Steel Outlet Boxes
Crouse-Hinds Training Module
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steel Outlet Boxes
Uni-Mount Covers - Only available from Crouse-Hinds!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steel Outlet Boxes - Cross Reference Guide
Complete cross reference guide is available to cross from:
• Steel City
• Bowers
• Raco
• Appleton
Steel Outlet Boxes - Sample Carton Label
Steel Outlet Boxes - Marketing Materials
Commercial Products Catalog
Cross Reference Guide
Uni-Mount Sell Sheet
Steel Box Wall Chart
Counter Mats
Counter Displays
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