This meter pedestal is a vandal and weather resistant enclosure formed entirely from stainless steel with a #4 brushed finish. The meter section is located at the top of the pedestal and houses a meter socket and test blocks. The top section uses a side swing style door to fully expose the meter compartment for ease of access to the meter and test blocks. The top is supported by 3 large stainless steel hinges with 1/4” “lift off” style pins that allow the top to be completely removed if needed. A replaceable 5 x 10 inch, 3/16 inch-thick Lexan viewing window is provided. The utility compartment is located on the right side of the enclosure and houses the landing lugs. The 20 x 30 inch customer electrical compartment is located on the left side and is capable of housing up to a 26 circuit load center with a removable dead front protective panel. A stainless steel electrical backboard is provided for ease of wiring and grounding of electrical components. The customer compartment is outfitted with a continuously welded and hemmed, stainless steel door that uses a T handle latching system. All doors are equipped with watershed drainage channels and provisions for a padlock, ensuring a watertight and vandal resistant design. This enclosure is NEMA 3R rated and UL 508A listed.
