10/12

TLE/TVL
Electrical Installation
and Maintenance
Quarter IV – Weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4
Installing Wiring Devices

CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
TLE/TVL – Electrical Installation and Maintenance - Grade 10/12
Contextualized Learning Activity Sheets (CLAS)
Quarter IV – Week 1, 2, 3, & 4: Installing Wiring Devices
First Edition, 2020

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 Lesson 1
Installing Electrical Lighting
Installing Wiring Devices
Fixtures
Learning Competencies:
LO2 Install the wiring devices for floor and ground fault current interrupter based
on PEC standards TLE_IAEI10WD-IIIa-IVj-2
2.2 Install the wiring devices for floor and ground fault current interrupter in
accordance with PEC.
Objectives: 1. Identify the different types of wiring devices
2. Explain functions of the different wiring devices
3. Familiarize the safety procedures in installing wiring devices
4. Install wiring devices

Let’s Try
Directions: Read each question and choose the correct answer. Circle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. What is the standard minimum height for convenience outlet?

A. 300mm/30cm C. 500mm/50cm
B. 450mm/45cm D. 550mm/55cm

2. What do you call electrical material, also known as faceplates, or covers a flat metal,
plastic or wooden piece that covers the openings in the wall made by receptacles and
switches?
A. Box plates and cover C. Wall plates
B. Wall box D. Weatherproof plates
3. What is the electrical material that best for new installation and often has a nail built-
in for quick attachment to the stud?
A. Box C. Gem box
B. Drywall box D. Plastic box

4. What is the electrical material that is commonly made box, usually in 2” wide, 3” high
and 2 ½” deep and made of metal?
A. Box C. Gem box
B. Drywall box D. Plastic box

5. What do you call the electrical material known as an outdoor box is used for exterior
switches or receptacles thicker than interior boxes, and it has a rubber gasket
between the cover and the box to keep out water?
A. Gem box C. Wall box
B. Rainproof type box D. Weatherproof box

6. What type of fitting commonly use for tightening between the boxes and conduit?
A. Conduit strap/clamp C. Locknut and bushing
B. Condulet D. Straight connector

7. What is the electrical material that is surface mounted and has rounded corners for
safety?
A. Box C. Handy box
B. Ceiling box D. Weatherproof box

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8. What type of fitting commonly used for exposed conduit support?
A. Conduit strap/clamp C. Locknut and bushing
B. Condulet D. Straight connector

9. What is the electrical material that has expandable arms that can be mounted on a
drywall?
A. Box C. Gem box
B. Drywall box D. Plastic box

10. It is commonly used conduit in service entrance.

A. EMT C. PVC
B. Flex conduit D. RSC/IMC

Let’s Explore and Discover

Do you know how to install wiring devices? What wiring
devices have you installed? What are the procedures in
Unlocking of installing wiring devices?
Difficulties

• GFCI-Ground
Fault Current If I am going to install wiring devices, what procedures
Interrupter do I need to follow?
• NEC-National I think you need to
Electrical Code know and follow
• PEC-Philippine safety procedures
Electrical Code first.

In installing wiring devices, you need to identify and follow procedures. You
have to comply with the idea of “Safety First”.

NEC PROVISION IN INSTALLING WIRING DEVICES

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required for all receptacles in wet
locations defined in the Code. The NEC also has rules about how many circuits and
receptacles should be placed in a given residential dwelling, and how far apart they can be
in a given type of room, based upon the typical cord length of small appliances.

The NEC also permits grounding-type receptacles in non-grounded wiring protected

by a GFCI; this only applies when old non-grounded receptacles are replaced with
grounded receptacles, and the new receptacles must be marked with 'No equipment
ground' and 'GFCI Protected'.
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TECHNICAL TERMS

NEMA stands for National Electrical Manufacture’s Association.

Conduit is a pipe or raceway which serves as passage of electrical conductors.

Dies and dies stock is a tool used to thread a conduit.

Elbow is a 90° angle bend fitting commonly used to make quarter bend.

Offset is a bend used to adopt the conduit from the surface to a particular boxes or
fittings.

Reaming refers to removal of sharp edges at the end of the pipe.

Riser Diagram is a single line diagram presentation of the entire electrical circuit from
the service entrance up to the smallest circuit branch.

uPVC stands for unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride.

ACU stands Air Conditioning Unit.

RA 7920 an act providing a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the
practice, licensing, and registration of Electrical Engineers and Electricians.

PEC purpose is practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from
the use of electricity.

Ampacity is the current in amperes that a conductor or wire can hold electricity through
it without exceeding its maximum temperature rating.

Round saddle bend is used when the conduit runs across circular objects like pipes.

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI). This device detects arcs from hot to neutral that
can develop when insulation between wires becomes frayed or damaged.

Utility box is the box used for typical switches.

Schematic diagram is a type of diagram that is used in designing or troubleshooting

electrical installation and simplify tracing of circuit.

PVC solvent is the commonly used adhesive material in joining PVC conduit.

Mechanical lug is a mechanical connector that is crimped into conductor for both splice
and termination.

Knock out puncher and adjustable wrench are the tools commonly used in boring of ½”
diameter hole in a panel board.

NEMA stands for National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association

KAIC stands for Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity

(Source: Roman A. Cabusora Jr. and Marino C. Cueto, “Electrical Installation and Maintenance Learner’s
Material: Module 2”, Pasig City: Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources, 2018, 132.)
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 TYPES OF WIRING DEVICES

A device is a unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry, not to utilize

electric energy. This covers a wide assortment of system components that include, but not
limited to the following:

1. Switches
2. Relays
3. Contactors
4. Receptacles
5. Conductors

How to select wiring devices?

1. Select one recognized industry manufacturer.
2. Look for a project with a multi-year warranty.
3. Make sure that there is an easy and clear way to contact the manufacturers support.
4. Check for a connected equipment damage warranty.
5. Always ask for manufacturer’s manual.
6. Select wiring devices which are well-made and durable.
7. Select materials that are easy to use and install.
8. Select wiring devices according to the job requirements.

TYPES OF ELECTRICAL BOX

1. Wall boxes
• They all used for housing swithes and receptacles.
• They are made of metal or plastic and have the capability to be mounted to a wall
or stud.
• The holes in the side of the box where the conduit enters the box are called
knockouts. In metal boxes, the conduit can also be secured to the holes.
• One type is a four-inch square box that is only 1 ½” or 2” deep used in places that
are too shallow to mount a standard box.

a. Handy boxes are surface mounted with rounded corners for

safety.

b. Drywall boxes have expandable arms and can be mounted on

a drywall.

c. Plastic boxes are best for new installation and often have a nail
built-in for quick attachment to the stud.

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d. Gem boxes are commonly made boxes, usually in 2” wide, 3”
high and 2 ½” deep and made of metal. Deeper boxes are
available.

2. Ceiling boxes

• They are also known as junction boxes or splice boxes.

• They are used to anchor ceiling fixtures and serves as a junction box where wires
can meet and run to other areas of the room.
• They are either 4” octagonal or round shaped, and either 1 ½” or 2 1/8” deep.
• They may also include adjustable mounting hangers that attach to rafters in the
ceiling and allow the box to be placed anywhere in between.
• Hangers also provide the short nipple or threaded rod that secures lighting fixtures.

3. Weather-proof boxes
• They are also known as an outdoor box.
• They are used for exterior switches or receptacles.
• They are thicker than interior boxes and has a rubber gasket between the cover
and the box to keep out water.
• Their covers are either screw-on or snap-on.

4. Wall plates
• They are also nkown as faceplates or covers.
• They are flat metal, plastic or wooden piece that covers the openings in the wall
made by receptacles and switches.
• Their opening in the cover match the type and number, or receptacles or switches
being covered. Blank covers are also available.

INSTALL WIRING DEVICES

Supplies and materials Tools and equipment

1. Lighting fixtures 1. Screwdrivers
2. Receptacles 2. Pliers
3. Outlet 3. Wire strippers
4. 4 hole Panel board 4. Multi-tester
5. Junction boxes 5. Pull-push tape rule
6. Wires 6. Hammer
7. Circuit breakers 7. Level bar
8. PVC clamps & Straight connector 8. Pencil
9. Service entrance cap 9. Pipe cutter
10. Conduit
11. Screws

(Source: Roman A. Cabusora Jr. and Marino C. Cueto, “Electrical Installation and Maintenance Learner’s
Material: Module 2”, Pasig City: Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources, 2018, 143-147.)

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 Work Plan

Performance Objective: Given a diagram, tools and materials, you should be able to
install electrical lighting system, auxiliary outlet and lighting fixtures.

Safety rules and practices during laboratory work:

1. Observe proper handling of tools and equipment.
2. Always check the materials to make sure that they are not damage before installing.

Procedure:
1. Prepare all necessary tools and equipment needed.
2. Wear appropriate PPE.
3. Layout all the measurement of installation based on the given work plan.
4. Install/mount all boxes with straight connectors.
5. Cut and bend conduits based on the job requirements.
6. Cut wire to the desired length.
7. Strip wires in the boxes then connect them to the terminals of swithes, receptacles, and
breakers.
8. Splice, joint wires in junction boxes based on the circuit design operation.
9. Lamp A should be controlled by switch A.
10. Lamp BC should be controlled by switch B.
11. 40AT Main circuit breaker shall be switch on for individual functions of branch
circuits.
12. 15AT Circuit breaker must be switch to operate the system of lighting circuit.
13. 30AT Circuit breaker must be switch to operate the system of power circuit.
14. Perform good housekeeping.

(Source: Roman A. Cabusora Jr. and Marino C. Cueto, “Electrical Installation and Maintenance Learner’s
Material: Module 2”, Pasig City: Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources, 2018, 151-153.)

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 Let’s Practice

Directions: List down the proper way of selecting wiring devices.

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Directions: Arrange procedures in Column B. Write the letter of your answer on the
space provided in Column A.

A B

_____1. A. Wear appropriate PPE.

_____2. B. Prepare all necessary tools and equipment needed.

_____3. C. Mount all boxes with straight connectors.

D. Cut and bend conduits based on the job

_____4.
requirements.

_____5. E. Layout all measurement of installation.

Why do you need to follow proper procedures during installation of wiring devices?

___________________________________________________________________________________

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 Let’s Do More

Directions: Based on the working drawing. Install wiring of one bulb controlled by four
way switch. Show your actual connection diagram.

Directions: Based on the working drawing. Install wiring of one bulb controlled by two
3-way switches in different locations,1 bulb controlled by single pole switch
and 1 convenience outlet. Show your actual connection diagram.

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 Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: Complete the paragraph by filling the blanks with the correct answer.
Choose your answer from the pool of words.

electric GFCI PEC circuits device NEC

A 1. _____________________ is required for all receptacles in wet locations defined in the

Code. A 2. ___________________is a unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry,

not to utilize 3. ____________________ energy. The 4. ___________________ also has rules

about how many 5. __________________ and receptacles should be placed in a given

residential dwelling, and how far apart they can be in a given type of room.

Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify the item/s being asked. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number. Choose your answer from the
pool of words.

Wall plates Wall boxes Plastic boxes Ceiling boxes Handy boxes

_______________1. It is made of metal or plastic and has the capability to be mounted on a

wall or stud.
_______________2. It is also known as faceplates or covers.
_______________3. It is also known as a junction box or splice box.
_______________4. It is best for new installation and often has a nail built-in for quick
attachment to the stud.
_______________5. It is a surface mounted box and has rounded corners for safety.

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 Let’s Assess
Directions: Read each question and choose the correct answer. Circle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. What is the electrical material that best for new installation and often has a nail built-
in for quick attachment to the stud?
A. Box C. Gem box
B. Drywall box D. Plastic box

2. What do you call electrical material, also known as faceplates, or covers a flat metal,
plastic or wooden piece that covers the openings in the wall made by receptacles and
switches?
A. Box plates and cover C. Wall plates
B. Wall box D. Weatherproof plates
3. What is the standard minimum height for convenience outlet?
A. 300mm/30cm C. 500mm/50cm
B. 450mm/45cm D. 550mm/55cm

4. What is the electrical material that is surface mounted and has rounded corners for
safety?
A. Box C. Handy box
B. Ceiling box D. Weatherproof box

5. What do you call the electrical material known as an outdoor box is used for exterior
switches or receptacles thicker than interior boxes, and it has a rubber gasket
between the cover and the box to keep out water?
A. Gem box C. Wall box
B. Rainproof type box D. Weatherproof box

6. What type of fitting commonly use for tightening between the boxes and conduit?
A. Conduit strap/clamp C. Locknut and bushing
B. Condulet D. Straight connector

7. What is the electrical material that is commonly made box, usually in 2” wide, 3” high
and 2 ½” deep and made of metal?
A. Box C. Gem box
B. Drywall box D. Plastic box

8. It is commonly used conduit in service entrance.

A. EMT C. PVC
B. Flex conduit D. RSC/IMC

9. What is the electrical material that has expandable arms that can be mounted on a
drywall?
A. Box C. Gem box
B. Drywall box D. Plastic box

10. What type of fitting commonly used for exposed conduit support?
A. Conduit strap/clamp C. Locknut and bushing
B. Condulet D. Straight connector

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 Answer Key
Let’s Try Let’s Practice

1. A 6. D ACTIVITY 1
1. Select one recognized industry ACTIVITY 2
2. C 7. C manufacturer.
2. Look for a project with a multi-year
1. B
3. D 8. A warranty. 2. A
3. Make sure that there is an easy and clear 3. E
4. C 9. B way to contact the manufacturers support.
4. Check for a connected equipment damage 4. C
5. D 10. D warranty. 5. D
5. Always ask for manufacturer’s manual.
6. Select wiring devices which are well-made
and durable.
7. Select materials that are easy to use and
install.
8. Select wiring devices according to the job
requirements.

Let’s Assess Let’s Sum It

1. D 6. D ACTIVITY 1 ACTIVITY 2
1. GFCI 1. Wall boxes
2. C 7. C
2. Device 2. Wall plates
3. A 8. D 3. Electric 3. Ceiling boxes
4. NEC 4. Plastic boxes
4. C 9. B
5. Circuits 5. Handy boxes
5. D 10. A

References
Module
Cueto, Marino C. and Roman A. Cabusora Jr. Electrical Installation and Maintenance.
Learner’s Material: Module 1. Pasig City: Department of Education-Bureau of
Learning Resources 2018.

Cabusora, Roman Jr. A. and Marino C. Cueto. Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Learner’s Material: Module 2. Pasig City: Department of Education-Bureau of
Learning Resources 2018.

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