Features

• The firestopping insert pad shall be a one-part intumescent material requiring no tools or curing time. The pad, when exposed to high temperatures or flames, shall provide a minimum of 24X free expansion and shall contain no water-soluble expansion ingredients. The insert pad shall be UL Certified and tested to the requirements of UL263.
• Tested in boxes up to 4-1/2 in. x 14 in. x 2-1/2 in., Suitable for steel and plastic face plates., Easily pre-installs before shipping to the jobsite., Eliminates the need for putty.
• Easy to install in the field or in the shop
• No mess, no residue, no clean-up required
• Rapid expansion - quickly seals off the passage of fire and smoke
• High volume char - minimum to 24x
• Water resistant - no soluble or hygroscopic ingredients
• Conveniently sized - fits common switch and receptacle boxes
• Non-conductive - safe for use inside box
• Easy retrofit - can be used for boxes installed in existing walls
• Low profile - maximizes area inside box
• Labor savings - installs before or after wallboard installation

Standards and Certifications

• UL263 (ASTM E119
• NFPA 251)
• Third Party Approvals
• FM Approved: No
• UL Certified Firestop: UL Certified
• FBC System Compatible: No

Applications

• Electrical Box

Properties

• Finished Product
• Intumescent
• Low VOC
• No Expiration
• Permanent
• STC Rating

Construction Type

• SpecSeal EP Powershield electrical box inserts are conveniently sized to fit typical switch or outlet boxes in all major types of construction.

Industry

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Construction
• Government

Recommended Use

• SpecSeal EP Powershield Electrical box inserts are used to protect an electrical box and maintain fire-resistance ratings of wall assemblies, when the horizontal separation between metallic boxes on opposite sides of the wall is less than 24 in (610 mm), the size of the box exceeds 16 in2 (103 cm2 ), or the area of such openings does exceed 100 in2 (645 cm2 ) for any 100 ft2 (9.3 m2 ) of enclosure wall area. See CLIV for more information.

Specifications

• Country of Origin: USA
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Length: 4.5 in.
• Width: 4.5 in.
• Height: 0.125 in.
• Color: Red
• Composition: Intumescent insert
• Material: Intumescent Pad
• Firestop Device Type: Electrical Box Insert

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