Ground Breaking Innovation: Wiremold Outdoor Ground Box from Legrand

Legrand GroundBox 400

Apr 11, 2019

As the popularity of outdoor activities grows, so does the demand for connected outdoor spaces that include power, communications and A/V.

The Outdoor Ground Box from Legrand is designed with power and safety in mind. It’s the first in-ground product on the market that will deliver permanent power and uses a UL50E Type 6P rated wiring enclosure and has been tested and evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for safe operation year round.

The Outdoor Ground Box is designed to handle the requirements of the outdoor space while blending into the landscape. It’s perfect for spaces such as: outdoor retail shopping centers, corporate campuses, amusement parks, sports fields, hospitality, or any outdoor space where power is required.

Features & Benefits

Air Pocket Design – This innovative design traps and maintains an air pocket protecting the devices, plugs and connections from water, snow, and ice. Allows for safer operation year round.

Outdoor-Rated Construction – UV and chemical-resistant F1 rated nonmetallic material, allow the box to hold up for years to come.

Three Durable, Premium Finishes – Outdoor-rated finishes to complement your space design. Choose from black, brown, or gray.

Holds up to 5000 lbs – Has an ANSI/SCTE 77 Tier 5 rating and can hold up to 5,000 lbs of load allowing for the occasional tractor or non-deliberate vehicular traffic.

Anti-Float Clips – Prevents the cover from floating up when flooded. This preserves the air pocket and ensures safe operation.

Smart egress door – Egress door auto adjusts to the size of cable, as well as locking in the closed position when not in use. Prevents cable damage and maintains a safer user experience.

Secure – Includes tamper-resistant lock to prevent unauthorized access.

Service feed flexibility – Each box comes with two (2) locations that will accept up to 1 1/4″ trade size nonmetallic conduit, allowing for services to feed the box as well as to daisy chain to other boxes.

Modular design – Boxes are designed to interlock allowing an endless number of boxes in the same location. Provides service separation, everything in one location, and easier installation.

Flush to the finished ground – The buried box can be made flush with any surface, grass, walkways (brick, pavers, concrete, etc). Reduces trip hazards and allows it to blend in with its surroundings.

ADA compliant – Meets all specifications for ADA guidelines.

cULus listed to UL50E Type 6P and IP68 requirements while in use – Tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to UL2996 and ULC/ORD-C2996:2017 for use in the ground in all weather conditions.

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