SMS smart meter - A Safe Home is a Smarter Home; Pre-Installation Guide; Gas Safety Tips; Electrical Safety Tips

Switch off and unplug  ALL electrical equipment
Switch off ALL gas equipment
Switch off the central heating boiler timer and supply
Save and backup important computer data
As we replace the gas and electricity meters in your property with a smart meter ,
there will be a short interruption to your energy supply . However , we will do
everything we can to minimise the disruption .
In order to ensure your equipment is protected * during this change , you will need to :
Once our meter engineer has asked you to make these checks , he / she will turn off
your electricity and gas supplies and commence your smart installation .
Then , once the supply is restored , you should remember to reset electrical clocks and
trip switches .
*SMS does not take any responsibility for equipment damaged if left switched on,
or plugged in.
Switch off and unplug electrical appliances before
cleaning , adjusting or repairing them .
If you need any electrical work completed in your
home , always use a registered electrician .
Don ' t use adaptors plugged into other adaptors , or
overload adaptors , particularly with high - current
appliances such as kettles , irons and heaters .
Don ' t buy substandard adaptors .
Make sure that the electrical equipment in your
property is well maintained , and we recommend
that periodically you use a registered electrician to
check that it is safe .
LEADING THE SMART ENERGY REVOLUTION
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LEADING THE SMART ENERGY REVOLUTION
Have all gas appliances in your property safety checked
annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer ( Make sure
you ask to see your engineer ' s Gas Safe register ID ).
Look out for warning signs that a gas appliance isn ' t
working properly - lazy yellow flames , excessive
condensation and black marks / stains .
Get an audible carbon monoxide ( CO ) alarm installed .
Use gas appliances for their intended purpose only .
Provide enough ventilation for gas appliances to burn
correctly and make sure no air vents or chimneys are
blocked .
If you believe you can smell gas , call the Gas
Emergency Line on 0800 111 999 immediately .
A safe home is a smarterhome
To ensure your home is as safe as can be, please read our pre-installation guide and
general gas and electrical safety tips below.
GAS SAFETY TIPS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS
PRE - INSTALLATION GUIDE
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