3 General Installation Guidelines
Tools and Materials
R450 Wall and Pit MIU User's Manual
This section describes tools, materials, and general installation information for the
R450 MIU.
Tables 1 and 2 show the recommended tools and materials you may need to suc-
cessfully install the R450 MIU or to replace the MIU's internal battery.
Some items may not apply to your specific installation or the list may not contain all required tools
or materials.
Item
Description/ Recommendation
Tool Kit
Contains standard tools including:
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Magnet
6 lb. force
Part #: 12287-001
Table 2 Recommended Materials
Item
Description/Recommendation
Cable
Solid 3 conductor,
#22 AWG (black/green/red)
Part#: 6431-352
Moisture
Novaguard sealant
protection
Part #: 96018-072
compound
Table 1 Recommended Tools
Assorted screwdrivers
Needle-nose pliers
Wire stripper
Diagonal cutters
Electrician's knife
Hammer
Crimping Tool
Part #: 5500-158
Use
Various installation procedures
performed by the utility
Activating the MIU
Use
Connecting MIU to encoder
register
Covering exposed wires and termi-
nal screws on register and MIU
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