FBS MS10166 User manual

Warning:
To be installed and/or used in accor-
dance with appropriate electrical
codes and regulations.
Warning:
To avoid fire, electrical
shock and/or electrocution turn
power OFF at the circuit breaker be-
fore wiring.
Caution:
Wire devices in accordance
with the NEC.
If you are not sure about existing
conductor wires, color coding, polar-
ity and circuit feed contact a li-
censed electrician.
MS10166
Surface Mount Box
IMPO TANT: Please read carefully the following instructions before beginning.
Product configuration may vary.
Detach the box base from the body
by removing the screws located at
all four corners.
You can also remove the two top
faceplates for more flexibility on the
wiring related jobs. To do so, gen-
tle press the small screw caps on
one side and remove it. emove
the screws to separate the
yoke/faceplates from the box body.
(See exploded view)
Exploded view
The box base has screw holes at all four
corners, plus, two screw holes that match
the holes pattern present on single and two
gang outlets boxes.
Option 1: Install an “Old
Work type single gang out-
let box” flush with the sur-
face. Attach the conduit to
the outlet box to feed the
line voltage wires. Low
voltage cables do not re-
quire conduits.
Option 2: Install an
Old Work type two
gang outlet box with
Option 3: Feed the MS box compartments by conduits, elbows etc.
There are no knockouts in the base of this box.
Wood surfaces / Tables / aised floors
barrier. The barrier
divides the box in
two compartments.
Keep the screws in a safe place for later use.
MS10166 - Mounting Base
1/2
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ing jurisdiction in the area where
the product will be installed.
Use one compartment to feed the line
wires and one for the low voltage appli-
cations.
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When line and low voltage devices are required, the barrier (supplied) must be installed to isolate the compartments.
Barrier Positioning
When installing the mounting base on top of a single
gang outlet box, place the barrier in the slot aligned with
the side wall of the outlet box. The 1/3 compartment of
the MS box can be fed thru the opening in the base. The
2/3 compartment (8 Modules) of the MS box will be fed
from the outlet box. (See Fig A)
1) Detach the box base from the body removing the screws located at all four corners.
2) Select box location.
3) Determine and select the method to feed the MS box that best suits your needs
4) Position the barrier and install the base in accordance to the “cable feeding” method selected.
5) Pull the cables though the base opening at least 7” to facilitate the wiring related jobs.
6) Select modules and devices. Wire devices in accordance with the local codes.
7) Attach the faceplates to the body and secure them to the base with the screws previously removed on the first step.
MS10166
Surface Mount Box
Step by Step
When conduits for both line and low voltage cables are required, an
“Old Work type Two gang outlet box” with barrier must be installed.
It must be installed flush with the surface. The barrier divides the
outlet box in two compartments. Select and attach the conduits to
the corresponding compartment.
Install the mounting base on top of the Two gang outlet box.
Important: Place the barrier of the MS box in the slot aligned with the
barrier of the outlet box, so that the two compartments are properly
separated and aligned with the MS box.
One compartment of the outlet box will feed the bigger compartment
(8 Modules) of the MS box, while the second compartment of the
outlet box will feed the smaller compartment (4 Modules) of the MS
box. (See Fig B)
Fig A
“Old Work”Single gang outlet box
(Not supplied)
Barrier
1/3 Compartment 2/3 Compartment
Front Side
Back Side
“Old Work” Two gang outlet box
with barrier (Not supplied)
Barrier
2/2
Fig B
FBS FLOO BOX SYSTEMS
25060 Hancock Ave
STE 103-125
Murrieta, CA 92562
1-800-216-8307 -Installation Guide-
Questions? 1.800.216.8307 www.FloorBoxSyste s.co