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FFPT3 SERIES POKE-THROUGHS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY POWER TO THE OUTLET
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. See product category “Outlet boxes and fittings”
classified for fire resistance in the current Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. “Fire Resistance Directory” for the fire
resistance classification of the Thomas & Betts Poke
Through System. Suitable for use in air handling spaces
in accordance with Sec. 300.22 (C) of the National
Electrical Code.
2. POKE-THROUGH FLOOR FITTING (Base Unit) IS
ONLY TO BE USED WITH A THOMAS & BETTS
COVER LISTED FOR USE WITH THIS UNIT. The
system is designed to maintain the hourly rating of
concrete floors having a fire rating of 1, 1-1/2 and 2
hours, only when installed in accordance with these
instructions.
3. TO MAINTAIN FIRE RESISTANCE CLASSIFICATION
RATING a complete Thomas & Betts service fitting,
including the service fitting base unit and service fitting
cover must be installed.
4. CONCRETE THICKNESS Min/Max:
1-HOUR RATED FLOOR:
3” thick reinforced concrete slab) to a maximum of 7-1/2”.
2-HOUR RATED FLOOR:
4” thick reinforced concrete slab) to a maximum of 7-1/2”.
5. SPACING:
Minimum of 2 ft. on center and not more than one
device per 65 sq. ft. of floor area in each span.
6. INSTALLATION:
Mount in a 3” diameter core-drilled hole in accordance
with these instructions.
2-1/4” min over top of deck (or
3-1/4” min over top of deck (or
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING. WARRANTY
AND FIRE RESISTANCE RATING ARE VOID IF
PRODUCT INSTALLATION IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
All FIGURES are shown with covers, Only FFPT3-BRS,
-ALM, and -BLK are furnished with covers.
FFPT3-CVR-XXX covers can be ordered separately when
purchasing the FFPT3.
NOTE: FFPT3 Series Poke Throughs are approved for
City of Chicago.
FLOOR COVERINGS:
7.
When installed in accordance with these instructions,
this Poke-Through is fire rated for carpet and wood
covered concrete floors, tile floor coverings up to 3/4”
maximum thickness, and linoleum floor coverings up
to a maximum of 1/8” thickness. Poke-Through may
be installed directly on concrete floor when no floor
covering is planned.
8. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COPPER CROSSSECTIONAL AREA FOR COMMUNICATIONS
CABLING:
POWER
(2” EMT CONDUIT)
12 AWG
(QTY. 20)
.1024 SQ. IN.
NOTE: All power conductors are type THHN.
COPPER CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF
COMMONLY USED CONDUCTORS
SIZE SOLID
#24 .00032 SQ. IN.
#22 .00050 SQ. IN.
#14 00323 SQ. IN.
#12 .00512 SQ. IN.
#10 .00815 SQ. IN.
#8 .01296 SQ. IN.
NOTE: Use above values for solid or stranded
conductors.
COMMUNICATION
(2” EMT CONDUIT)
12 AWG
(QTY. 20)
.1024 SQ. IN.
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INSTALLATION STEPS:
For FFPT3-BRS, FFPT3-ALM, FFPT3-BLK, and FFPT3
Step 1 -
Layout and Location Position of Hole:
CAUTION: See spacing note 5
under “Important Notes Section”.
NOTE: Be certain to locate hole at least 4-1/4”
from any wall or pillar to leave enough room for
Poke-Through and cover installation.
24” Minimum
Center to center
Step 2 - Drill Hole in Floor:
2.1 Cut 6-1/2” Diameter Section from
Carpet, Wood, Tile or Linoleum Floor.
Use template provided with these instructions.
(Poke-Through may be installed directly on
concrete floor if no finished floor is planned).
2.2 Core Drill a 3” Diameter Hole. Actual
hole size may be 3-1/16” diameter due to drill
bit and job site construction tolerances.
Install or Cut 6-1/2”
Diameter Hole in
Carpet, Wood, Tile
or Linoleum Floor
Step 3 - Base Unit Assembly:
CAUTION: Poke-Through cannot
be rotated after inserting into hole.
(3) Temporary
Cover Screw
Temporary Cover
Poke - Through
may be Installed
Directly on
Concrete Floor
IMPORTANT! If flexible conduit is used, electrical
connections may be made before inserting base
unit into hole. (Except City of Chicago)
Insert base unit into hole and push down until
screws in temporary cover contact concrete floor.
Push Base Unit into
Hole until Temporary
Cover Screws touch
Concrete Floor
3” Core
Drilled Hole in
Concrete
Temporary Cover
3/4” off Concrete
Floor
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Temporary
Cover Screws
Touch Concrete
Floor
Carpet,
Wood,Tile or
Linoleum Floor
Top of
Concrete
Floor
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Step 4 - Cover Assembly:
Verify that finished floor is installed
or cut to match the 6-1/2” diameter
opening as shown on template
provided with this instruction sheet
(see Step 2).
Install FFPT3 series cover using
instructions provided with cover.
Push cover down fully to seat cover
to floor.
If cover is installed directly on
concrete, grout the outer edge of
the flange after the cover is sealed
to the floor.
Remove
Temporary
Cover
Install FFPT3 Series
Cover per Instructions
Provided with Cover
After Cover is Screwed
to Poke-Through, Push
Down on Top (Step on
Cover) to Fully Seat
Cover to Floor
Step 5 - Electrical Connections:
After assembly installation, connect a 1-1/4” or
2” trade size conduit fitting as required. Use the
Reducer Cap when using a 1-1/4” conduit fitting.
NOTE: Make certain to insert the Reducer Cap
prior to attaching the fitting.
NOTE: Conduit fittings sold separately.
Reducer Cap
Step 6 - Completing Final Installation:
Final installation of Poke-Through as shown.
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 notification 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 modification 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.
Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
www.tnb.com
© 2007 Thomas & Betts. All Rights Reserved,
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TEMPLATE FOR FLOOR CUT OUT
Ø 6-1/2” Hole
In Carpet, Wood, Tile and Linoleum Floor
Ø Core Hole
3-1/16”
CAUTION: WHEN PRINTING
COPIES, BE SURE THE
TEMPLATE IS SCALED CORRECTLY.
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