ELK-SWB14 — 14" Structured Wiring Box Installation Instructions

Installation instructions for the ELK-SWB14 14" Structured Wiring Box — a universal structured wiring enclosure with a hole-slot-hole pattern that accommodates accessories, circuit boards, shelves, brackets, and wiring modules from many manufacturers.

Overview

The ELK-SWB14 is a universal structured wiring box featuring a pattern of hole-slot-hole that allows it to accommodate accessories, circuit boards, shelves, brackets, and wiring modules from many different manufacturers. It is designed to be surface mounted, but can also be flush mounted with the addition of an optional ELK-SWFD14 Flush Mount Door.

Installation Steps

1. Remove any conduit knockouts prior to mounting the box. Note: only the two knockouts in the M1 Control mounting area may be used if an M1 Control is installed — the other two knockouts near it cannot be used if an M1 Control is installed.
2. Position the box against the wall, making sure it is level. Install a #10 screw (not included) in the upper left and right key-shaped mounting holes. Adjust the box level, then install two more screws in the lower 2 mounting holes.
3. Pull wires through one or more of the entry holes. The design of the SWB14 allows wires to be organized along the sides; plastic wire ties can be used to secure wiring.
4. If desired, a one-gang electrical "J" box and duplex outlet may be mounted in the large rectangular knockout of the lower flange, using #6 flat head self-tapping screws (not included).
5. For accessory circuit boards, there are 8 columns of repeated 2-hole punch patterns, labeled A, B, D, E, F, H, J, and K on the box diagram. One hole in each pattern is slightly larger than the other. These 2-hole patterns are for plastic Circuit Board Glides (ELK-SWG). The small hole is for a 6/32 type "F" mounting screw; the large hole is for a half-moon shaped tab on the bottom of each glide.

Mounting a Circuit Board

Select a pair of 2-hole patterns in the same vertical column with their larger holes facing one another. The distance between the centers of the large holes determines the size (length) of the circuit board that may be mounted. Available mounting lengths: 3-1/2", 4", 6", 8", 9-3/8", and 11".

Starting at the top, loosely start a 6/32" mounting screw in the small hole of the first selected 2-hole pattern. Place the slotted edge of a circuit board glide under this screw, ensuring the half-moon tab fits into the larger hole and the grooved edge faces down. Tighten with a long-shafted screwdriver. In the second (lower) 2-hole pattern, loosely start another 6/32" mounting screw and attach the second circuit board glide the same way, with its grooved edge facing up. The circuit board should then slide freely into the grooves between the two glides — if loose or too tight, loosen a mounting screw and adjust the glide.

Optional Accessories for the SWB14

• ELK-SWFD14 — Flush Mount Hinged Door
• ELK-SWD1 — 1.75" Grommet Donuts (2)
• ELK-SWG — Circuit Board Glides (2)
• ELK-SWNS1 — Nylon Standoffs for SWP (10)
• ELK-SWP — 4.5" Multipurpose Adapter Plate
• ELK-SWP3 — 3" Multipurpose Adapter Plate
• ELK-SWS — Battery Shelf