Leviton Telcom 6197 Shallow Wallbox Extender

Product Description

The LEVITON TELCOM 6197 is a shallow wallbox extender designed for fiber optic hardware and connectivity applications. This fitting allows installers to extend or adapt a standard wallbox installation where limited wall depth makes a full-depth box impractical. It is used in structured cabling and fiber optic distribution work, providing the necessary clearance and mounting support for fiber optic connectors, adapters, and related hardware. Telecommunications and low-voltage cabling contractors are the primary installers of this component.

The 6197 suits residential and light commercial structured wiring installations where fiber optic connectivity panels, faceplates, or adapter inserts must be mounted in locations with restricted depth. It is appropriate for new construction and retrofit cabling projects where maintaining a clean, code-compliant termination point is required. This extender supports organized fiber optic distribution at the wall outlet level.

Key Features

• Shallow profile accommodates limited wall-depth installations
• Designed for fiber optic hardware and connectivity applications
• Supports standard wallbox mounting configurations
• Sold as a single unit (each)

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style fit for fiber optic hardware and connectivity wallbox installations in residential and light commercial structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed low-voltage or telecommunications cabling technician. De-energize any adjacent electrical circuits before beginning wallbox work, and follow local building codes governing low-voltage wiring. Avoid bending fiber optic cables beyond their minimum bend radius during installation, as this can cause signal loss or permanent fiber damage.