Duquesne Light  

TRANSFORMED SERVICE INSTALLATIONS IN SUBSTATIONS, VAULTS, OR ON PADS

Where transformed service is furnished from equipment in a substation, in a vault, or on a pad, the Company will furnish and install the main transformers, meters, and meter wiring. The Company will furnish the meter enclosure or socket (except single-phase self contained sockets), metering transformers or a meter-mounting assembly with built-in current transformers called a Transocket.

Where the metering transformers are included as an integral part of the main transformer, the Company will furnish the meter enclosure and furnish and install the meter. The Customer shall install the meter enclosure and shall furnish and install a 1-1/2 inch galvanized steel conduit from the main transformer to the meter enclosure.

When instrument transformers are included with the main transformer or installed in an instrument transformer cabinet, the installation shall comply with Section 8.7.

UNTRANSFORMED SERVICE - UNDERGROUND

Where untransformed service is furnished underground, the Company will furnish the metering transformers, meters and meter enclosure or socket. The Customer shall furnish and install an enclosure approved by the Company to house the terminal of the service line and the metering transformers. The Customer shall install the metering transformers and make all primary connections to these transformers. The Customer shall install the meter enclosure or socket at a location determined by the Company and furnish and install the 1-1/2 inch galvanized steel conduit from the metering transformers to the meter enclosure or socket.

UNTRANSFORMED SERVICE - OVERHEAD

Metering On Company Pole


Where untransformed service at 2,400 volts, 2,400/4,160 volts, 23,000 volts or 13,200/23,000 volts is furnished overhead, the Company may choose to install the metering transformers on a Company pole. The Company will furnish and install the metering pole or poles on the Customer's property at a location approved by the Company complete with the instrument transformers and equipment. When the Company determines that the meter enclosure or socket can be mounted on the primary metering pole, the Company will furnish and install the entire metering installation. The Customer shall not attach underground conduits. cables, potheads, or any other facilities to the Company's metering pole other than those described above.

When the Company determines that the meter enclosure or socket cannot be located on the metering pole, it will choose a suitable meter mounting location and structure. The Customer shall provide the structure and install the Company furnished meter enclosure or socket. The Customer must also furnish and install a 1-1/2 inch galvanized steel conduit from a point six feet above ground level on the metering pole/poles and run underground at a depth not less than 30 inches to the meter enclosure or socket.



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