Thomas & Betts FPT4-4P-4C-BRS, FPT4-4P-4C-ALM, FPT4-4P-4C-BLK, FPT4-4P-4C, FPT4-4P-4C-C Installation Manual

WARNING

ELECTRICAL HAZARD!

BE SURE POWER IS OFF!

TOP VIEWSBOTTOM HUB VIEW

FPT4 SERIES POKE-THROUGHS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING.

WARRANTY AND FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
ARE VOID IF PRODUCT INSTALLATION IS NOT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

4P4C

Hub

4P4C

Hub

BOTTOM HUB VIEW

(City of Chicago ONLY!)

1” NPS

Threads

Comm

1/2” NPS

Threads Power

1” NPS

Threads

Comm

1/2” NPS

Threads Power

Bottom

Metal

Plate

2P

Hub

1” NPS

Threads

Comm

2P

Hub

3/4” Center Thru

Hole Comm

Side Thru

Hole
Comm

1/2” NPS

Threads Power

6C Hub

1/2” NPS

Threads Power

3/4” Center Thru

3/4”

Hole Comm

Metal

Bottom

Plate

1-1/4” NPS Threads Comm

3/4” Side Thru

Holes Comm

8C

Hub

3/4” Side Thru

Hole Comm

Metal

Bottom

Plate

1” NPS Threads Reduced

to 1/2” NPS for Power

1” NPS Threads Reduced to

1/2” NPS for Power

2P

Hub

1/2” NPS Threads Comm

6C Hub

6C

Hub

COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D

FPT4 Series Poke-Throughs will accept 2 styles of Covers: FPT-CVR-XXX and FPT-CVR-TXXX.

COLUMN CATALOG NUMBER NEMA NUMBERS DESCRIPTION FURNISHED

FPT4-4P-4C-BRS
FPT4-4P-4C-ALM

A

B

C

D

FPT4-4P-4C-BLK

FPT4-4P-4C
FPT4-4P-4C-C

FPT4-2P-6C
FPT4-2P-6C-C

FPT4-8C
FPT4-8C-C

FPT4-1TL21-2C
FPT4-1TL21-2C-C

FPT4-1TL22-2C
FPT4-1TL22-2C-C

FPT4-1TL31-2C
FPT4-1TL31-2C-C

FPT4-1TL32-2C
FPT4-1TL32-2C-C

NEMA L5-20R
20A-125V

NEMA L6-20R
20A-250V

NEMA L5-30R
30A-125V

NEMA L6-30R
30A-250V

TOP VIEWS are shown with FPT4-CVR-XXX covers.

Check Thomas & Betts Catalog or website for details.

4 POWER RECEPTACLES

NEMA 5-20R

20A-125V

N/A 8 COMMUNICATION JACKS

4 COMMUNICATION JACKS

2 POWER RECEPTACLES
6 COMMUNICATION JACKS

1 LOCKING POWER

RECEPTACLE

2 COMMUNICATION JACKS

1 LOCKING POWER

RECEPTACLE

2 COMMUNICATION JACKS

POKE-THROUGH COMPLETE WITH

COVER

POKE-THROUGH
BASE UNIT ONLY

--COVER MUST
BE ORDERED

SEPARATELY--

NOTE: “-C” at the end of Catalog Number indicates that the Poke-Through is approved for the City of Chicago

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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: 2-1/4” min over top of deck

(or 3” thick reinforced concrete slab) to a maximum of
7-1/2”.

2-HOUR RATED FLOOR: 3-1/4” min over top of deck

(or 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 4” diameter core-drilled hole in accordance
with these instructions.

7. FLOOR COVERINGS:
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

CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA FOR
COMMUNICATIONS CABLING:

POKE-THROUGH

SERIES

FPT4-4P-4C SERIES

FPT4-2P-6C

FPT4-8C SERIES

FPT4-1TL-2C SERIES POWER POWER

SERIES

SIDE

THROUGH

HOLE

POWER

POWER

.01536

SQ. IN.

CENTER

THROUGH

HOLE

.01630

SQ. IN.

.01630

SQ. IN.

.01630

SQ. IN.

SIDE

THROUGH

HOLE

POWER

.01536
SQ. IN.

.01536
SQ. IN.

.01536
SQ. IN.

CAUTION

Receptacles supplied with these Poke-Throughs
are not suitable for direct field wiring. Electrical
conductor leads must be installed by manufacturer.
Contact Thomas & Betts for replacement. Field
modification will void UL Listing and Classification.
Use replacement (2-power) receptacles, complete
with conductor leads. Order Thomas & Betts
catalog number: FPT4-2P-RPL.

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.

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,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Thomas & Betts Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee

www.tnb.com

INCIDENTAL

© 2010 Thomas & Betts. All Rights Reserved.

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INSTALLATION STEPS:

FPT4-4P-4C and FPT4-2P-6C-C are used
in installation figures. These instruction steps
are applicable to all FPT4 series Poke-Throughs.

Step 1 -

Layout and Location Position of Hole:

CAUTION: See spacing note 5

under “Important Notes Section”.

NOTE: Be certain to drill 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 Install or cut hole from Carpet,
Wood, Tile or Linoleum Floor. Use

template provided with cover instructions.
(Poke-Through may be installed directly
on concrete floor if no finished floor is
planned).

2.2 Core Drill a 4” Diameter Hole. Actual
hole size may be 4-1/16” diameter due to
drill bit and jobsite construction tolerances.

Finished Floor

See Step 2.1

Step 3 - Base Unit Assembly:

CAUTION:

be rotated after inserting into hole.
Verify receptacles and communication
outlets are in desired orientation before
inserting unit into hole. (Temporary cover
may need to be removed to see device
layout). Replace temporary cover before
installing base unit into floor. Keep
temporary cover in place until step 4.

Temporary

Cover Screw

Poke-Through cannot

Temporary Cover

( )

Abandonment Use

Not For

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)
See note C in Step 5.

Insert base unit into hole and push down until
screws in temporary cover contact concrete floor.

Concrete

See Step 2.2

Temporary Cover

3/4” off Concrete

Floor

Temporary

Cover Screws

Touch Concrete

Floor

Carpet,

Wood,Tile or

Linoleum Floor

Top of
Concrete
Floor

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Step 4 - Cover Assembly:

Install FPT4 series cover using
instructions provided with cover.

Step 5 - Electrical Connections:

Remove two screws and remove cover
from junction box. See Step 6 for
Wiring Diagram.
have only one circuit.

Attach conduit and provide wiring
connections as required by national
and local electrical codes.

NOTE A: Factory supplied junction box
shown.

NOTE B: City of Chicago Approved
Poke-Through units must use an EMT
compression fitting (not furnished) and
a Chicago Approved Junction Box (not
furnished). Electrical connections must
be made after Poke-Through is pushed
firmly into hole and cover is installed.

Locking receptacles

NOTE C: If Flexible Conduit is attached
to bottom of junction box, Poke-Through
Electrical Connections may be Completed
before Poke-Through is installed in Hole

Remove

Temporary

Cover

Make Wiring
Connections

per Wiring

Diagram,

see Step 6

Install FPT4 Series

Cover per Instructions

Provided with Cover

Junction Box 27 CU. IN.

NOTE D: For City of
Chicago use EMT
Compression Fitting
and City of Chicago
Approved Junction Box

After Cover is Screwed to

Poke-Through, Close Lid

and Push Down on Top
(Step on Cover) to Fully

Seat Cover to Floor

Step 6 - Wiring Diagram:

Connect receptacle conductor leads to
the branch circuit conductors, as required.

WARNING: Ground screw

in junction box must be
connected to SYSTEM GROUND
as required by national and local
electrical codes.

ELECTRICAL WIRING CHART

CIRCUIT “A” CIRCUIT “B”

HOT BLACK BLACK WITH YELLOW TRACER

NEUTRAL WHITE WHITE WITH YELLOW TRACER

GROUND GREEN GREEN WITH YELLOW TRACER

CAUTION:

MEANS

not grounded for FPT4-4P-4C series

RECEPTACLE MOUNTING

and FPT-2P-6C series Poke-Throughs. Grounding
wire connection required. For isolated ground wiring;
connect ground leads to separate isolated grounding
conductor, see Step 7. See NEC 250-146 (D).

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Step 7 - Isolated Ground Labels:

If circuit is connected to an isolated ground, apply
IG label (orange triangle) on side of receptacle as
shown.

NOTE: Only use IG label on devices wired for
isolated ground. See NEC 250-146 (D).

Circuit “A”

A

A

IG Labels

B

B

Circuit “B”

Orange

Triangle

Step 8 - Communication Connections:

Communication cable, jacks and mounting plates
can be installed after cover is installed to floor.

All FPT4 series
Poke-Throughs come
complete with
Thomas & Betts
Omni-Plus™
Category 5e
jacks and
communication
plates.

Other style
communication plates
are available: consult
Thomas & Betts catalog
or customer service.

IMPORTANT: See Step
9 for additional City of
Chicago instructions

Step 9 - Communication Hub Connections

City of Chicago Only:

NOTE: Bottom communication hub must be

removed to route communication cable into
conduit. Re-attach hub after routing cable
through. Threaded NPS connection is provided
on Communication Hub to provide EMT conduit
connection.

Step 10 - Installation Complete

Bottom
Communication Hub
Must be Removed to
Route Cable.
Re-Install after
Cable is Routed

FPT4-2P-6C-C
Shown

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