Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
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Twist Straps – HTW, KTS, LFTA6, LTW, & MTW series<br />
Twist straps tie framing members to resist tension forces.<br />
LFTA6 – 16 gauge.<br />
LTW – 18 gauge, light-capacity.<br />
MTW – 16 gauge, medium-capacity.<br />
KTS – 16 gauge, medium-capacity with angled twist.<br />
HTW – 14 gauge, heavy-capacity.<br />
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Materials: See chart<br />
Finish: G90 galvanizing<br />
Options: LFTA6, HTW20, MTW12, MTW16, MTW20,<br />
and MTW30 are available in Triple Zinc.<br />
To order, add TZ to stock number, as in<br />
MTW12-TZ.<br />
LTW12, LTW18, & MTW20 are available in<br />
Stainless Steel. To order, add SS to stock<br />
number, as in LTW18-SS.<br />
Codes: Load values are derived from data submitted<br />
to various North American building code<br />
evaluators.<br />
<strong>Installation</strong>:<br />
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product <strong>Notes</strong>, page 10.<br />
• Consult I-Joist manufacturer for web stiffener<br />
requirements, and uplift limitations on joist and application.<br />
Typical LFTA6 stud-to-top<br />
plate installation<br />
6 1 /2˝<br />
8 3 /8˝<br />
19 1 /8˝<br />
LFTA6<br />
2 1 /4˝<br />
Typical LFTA6 truss-to-top<br />
plate installation<br />
Uplift<br />
F 1<br />
Place strap so all<br />
nail holes align<br />
with rim joist<br />
Typical LFTA6 stud-to-rim<br />
joist installation<br />
Typical LTW12 / MTW12<br />
Truss-to-top plate<br />
installation<br />
Uplift<br />
Equal number of specified<br />
fasteners at each end<br />
Typical LTW12 / MTW12<br />
Stud-to-rim joist<br />
installation<br />
L 1<br />
1˝ Typ.<br />
L 2<br />
1 1 /4˝<br />
LTW12/MTW12<br />
L<br />
1 1 /4˝<br />
1˝<br />
Typ.<br />
LTW18/MTW18<br />
other models similar<br />
Angles & Straps<br />
continued on next page<br />
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