Badger Meter ORION Classic (CE) - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Manual
OVERVIEW
This manual contains installation instructions for ORION® water endpoints .
• Installation of ORION endpoints must comply with all applicable federal, state and local rules, regulations and codes .
• Failure to read and follow these instructions can lead to misapplication or misuse of this product, resulting in
personal injury and damage to equipment .
• Proper performance and reliability of ORION endpoints depend upon installation in accordance with
these instructions .
PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the product, perform the following unpacking and inspection procedures .
NOTE: N If damage to the shipping container is evident upon receipt, request the carrier to be present when the product
is unpacked .
Carefully open the shipping package, follow any instructions that may be marked on the exterior . Remove all cushioning
material surrounding the product and carefully lift the product from the package .
Retain the package and all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage .
Visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts or
any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment .
NOTE: N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the
carrier . A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser .
Carefully remove the pre-wired ORION endpoint and encoder assembly or ORION endpoint from the shipping carton and
inspect for damage . Retain the contents of the installation kit for use in mounting the endpoint in the field .
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
ORION Fixed Network, Migratable and Classic endpoints comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules . ORION Cellular endpoints comply
with Part 15, Part 22 and Part 24 of FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device .
In accordance with FCC Regulations, “Code of Federal Regulations” Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section 1091, transmitters
pass the requirements pertaining to radiation exposure . However, to avoid public exposure in excess of limits for general
population (uncontrolled exposure), a 20 centimeter distance between the transmitter and the body of the user must be
maintained during testing .
No FCC license is required by a utility to operate an ORION meter reading system .
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s) . Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device . Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence . L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement .
MPORTANT I
Transportation: The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating endpoints and receivers on all commercial
aircraft. The ORION endpoint is considered an operating transmitter and cannot be shipped by air.
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