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Surge Suppression Application

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  • This agreement is between Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, hereinafter called Cooperative (Coop), and the member at the stated location. The member acknowledges that he/she understands and agrees to abide by these terms and conditions. The agreement shall automatically be renewed on a month-to-month basis until terminated by either party.
    1. Prior to the installation of the surge suppression service, or any Meter Base Surge Suppression Device (MB-SSD), the Coop’s designated representative will inspect the home’s external grounding system to verify that a proper external safety ground exists at the service entrance. If the Co-op’s representative should determine that any of the home’s electrical grounding system or wiring are inadequate for the proper installation of the MB-SSD (s) the Co-op reserves the right to refuse installation until necessary corrections are made.
    2. The MB_SSD can only be installed, serviced, or removed by the Co-op’s designated representative. Maintenance work will be done during regular working hours Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
    3. Applicant hereby grants the Co-op the right to install and maintain the MB-SSD and appurtenances on the property of the applicant. There is a $10 (plus tax) installation fee. This payment of $10.69 is payable in advance of installation
    4. All surge suppression devices including the MB-SSD, which is an integral part of the sealed electric meter, shall remain the property of the Co-op. The design and manufacture of the MB-SSD shall be selected by the Co-op.
    5. Service charges for the service will be billed with the consumer’s regular monthly electric bill at the current rate of $3.95 per month plus applicable tax and shall be considered due upon the same date as the electric service bill. If the device is removed either due to non-payment or customer request, there will be a $50 reinstallation charge if the customer requests the device to be re-installed.
    6. The service fee for the surge suppression service may be increased as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
    7. The member understands these MB- SSD(s) will not protect against direct or indirect lightning strikes beyond the manufacturer’s rated energy diversion capability.
    8. It is understood and agreed the applicant accepts the MB-SSD “as is” and the Co-op makes no representations or warranties regarding the performance of the product being provided.