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ELK-SWB28

INSTALLATION

28” STRUCTURED WIRING BOX

      

2. 

Pilot drill 1/8” holes on the left 

and right studs approximately 

64” up from the floor and 1” from 

the front edge.  This allows for 

1/2” wall finish (sheetrock, etc.) 

with room for adjustment. 

1“

The ELK-SWB28 is a universal structured wiring box featuring a pattern of hole-slot-hole that allows it to accommodate accessories, 

circuit boards, shelves, brackets, and wiring modules from many different manufacturers.  It may flush or surface mounted.  Flush 

mounting is ideal for hollow frame walls with studs on 16” centers.  The minimum rough opening is 14.25” wide, 28.25” high, 3.5” deep.  

The SWB28 can be adjusted for varying wall finish thicknesses and the hinged lid extends beyond the box edges approximately 5/8” 

which easily conceals uneven cutouts of the wallboard edges.    

4. 

Pull wires through one or more of 

the entry holes.  The design of the 

SWB28 allows wires to be organized 

along the sides.  Plastic wire ties can 

be used to secure wiring as shown.

3.

  If desired, install an electrical outlet in the rectangular knockout on 

the lower flange.  A standard one gang electrical “J” box is mounted 

using #6 Flat Head Self-Tapping Screws (not included)

NEW CONSTRUCTION ROUGH-IN

Tie Wrap 

L532  11/14

ELK PRODUCTS, INC.

PO Box 100  •  Hildebran, NC 28637  •  828-397-4200  •  828-397-4415 FAX

http://www.elkproducts.com  •  email: [email protected]

PRINTED IN USA

ELK

PRODUCTS, INC.

5.  

To install the lid, start two (2) 6-32 x 3/8” type F sheet metal screws 

into the top and bottom holes of the hinge as shown below.  Hold lid 

against left side of box and align the two 6-32 screw heads with the 

slotted (key) holes on the box.  

Move lid right until the screws engage the slots, then lower into place.  

BOX MAY BE ADJUSTED FORWARD AND BACK AS NEEDED.  Tight

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en the first 2 screws, then install the remaining 4 screws.  Door should 

open and close freely.

INSTALLING THE LID AFTER WALLBOARD INSTALLATION AND/OR PAINTING

1. 

Remove any conduit knockouts prior to mounting the box.  

Position box and install a #10 screw 

(not included) in the upper left and right 

horizontal slots using the pilot holes.  

Adjust front edge of box 1” from the 

stud face and tighten screws.  Install 

other two screws.

Only

 

these

 

two

 

(2)

 

knockouts

 

may

 

be

 

used

 

if

 

an

 

M1

 

Control

 

is

 

installed!

These

 

two

 

(2)

 

knockouts

 

CANNOT

 

be

 

used

 

if

 

an

 

M1

 

Control

 

is

 

installed.

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