Product Description
The product described in this Listing is an in-wall docking system comprised of a backcan, a utility box and a face plate. The in-wall docking system is designed for use with the Apple iPod™.
Tested Per:
ASTM E-814-06, Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops
Reference Listed Design
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Design No. |
F Rating |
T Rating |
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DII/PV 60-01 |
1 hour |
1 hour |
Wall Assembly Description: The 1-hour fire-resistant rated wall construction consisted of nominal 2 x 4 SPF wood framing members spaced 16 inches on-center and fastened to a nominal 2 x 4 SPF wood sill plate and double-studded header with (2@) 16d common nails per framing member. The 17-1/4" wide x 11-1/2" high iPort™ backcan was installed in a stud cavity and attached to the wood framing member with (4) #8 x 1-1/4" long screws (one screw in each corner as shown in the installation instructions). The framed wall was faced on both sides with 5/8-inch thick Type X gypsum board (complying with ASTM C1396) fastened to the framing members with #6, 1-5/8" long, Type W, gypsum board screws spaced 8 inches on-center around the perimeter and 12 inches on-center at intermediate framing members. Gypsum board joints were bedded and taped with gypsum tape and joint compound complying with ASTM C475. The fastener heads were also covered with the same joint compound. An iPort™ ABS Utility Box (Moder IW-2) and an iPort™ ABS face plate (Model 70002) were installed in accordance with the published installation instructions.
Conditions of Use: The iPort™ In-Wall Docking System, comprised of a metal backcan (Model No. 70040), and an ABS utility box (either Model No. IW-1, IW-2, IW-3, IW-4 or IW-5) and face plate (either Model No. 70002 or 70020), is suitable for use as a membrane penetration in 1-hour fire-resistant rated wall construction consisting of nominal 2 x 4 wood or equivalent wood or metal framing members spaced a maximum of 16 inches on-center, and faced with single layers of minimum 5/8-inch thick Type X gypsum board (complying with ASTM C1396 or equivalent). Fastening of the Type X gypsum board to the framing members shall be in accordance with the specifications for the 1-hour fire-resistant rated wall construction. Finishing of the Type X gypsum board shall be in accordance with the specifications of the 1-hour fire-resistant rated wall construction.
