Thomas & Betts Steel City RPT6 Series Installation Instructions

Flush cover

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Catalog Numbers: RPT6-CVR-ALM, RPT6-CVR-BRS, RPT6-CVR-BLK
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

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
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).
1.3.2 Tile, Wood and Linoleum: Appy moderate
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).
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).
TA04727 B Page 1 of 3
Installation Instructions
FOR RPT6 SERIES FLUSH COVER
WARNING
CAUTION
Consult a qualified electrician in accordance with
National and Local Electrical Codes.
#6-32 x 1" Long
Screws 4 places
PT6-AC Cover
Latch
Top Rim
Tile, Wood,
Carpet or
Linoleum
Apply Sealant to block
Figure 1
water entry (see Step 1.3)
Close Lid and
Push Down
Figure 2
Removable
Lid
RPT6-CVR-XXX
Cover
7-1/4" Dia
Cut-out
Concrete
(See Step 2.4)
Clean excess
Sealant around
the cover edge.

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions FOR RPT6 SERIES FLUSH COVER Catalog Numbers: RPT6-CVR-ALM, RPT6-CVR-BRS, RPT6-CVR-BLK WARNING CAUTION Consult a qualified electrician in accordance with RISK OF SHOCK, DISCONNECT POWER National and Local Electrical Codes. BEFORE INSTALLATION. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before installing poke-through or cover. NOTE: This cover is used with a RPT6 Series #6-32 x 1”...
  • Page 2 2.4 Close Lid. Insert (2) tabs on Lid side into recessed 2.0 COVER OPERATION openings on Cover on side opposite of latch. 2.1 Lid is spring loaded. Pull Lid Latch and Lid will (See Figure 5). open about 1/4” (See Fugure 3). 2.5 Fold Lid shut and press down to engage latch 2.2 Lift Lid OFF Cover and rotate 180 degrees to (See Figure 6).
  • Page 3 3.0 TEMPLATE, FLOOR CUT OUT 7-1/4” Hole in Carpet, Wood, Tile and Linoleum Floor 6-1/16” Core Hole CAUTION When printing copies, be sure the template is scaled correctly. TA04727 B Page 3 of 3...

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