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Steel Outlet Boxes Crouse-Hinds Training Module

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Page 1: Steel Outlet Boxes Crouse-Hinds Training Module. Outline z Applications z Types of Steel Boxes y Options z Uni-Mount TM Cover z Pre-Fabricated Boxes z

Steel Outlet Boxes

Crouse-Hinds Training Module

Page 2: Steel Outlet Boxes Crouse-Hinds Training Module. Outline z Applications z Types of Steel Boxes y Options z Uni-Mount TM Cover z Pre-Fabricated Boxes z

Outline

Applications

Types of Steel Boxes

Options

Uni-MountTM Cover

Pre-Fabricated Boxes

4” Square Bracketed Boxes

Terminology

Cross Reference Information

Marketing Materials

Steel Outlet Boxes

Page 3: Steel Outlet Boxes Crouse-Hinds Training Module. Outline z Applications z Types of Steel Boxes y Options z Uni-Mount TM Cover z Pre-Fabricated Boxes z

Applications

Steel Outlet Boxes

• Rough-in boxes are used to provide an easy method for the installation of electrical devices in commercial, light and medium industrial applications. “Rough-in” boxes can be used with many different wiring methods, including: conduit, armored cable and non-metallic cable.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Types

Square Boxes• Two sizes: 4 inch and 4 11/16

inch square.

• Drawn (one-piece) or Welded (three-piece) construction.

• Used to house electrical devices or as a wiring junction box.

• Available with various brackets for wood or metal studs.

• Covers

• Tile Covers

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Types

Octagon Boxes

• 3 1/4” and 4” sizes available.

• Typically ceiling mounted.

• Used for lighting fixtures.

• Mounting options - bracketed and unbracketed boxes are available.

• Used with conduit, non-metallic cable or armored cable.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Types

Fan Boxes

• Specifically listed for mounting ceiling fans.

• TP275 rated up to 70 lbs. max. for fans or 90 lbs. for fixtures.

• TP315 and TP379 - features a bar hanger to mount between studs. Rated 35 lbs. for fans, 50 lbs. for fixtures.

• TP1300 - PVC fan box, mounts directly to studs. Rated 70 lbs. for fans, 90 lbs. for fixtures.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Types

Utility Boxes

Switch Boxes

• Available in many depths and for all wiring methods.

• Mounted in wall.

• Typically used to install light switches or receptacles.

• Also known as “Handy Boxes”.

• Mounted on wall surface.

• Used with switches and receptacles.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Types

Masonry Boxes

• Available in single and multiple gang up to 6 gangs.

• Same function as basic switch boxes, but typically used in concrete or brick wall applications.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Types

Covers

• One and two device covers.

• Tile wall covers - used for boxes mounted behind tile. Available in 1/2” to 2” raised to accommodate various wall thickness.

• Surface covers, eg. blank, duplex, receptacle, toggle switch, GFCI.

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Steel Outlet Boxes

Types of Brackets

• “F” Bracket - For wood studs. Mounts on face of stud. Provides automatic set back.

• “S” Bracket - For wood or metal studs. Mounts on side of stud. Provides 5/8” set back.

• “VS” Bracket - For wood or metal studs. Mounts on side of stud. No set back.

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Steel Outlet Boxes

Types of Brackets

• “VMS” Bracket - For wood or metal studs. Mounts on side of stud. Provides set up tabs to hold box in place before nailing. No set back.

• “VM” Bracket - For wood or metal studs. Mounts on side of stud. Standard 1/8” set back.

• “C” Bracket - For wood studs. Ceiling box bracket.

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Steel Outlet Boxes

Uni-Mount Covers - Only available from Crouse-Hinds!

• Combination Device Plate and Box Support in one cover.

• Saves 50% installation time.

• Saves 30% component cost.

• No far side support required.

• Available in single or two device.

• Available 1/2”, 5/8”, and 3/4” raised.

• Available assembled to popular 4 square boxes.

• Patented.

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Steel Outlet Boxes

Uni-Mount Covers - Only available from Crouse-Hinds!

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Steel Outlet Boxes

• Pre-Fabricated Boxes•Takes the Uni-mount cover a step further offering the Uni-Mount cover pre-assembled to our most popular 4” square boxes

Available w/:

•1 1/2” & 2 1/8” Deep Welded Box

•1/2”, 5/8”, or 3/4” Raised Single or 2 Gang Cover

•Insulated Ground Lead

•Offers Significant Labor Savings. Buy the prefabricated unit, attach it to a wood or metal stud, and you’re done!

•UL listed

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Steel Outlet Boxes

•Steel Stud Bracketed Box•Available w/ 6 different box options

•Mounts on either side of the stud and can be easily moved or repositioned

•Special spring allows for quick and easy tool free installation

•Mounting Bracket attached

• Far side support bracket provides support for boxes in 2-1/4 – 4” studs

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Terminology

Welded and Drawn

Pry-Outs

• Applies to the construction of the box. Drawn boxes are one piece construction formed from a single piece of sheet steel. Welded boxes are three piece construction, with two sides spot welded to form the box.

• Provide access for cable entrance into the box and are used with boxes that have internal clamps for non-metallic and armored cable.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Terminology

Knockouts (KO’s)• Supplied on boxes to provide a means of entry into

the box and for attachment of conduit or cable connectors.

• Knockouts can be dedicated 1/2”, 3/4”, or 1” or combination 1/2” and 3/4”

• Combination 1/2” and 3/4” KO’s come in two styles:

– Eccentric touch in one place and are described as moon shaped.

– Concentric are inside one another and do not touch.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Terminology

Plaster or Mud Rings

Gangable

• These are device covers used on 4” and 4 11/16” square boxes. These covers are required to mount devices to square boxes and come in various depths to accommodate dry wall.

• Term used with steel boxes where the sides of the box are removable and multiple boxes may be attached together.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Terminology

New Work

Old Work

• Refers to any job location where a box is to be installed in a wall surface not finished. In other words, the studs or joists are still exposed.

• Refers to any job location where a box is to be installed in an existing wall. The opening for the box must be cut in to the dry wall.

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Cross Reference Guide

Complete cross reference guide is available to cross from:

• Steel City

• Bowers

• Raco

• Appleton

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Sample Carton Label

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Steel Outlet Boxes - Marketing Materials

Commercial Products Catalog

Cross Reference Guide

Uni-Mount Sell Sheet

Steel Box Wall Chart

Counter Mats

Counter Displays

www.crouse-hinds.com

The following high quality marketing materials are available from Crouse-Hinds to support steel box sales: