Intermatic WP1000HGC, WP1000HC, WP1010HGC, WP1010HC User Manual

WEATHERPROOF
RECEPTACLE COVER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This device must be mounted in accordance
with all local and National Electrical Code
requirements. The following illustrations are
typical mounting configurations which may or
may not meet your local requirements.

This weatherproof receptacle cover can be
used outdoors or indoors where high humidi­ty or water sprays may exist. The cover is
molded of clear ultraviolet stabilized polycar­bonate material for easy verification that
cords are properly plugged in. This product
is U.L. listed for outdoor or indoor applica­tions such as greenhouses, manu-facturing
plants, milking parlors, poultry houses and
other such applications. This weatherproof
receptacle cover should be installed on a
smooth flat non-porous surface such as flat
enameled siding, flat aluminum siding or
equivalent with no joints, cracks, gaps, ribs,
protrusions or other irregularities under them.

To assure a weatherproof seal between the
cover and surfaces which are irregular such
as brick or cedar siding, a l/4" minimum bead
of nonhardening caulking compound of sili­cone (preferred), neoprene, urethane or
polyurethane type should be placed between
the weatherproof receptacle gasket and the
mounting surface. (See fig. 3).

INSTALLATION

This weatherproof receptacle cover is
designed to provide protection for perma­nently or semi-permanently installed appli­ances such as rotisseries, low voltage out­door lighting, holiday lighting or other such
permanent or semi-permanent power
requirements. This receptacle cover is
designed to protect the receptacle from mois­ture “while in use” for safety and to prevent
nuisance tripping of the circuit breaker. When
properly closed, the recep-tacle cover will
protect all receptacles from rain or other
moisture whether in use or not.

This receptacle cover is designed for mount­ing on a horizontal receptacle regardless of
whether it is a standard 2 outlet duplex or a 2
outlet decorator or GFI type outlet. Two
inserts are included with the receptacle cover
for these applications.
(See Fig.1 & 2).

In order to ensure a weatherproof cover, the
self-closing receptacle cover must be
installed so that the hinge points are located
at the top. (See Fig. 3).

The following items are included with this
weatherproof receptacle cover.

1. Weatherproof cover/base (factory pre­assembled).

2. Universal insert for 2 outlet duplex recep­tacle.

3. Universal insert for GFI receptacle or dec­orator style receptacle.

4. Neoprene gasket with slits for mounting
screws.

5. Baggie assembly with 4 long mounting
screws and 2 short mounting screws.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER TO THE
RECEPTACLE AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER
PANEL BEFORE INSTALLING THIS RECEP­TACLE COVER.

GFI FIG. 1

FIG. 3

DUPLEX FIG. 2

Lockable Tab

Insert

Gasket

Cover

Base

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To install your receptacle cover, follow the
steps listed. (See figures 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8).

IF USING A POWER SCREWDRIVER, BE
CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN THE
SCREWS BECAUSE YOU WILL STRIP
THE THREADS IN THE JUNCTION BOX
AND/OR THE ELECTRICAL DEVICE.

1. If installation is being done on an existing
receptacle, remove the existing receptacle
cover and discard.

2. The mounting screws which hold the
receptacle or GFI to the junction box can
be removed. Do not remove receptacle
wiring connections.

3. Select the proper insert and press insert
into base/cover assembly. Press insert
firmly into this assembly and it will remain
there during the remaining assembly
steps.

4. Locate gasket as required for the installa­tion. Be sure gasket is held to the back of
the base/cover and insert assembly using
the four projections molded on the insert
to locate the gasket.

5. Mount the cover/base and insert assem­bly, hinge on top, and the existing recepta­cle to the junction box using two of the
long screws provided (DO NOT OVER

TIGHTEN).

CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER TO THE
RECEPTACLE AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER
PANEL BEFORE INSTALLING THIS RECEP­TACLE COVER.

6. If mounting to an outdoor junction box or
field service (FS) box, use the remaining
long screws, two or four screws as
required, to further secure the cover/base
and insert assembly to the box. Note that
holes are located in the insert for mount­ing to an FS box or any standard single
gang junction box. For specially designed
junction boxes, holes should be carefully
drilled to line up with the holes in the junc­tion box to accommodate mounting.

7. Be sure all screws are secure but not over
tightened. Then install the remaining one
or two short screws into the receptacle as
required.

8. Amolded tab (see Figure 8) is provided to
allow for padlocking the cover closed if
desired (Figure 9).

FOR BEST PROTECTION FROM RAIN
OR HUMIDITY, BE SURE TO ROUTE
THE CORDS THROUGH THE CORD
OUTLETS IN THE COVER AND PRESS
THE COVER FIRMLY UNTIL IT SNAPS
CLOSED.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY.

If within one (1) year from date of purchase this product fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Inc. will repair
or replace it free of charge.

This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by accident,
units struck by lightning, abuse, mishandling, dropping; b) units
which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken
apart; c) units not used in accordance with directions, d) dam­ages exceeding the cost of the product. Some states do not allow
a limitation of damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

This warranty service is available by a) returning the product to
the dealer from whom it was purchased or b) mailing postage
prepaid to the address listed below. Please be sure to wrap the
product securely when mailing to avoid shipping damage.

Intermatic Incorporated, 4720 West Montrose Avenue,

Chicago, Illinois 60641.

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PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

158WP8450

Intermatic Incorporated

spring grove, illinois 60081-9698

CORD
OUTLETS

LOCKABLE
TAB

FIG. 9

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