Installation Notes - USP Connectors

Hardy Frame® Z4 CT and T2
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PAIRED AND SANDWICHED CONNECTIONS FOR TENSION AND COMPRESSION
LOAD TRANSFER
Paired CT Wall Tie
T2 installation similar
NEW
Z4 Continuity Tie
The Z4 “CT” is a steel tube with steel
end plates welded to both ends designed
to transfer tension and compression
forces from one beam to another
(Continuity Tie application) or from a
beam to a perpendicular wall (Wall Tie
application). Connections are made by
bolting the tube to a wood member and
attaching to a threaded rod for
transferring forces.
Accurate Placement and
Installation
Lateral Systems
Paired T2 Continuity Tie
Step 1: Use the two 3/16” holes provided
to nail CT or T2 at desired location on
wood member
Step 2: Use the CT or T2 as a template
to accurately drill holes for bolting
Step 3: Make bolted connection to the
wood member per plans and
specifications
Step 4: Make threaded rod connection
per plans and specifications.
Z4 Tension Tie
Sandwiched T2
As Concentric
Hold-Down
Paired T2
For Concentric,
High Capacity
Hold-Down
The Z4 “T2” is a steel tube with a steel
end plate welded to one end designed to
transfer tension forces as a concentric
hold-down device. Sandwiched
Installations are made by through bolting
two wood members with a T2 between
and “Paired Installations” through bolt
two T2 connectors with a wood member
between. For both installation methods
the tube is then attached to a threaded
rod to transfer the tension loads.
For more information on the Z4 product line, please contact us at 951-245-9525 • www.hardyframe.com
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