The Metacaulk Cover Guard is an amazing one - piece fire - rated gasket. It's designed to meet the '24 - inch rule' for electrical boxes in rated walls. When heat hits it, the intumescent material expands, creating a char that seals openings, stops flames from spreading, and limits heat transfer to unexposed areas. This is super useful when electrical boxes face opposite directions and are less than 24 inches apart horizontally. It also solves the problem for standard electrical boxes that break the 100 square inch rule.
Key Features:
- Fire Protection: The intumescent material expands to form a char, sealing openings and preventing flame spread.
- Easy Installation: Mounts on the inside of cover plates during installation, saving time and labor.
- Space - Saving Design: Takes up no extra volume in the electrical box, a great alternative to putty pads.
- Sound Control: Reduces sound transmission with an STC rating of 54.
- Compliance: Meets ASTM E814 (UL 1479) standards for firestop systems.
- Versatile Use: Works with both metal and plastic cover plates, tested for 1 and 2 - hour fire ratings.
Applications:
- Use when electrical boxes in rated walls face opposite directions and are less than 24 inches apart horizontally.
- Ideal for standard electrical boxes that violate the 100 square inch rule.
Product Details:
- Case Weight: 1.26 lbs
- Case Dimensions: 5.25' H x 4.75' L x 4.50' W
- Color: Black
- Brand: Metacaulk Cover Guard
- UPC: 021449662727
- Interleaved: 10021449662724
Why Choose the Metacaulk Cover Guard:
- Reliable Fire Protection: Expands to seal openings and prevent flame spread during a fire.
- Ease of Use: Can be applied by hand and installed with cover plates, saving time and labor.
- Cost - Effective: A labor - saving alternative to traditional putty pads.
- Sound Reduction: STC 54 rating reduces sound through walls.
- Compliant: Meets UL 1479 standards and is tested for 1 and 2 - hour fire ratings.
Upgrade Your Fire Protection with Metacaulk Cover Guard: Ensure the safety and compliance of your electrical installations. Its innovative design, easy installation, and cost - effectiveness make it the best choice for protecting electrical boxes in fire - rated walls.
Using the Metacaulk Cover Guard is a breeze. First, simply mount it on the inside of the cover plate. You can do this by hand. Then, install the cover plate as you normally would on your electrical box. This way, installation is quick and doesn't take up extra time or labor.
When using it, make sure the electrical boxes are in the right situation. It's great for when they're in rated walls, facing opposite directions and less than 24 inches apart horizontally, or when standard boxes break the 100 square inch rule.
As for maintenance, there's not much to do. Just keep an eye on it during regular inspections of your electrical system. If you notice any damage or if it doesn't seem to be in good condition, it's a good idea to replace it. And remember, it's tested to meet UL 1479 standards, so you can trust its performance in case of a fire. It also helps reduce sound transmission, so enjoy a quieter space while having reliable fire protection.
