the wall is brick, then you need to designate where the mounting holes will be, and make them a drill. Then you should insert a dowel and hang boxing. If the wall is wooden, you can simply fasten it with screws. Fix the cabinet or boxing is necessary for four screws in the corners.

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Counters for attachment can be both screw and a DIN-rail. If the screw, the panel will be designated space for the counter here and screw. If the counter for DIN-rail, then just slide it. Now you have to put the breakers. How many amps they have, it should be specified in the design documentation. breakers Securing release is only now under the DIN-rail. Two machine to be put in front of the counter, which makes it convenient to change if necessary. Wiring in the shield to perform better on colors, for convenience.

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In the first two input automaton connect electricity supply. At a post stage, and the second-zero. Then remove the protective cover of the meter terminals. Phase wire from the first machine to connect the first terminal of the counter, and zero - the second.

Counter

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Next, decide how much you will have groups of circuit-breakers, and install them. From the third terminal of the counter phase wire connect to circuit breakers, and the fourth zero - a special terminal strip. When you connect the wires in the counter, try to hold down the two screws. Place the connection is sealed, and the access to do not get, so contact should be reliable.

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Now connect the network cables to the circuit breaker and close the cover with the first terminal of the counter, and then the shield cover. The cover closes all the wires and machines is connected. Access will be only to the handles circuit-breakers and controls to counter the scoreboard.

Here's a not very complicated work, which can perform any owner who knows how to handle the screwdriver. And remember that all work is carried out at an electric current is switched off!

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