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The E-70 is designed to be flush mounted into a double gang rough-in box with minimum inside
dimensions of 2.25" deep x 3.65" wide x 2.84" tall. The E-70 can also be surface mounted in a Viking
model VE-5x5 (not included, see DOD# 424).
WARNING: Do NOT use a typical "wet location box" as not all styles seal properly with the E-70
faceplate.
A. New Construction Flush Mounting
Recommended mounting heighy to bottom of the rough-in box is 50" - 54". Front of box
should stick out approximately ½" from front surface of wall stud (this may vary depending
Step 1
on the walls sheathing and siding thickness). Caution: Rough-In box must be mounted
LEVEL and must NOT stick out beyond the front surface of siding.
To maintain a vapor barrier on outside wall applications, caulk around the box, filling any
Step 2
gaps between the box and the rough opening. Apply caulk to any holes in the box around
wires, etc.
When installing siding cut a hole just large enough for the Rough-In box opening.
Caution: Too large of a hole can cause plate misalignment and compromise the gasket
Step 3
seal. Note: A siding mounting block is recommended when mounting to vinyl siding or
siding with a 4 inch or less horizontal lap. Contact siding installer for the correct mounting
block.
B. Old Work / Remodel Flush Mounting (Using an recommended Carlon BH234R
Rough-In Box)
Recommended mounting heighy to bottom of the rough-in box is 50" - 54". Make sure
Step 1
mounting location is free of wall studs, wires, etc..
Place Rough-In box LEVEL against siding. Trace outline of box onto siding. Note: A
Step 2
siding mounting block is recommended when mounting to vinyl siding or siding with a
4 inch or less horizontal lap. Contact siding installer for the correct mounting block.
Cut a hole through the siding and wall sheathing just large enough for the rough-in box.
Step 3
Caution: Too large of a hole can cause plate misalignment and compromise the gasket
seal
.
The front surface of the Rough-In box can be mounted flush against wood siding or
Step 4
can be recessed and mounted flush against wall sheathing when mounting on
aluminum, steel or vinyl siding.
When mounting to 5/8 inch thick or less wall sheathing the two attached screws with
wing brackets can be used to secure the rough-in box. When mounting to surfaces
Step 5
thicker than 5/8 inch, four standard flat head dry wall screws can be used to secure the
Rough-In box through its mounting ears. (See page 4 Section D.)
To maintain a vapor barrier on outside wall applications, caulk around the box, filling
Step 6
any gaps between the box and the rough opening. Apply caulk to any holes in the box
around wires, etc.
C. Surface Mounting
A Viking model VE-5x5 can be used to surface mount an E-70 to a wall or post. ecommended
mounting heighy to bottom of the rough-in box is 50" - 54". Drill a small wire exit hole in wall. Pull
wire through and seal hole around wire with putty or caulking. Route wire into the VE-5x5 box,
securely screw it to wall or post and seal hole in box around wire with putty or caulking. Note:
Conduit may also be used when surface mounting wire, but should not enter through the top of the
VE-5x5. When routing wiring from above, a drip loop is required. WARNING: Do NOT use a typical
"wet location box" as not all styles seal properly with the E-7 0 faceplate.
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