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Home Energy Monitor Kit Physical Installation

Michael J. Kidd edited this page Feb 18, 2020 · 5 revisions

As detailed in the Parts List, you'll need a CircuitSetup Split Single Phase Real Time Whole House Energy Monitor Kit. This kit is relatively easy to install but care must be taken since all of your RV's power flows through the installation area.

  1. Pick your installation location. Possible options:
    • The RV Breaker panel: This is a fairly convenient location with easy access to the incoming power wires.
      Breaker Box
    • The output of your Auto Transfer Switch: Another convenient location. Auto Transfer Switch output
    • The output of your newly installed Load Center: If you go with the stealth install, you can put the current clamps on the output of the RV output double pole breaker. Load Center RV Output
  2. Disable any Automatic Generator Start system you may have on your RV.
  3. Turn off your RV's shore power breaker at the pedestal.
  4. Unplug your RV's power cord from the pedestal.
  5. Remove the access panel for your desired installation location
  6. Snap the current clamps around the RED and BLACK wires -- NOT the White, Green or bare copper wires.
    NOTE: The current clamps have current flow markings on them. Ensure the arrow points TO the RV Side and away from the power source.
  7. Route the current clamp wires out of the enclosure in a way that prevents them from being crimped or cut when you close the panel back up.
  8. Re-install the access panel onto the enclosure.
  9. Plug the current clamps into the CircuitSetup main box. ( You'll see two headphone jacks side-by-side. This is where the current clamps connect. )
  10. Plug the CircuitSetup 9vac Power Adapter into an outlet and connect the Power Adapter to the power input of the CircuitSetup main box.
  11. Mount the CircuitSetup box as you see fit. ( Double-sided tape, velcro, etc )
  12. Plug the RV Power cord back into the power pedestal.
  13. Turn on the RV Power breaker at the power pedestal.
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