Pit lid mounting installation is complete.
Rod Mount Installation
Important! Rod mount installation requires the remote antenna and rod mount
adapter. For more information, see Pit module mounting accessories.
OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Modules can mount below the pit lid on a customer-supplied 1/2-
inch diameter rod. A mounting rod is available from Itron. For more information, see Pit module
mounting accessories or visit www.itron.com and reference the Water Products Ordering
Guide (PUB-0063-001).
Warning
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The rod installation area must be free from other pipes, wires, or facilities that may be
damaged by driving a rod into the ground.
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You must follow local codes when using the rod mount installation method.
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Failure to use a 1/2-inch rod and follow instructions may result in an unreliable installation.
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Pit module positioning other than upright will negatively affect radio performance.
Required Tools and Hardware
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Hammer
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1/2-inch outside diameter rod (you may use either a square or round rod)*
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Tape measure
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Rod-driving tool (optional)
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Rod cutting tool
*For mounting rods available from Itron, see Pit module mounting accessories or reference
the Water Products Ordering Guide (PUB-0063-001).
Installing
1. Remove the pit lid. Inspect the area to make sure there are no buried cables, pipes, or other
obstructions.
2. Measure the pit box depth from the top of the lip (where the lid will rest) to the bottom of the
pit. Be sure to measure the depth at the point where you will drive the rod into the ground.
3. Add 12 inches to the pit box depth measurement taken in step 2. The resulting total
represents the minimum length of rod needed. Soil types and moisture conditions may
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