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Effective November 2005

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171-SH2346-1458

Pre-AssembliesFaster Installation for IncreasedProfit Margin!

Paying to assemble outlet boxes, grounding pigtails,device covers, and mounting brackets on the jobsite can quickly become an expensive proposition.Instead, choose Steel City Pre-Assemblies and realize significant labor savings. This UL® Listedproduct line includes 48 combinations of popularboxes, brackets, and covers that speed installationbecause the time-consuming assembly work isalready done for you.

Steel City Pre-Assemblies include:

• Outlet box with pre-installed grounding pigtail

• Your choice of cover options, including single- and double-device covers, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4"

• Your choice of bracket options to allow mountingto steel and wood stud or floor track, includingSteel City Box Support Covers, which combine a bracket and cover in one component

• All UL Listed components

Steel City Pre-AssemblyCat. No. 151-SV18-1458

Material Cost Each: $4.86Labor Each: 0.07 hrs.Labor Rate: $50/hr.*Quantity: 200

Total Materials Cost: $972.00Total Labor Cost: $700.00Total M&L Cost: $1,672.00

Separately Purchased ComponentsCat. Nos. 521511234EGB, 52C14-5/8, GSC-12, SSF-SV18

Material Cost Each: $3.18Labor Each: 0.33 hrs.Labor Rate: $50/hr.*Quantity: 200

Total Materials Cost: $636.00Total Labor Cost: $3,300.00Total M&L Cost: $3,936.00

Example of Cost-Saving Potential with Steel City Pre-Assemblies

Save on Labor Costs...Let Steel City® Do the Pre-Assembly Work for You!

To see how much you can save on your next project, use the Labor Savings Calculator Software for Steel City® Pre-Assemblies, available on CDrom Thomas & Betts. Plug in your labor rate, your materials quantities, and your materials cost, and watch your savings add up!

* Labor costs are based on the NECA National Standards Publication.

Total Installed (M&L) Savings with Steel City Pre-Assembly = $2,264.00 (57%)

Pre-Assemblies

Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail• Popular 4" square boxes and switch boxes

• Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtails

• Save on labor costs by eliminating multiple installation steps

521711234EP

Install box in desired location — DONE! Purchase pre-stripped pigtail

Install pigtail and ground screw in box

Install box in desired location

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Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" PigtailCat. Box Type Pre-Installed Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Included Knockouts Pigtail Qty. Number

521511234EWP 52151234EW Eccentric 101⁄2" 50 785991025884"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Welded Box

521511234P 521511234 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 50 785991025864"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Drawn Box

521711234EP 521711234E 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" Eccentric 101⁄2" 50 785991025874"-sq. x 21⁄8"D Welded Box

52151XP 52151X 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" Eccentric 101⁄2" 50 785991027244"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Welded Box

52151CVNP 52151CVN 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" Eccentric 101⁄2" 25 785991027284"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Welded Box

LXWOWP LXWOW-25 1⁄2" 101⁄2" 25 78599102959 3"H x 2"W x 21⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

LXVP LXV-25 1⁄2" 101⁄2" 25 78599102692 3"H x 2"W x 21⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

CXWOWP CXWOW 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 25 785991026943"H x 2"W x 31⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

CXWVP CXWV 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 25 785991026963"H x 2"W x 31⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

CXP CX 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 25 785991026983"H x 2"W x 31⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

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Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail and Box Support CoverCat. Box Type Box Pigtail Box Cover No. of Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Included Depth Included Included Raised Devices Qty. Number

52151-CM13 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52CM13 1⁄2" 1 25 7859910271252151-CM14-5/8 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52CM14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 25 7859910271452151-CM14 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52CM14 3⁄4" 1 25 7859910271652151-CMD17 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52CMD17 1⁄2" 2 25 7859910271852151-CMD18-5/8 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52CMD18-5/8 5⁄8" 2 25 7859910272052151-CMD18 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52CMD18 3⁄4" 2 25 7859910272252171-CM13 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52CM13 1⁄2" 1 25 7859910270052171-CM14-5/8 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52CM14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 25 7859910270252171-CM14 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52CM14 3⁄4" 1 25 7859910270452171-CMD17 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52CMD17 1⁄2" 2 25 7859910270652171-CMD18-5/8 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52CMD18-5/8 5⁄8" 2 25 7859910270852171-CMD18 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52CMD18 3⁄4" 2 25 78599102710

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Pre-Assembled Installation Standard Installationvs. Purchase pre-stripped pigtail


Mount box support cover to box

Mount assembly to stud

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Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail and Box Support Cover• 4" square welded box, 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" deep

• Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtail

• Box support cover combines box-to-stud mountingbracket with device cover

• One- or two-device box support cover, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4"


52171-CM14-5/8

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Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Box-to-Stud Bracket• 4" square welded box, 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" deep


• One- or two-device cover, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4"

• SSF-SH2346 box-to-stud mounting bracket


171-SH2346-1458

Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Box-to-Stud BracketCat. Box Type Box Pigtail Box Cover No. of Bracket Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Included Depth Included Included Raised Devices Included Qty. Number

151-SH2346-13 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-13 1⁄2" 1 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102611151-SH2346-1458 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102612151-SH2346-14 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-14 3⁄4" 1 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102746151-SH2346-17 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-17-25 1⁄2" 2 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102748151-SH2346-1858 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-18-5/8-25 5⁄8" 2 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102810151-SH2346-18 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-18 3⁄4" 2 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102614171-SH2346-13 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-13 1⁄2" 1 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102597171-SH2346-1458 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102599171-SH2346-14 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-14 3⁄4" 1 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102598171-SH2346-17 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-17-25 1⁄2" 2 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102764171-SH2346-1858 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-18-5/8-25 5⁄8" 2 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102812171-SH2346-18 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-18 3⁄4" 2 SSF-SH2346 10 78599102766

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Install device cover to box support bracket

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Pre-Assemblies

SSF-SH2346

151-SV12-1458

151-SV18-1458

Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Vertical Mounting Bracket• 4" square welded box, 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" deep


• One- or two-device cover, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4"

• 12" (SSF-SV12) or 18" (SSF-SV18) vertical mounting bracket


Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Vertical Mounting BracketCat. Box Type Box Pigtail Box Cover No. of Bracket Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Included Depth Included Included Raised Devices Included Qty. Number

151-SV12-13 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-13 1⁄2" 1 SSF-SV12 10 78599102601151-SV12-1458 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 SSF-SV12 10 78599102602151-SV12-14 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-14 3⁄4" 1 SSF-SV12 10 78599102752151-SV12-17 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-17-25 1⁄2" 2 SSF-SV12 10 78599102754151-SV12-1858 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-18-5/8-25 5⁄8" 2 SSF-SV12 10 78599102756151-SV12-18 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-18 3⁄4" 2 SSF-SV12 10 78599102604171-SV12-13 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-13 1⁄2" 1 SSF-SV12 10 78599102589171-SV12-1458 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 SSF-SV12 10 78599102591171-SV12-14 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-14 3⁄4" 1 SSF-SV12 10 78599102590171-SV12-17 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-17-25 1⁄2" 2 SSF-SV12 10 78599102770171-SV12-1858 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-18-5/8-25 5⁄8" 2 SSF-SV12 10 78599102774171-SV12-18 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-18 3⁄4" 2 SSF-SV12 10 78599102772151-SV18-13 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-13 1⁄2" 1 SSF-SV18 10 78599102606151-SV18-1458 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 SSF-SV18 10 78599102607151-SV18-14 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-14 3⁄4" 1 SSF-SV18 10 78599102758151-SV18-17 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-17-25 1⁄2" 2 SSF-SV18 10 78599102760151-SV18-1858 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-18-5/8-25 5⁄8" 2 SSF-SV18 10 78599102762151-SV18-18 521511234EW 11⁄2" 101⁄2" 52-C-18 3⁄4" 2 SSF-SV18 10 78599102609171-SV18-13 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-13 1⁄2" 1 SSF-SV18 10 78599102593171-SV18-1458 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 SSF-SV18 10 78599102595171-SV18-14 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-14 3⁄4" 1 SSF-SV18 10 78599102594171-SV18-17 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-17-25 1⁄2" 2 SSF-SV18 10 78599102776171-SV18-1858 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-18-5/8-25 5⁄8" 2 SSF-SV18 10 78599102780171-SV18-18 521711234E 21⁄8" 101⁄2" 52-C-18 3⁄4" 2 SSF-SV18 10 78599102778

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Insert box into vertical bracket

Insert device cover to vertical bracket

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Pre-Assemblies

Pre-Fab ComponentsEasily Pre-Assembled Off-Site for Faster Installation On-Site!

Rather than assembling box mounting brackets and device covers on-site, keep an eye on profitand use Steel City Pre-Fab Components to set upjobs off-site for a quick and easy installation on-site.They accommodate a wide variety of Steel Citycovers, and they’re readily available for fast-trackprojects.

• Ideal for use in hotels, casinos, hospitals, large office buildings, and any other commercial or institutional application where rough-in products can be pre-fabricated to match floor plans forquicker on-site installation

• Widely available from any supporting distributor

• Items readily available for fast-track projects— no special lead time required

• All products are UL® approved and meet applicable building codes

Increase Your Profit Margin by Reducing Installation Time on the Jobsite!

Pre-Fab Components

Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" Pigtail• Popular 4" square boxes and switch boxes

• Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtails


521711234EP

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Install box in desired location — DONE! Purchase pre-stripped pigtail


Install box in desired location

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Box with Pre-Installed 101⁄2" PigtailCat. Box Type Pre-Installed Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Included Knockouts Pigtail Qty. Number

521511234EWP 52151234EW Eccentric 101⁄2" 50 785991025884"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Welded Box

521511234P 521511234 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 50 785991025864"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Drawn Box

521711234EP 521711234E 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" Eccentric 101⁄2" 50 785991025874"-sq. x 21⁄8"D Welded Box

52151XP 52151X 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" Eccentric 101⁄2" 50 785991027244"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Welded Box

52151CVNP 52151CVN 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" Eccentric 101⁄2" 25 785991027284"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Welded Box

LXWOWP LXWOW-25 1⁄2" 101⁄2" 25 78599102959 3"H x 2"W x 21⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

LXVP LXV-25 1⁄2" 101⁄2" 25 78599102692 3"H x 2"W x 21⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

CXWOWP CXWOW 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 25 785991026943"H x 2"W x 31⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

CXWVP CXWV 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 25 785991026963"H x 2"W x 31⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

CXP CX 1⁄2" & 3⁄4" 101⁄2" 25 785991026983"H x 2"W x 31⁄2"D Gangable Switch Box

SBO16 and SBO24 Stud-to-Stud HorizontalMounting Brackets• Constructed of 24-gauge steel

• Pre-measured on center for 16" (SBO16) or 24" (SBO24) stud spacing

• SBO16 accepts three 4" square or two 411⁄16" boxes(deep or shallow)

• SBO24 accepts five 4" square or four 411⁄16"" boxes(deep or shallow)

• Can be mounted at any height to meet individual project requirements

• Versatile, open design enables mounting of box in any location across horizontal plane between studs

• Device cover (mud ring) mounts to front of bracket to set box in desired location

• Stamped rule on bracket with 1⁄4", 1⁄2", and 1" markings

Stud-to-Stud Horizontal Mounting BracketsCat. Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Description Qty. Number

SBO16 16" Stud-to-Stud Horizontal Mounting Bracket 25 78599103893SBO24 24" Stud-to-Stud Horizontal Mounting Bracket 25 78599103895

SBO16

SBO16 mounted to16" studs with one

4" square box installed

SBO24

SBO24 mounted to 24" studs with five 4" square boxes (full capacity) installed

SBO16 mounted to16" studs with three4" square boxes (full

capacity) installed

SBO24 mounted to 24" studswith one 4" square box installed

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SV1218 Floor-Track 12" and 18" Vertical Mounting Bracket• Code-standard SV1218 bracket mounts to floor track

easily with screws through three pre-punched holes in bottom plate (only two screws required for most applications)

• Offers pre-measured box-mount locations at 12" and 18" from floor — fast installation with no measuring required

• Accepts 4" square or 411⁄16" boxes (deep or shallow) with standard device covers (mud rings)

• Supplied with horizontal cross-support bar for stabilityafter installation — prevents unit from falling into openspace between walls when sheetrock is applied

• Support bar sits in two slotted tabs on backside of verticalbracket and mounts from stud to stud horizontally

• Support bar pre-measured for 24" stud cavities (scorelines provided for 16" stud cavities) with pre-punchedholes at stud locations for left or right stud installation

• Add optional SVX adapter plate to expand box capacity

• Optional SVX adapter plate installs to pre-punched and tapped holes on sides of SV1218

• Up to two SVX plates can be added with 24" stud spacing

• One SVX plate can be added with 16" stud spacing

• SVX adapter plate accepts all device covers for 4" and 411⁄16" boxes

SV1218 mounted to floor track and studs with one 4" square box installed

SVX

SVX withbox installed

SV1218 mounted to floor track and studs with one 4" square boxinstalled and optional SVX adapter

plate with one box installed

Floor-Track 12" and 18" Vertical Mounting BracketCat. Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Description Qty. Number

SV1218 Floor-Track Vertical Mounting Bracket with Supporting Horizontal Cross Bar 10 78599103896SVX Adapter Plate for Expanded Capacity for SV1218 25 78599103897

SV1218

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Box Support Covers• Combines a box-to-stud mounting bracket

with a device cover in one easy-to-use product

• Designed for use with 4" square boxes

• Used with both steel and wood studs

• Cover raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4"

• Designed for one or two devices

Box Support CoversCat. No. of Cu. In. Std. Pkg. UPC Number Raised Devices Cap. Qty. Number

52CM13 1⁄2" 1 3.0 25 7859910263452CM14-5/8 5⁄8" 1 4.0 25 7859910263552CM14 3⁄4" 1 5.0 25 7859910263652CMD17 1⁄2" 2 6.3 25 7859910263752CMD18-5/8 5⁄8" 2 7.3 25 7859910263852CMD18 3⁄4" 2 9.0 25 78599102639

52CM14-5/8

Box-to-Stud Mounting BracketsCat. Std. Pkg. UPCNumber Description Qty. Number

SSF-SH2346 Bracket for Mounting 4" or 411⁄16" Box to 21⁄2", 31⁄2", 4", or 6" Stud 100 78599120731SSF-SH4 Bracket for Mounting 4" or 411⁄16" Box to 4" Stud 50 78599101491SSF-SH6 Bracket for Mounting 4" or 411⁄16" Box to 6" Stud 50 78599101492

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Adjustable Box BracketsCat. Stud Box Std. Pkg. UPC Number Description Spacing Depth Qty. Number

SSF-SG16A 16" Adjustable Box Bracket 11"–18" 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" 50 78599101489SSF-SG24A 24" Adjustable Box Bracket 17"–26" 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" 50 78599101490

SSF-SG16A

52CM14-5/8

SSF-SH2346

Adjustable Box Brackets• Designed for metal studs 16" or 24" on center

• Can also be adjusted for non-standard stud spacing

• Adjustable tabs accommodate 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" box depths

• Enables mounting of multiple boxes

• Installs easily — dimples provide a starting point for screws

Box-to-Stud Mounting Brackets• Attaches 4" or 411⁄16" electrical box to metal stud

• Support leg can be attached to stud to eliminatemovement of box in wall

• Attaches to metal or wood stud using self-tappingscrews and screw gun or nails

• Single model has capability to mount boxes on 21⁄2",31⁄2", 4", and 6" stud, which means less inventory

Pre-Fab Components

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