The Metacaulk Cover Guard is an outstanding one - piece fire - rated gasket that's engineered to meet the '24 - inch rule' for electrical boxes in rated walls. When heat hits it, the intumescent material expands to create a char, sealing openings, stopping flames from spreading, and keeping heat from reaching unexposed areas. This gasket is perfect 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:**
- **Top - notch Fire Protection:** The intumescent material expands to form a char, effectively sealing openings and preventing flame spread.
- **Quick and Easy Installation:** Mounts on the inside of cover plates during installation, saving you time and labor.
- **Space - Saving Design:** It doesn't take up any space inside the electrical box, a great alternative to putty pads.
- **Excellent Sound Control:** Reduces sound transmission with an STC rating of 54.
- **Compliant Design:** Meets ASTM E814 (UL 1479) standards for firestop systems.
- **Versatile Usage:** Works well with both metal and plastic cover plates, tested for 1 and 2 - hour fire ratings.
**Applications:**
- Ideal for electrical boxes in rated walls facing opposite directions and horizontally less than 24 inches apart.
- A solution for standard electrical boxes violating the 100 square inch rule.
**Product Details:**
- **Case Weight:** 2.36 lbs
- **Case Dimensions:** 5.25' H x 4.75' L x 4.50' W
- **Color:** Black
- **Brand:** Metacaulk Cover Guard
- **UPC:** 021449662703
- **Interleaved:** 10021449662700
**Why Choose the Metacaulk Cover Guard?**
- **Reliable Fire Protection:** Expands to seal openings and stop flames during a fire.
- **User - Friendly:** Easy to apply by hand and install with cover plates, saving time and money.
- **Cost - Effective:** A labor - saving alternative to traditional putty pads.
- **Sound Reduction:** STC 54 rating cuts down on sound through walls.
- **Compliant:** Meets UL 1479 standards and is tested for 1 and 2 - hour fire ratings.
Upgrade your electrical installations' fire protection with the Metacaulk Cover Guard. Its smart 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, make sure your hands are clean. Then, take the gasket and mount it on the inside of the cover plate. You can do this while installing the cover plate, which saves you time. It's suitable for both metal and plastic cover plates, so no need to worry about the material. When installing electrical boxes in rated walls, if the boxes face opposite directions and are less than 24 inches apart horizontally, or if the standard electrical boxes violate the 100 square inch rule, this gasket is your go - to solution.
As for maintenance, it doesn't need much. Just keep it in a dry place away from extreme heat. The intumescent material is designed to work when exposed to heat during a fire, so don't expose it to unnecessary heat sources. Also, check it occasionally for any signs of damage, like cracks or tears. If you find any issues, replace it right away to ensure it can provide reliable fire protection and sound control.
