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Installation Instructions
FOR RPT6 SERIES FLUSH COVER
Catalog Numbers: RPT6-CVR-ALM, RPT6-CVR-BRS, RPT6-CVR-BLK
WARNING
RISK OF SHOCK, DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE INSTALLATION.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before installing poke-through or cover.
NOTE: This cover is used with a RPT6 Series
Poke-Through. THIS COVER CAN BE OPENED WITH
OUT TOOLS.
Installation Materials Required:
• Ulility Knife to cut carpet.
• RTV Silicone Sealant to seal cover to oor
(prevents water leakage)
• Phillips Screw Driver
Table of Contents:
1.0 Installation
2.0 Cover Operation
3.0 Template, Floor Cut Out
1.0 INSTALLATION
1.1 Remove PT6-AC Abandonment / Temporary Cover
(if present) by unscrewing the (4) #6-32 X 1” long
screws, exposing the top rim of the poke-through.
1.2 Install oor covering and trim hole around
poke-through to 7-1/4” diameter. (See Figure 1
and Section 3.0 Template, Floor Cut Out).
1.3 Apply sealant to oor:
1.3.1 Concrete and Carpet: Apply moderate
1.3.2 Tile, Wood and Linoleum: Appy moderate
1.4 Install new RPT6-CVR-XXX cover. Remove lid
from cover to expose (4) mounting holes. Orient
cover so that latch is on best side for application.
Install the cover using the (4) #6-32 x 1” long
screws, furnished with cover (See Figure 1).
1.5 After cover is screwed to poke-through, close lid
(See 2.4) and push down on top to fully seat cover
to oor. Clean excess sealant around cover edge.
(See Figure 2).
amount of RTV silicone sealant directly to
concrete oor fully around top rim of
poke-through. Use enough sealant to block
water entry. (See Figure 1).
amount of RTV silicone sealant directly to
nished oor. Fully surround 7-1/4“ opening
in oor. Use enough sealant to block water
entry (See Figure 1).
CAUTION
Consult a qualified electrician in accordance with
National and Local Electrical Codes.
#6-32 x 1” Long
Screws 4 places
PT6-AC Cover
Top Rim
Tile, Wood,
Carpet or
Linoleum
Figure 1
Figure 2
Latch
Apply Sealant to block
water entry (see Step 1.3)
Close Lid and
Push Down
(See Step 2.4)
Removable
Lid
RPT6-CVR-XXX
Cover
7-1/4” Dia
Cut-out
Concrete
Clean excess
Sealant around
the cover edge.
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2.0 COVER OPERATION
2.1 Lid is spring loaded. Pull Lid Latch and Lid will
open about 1/4” (See Fugure 3).
2.2 Lift Lid OFF Cover and rotate 180 degrees to
allow cords to enter recessed poke-through. Lid is
tethered to Cover to prevent loss. (See Figure 4).
2.3 Plug power or data cords into devices under Lid
and route cords to exit on side of opening in Lid.
(See Figure 6).
2.4
Close Lid. Insert (2) tabs on Lid side into recessed
openings on Cover on side opposite of latch.
(See Figure 5)
.
2.5 Fold Lid shut and press down to engage latch
(See Figure 6). Be careful to allow cords to exit
opening when Lid is oriented for power for power
or data use.
Pull Latch
Figure 3
Tabs
Lid Latch
Lid Pops Up
Rotate Cover
180 Degrees
to allow cords
to enter
Thether
Figure 4
Power or Data Cords
Press Down
Slot
(dash line)
Tabs
Figure 5
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 or workmanship for a period of two (2) years
following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notication of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product.
Misuse, misapplication or modication of Thomas & Betts Products immediately 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.
Figure 6
Power or Data Cords
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Memphis, Tennessee
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