WARNING: TO BE INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE
ELECTRICAL CODES AND REGULATIONS.
WARNING: IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT ANY PART OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
CAUTION: USE THIS DEVICE ONLY WITH COPPER OR COPPER CLAD WIRE. WITH ALUMINUM WIRE
USE ONLY DEVICES MARKED CO/ALR OR CU/AL.
5249
25249
NOTE: USE ONLY ELECTRICAL MOUNTING BOX PROVIDED.
Floor Box Assembly
1. WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR
FUSE AND TEST THAT THE POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING!
Cat. No. 5249-FBA
2A. For Cat. Nos. 5249/5349 Only – Single Receptacle: Cut an opening for mounting the box by using
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Floor Template A (also refer to Figure 1).
Cat. No. 5349-FBA
2B. For Cat. Nos. 25249/25349 Only – Duplex Receptacle: Cut an opening for mounting the box by
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using Floor Template B (also refer to Figure 1).
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Assemble the two (2) mounting brackets to box. Tighten Screws firmly (refer to Figure 2).
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3. Remove the desired knockout(s) in box. Pull the conductors through the opening leaving
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6" (15.2 cm) protruding through the outside of the box (refer to Figure 3, 4 and 4A).
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4A For Bare Floor Installation, proceed to Step 5.
Installation Instructions
4B For Carpet Installation Only:
Before mounting the electrical box provided, cut carpet using Template A for single receptacle or
Template B for duplex receptacle. Clean surface to be bonded or sealed of all matter. Cut sealing
compound cartridge tip approximately 3/8" (1.0 cm) and spread under floor box mounting ears.
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NOTE: Intended for use with industrial carpet 3/8" (1.0 cm) thickness only. All-purpose sealing
compound is not provided, but is required.
5. Secure electrical box with four #6 x 1" (2.5 cm) screws (refer to Figure 3).
LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS
6. Wire the receptacle as follows:
Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser
and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product
NOTE: Terminals accept up to #10 AWG copper or copper clad wire.
at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in
Side Wiring (single and duplex receptacle):
materials and workmanship under normal and proper
use for five years from the purchase date. Leviton's
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Remove insulation on each conductor end to expose 3/4" (1.9 cm) bare copper wire (refer to
only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or
Figures 4).
replacement, at its option, if within such five year
•
Connect wires as follows: Black (Hot) to Brass screw. White (Neutral) to Silver screw. Green or
period the product is returned prepaid, with proof of
bare (Ground) to Green screw.
purchase date, and a description of the problem to
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality
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Loop each wire clockwise 3/4 turn around each terminal screw. Tighten screws to 12 in.-lbs. of
Assurance Department, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway,
torque. Cut off any loose strands not secure under screw head.
Little Neck, New York 11362-2591. This warranty
Back Wire (duplex receptacle only):
excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for
removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty
Remove insulation on each conductor end to expose 1/2" (1.3 cm) bare copper wire (refer to
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is void if this product is installed improperly or in an
Figure 4A).
improper environment, overloaded, misused, opened,
abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under
•
Connect wires as follows: Black (Hot) into hole next to Brass screw hole. White (Neutral) into
normal operating conditions or not in accordance with
hole next to Silver screw. Loop Green or bare copper (Ground) clockwise 3/4 turn around each
any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied
terminal screw. Tighten all terminal screws to 12 in.-lbs. of torque.
warranties of any kind, including merchantability and
7. Mount receptacle into the electrical box by firmly tightening two (2) long mounting screws. Place the
fitness for a particular purpose, but if any implied
plastic shell over the receptacle (refer to Figure 5).
warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the
duration of any such implied warranty, including
8A. For Bare Floor Installation, proceed to Step 9.
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
8B. For Carpet Installation Only: Spread all-purpose sealing compound approximately 1" (2.5 cm) all
is limited to five years. Leviton is not liable for
around floor opening (refer to Figure 6).
incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages,
including without limitation, damage to, or loss of
Place carpet over floor ensuring that the sealing compound is under carpet, around all sides of
use of, any equipment, lost sales or profits or delay
carpet cut-out (refer to Figures 7 and 8). Remove extra compound if necessary.
or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The
Spread sealing compound all around inside of Brass floor plate (refer to Figure 9).
remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies
under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort
Place Brass plate over device (DO NOT use gasket). Assemble Brass screws by pushing on
or otherwise.
O-Seal washer onto each one (refer to Figure 10). Insert screws into Brass plate and tighten to
10 in.-lbs. of torque into strap. Proceed to Step 10.
For Technical Assistance Call:
9. For Bare Floor Installation Only (refer to Figure 10A):
1-800-824-3005 (U.S.A Only)
Place gasket covering components.
www.leviton.com
Place Brass plate over gasket. Assemble Brass screws by pushing on O-Seal washer onto each one
(refer to Figure 10A). Insert screws into Brass plate and tighten to 10 in.-lbs. of torque into strap.
10. When using screw caps, make sure O-Ring is assembled (refer to Figure 11-14). Apply an all
purpose lubricant (not provided) according to manufacturer's direction around O-Ring (refer to
Figures 11-14). Mount screw cap assembly onto Brass plate (refer to Figures 11-14).
11. Restore power at circuit breaker or fuse. INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
NOTES:
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To gain access to the receptacle, unscrew screw cap counter-clockwise using a wide blade [1/4"
minimum (0.63 cm)] screwdriver. A quarter (coin) may also be used to minimize any possible
damage to the cap.
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Leave screw cap on when the receptacle is not in use.
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Allow sealing compound to set according to manufacturer's instructions before exposing to water.
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