ITRON Gen 5 500W ERT - Installing on a Flat Surface

3. Install the two 1-inch 500WERTModule mounting screws.
4. Tighten the screws to 9 to 12 inch-pounds of torque.
Remote Mounting the 500WERTModule
1. Connect the 500WERTModule to the register as described in Initializing and Connecting
on page 12.
2. Using a backplate, create a template by drilling through a backplate lug slot to mark the
position of the screw. Use the drilled backplate as your mounting template.
The arrow on the 500WERTModule must point up when installation is complete.
Installing on a Flat Surface
1. Select an installation location.
2. Using a back plate template, drill three pilot holes into the wall or other surface. Make sure
the two bottom holes are level.
3. Screw a mounting screw for the lug slot into the surface, leaving approximately 1/8 inch of
the screw protruding. The lug slot should slide over the screw with a tight fit.
Gen5 500WERTModule Remote Installation Guide 3 Setting up and Installing
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