Permanent Underground Meter Pedistal (200 amp)

1. A 10', 4"x6" treated post should be set 4' deep. Bore a 2 1/2" hole through the post approximately 1' from the top. Install the meter base on one side and a 100 or 200 amp weather-tight breaker box on the opposite side. Insert a 2" conduit through hole and attach to meter base and breaker box with four (4) lock-nuts. Nylon bushings must be used on the ends.
2. Install (2) 10', 4"x4" treated posts 4' deep and 3' apart. Secure (2) 3', 2"x8" treated boards between the posts on one side near the top. Install the meter base and a 100 or 200 amp weather-tight breaker box on the boards. Connect the meter base and breaker box with a section of conduit and 4 lock-nuts. Nylon bushings must be used at the ends of all metallic conduit.

GENERAL INFO: The member is to provide 2" electrical grade PVC or metallic conduit from the bottom of each of the boxes to a point 18" below the final grade. The REMC will install the conduit that is supplied for the meter base through an outside knockout on the bottom of the meter base and will connect the service cable in the base to the top lugs. Install a ground wire from the ground rod to the breaker box only. Drive the ground rod 12" from the post and 12" below final grade. The member must mark all underground obstacles within the trenching area. The REMC will attempt to install its underground conductor 12" below previously installed underground equipment.

The REMC will not be responsible for damage to unmarked underground equipment.

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