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Hurricane Retrofit Connector – RT16M
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Designed as a retrofit connector for trusses installed on top plates. Can also be
used as a holdown for a roof or floor system.
Materials: 18 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: Load values are derived from data
submitted to various North American
building code evaluators.
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product Notes, page 10.
• Tapcon® Concrete Screws are not supplied with RT16M
connector.
• Install Tapcon® Concrete Screws in lower two holes for
Single Top Plate or Conventional Raised Foundation or
Modular Home Installations.
• Moisture barrier may be required.
F 1
Uplift
Typical RT16M
top plate
installation
8 15 /16˝
3 1 /2˝
5˝
1 9 /16˝
F 2
F3
Truss & Rafter
RT16M
USP
Stock No.
RT16M
Fastener Schedule 2,3,4,5
Steel
Truss/Rafter Top Plate Masonry Block
DF-L (Lbs) DF-L (kN) S-P-F (Lbs) S-P-F (kN)
Ref. No. Gauge Qty Type Qty Type Qty Type Uplift F1 F2 F3 Uplift F1 F2 F3 Uplift F1 F2 F3 Uplift F1 F2 F3
9 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 4 1/4" x 1-3/4" Tapcon 1730 1045 795 190 7.70 4.65 3.54 0.85 1470 1045 795 190 6.54 4.65 3.54 0.85
HM9KT 18
9 10d x 1-1/2 4 16d 2 1/4" x 1-3/4" Tapcon 1690 -- -- -- -- -- -- 7.52 -- -- -- -- -- -- 1470 -- -- -- -- -- -- 6.54 -- -- -- -- -- --
1) Factored resistances have been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increase is allowed.
2) Install with 1/4" x 1-3/4" Tapcon® Concrete Screws in accordance to manufacturer's installation specifications.
3) Fasteners to be installed to fully grouted and reinforced concrete masonry.
4) Minimum nail embedment shall be 8 nail diameters (typ).
5) Nails:
Factored Resistance (115%) 1
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