Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
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Wall Ties – WT series<br />
© Copyright 2013 <strong>USP</strong> Structural <strong>Connectors</strong> ®<br />
Materials: 22 gauge<br />
Finish: G90 galvanizing<br />
Options: WT22 is available in Stainless Steel. To order,<br />
add SS to stock number, as in WT22-SS.<br />
Dimensions (in) Fastener Schedule 1,2 <strong>USP</strong><br />
Steel<br />
1 ˝ space<br />
between<br />
brick and<br />
sheathing<br />
Stock No. Ref. No. Gauge W L Qty Type<br />
WT17HD-75 -- -- 22 1 7 3 10d<br />
WT22 BTB 22 7/8 6-1/2 1 10d<br />
1) Minimum nail embedment shall be 8 nail diameters (typ).<br />
2) NAILS<br />
<strong>Installation</strong>:<br />
• Use nails appropriate for intended use.<br />
• The opposite end must be bonded in the mortar joint of brick facade.<br />
• Check local codes for spacing requirements.<br />
• Wall tie shall be bent at nail, bonding into mortar joint.<br />
• Meets prescriptive requirements of CSA A370-04 for corrugated strip ties.<br />
Typical WT<br />
installation<br />
W<br />
L<br />
Angles – ML series<br />
WT<br />
ML angles are multi-purpose angles that install easily with<br />
<strong>USP</strong>’s WS15 wood screws. The staggered fastener pattern<br />
allows for back-to-back installations.<br />
Materials: 12 gau ge<br />
Finish: G-185 galvanizing<br />
NEW<br />
Load<br />
Direction<br />
<strong>Installation</strong>:<br />
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product <strong>Notes</strong>, page 10.<br />
• <strong>USP</strong> WS15 (1/4″ x 1-1/2″) are not supplied with ML<br />
angles.<br />
<strong>USP</strong><br />
Stock No.<br />
ML24-TZ<br />
ML26-TZ<br />
Dimensions (in) Fastener Schedule 2,3 Factored Resistance 1<br />
Header Joist DF-L (Lbs) S-P-F (Lbs)<br />
Steel<br />
Ref. No. Gauge W H Qty Type Qty Type Unit 100% 115% 100% 115%<br />
ML24,<br />
Lbs 1100 1265 780 900<br />
12 2 4 3 WS15 3 WS15<br />
ML24Z<br />
kN 4.89 5.63 3.47 4.00<br />
ML26,<br />
Lbs 1890 2175 1340 1545<br />
12 2 6 4 WS15 4 WS15<br />
ML26Z<br />
kN 8.41 9.68 5.96 6.87<br />
1) Factored resistances have been increased 15% for short duration loading; no further increase allowed.<br />
2) <strong>USP</strong>'s WS15 Wood Screws are 1/4" diameter x 1-1/2" long and are not included with angles.<br />
3) For exterior applications use WS15-GC screws with the Gold Coat finish<br />
New products or updated product information are designated in red font.<br />
Typical ML26-TZ<br />
installation<br />
(ML24-TZ similar)<br />
W<br />
W<br />
H<br />
Miscellaneous<br />
ML26-TZ<br />
(ML24-TZ similar)<br />
1-800-328-5934 • www.<strong>USP</strong>connectors.com 201<br />
<strong>USP</strong>2240-131
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