Raco 189M: A Versatile Solution for Electrical Installations
The Raco 189M is a 4" x 4" x 1-1/2" deep metal box designed to provide a secure and adaptable mounting solution for electrical installations. Crafted from high-quality steel, it features a universal box stabilizer that accommodates various stud depths, eliminating the need for additional brackets.
Features and Capabilities:
- Universal Box Stabilizer: The unique flip-out universal box stabilizer allows for easy adjustment to fit 2-1/2", 3-1/2", 3-5/8", 4", 5-1/2", and 6" deep wood or metal studs, ensuring a snug fit in different wall cavities.
Raco 189M: A Versatile Solution for Electrical Installations
The Raco 189M is a 4" x 4" x 1-1/2" deep metal box designed to provide a secure and adaptable mounting solution for electrical installations. Crafted from high-quality steel, it features a universal box stabilizer that accommodates various stud depths, eliminating the need for additional brackets.
Features and Capabilities:
- Universal Box Stabilizer: The unique flip-out universal box stabilizer allows for easy adjustment to fit 2-1/2", 3-1/2", 3-5/8", 4", 5-1/2", and 6" deep wood or metal studs, ensuring a snug fit in different wall cavities.
More
Applications
RACO
®
H & M Series of boxes are designed to position and safely secure boxes within a wall
cavity using existing metal or wood studs. RACO’s unique patent pending flip out Universal Box
Stabilizing support accommodates any size depth stud and eliminates the need for additional
parts and pieces on the job.
H & M Series Features
• Cost effective alternative to using traditional single box “window” style stud brackets
• Universal Box Stabilizer
TM
(UBS) accommodates 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 3-5/8”, 4”, 5-1/2”, 6” depth wood or metal studs
• Patent pending, UBS is made from rigid .040” thick galvanized steel. Design allows box to adapt to any size stud wall depth and
prevents the movement of box in the wall. Eliminates the need to stock 3 different size traditional stud mounting brackets.
• H-SERIES - Unique bracket works with either side of wood or metal studs. Brackets feature unique standoff tabs to accommodate stud
cable and conduit standoffs.
M-SERIES - Unique brackets on two sides of box works with either wood or metal studs. Brackets feature unique standoff tabs to
accommodate stud cable and conduit standoffs.
• Includes installed 8” long, #12 solid insulated pigtail
• Compact design allows for easy placement of box in wall cavities with excessive mechanicals and electrical such as in hospitals
and institutions.
• Box can be wired through full 4” or 4-11/16” square opening. No need to pull wires through small bracket opening or mudring.
Positioning tabs locate box in perfect distance from
the stud - no bending of pipe to enter top of box.
Raised bumps and built in setback allows for flush
drywall finish after mudring is attached
Face mount design allows
for fast installation
using self-tap TEC
TM
screw
Universal Box Stabilizer
TM
(UBS) is welded securely to
box - no extra or lost parts on project - no far side
support to fall off in wall cavity
Pre-set bending points allow the UBS to be modified
to work with ANY depth wood or metal stud
H & M Series
Replaces or Eliminates the Need for the Following Component Parts
RACO
Catalog No.
189H or 189M
232H or 232M
257H or 257M
Box Size
H” x W” x D”
4” x 4” x 1
1
/2”
4” x 4” x 2
1
/8”
4
11
/16” x 44
11
/16” x 2
1
/8”
Knockouts
Sides Conduit
8
1
/2”, 4 - TKO
®
8
1
/2”, 4 - TKO
®
12 - TKO
®
Bottom Conduit
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
Box
Cu. In.
21.0
30.3
42.0
Std.
Pkg.
20
25
20
H & M SERIES
Erico
®
Caddy
®
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350,
8” Pigtail, 4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 189 or 189SM)
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350,
8” Pigtail, 4”Sq. 2
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 232 or 232SM)
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350, 8”
Pigtail, 4
11
/16” Sq., 2
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 257 or 257SM)
Cooper
®
B-Line
®
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP404 or TP404PF)
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP403 or TP403PF)
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4
11
/16” Sq., 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP563)
Minerallac
®
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep Box
(RACO 189 or 189SM)
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(RACO 232 or 232SM)
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4
11
/16”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(RACO 257 or 275SM)
Thomas
& Betts
®
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4”Sq.
1
1
/2” Deep Box
(52151-
1
/2 &
3
/4 EW)
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4”Sq.
2
1
/8” Deep Box
(52171-
1
/2 &
3
/4 E)
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4
11
/16”
Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep
Box (72151-
1
/2 &
3
/4 E)
RACO
®
CAT. NO.
189H
OR
189M
232H
OR
232M
257H
OR
257M
Instructions for Using the
RACO
®
Universal Box Stabilizer
1-1/2" Deep Boxes
For 2-1/2" Deep Studs
For 3-1/2" Deep Studs
For 3-5/8" Deep Studs
For 4" Deep Studs
2-1/8" Deep Boxes
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown - 2 places
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown - 2 places
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
For 5-1/2" Deep Studs
For 6" Deep Studs
More
Applications
RACO
®
H & M Series of boxes are designed to position and safely secure boxes within a wall
cavity using existing metal or wood studs. RACO’s unique patent pending flip out Universal Box
Stabilizing support accommodates any size depth stud and eliminates the need for additional
parts and pieces on the job.
H & M Series Features
• Cost effective alternative to using traditional single box “window” style stud brackets
• Universal Box Stabilizer
TM
(UBS) accommodates 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 3-5/8”, 4”, 5-1/2”, 6” depth wood or metal studs
• Patent pending, UBS is made from rigid .040” thick galvanized steel. Design allows box to adapt to any size stud wall depth and
prevents the movement of box in the wall. Eliminates the need to stock 3 different size traditional stud mounting brackets.
• H-SERIES - Unique bracket works with either side of wood or metal studs. Brackets feature unique standoff tabs to accommodate stud
cable and conduit standoffs.
M-SERIES - Unique brackets on two sides of box works with either wood or metal studs. Brackets feature unique standoff tabs to
accommodate stud cable and conduit standoffs.
• Includes installed 8” long, #12 solid insulated pigtail
• Compact design allows for easy placement of box in wall cavities with excessive mechanicals and electrical such as in hospitals
and institutions.
• Box can be wired through full 4” or 4-11/16” square opening. No need to pull wires through small bracket opening or mudring.
Positioning tabs locate box in perfect distance from
the stud - no bending of pipe to enter top of box.
Raised bumps and built in setback allows for flush
drywall finish after mudring is attached
Face mount design allows
for fast installation
using self-tap TEC
TM
screw
Universal Box Stabilizer
TM
(UBS) is welded securely to
box - no extra or lost parts on project - no far side
support to fall off in wall cavity
Pre-set bending points allow the UBS to be modified
to work with ANY depth wood or metal stud
H & M Series
Replaces or Eliminates the Need for the Following Component Parts
RACO
Catalog No.
189H or 189M
232H or 232M
257H or 257M
Box Size
H” x W” x D”
4” x 4” x 1
1
/2”
4” x 4” x 2
1
/8”
4
11
/16” x 44
11
/16” x 2
1
/8”
Knockouts
Sides Conduit
8
1
/2”, 4 - TKO
®
8
1
/2”, 4 - TKO
®
12 - TKO
®
Bottom Conduit
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
Box
Cu. In.
21.0
30.3
42.0
Std.
Pkg.
20
25
20
H & M SERIES
Erico
®
Caddy
®
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350,
8” Pigtail, 4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 189 or 189SM)
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350,
8” Pigtail, 4”Sq. 2
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 232 or 232SM)
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350, 8”
Pigtail, 4
11
/16” Sq., 2
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 257 or 257SM)
Cooper
®
B-Line
®
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP404 or TP404PF)
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP403 or TP403PF)
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4
11
/16” Sq., 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP563)
Minerallac
®
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep Box
(RACO 189 or 189SM)
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(RACO 232 or 232SM)
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4
11
/16”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(RACO 257 or 275SM)
Thomas
& Betts
®
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4”Sq.
1
1
/2” Deep Box
(52151-
1
/2 &
3
/4 EW)
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4”Sq.
2
1
/8” Deep Box
(52171-
1
/2 &
3
/4 E)
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4
11
/16”
Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep
Box (72151-
1
/2 &
3
/4 E)
RACO
®
CAT. NO.
189H
OR
189M
232H
OR
232M
257H
OR
257M
Instructions for Using the
RACO
®
Universal Box Stabilizer
1-1/2" Deep Boxes
For 2-1/2" Deep Studs
For 3-1/2" Deep Studs
For 3-5/8" Deep Studs
For 4" Deep Studs
2-1/8" Deep Boxes
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown - 2 places
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown - 2 places
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
For 5-1/2" Deep Studs
For 6" Deep Studs
More
Applications
RACO
®
H & M Series of boxes are designed to position and safely secure boxes within a wall
cavity using existing metal or wood studs. RACO’s unique patent pending flip out Universal Box
Stabilizing support accommodates any size depth stud and eliminates the need for additional
parts and pieces on the job.
H & M Series Features
• Cost effective alternative to using traditional single box “window” style stud brackets
• Universal Box Stabilizer
TM
(UBS) accommodates 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 3-5/8”, 4”, 5-1/2”, 6” depth wood or metal studs
• Patent pending, UBS is made from rigid .040” thick galvanized steel. Design allows box to adapt to any size stud wall depth and
prevents the movement of box in the wall. Eliminates the need to stock 3 different size traditional stud mounting brackets.
• H-SERIES - Unique bracket works with either side of wood or metal studs. Brackets feature unique standoff tabs to accommodate stud
cable and conduit standoffs.
M-SERIES - Unique brackets on two sides of box works with either wood or metal studs. Brackets feature unique standoff tabs to
accommodate stud cable and conduit standoffs.
• Includes installed 8” long, #12 solid insulated pigtail
• Compact design allows for easy placement of box in wall cavities with excessive mechanicals and electrical such as in hospitals
and institutions.
• Box can be wired through full 4” or 4-11/16” square opening. No need to pull wires through small bracket opening or mudring.
Positioning tabs locate box in perfect distance from
the stud - no bending of pipe to enter top of box.
Raised bumps and built in setback allows for flush
drywall finish after mudring is attached
Face mount design allows
for fast installation
using self-tap TEC
TM
screw
Universal Box Stabilizer
TM
(UBS) is welded securely to
box - no extra or lost parts on project - no far side
support to fall off in wall cavity
Pre-set bending points allow the UBS to be modified
to work with ANY depth wood or metal stud
H & M Series
Replaces or Eliminates the Need for the Following Component Parts
RACO
Catalog No.
189H or 189M
232H or 232M
257H or 257M
Box Size
H” x W” x D”
4” x 4” x 1
1
/2”
4” x 4” x 2
1
/8”
4
11
/16” x 44
11
/16” x 2
1
/8”
Knockouts
Sides Conduit
8
1
/2”, 4 - TKO
®
8
1
/2”, 4 - TKO
®
12 - TKO
®
Bottom Conduit
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
2
1
/2”, 2 - TKO
®
Box
Cu. In.
21.0
30.3
42.0
Std.
Pkg.
20
25
20
H & M SERIES
Erico
®
Caddy
®
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350,
8” Pigtail, 4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 189 or 189SM)
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350,
8” Pigtail, 4”Sq. 2
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 232 or 232SM)
H23, H23TC, H4, H6,
H46TC, HS3, MSF, DBM2
J1A35, 766, 766A, 350, 8”
Pigtail, 4
11
/16” Sq., 2
1
/2” Deep
Box (RACO 257 or 257SM)
Cooper
®
B-Line
®
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP404 or TP404PF)
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP403 or TP403PF)
BB1, BB9, BB60, BB12,
BB12-6, BF1-40, BF1-56,
BF1-64, BF1-96, BB4-23,
BB4-4, BB4-6, 8” Pigtail,
4
11
/16” Sq., 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(C-H’s TP563)
Minerallac
®
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 1
1
/2” Deep Box
(RACO 189 or 189SM)
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(RACO 232 or 232SM)
BS, S-1900, SBS, SBS-2.5,
SBS-3.5, SBS-4, SBS-6, FBO-23,
FBO-23-4, FBO6, SS, 8” Pigtail,
4
11
/16”Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep Box
(RACO 257 or 275SM)
Thomas
& Betts
®
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4”Sq.
1
1
/2” Deep Box
(52151-
1
/2 &
3
/4 EW)
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4”Sq.
2
1
/8” Deep Box
(52171-
1
/2 &
3
/4 E)
SSF-SK, SSF-SMX, SS1-TB,
50-SC, SSF-SH2346,
SSF-SX, 8” Pigtail, 4
11
/16”
Sq. 2
1
/8” Deep
Box (72151-
1
/2 &
3
/4 E)
RACO
®
CAT. NO.
189H
OR
189M
232H
OR
232M
257H
OR
257M
Instructions for Using the
RACO
®
Universal Box Stabilizer
1-1/2" Deep Boxes
For 2-1/2" Deep Studs
For 3-1/2" Deep Studs
For 3-5/8" Deep Studs
For 4" Deep Studs
2-1/8" Deep Boxes
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown - 2 places
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown - 2 places
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
Bend center tab as shown
For 5-1/2" Deep Studs
For 6" Deep Studs
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
-
6
Raco 189M: A Versatile Solution for Electrical Installations
The Raco 189M is a 4" x 4" x 1-1/2" deep metal box designed to provide a secure and adaptable mounting solution for electrical installations. Crafted from high-quality steel, it features a universal box stabilizer that accommodates various stud depths, eliminating the need for additional brackets.
Features and Capabilities:
- Universal Box Stabilizer: The unique flip-out universal box stabilizer allows for easy adjustment to fit 2-1/2", 3-1/2", 3-5/8", 4", 5-1/2", and 6" deep wood or metal studs, ensuring a snug fit in different wall cavities.
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