legrand 1010387R3 Wiremold Evolution Series Floor Boxes User Guide

legrand 1010387R3 Wiremold Evolution Series Floor Boxes

Installation Instructions

Catalog Number(s) **

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• Floor Boxes: EFB6S, EFB8S, EFB10S,EFB6S-OG, EFB8S-OG, EFB10S-OG
  

• Covers: EFB610CT Series, EFB610BT Series

• Floor Structure: Concrete, Wood, Raised Floor

• Floor Surface: Tile, Carpet, Wood, Polished

Country of Origin

• Floor Boxes: Made in USA
• Covers: Made in India

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions before beginning installation.

Legrand electrical systems conform to and should be properly grounded in compliance with requirements of the current National Electrical Code or codes administered by local authorities. All electrical products may present a possible\shock or fire hazard if improperly installed or used. Legrand electrical products may bear the mark of a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory and should be installed in conformance with current local and/or National Electrical Codes.

CAUTION: Suitable for use in air handling spaces in accordance with Sec. 300-22 (C) of the National Electrical Code.

NOTE: For use on bare (polished) concrete or terrazzo floors. EFB610-CTR is required.

EVOLUTION SERIES FLOOR BOX COMPONENTS (EFB8S Shown)

For Use in a Concrete Pour Application

1. Position box in accordance with job site floor plan and/or engineering blue print. Use the dimensions given in the following table as a reference for positioning.

FLOOR BOX SIZE| WIDTH

(Min.)

| BOX HEIGHT
---|---|---
8-10 Gang Box –

(EFB8S, EFB10S, EFB8S-OG, EFB10S-OG)

| 13″ [330mm]| 6″ [152mm]
6-Gang Shallow Box (EFB6S, EFB6S-OG)| 14 1/16″ [357mm]| 4″ [102mm]

1. Remove protective cover (mudcap) from box.
2. Box is provided with a tunnel feature which allows for passthrough of wires from one side of the box to the other.

NOTE: Back plates of device modules are removable for ease of KO removal and conduit fitting installation.

Tunnel Divider Removal

Remove end cap and tunnel divider as needed to route wires from one module to the other. Remove tunnel divider by cutting off dividers at the score line with a hacksaw as shown.

Long Side of Box: If conduit is to be run in the directionof the long side of the box, remove tunnel components and mounting bracket. Remove required KOs from box sides and attach conduit fittings (not included) to box.

Short Side of Box: If conduit is to be run in the direction of the short side of the box, Remove KOs from the back plates of the device modules and attach conduit fittings, (not included) to box.

Attaching Leveling Skis: Attach leveling skis to bottom of box using the hex nuts in the included sub-pack.

Re-attach Device Modules: Re-attach tunnel mounting brackets and protective cover to box.

Recommendation for Concrete Pours: Tape all seams on outside of Box For concrete pours, it is recommended that all seams on outside of the box be taped to minimize concrete egress (Tape not included).

1. Each device module is supplied with ground screws and positionable dividers to segregate services. See below for usable divider and KO locations based on Mounting Bracket used. Attach devices to Mounting Brackets using fasteners provided with devices, and re-attach Mounting Bracket to Back Plate using the screws provided.

NOTE: When using an internal divider, if the divider crosses over a given KO, that KO is not to be removed or used.

NOTE: Below are the possible divider locations that correspond with the mounting brackets shown.

EFB8-MB

EFB8-22GMB

EFB10-MB

EFB10-23GMB

EFB8-4GMB or EFB10-5GMB

1. Level box as required and anchor box to decking. To level use 3/8- 16 threaded rod cut to length as needed and secure with hex nuts. (Threaded rod & nuts not included). Holes for threaded rod are provided in each end of the leveling legs attached to the bottom of box. Be sure to set height of the top of the box to be flush with the finished level of the concrete pour.
2. NOTE: There is no provision for post pour box height adjustment.
3. If the top of the floor box cover is to be flush with the finished concrete floor, install the concrete/terrazzo ring (EFB610-CTR) before the concrete pour. (See installation instructions included with concrete terrazzo ring kit.) If the finished floor surface is to be terrazzo, install the trim ring after the concrete pour.
4. NOTE: EFB610-CTR is sold separately.
5. Pour concrete flush with the top of floor box protective cover.
6. WARNING: Pour concrete to within no more than 1/16″ [1.6mm] above box protective cover. Pours of 1/4″ [6.4mm] or more over box cover will make it difficult to break out the cover and cause excessive concrete spalling around the edges of the box.
7. After the concrete has cured, locate box and clear away any concrete from cover as needed. Remove cover from box, device mounting brackets from device modules, and clean out any debris from inside of box.
8. If finished floor is to be terrazzo, remove the protective cover from the box, and install the concrete/terrazzo trim ring kit (EFB610-CTR). See instruction sheet included with trim ring kit.
9. NOTE: EFB610-CTR is sold separately.
10. Pull wires as specified, and terminate to appropriate devices (not included).
11. 10 Gang Box:  Accepts only EFB10 Series Faceplates
12. 8 Gang Box:  Accepts standard size device plates (2 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ [70mm x 114mm])
13. 6 Gang Box:  Accepts standard size device plates (2 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ [70mm x 114mm])
14. NOTE: Various faceplates are available to accommodate a wide range of devices, colors and styles. (Sold separately.)
15. EFB10 Series Plates only work with EFB10S Series Floor Boxes.
16. Formed wire retainers are mounted to the inside of the box to help route card and cables exiting the box. Retainers can be removed by loosening the attachments screws.
17. NOTE: Evolution Series Floor Boxes and Covers are UL/cUL Listed for use with raised floors, wood floors, bare concrete, concrete terrazzo, tile and carpet or wood covered concrete floors.
18. Complete installation by attaching an Evolution Series Floor Box Cover (Sold separately) following the installation instructions supplied with the cover.

For Use in a Wood or Raised Floor Application

APPLICATIONS: These units are for wood floor and access floor construction with:

• 1 1/2″ [38mm] subflooring with carpet padding or
• 1 1/2″ [38mm] subflooring with 1/4″ [6.4mm] underlayment or and tile or linoleum floor covering. These requirements represent the maximum floor thickness to ensure enough cross section is available for the box to lock into the subflooring.

1. Position box in accordance with job site floor plan and/or engineering blueprint. Mark and cut hole in wood floor or raised floor panel based on the dimensions given in the following table.
2. Remove protective cover and device modules from box and lower box into hole cut in floor.
3. At front and back sides of box are adjustable toggle clamps that are used to secure box to floor. Clamps are positioned to allow for up to 1 1/2″ thick floors. Tighten clamps so that box is held securely to floor.
4. NOTE: Modules are removable to facilitate easier connection of services. Box only needs to be removed during adds, moves and changes.
5. If cabling is to be run in the direction of the long side of the box, remove tunnel components. Remove required KOs from box sides and attach cable fittings (Not included) to box.
   • It will be necessary to remove the end panels from both the tunnel and the device module to allow access to the module or to be able to pass wires through the box. Module and tunnel end panels are easily disassembled by removing their respective mounting screws. Remove tunnel divider by cutting off dividers at the score line with a hacksaw as shown below.
6. Each device module is supplied with ground screws and positionable dividers to segregate services. See below for usable divider and KO locations based on Mounting Bracket used. Attach devices to Mounting Brackets using fasteners provided with devices, and re-attach Mounting Bracket to Back Plate using the screws provided.
7. NOTE: When using an internal divider, if the divider crosses over a given KO, that KO is not to be removed or used.

• Below are the possible divider locations that correspond with the mounting brackets shown.

EFB8-MB

EFB8-22GMB

EFB10-MB

EFB10-23GMB

EFB8-4GMB or EFB10-5GMB

• 10 Gang Box:  Accepts only EFB10 Series Faceplates

• 8 Gang Box: Accepts standard-size device plates (2 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ [70mm x 114mm])

• 6 Gang Box:  Accepts standard size device plates (2 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ [70mm x 114mm])
• NOTE: Various faceplates are available to accommodate a wide range of devices, colors and styles. (Sold separately.)
  • EFB10 Series Plates only work with EFB10S Series Floor Boxes

1. Attach cable as specified and terminate to appropriate devices (Not included).

2. Re-install module into the box.

3. Formed wire retainers are mounted to the inside of the box to help route card and cables exiting the box. Retainers can be removed by loosening the attachment screws.

4. Re-attach protective cover until ready to install finish cover.

5. Complete installation by attaching an Evolution Series Floor Box Cover (Sold separately) following the installation instructions supplied with the cover.

6. In a raised floor application, if it is necessary to reposition the floor box after box has been wired, (If MC or flex cabling has been used), it is possible to detach device modules and filler plate from the box and pass the module out through the back side of the box without disconnecting wiring. Be sure to re-use all fasteners when re-assembling box after repositioning.

   • NOTE: Be sure to turn off power services before working on the floor box.
   • Services do not need to be disconnected in order to move modules.

7. For factory-wired EFB6S, EFB8S and EFB10S with Walkerflex® Modular Wiring devices, follow steps 1 through 11.

CAUTION: Do not make or break connections while circuits are energized.

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References

• Legrand CA | Delivering and Managing Power, Light, and Data
• Legrand US | Delivering and Managing Power, Light, and Data

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