Thomas Betts e971fbdi-2 Single Gang Drop-in Floor Box

Product Description

The THOMAS BETTS e971fbdi-2 is a single-gang drop-in floor box designed for flush installation in finished floors where surface-mounted boxes are not practical. The unit ships with a hole saw for clean cutouts, a pre-wired single receptacle, a low-voltage telephone and cable plate, and one blank plate for custom configurations. The box body is non-metallic construction with a brass cover, providing 11.8 cubic inches of usable interior volume. Licensed electricians performing residential or light commercial finish work are the primary installers of this device.

This floor box is suited for great rooms, home offices, conference areas, and open floor plan spaces where running outlets to walls is not feasible. The drop-in design allows installation into wood, tile, or laminate flooring substrates without requiring a dedicated floor box rough-in frame in most applications. The included plates cover standard 15 or 20 amp duplex receptacles, telephone, coax, and blank configurations, making it adaptable to mixed-use outlet needs in a single opening.

Key Features

• Non-metallic box body resists corrosion and reduces floor installation weight
• Brass cover finish provides a durable, low-profile floor-level appearance
• Includes hole saw for field cutout sizing to 2.25 inches diameter
• Pre-wired single receptacle included for immediate installation
• Low-voltage telephone and cable plate included for mixed-use wiring
• One blank plate included for custom or future-use openings
• UL listed under file E11461

Compatibility

Designed as a drop-in floor box replacement or new-construction install for residential great rooms and home offices requiring flush floor-level power and low-voltage access in a single-gang configuration.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC Article 314 and any applicable local codes governing floor box installations. Power to the circuit must be shut off and verified de-energized at the panel before any wiring connections are made. The hole saw included with the unit should be used to cut the floor opening to the specified diameter before dropping the box into the substrate. Do not exceed the 11.8 cubic inch fill capacity when calculating conductor and device fill per NEC Chapter 3.

Technical Specifications

• Box Volume: 11.8 cubic inches
• Opening Diameter: 2.25 inches
• Depth: 7.02 inches
• Cover Material: Brass
• Box Material: Non-Metallic
• Configuration: Single Gang
• Type: Drop-In Floor Box
• Standard: UL E11461
• Color: Brass

Standard Information

• Brand: THOMAS BETTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: e971fbdi-2