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OWL +USB User Manual

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OWL ELECTRICITY MONITOR INSTRUCTIONS
You must read the OWL Energy Monitor Loan Scheme Information document
containing Teams & Conditions and Health & Safety information before borrowing the
energy monitor.
OWL is a wireless electricity monitor which shows you just how much total electricity you are using
throughout your home- lights, appliances and any electrical heaters. Find out how much this is
costing you and how much carbon is being generated. It is easy to install, easy to read and easy to
use. The memory feature shows you just how much electricity you have used.
THIS MONITOR IS NOT TO BE LOANED TO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. DO NOT LET CHILDREN
PLAY WITH THIS EQUIPMENT NOR THE METER BOX. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Extreme care must be
taken when working with electrical
equipment as touching exposed
electrical wires or components
may result in electrocution
causing death. If in any doubt
consult a qualified electrical
installer.
First make sure you have charged your batteries. They will take approximately 7 hours to charge
using the charger provided. Six rechargeable batteries are provided, however you will only need three
at a time.
1. Battery pack - Before use the power supply must be visually inspected and not used if there is any
damage. Please be careful when storing the equipment not to damage it in any way.
2. Ensure you have your tariff information from your electricity bill
You may have only one tariff (approximately 10-15p per kw) or you may have more if you have a
cheap overnight deal.

3. Identify all the items in the box

Remote monitor, Sender Box, Sensor (the clip on a wire). Ensure you have 3 x AA Batteries.

4. Locate electricity meter and identify live supply cable

UNATTENDED IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.
11.10.13

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Summary of Contents for OWL +USB

  • Page 1 Teams & Conditions and Health & Safety information before borrowing the energy monitor. OWL is a wireless electricity monitor which shows you just how much total electricity you are using throughout your home- lights, appliances and any electrical heaters. Find out how much this is costing you and how much carbon is being generated.
  • Page 2 V.01 11.10.13 a) Look at the cables entering the meter at the bottom. You will need at least 150mm (6”) of cable visible to fit the sensor around the wire (where the cables inside walls or enclosures and are not accessible, consult a qualified electrical installer for advice). b) Before touching any cables, visually inspect the insulation (plastic covering) for any signs of damage or deterioration such as cracks in the outer covering, visible copper cores, burnt or blackened covering.
  • Page 3 CHANNEL - Set Channel for connecting to Sensor box GHG – Set Greenhouse Gas units, Tonne, Ton, Kg, lb MONITORING ENERGY USE If you would like to monitor your energy use and costs an OWL monitoring table is available to download at www.brent.gov.uk/energymonitors FOR MORE INFORMATION You can watch a clip of a monitor being set up on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_1iIQI0pqs...

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