Hi Alex Those are to make it easier to install in an existing structure - you can get the same thing for use in renovating a house. The metal piece on the back is intended to hold it into a hole. If you make a cutout the size of the box you can fit it in, the flanges on the front stop it from falling into the "wall" and the piece on the back is to tightened against the inside surface you've installed it in. A face plate will fit over the flanges no problem.
Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2018-01-27 10:36 PM, Alex Giannelia via CnC-List wrote: I am re-wiring my boat and bought some Marinco plastic outlet boxes (P/N 6079) that were delivered with a metal guard that screws into the base and has flanges that are too long to come out flush. Are these necessary and how do you install so you can get maximum benefit and are able to install the face cover? http://www.marinco.com/en/6079 Alex Giannelia C&C 35-II (1974) no 282 a...@airsensing.com<mailto:a...@airsensing.com> _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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