Thomas&Betts 68P Series User manual

Concrete
1/8" Finished Floor
Floor Box
FIGURE 1
Cut top of Floor Box or Floor
box Extension (not shown) off
1/8" below nished oor
FIGURE 2
Data Cables
1" Conduit
3/4" Conduits
"Through"
Data Cable
FIGURE 3A FIGURE 3B
Assemble Divider
(Do Not Glue)
Divider
Assembly
68P-EXT-DIV
(Optional,
Sold Separately)
FIGURE 4
Mark edges
of Divider at top of Floor Box
Marked edge
See Figure 4
Cut
Measure 1/2" then cut Divider
at next molded score line
Use a Razor Knife
(Utility Knife) to score
long groove on side of
divider or divider
extension (not shown).
Bend back and forth
to remove cut portion.
FIGURE 5
Installation Instructions for 68P Dual Voltage Kit
Catalog Numbers 68P-DV-KIT-BRS & 68P-DV-KIT-AL
WARNING
BE SURE POWER IS OFF!
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
• The 68P-DV-KIT is a oor box cover and divider kit to be used in the
Thomas & Betts 68P nonmetallic round oor box. It is designed to
accommodate one standard duplex or GFCI style receptacle and
four data/communication jacks. The standard conguration is for
keystone jacks. Other data plates are available for other jack
congurations.
• The Kit includes the cover, face plate with data plates, mounting ring
and dual voltage divider. It does not include the receptacle or
data/communication jacks.
• The cover is solid metal construction and features a snap-shut lid.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1) Verify that 68P round oor box or 68P-EXT oor box extension has
been prepared for installing the 68P-DV-KIT. The top surface of the
oor box or 6” extension will need to be cut 1/8" below nished
oor height as shown in Figure 1(below). Finished oor may be
carpet, wood, vinyl or ceramic tile.
2) Pull data cable up through opening in box. Pass "through" cable
to other side of box and through conduit opening(s), see Figure 2.
NOTE: Data cable may enter the box from either the two 1"
conduit openings (as shown), or it may enter through the four 3/4”
conduit openings. The 68P-DV-KIT will work with either conduit
The 68P-DV-KIT will work with either conduit
arrangement.
arrangement.
3) Assemble divider halves, see Figure 3A. Do not glue! Lower divider
assembly into 68P oor box so that data cables exit the oor box
on outer sides of the divider assembly. Verify the divider ramp
covers any data cable that runs through the box. Make sure
divider assembly is resting on the bottom of the 68P oor box,
see Figure 4.
NOTE: When using the 68P-EXT oor box extension, the
68P-DVD-EXT Voltage Divider Extension (not included) is required.
Snap (do not glue) the divider extensions onto top of the Divider
Assembly provided, see Figure 3B.
4) Make a mark on the divider sides where they meet the top of the
cut oor box, see Figure 4.
5) Remove the divider halves or divider extensions from the oor
box. Make a second mark at 1/2” below or the next molded score
line on the divider or divider extensions. Score (cut) the divider or
divider extensions at the second mark and remove the cut portion,
see Figure 5.
NOTE: When reinserted in the oor box, the top of the divider
assembly should be 1/2” to 9/16” from the top of the 68P oor
box, see Figure 7.
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The 68P-DV-KIT will work with either conduit
arrangement.
FIGURE 6
Mounting Ring
Grounding Lug
FIGURE 7
Mounting Ring
"THROUGH" power wires
Top of Divider 1/2" below
top surface of Floor Box.
Install Duplex
to power
wires
FIGURE 8
Face Plate
Trim Clean
with Utlily Knife
Duplex Cover
FIGURE 9
Secure (4) screws through faceplate,
cover and into mounting ring.
Faceplate
Duplex Cover
(Discard if using GFI)
Apply Caulk or Sealant
under Flange on Wood
or Tile Floors
Connect Data Cable to
Data Jacks
* Data Plates
(See NOTE Below)
Cover Assembly
Snap Keystone Data Jacks
in bottom of Faceplate
*NOTE: Keystone Data Plates come standard on the
68P-DV-KIT. Other style Data Plates are available from T&B and
and can be ordered separately.
6) Re-insert divider assembly into oor box. Pull power wires
up through center of oor box. Pull non-used or (through)
wires over ramp and into conduit openings on opposite side
of box. Install duplex receptacle device onto mounting ring
per device instructions and make electrical connections in
accordance with national and local electrical codes. A
grounding lug is provided on the underside of mounting
ring. Terminate grounding wire to grounding lug when
required by device installation instructions or national or
local codes (see Figure 6 and 7).
7) Verify divider assembly is aligned with conduit direction.
The divider assembly can be rotated a few degrees in either
direction to align with conduit openings. Align mounting ring
vertical walls with divider vertical walls and push (install)
mounting ring onto top of the oor box (see Figure 7).
8) On wood or tile oors, apply caulk or sealant to the
underside of carpet ange to block water entry (see Figure 9).
9) Place cover assembly onto top of mounting ring. Pull data
cable up through side openings and install to data jacks per
manufacturer’s instructions (see Figure 9).
10) Trim duplex cover from face plate using utility knife. Place
duplex cover on top of duplex receptacle before installing
face plate (see Figures 8 and 9).
11) Snap keystone jacks into data plates (see Figure 9).
12) Assemble faceplate onto cover using four No. 8 x 3/4" long
at head screws (see Figure 9).
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WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the
understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to
determine the suitability of this product for the user's intended
application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2)
years following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notication of any
warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace
the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of
purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modication of the
product voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE
SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY
FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST
OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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Memphis, Tennessee
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