Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
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Hurricane Gusset Angles – HGA series<br />
Designed for attaching gable end trusses to wood top<br />
plates and masonry walls.<br />
Truss & Rafter<br />
HGA10 – Versatile wood-to-wood connector that<br />
satisfies high wind and seismic loading requirements.<br />
HGAM10 – For installation into grouted concrete tie<br />
beam or masonry bond beam. Provides lateral and<br />
uplift resistance.<br />
Materials: 14 gauge<br />
Finish: G90 galvanizing<br />
Codes: Load values are derived from data<br />
submitted to various North American<br />
building code evaluators.<br />
<strong>Installation</strong>:<br />
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product <strong>Notes</strong>, page 10.<br />
• HGAM10 – Install <strong>USP</strong>’s WS15 Wood Screws into<br />
the truss and drill holes for wedge bolts. Install wedge<br />
bolts into concrete block per manufacturer’s<br />
recommendation.<br />
• HGA10 – Install with <strong>USP</strong>’s WS3 Wood Screws into<br />
top plate, and WS15 Wood Screws into the truss.<br />
• WS Wood Screws are included with HGA10 angles.<br />
• WS Wood Screws and Wedge bolts are included with<br />
HGAM10 angles.<br />
• Moisture barrier may be required.<br />
Uplift<br />
F 1<br />
F 3<br />
F 2<br />
Typical HGA10 installation<br />
Embossed<br />
gussets improve<br />
lateral load<br />
resistance<br />
3 1 /2˝<br />
F 1<br />
Moisture barrier<br />
not shown<br />
3˝<br />
Typical HGAM10 installation<br />
Embossed<br />
gussets improve<br />
lateral load<br />
resistance<br />
3 1 /2˝<br />
3˝<br />
F2<br />
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HGA10<br />
2˝<br />
HGAM10<br />
2 7/8˝<br />
Fastener Schedule 2<br />
Factored Resistance (115%) 1<br />
Rafter/Truss Plate 3 DF-L (Lbs) DF-L (kN)<br />
S-P-F (Lbs) S-P-F (kN)<br />
<strong>USP</strong><br />
Steel<br />
Stock No. Ref. No. Gauge Qty Type Qty Type F1 F2 F3 Uplift F1 F2 F3 Uplift F1 F2 F3 Uplift F1 F2 F3 Uplift<br />
HGA10KT HGA10KT 14 4 WS15 4 WS3 1365 1620 865 1330 6.07 7.21 3.85 5.92 1175 1395 745 1145 5.23 6.21 3.31 5.09<br />
HGAM10KT HGAM10KTA 14 4 WS15 4 1/4 1115 1150 765 945 4.96 5.12 3.40 4.20 955 990 660 815 4.25 4.40 2.94 3.63<br />
1) Factored resistances have been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increase is allowed.<br />
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Refer to manufacturer's literature for further information.<br />
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