Warning:
• The rod installation area must be free from other pipes, wires, or facilities that
may be damaged by driving a rod into the ground.
• You must follow local codes when using the rod mount installation method.
• Failure to use a 1/2-inch rod and follow instructions may result in an unreliable
installation.
• Pit module positioning other than upright will negatively affect radio performance.
Rod mounting required tools and hardware
• Hammer
• 1/2-inch outside diameter rod (you may use either a square or round rod)*
• Tape measure
• Rod-driving tool (optional)
• Rod cutting tool
*For mounting rods available from Itron, see Pit module mounting accessories on page 15
or reference the Water Products Ordering Guide (PUB-0063-001).
Installing the pit module on a rod
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
require longer rod lengths to ensure that the pit module is well supported and remains
vertical.
4. Without touching the meter body or adjacent pipes, position the rod as close to the center
of the pit as possible. Drive the rod into the ground. Ensure that the rod remains vertical.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module
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