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Using the SERVISAVOR on lever-bypass meter-sockets

Many utilities are having an increasing number of 320A services on their system, which normally include a lever-bypass meter-socket.  Some 200A meter bases are also now coming with a lever-bypass meter-socket.  This creates a problem when trying to install a Servisavor.  To insert the adapter head, the lever-bypass must be open requiring the cover to be off.  Without disassembling the Servisavor adapter head, the cover cannot be replaced with the Servisavor attached.

There is a solution to this problem, an adapter which allows the Servisavor to be installed in a meter bypass lever socket.  Two adapters are available, LP-4J-SP4513 and LP-4J-SP4559

Some class 320 meter-sockets have a restricted opening for the meter blade in the upper right jaw position (ANSI position #3). The LP-4J-SP4559 is equipped with a narrow blade in position #3 and is useable in sockets with and without the restricted jaw opening.

The LP-4J-SP4513 will only work on those sockets, which are not equipped with the restricted jaw opening.

The two adapters are identical otherwise.

To install a Servisavor in a class 320 meter-socket, or some of the new 200-amp lever-bypass meter-sockets, using the LP-4J-SP4513 or LP-4J-SP4559;

  1. Install the adapter in the meter socket and re-install the meter-socket cover. The cover will secure the LP adapter in the socket.
  2. Install an adjustable heavy-duty security-type sealing ring on the LP adapter and secure it snugly to the LP adapter.
  3. Connect the neutral lead from the Servisavor to the neutral bus.
  4. Mount the adapter head of the Servisavor to the LP adapter.

To give you the best possible price and availability, these adapters are available directly from the manufacturer, Brooks Ekstrom.  You can contact them directly at:

Brooks Ekstrom

23847 Industrial Park Dr

Farmington Hills, MI  48335-2860

(888)687-3008

http://www.brooksutility.com

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the VON Corporation.

 

The VON Corporation, P.O. Box 110096, 1038 Lomb Avenue SW Birmingham, AL 35211 (205)788-2437