ABB Thomas&Betts Reddot The Deck Grommet Pro Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut-out Instructions

1.1 Select the deck location where the Deck 

Grommet™ Pro will be installed.

1.2 

IMPORTANT:

 Be sure that there are no obstructions 

under the deck flooring before any cut-out is made. 

Deck flooring must be a minimum of 2 feet above 

ground surface (see Figure 1).

1.3 Position the Cut-Out Template 

(B)

 (supplied) 

centrally between the width (5-1/4” min.) of one of 

the deck boards and a minimum of 2” away from 

the joist (see Figure 1).

1.4 When positioned, trace the cut-out shape onto 

the deck board (see Figure 2).

1.5 Drill 1/2” diameter starter hole along the inside 

edge of the traced cut-out and use a jig saw to 

cut the outlined shape through the deck surface.

Deck Grommet™ Pro Includes:

(Parts List)

A. 

(1) Deck Grommet

B.

 (1) Cut-Out Template

C. 

(1) Device Cover Plate

D. 

(1) Duplex Receptacle Adapter

E. 

(2) Flexible Cord Connector

F. 

(1)

 

3 Wire Flexible Cord  

Type SJOOW (3 feet, one end 
stripped, one end unstripped)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for The Deck Grommet™ Pro

Catalog Number DKG-PRO

The Deck Grommet™ Pro accommodates a minimum deck flooring thickness of 7/8” to a maximum of 1-5/8” and a 

minimum width of 5-1/4”. The deck flooring must be a minimum of 2 feet above ground surface.

WARNING

 For outdoor use only.

 Use this product only for its intended use as 

described in this installation instruction.

 

DO NOT

 install in line with a power converter.

 

DO NOT

 use attachments not recommended by 

manufacturer.

• 

DO NOT

 insert foreign objects into power outlet 

receptacles.

 

DO NOT

 attempt to repair if any malfunction 

occurs.

 Used for mounting on deck board materials only.

 This product (as supplied) has no field serviceable parts.

CAUTION

The Deck Grommet™ Pro shall be installed by a 
qualified electrician in accordance with the National 
and Local Electrical Codes.

Required Items

(Not Included)
Weatherproof outlet box and cover

(Red

Dot Cat. Nos. IH3-1 (Box) & CCB (Cover) recommended)

GFCI or Standard Duplex Receptacle - Weather 
Resistant (WR) and Tamper Resistant (TR)

WARNING

RISK OF SHOCK, DISCONNECT 

POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION.

TA04771-1  A  Page 1 of 4

English

A

E

F

C

D

B

2” minimum

away from joist

(Typical - both sides)

Joist

(both sides)

Shows three different ways to

position the cut-out template.

FIGURE 1

Cut-Out Template

centrally between

Deck Boards

2’ min. from ground

Trace around Cut-Out

Template

FIGURE 2

Summary of Contents for Thomas&Betts Reddot The Deck Grommet Pro

Page 1: ...deck flooring thickness of 7 8 to a maximum of 1 5 8 and a minimum width of 5 1 4 The deck flooring must be a minimum of 2 feet above ground surface WARNING For outdoor use only Use this product only...

Page 2: ...ro A location Follow the instructions supplied with the weatherproof outlet box 2 2a The end of the weatherproof outlet box should line up with the center of the cut out hole see Figure 3 2 2b Connect...

Page 3: ...deck board see Figure 10 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 2 4c Turn on electrical power to the circuit Test function of the GFCI protection according to the manufacturer s instructions 3 Opening Deck Grommet Pro...

Page 4: ...n prompt notification of any warranted defect Thomas Betts will at its option repair or replace the defective product Misuse misapplication or modification of Thomas Betts Products immediately voids a...

Page 5: ...l corte C 1 Placa de cubierta para el dispositivo D 1 Adaptador del recept culo d plex E 2 Conector del cable flexible F 1 Cable trif sico flexible Tipo SJOOW 3 pies un extremo pelado un extremo sin p...

Page 6: ...do de tipo resistente a la manipulaci n y a la intemperie 15A o 20A para ser instalado 2 2 Instale la caja de salida a prueba de intemperie no suministrada a una de las viguetas del piso adyacente a l...

Page 7: ...Deck Grommet Pro A a la tabla de la plataforma vea la Figura 10 NO APRIETE EXCESIVAMENTE LOS TORNILLOS 2 4C Conecte la alimentaci n el ctrica al circuito Pruebe el funcionamiento de la protecci n GFCI...

Page 8: ...alquier defecto bajo la garant a Thomas Betts Corporation a su opci n reparar o reemplazar el producto defectuoso El mal uso la mala aplicaci n o modificaci n de los productos de T B anula inmediatame...

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