Potter Electric Signal avbb-w Wall Surface Back Box

Product Description

The POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL avbb-w is a wall surface back box designed for indoor fire alarm and life safety notification appliances. Constructed from durable plastic with screw heads hidden from view, this enclosure provides a clean, tamper-resistant installation surface for compatible wall-mount horns, strobes, and horn/strobe combination devices. It ships in white and measures 5.57 inches high by 4.55 inches wide by 1.47 inches deep. The unit includes 1/2-inch conduit knockouts reinforced with metal washers and Wiremold knockouts for 500 and 700 Series raceways, making it well suited for both conduit and surface-raceway wiring methods.

This back box is intended for indoor residential and commercial applications where wall-mounted notification appliances require a dedicated surface enclosure. It is commonly installed in corridors, offices, and common areas as part of a fire alarm notification circuit. The hidden screw head design supports code-compliant installations where tamper resistance is expected. Licensed fire alarm contractors and low-voltage technicians are the typical installers of this product.

Key Features

• ANSI/UL listed for indoor use
• 1/2-inch conduit knockouts with metal washer reinforcement
• Wiremold knockouts for 500 and 700 Series raceways
• Hidden screw heads for a clean, tamper-resistant finish
• Durable plastic construction
• White finish for standard interior installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style surface mounting enclosure compatible with POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL wall-mount horns, strobes, and horn/strobe notification appliances.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed fire alarm contractor or qualified low-voltage technician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local codes. Disconnect and lock out power to the notification appliance circuit before beginning work. Ensure all conduit knockout entries are properly sealed or bushed to protect wiring insulation. Verify the mounting surface is structurally sound and that the enclosure is level before securing.

Technical Specifications

• Height: 5.57 inches
• Width: 4.55 inches
• Depth: 1.47 inches
• Conduit Knockout Size: 1/2 inch
• Raceway Compatibility: Wiremold 500 and 700 Series
• Material: Plastic
• Color: White
• Listing: ANSI/UL listed for indoor use

Standard Information

• Brand: POTTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL
• Manufacturer Part Number: avbb-w