Issue:
Differentiating Horn and Lever Type Utility Meter Bypass Devices
Product Line
MP Meter Pak, EZM Metering and Combination Service Entrance Devices, and Individual meter sockets
Environment:
Meter socket bypass
Cause:
Application
Resolution:
Lever bypass:
The Lever bypass is incorporated into the design of the meter socket. It includes a lever arm with 'blades' on the meter socket to bridge(or connect) between the line and load side meter jaws of the socket and includes a jaw release for easy removal of the watt-hour meter. To engage the Lever Bypass, one would first remove the Ringless meter cover, firmly grasp the lever, and rotate it upward, releasing the jaws and connecting the line and load side of the meter socket and bypassing the watt-hour meter.
Horn Bypass:
Horn bypasses are pieces of bussing connected to both the LINE and LOAD side meter socket jaws. They are used ONLY in conjunction with utility-supplied 'jumper' cables. To use the Horn Bypass, one would first remove the Ringless meter cover, then connect the utility-supplied 'jumper' cables(one phase at a time) between the Line and Load sides of each phase of the meter socket. This bypasses the Watt-Hour Meter.
NOTES:
1) Both bypass types are ONLY for temporary use and NOT for continuous use and ONLY by the Utility Company.
2) Both bypass approaches can be accomplished by leaving the meter in position.
Released for:Schneider Electric USA
Issue:
Differentiating Horn and Lever Type Utility Meter Bypass Devices
Product Line
MP Meter Pak, EZM Metering and Combination Service Entrance Devices, and Individual meter sockets
Environment:
Meter socket bypass
Cause:
Application
Resolution:
Lever bypass:
The Lever bypass is incorporated into the design of the meter socket. It includes a lever arm with 'blades' on the meter socket to bridge(or connect) between the line and load side meter jaws of the socket and includes a jaw release for easy removal of the watt-hour meter. To engage the Lever Bypass, one would first remove the Ringless meter cover, firmly grasp the lever, and rotate it upward, releasing the jaws and connecting the line and load side of the meter socket and bypassing the watt-hour meter.
Horn Bypass:
Horn bypasses are pieces of bussing connected to both the LINE and LOAD side meter socket jaws. They are used ONLY in conjunction with utility-supplied 'jumper' cables. To use the Horn Bypass, one would first remove the Ringless meter cover, then connect the utility-supplied 'jumper' cables(one phase at a time) between the Line and Load sides of each phase of the meter socket. This bypasses the Watt-Hour Meter.
NOTES:
1) Both bypass types are ONLY for temporary use and NOT for continuous use and ONLY by the Utility Company.
2) Both bypass approaches can be accomplished by leaving the meter in position.
Released for:Schneider Electric USA
