When installing the Sensor on the water meter it is very important to ensure proper placement. Below is a checklist to make sure your Sensor is installed properly:
The Water Sensor is installed right side up, so the word "bottom" is facing down
The Water Sensor is very tight and secure around the meter
The Water Sensor is parallel to the pipe that runs through your meter
There is nothing in between the Water Sensor and the meter (no straps, rocks, wires, etc.)
The positioning of the Water Sensor does not interfere with the opening and closing of the meter lid
Examples of good Water Sensor placement:
If the meter is larger you may want to move the Water Sensor lower on the meter so the Water Sensor is around the larger base like the photo below:
Examples of bad Water Sensor placement:
The Water Sensor is upside down in the picture below
There is a rock in between the Water Sensor and meter in the picture below
The Water Sensor is not parallel to the pipe, needs to be placed lower on the meter, and interferes with the opening and closing of the meter lid in the picture below
Alternate Way to Secure Water Sensor to Meter Using Two Straps
Depending on the water meter's shape and size it can sometimes be easier to use two straps to get a secure placement. In the box that Flume is shipped with there is a second strap that can be used.
Follow the guide below for using two straps
Step 1
Undo the existing strap and set it up so it's only on one side of the Water Sensor as shown below.
Step 2
Grab the second strap from the Flume box and thread it through the opposite side of the Water Sensor as show below.
Step 3
Place both straps underneath the pipes that go into the water meter as shown below.
You may need to remove additional dirt around the water meter to be able to place the straps underneath
Step 4
Wrap the straps around the pipe and secure them to themselves by placing the S-hook through a hole.
Ensure that the Water Sensor is tight and secure around the water meter.
