POW-Rduino testing tool

Step 5 Outlet Box Assembly

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1 -- White OUTLET box
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=10029-223-E987N-CAR&lpage=none

1 -- 1/2" Strain Relief Cord Connector - Lowes 6141127693 part number

White Closure Plugs  (paint grey ones if needed)
 2 - 1/2 inch 
 4 - 3/4 inch

Power cord constructed in Step 3

5/8" drill bit


DRILL CORD ENTRY HOLE:
Using the 5/8" drill bit - drill hole in the Box bottom 1/2" inlet plastic.


STRAIN RELIEF CORD CONNECTOR (SRCC):
Locate your strain relief cord connector

BREAK APART THE STRAIN RELIEF CORD CONNECTOR (SRCC):
The SRCC unit will break out into 3 different parts.  Make sure to keep track of the correct end on the center part of the unit.

ATTACH SRCC BASE PART:
Take the SRCC base part (one with the male threads on it) and screw the more course threads into the 1/2" inlet  (the one with the see through hole).  It was created at the start of this step. 

POWER CORD WITH SRCC PARTS:
Using the power cord created in STEP 3 run the stripped 3 wire end of the power cord through nut part of the SRCC.  Continue by running the stripped 3 wire end through the nylon water proof bushing (big end on the plug side of the cord).


POWER CORD GOES INTO BOX BASE:
Feed the stripped 3 wire end through the SRCC base part and into the inside of the box bottom.  Pull about 1/4" of power cord passed the end of the SRCC base inside the box.

TIGHTEN SRCC NUT:
Hold the 3 stripped wire end in place and tighten the SRCC nut to the threaded male base connector attached to the base of the outlet box.

CLOSURE PLUGS TO COMPLETE STEP:
Use closure plugs to cap all unused inlet holes on the box. 
Should be as follows:
1 - 1/2" on back of box
1 - 1/2" top of box
2 - 3/4" top of box
2 - 3/4" bottom of box