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(SPEECH) [MUSIC PLAYING] (DESCRIPTION) Logo: 3M. - Science. Applied to Life. Title: 3M Building Protection. Tagline: Let's Build Smarter. (SPEECH) Let's get building smarter. (DESCRIPTION) Text: 3M Electrical Box Insert (E B I). (SPEECH) Today, you will learn about 3M's new electrical box insert and how its versatility and usability can help make fire protection for electrical outlets. Simple. Electrical box inserts are designed to restore ratings and fire resistance-rated walls where electrical boxes have been installed. (DESCRIPTION) Text: An image represents Hyper-GS Intumescent Technology after exposure to fire. (SPEECH) This can help contain fire and potentially minimize damage to a building infrastructure. (DESCRIPTION) Icon: U L Certified. Safety US - California. C L I V Listing. (SPEECH) EBIs are approved as a code compliant option for protecting various electrical boxes, including installations requiring acoustic ratings. (DESCRIPTION) Text: Tested in accordance to U L 14 79. STC rating of 62. Great alternative to traditional putty pads. Refer to 3M's CLIV listing for proper installation. (SPEECH) 3M's EBI is also approved for use in a variety of electrical box sizes. (DESCRIPTION) Product Features. Versatile - approved for a variety of electrical box outlet sizes and types. Two box sizes shown: 3.25 by 3.25 inches: for use in 4 by 4-inch electrical boxes. 3.75 by 3.75 inches: for use in 5 by 5-inch and smaller electrical boxes. (SPEECH) It's flexible and easy to use. Plus, it has a number of other great features, including 3M's newest intumescent technology, hyper-GS. (DESCRIPTION) Text: Hyper-GS Flexible Intumescent Technology. (SPEECH) The electrical box insert also provides a fully adhesive-backed pad for better coverage during installation. And pre-cut slits allow for easy installation and access to the wiring. 3M electrical box inserts are approved for a variety of electrical outlet box materials, including metal boxes, metal and plastic cover plates, double gang, and electrical boxes installed back-to-back on both sides of a wall. What makes this product even more versatile? Not only is this flexible insert easy to install, it's also a great option for both new construction and retrofit applications. (DESCRIPTION) Text: Installs before or after wiring is present. Bendable. No tools required. (SPEECH) Applying the 3M electrical box insert is as easy as one, two three. Peel off the adhesive liner, position it for application, and stick it to the back of the box. That's all you have to do. It's just that simple. Using 3M electrical box insert can be especially beneficial when fire protection is needed, but you don't have access to the exterior back of the box. They can be used in new construction, retrofitted into existing buildings, or in off-site prefabrication. A truly versatile product. Thanks for joining us for this video today. For more information, please visit our website, contact our team of experts, or reach out to your local 3M sales rep. (DESCRIPTION) For More Information, Contact: The Let's Build Smarter Building Protection Team. 3M Building Protection at m m m dot com. (SPEECH) So come on, let's build smarter together. (DESCRIPTION) Logo: 3M. Science. Applied to Life. Text: 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Copyright 3M 2024. All rights reserved.