Chapter 3 Installing MC3Lite Components
The MC3Lite is part of the Mobile Collection system for electric, gas, water, and other
providers. It offers advanced radio technology for unsurpassed performance, along with a
sophisticated mapping application utilizing GPS technology that provides a visual indication
of endpoint location. This section provides directions on installing the components of the
MC3Lite system.
Pre-installation Requirements
Before installing the MC3Lite system components as outlined in this document, be sure that
the following pre-installation requirements are complete.
• The Mobile Collection vehicle is prepared following the information in the Vehicle
Preparation section on page 5.
• The seat belt pretensioner is installed in the Mobile Collection vehicle using the Mobile
Collection System Sled and Pretensioner Install Guide (TDC-0708-xxx).
• If using the pedestal option, ensure that you have already ordered and installed the
pedestal base per the manufacturer's installation instructions for your vehicle.
Note: A variety of bases (not included in the Mobile Collection installation package) are
available for use with the connector to address specific characteristics of different vehicle
makes and models. For details, contact any of the following.
• Gamber-Johnson at www.gamberjohnson.com
• Ram Mounting Systems at www.rammount.com
• Havis Products at www.havis.com
Note: Itron has no liability or obligation due to an incorrect installation or any installation
that does not follow the procedures included in this document. Itron is also not liable for
any third party equipment installed by the customer.
Caution:
If your vehicle is equipped with passenger-side air bag, Itron strongly
recommends disabling it when the Mobile Collection system is installed. The force
of the air bag deploying can damage the computer, radio, or other components of
the system.
DANGER: Install the Mobile Collection system in the vehicle as described in this
document and those listed above. Failure to do so could lead to injury or death
from unsecured components during a collision.
Mobile Collection Hardware Kit
Y
our Mobile Collection hardware kit arrives in a cardboard shipping box. The Itron radio unit
is packaged in a smaller reusable shipping box with foam inserts. You can save this Itron-
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