Sioux Chief OxBox Fire-Rated Washing Machine Outlet Box - Manual (Page 2)

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#IS-696 FIRE-RATED WASHING MACHINE OX BOX INSTRuCTION SHEET – 1/08 © 2008 SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACTURING
Design Specification
1 Wall Construction
Wood or metal stud construction, max 100 in.² a
of penetrations per 100 ft² of wall
Single-layer ⅝" gypsum construction with 1-hour fire rating
b
Double-layer ⅝" gypsum construction with 2-hour fire rating c
Boxes cannot be installed back to back d
2 Pipe/Box Support
Each outlet box must be installed in a separate stud bay and a
attached to the stud, as shown below in “over-stud” or “separate
stud bay” installation examples. Fire rating does not apply to
installations of two or more boxes in the same stud bay.
Supplied support bar to be installed through at least one box’s slotted opening
b
Supply lines to be installed using ordinary methods c
Drain line to be supported using ordinary methods d
3 Pipe Material
2" or larger metallic, PVC, or ABS DWV pipe a
Metallic or plastic water supply pipe b
4 Firestop Device
Sioux Chief fire-rated Ox Box frame and frame extension are a
constructed using fire-rated resin. Boxes have 4" × 4" intumescent
adhesive pads factory installed on the back of boxes.
NOTE: Gaps up to ½" around box can be sealed with drywall plaster. Larger
gaps require firestop sealant applied to opening spanning entire drywall depth.
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2
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Fire-rated ABS
Intumescent pads
Fire-Rated Ox Box
™
Outlet Box
“over stud” installation “separate stud bay” installation
The Fire-Rated Ox Box is certified by Intertek/Warnock
Hersey to the following Fire Rating Standards:
ASTM E-814
2 hours (F), 1½ hours (T)
for 2-hour design
1 hour (F), 31 mins (T)
for 1-hour design
ASTM E119
CAN/uLC S115
2 hours (F), 1½ hours (T)
for 2-hour design
1 hour (F), 31 mins (T)
for 1-hour design
uL 1479