EWP Hangers - USP Connectors

Rafter Ties – HC520, HCPRS, HHCP2, LFTA6 & RT series cont.
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product Notes, page 10.
• All nail holes must be filled with specified nails to achieve loads listed in the chart. For substituting
with different nail sizes, refer to “Optional Nails” chart on page 15 or consult a design professional.
• Depending on pitch, birdsmouth notching may be required with some models to enable installers to
fill all nail holes. Consult a design professional for appropriate notching.
• Designer shall determine if solid blocking is required.
Truss & Rafter
Fastener Schedule 3
Factored Resistance (115%) 1
USP
Steel
Truss/Rafter Plate Stud
DF-L (Lbs)
DF-L (kN)
S-P-F (Lbs)
S-P-F (kN)
Stock No. Ref. No. Gauge Qty Type Qty Type Qty Type F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift
RT3A
H3,
S/H3
18 4 8d 4 8d -- -- -- -- 310 310 1190 1.38 1.38 5.29 265 265 1020 1.18 1.18 4.54
RT4 H4 18 4 8d 4 8d -- -- -- -- 350 350 760 1.56 1.56 3.38 300 300 650 1.33 1.33 2.89
RT5 H5 18 4 8d 4 8d -- -- -- -- 425 425 995 1.89 1.89 4.43 365 365 855 1.62 1.62 3.80
RT6 HS24 18 8 10d x 1-1/2 6 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1310 1310 1070 5.83 5.83 4.76 1125 1125 915 5.00 5.00 4.07
H2.5,
RT7 H2.5T, 18 5 8d 5 8d -- -- -- -- 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 805 1.20 1.20 3.58
S/H2.5
RT7A H2.5A 18 5 8d 5 8d -- -- -- -- 345 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 295 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72
RT7A-GC -- -- 18 5 N8-GC 5 N8-GC -- -- -- -- 345 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 295 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72
LFTA6 2 H6, TSP 16 8 8d 8 8d -- -- -- -- 870 -- -- 1265 3.87 -- -- 5.63 775 -- -- 1075 3.45 -- -- 4.78
RT8A H8 18 5 10d x 1-1/2 5 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 350 350 1430 1.56 1.56 6.36 300 300 1225 1.33 1.33 5.45
RT10
H2, H2A,
S/H2
18 6 8d 8 8d 6 8d 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 805 1.20 1.20 3.58
RT15 H1 18 5 8d x 1-1/2 5 8d -- -- -- -- 925 485 975 4.11 2.16 4.34 795 415 835 3.54 1.85 3.71
RT15-GC -- -- 18 5 N8-GC 5 N8-GC -- -- -- -- 910 475 960 4.05 2.11 4.27 770 400 805 3.43 1.78 3.58
RT16A
H10,
H10A, 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70
H14
RT16AR H10AR 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70
RT16-2 H10-2 18 8 8d 8 8d -- -- -- -- 1050 675 1860 4.67 3.00 8.27 900 580 1595 4.00 2.58 7.09
HHCP2 HCP2 18 10 10d x 1-1/2 10 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 710 -- -- 1505 3.16 -- -- 6.69 505 -- -- 1070 2.25 -- -- 4.76
HHCP4-TZ HCP4, HCP4Z 16 8 10d 8 10d -- -- -- -- 690 -- -- 1835 3.07 -- -- 8.16 590 -- -- 1575 2.62 -- -- 7.01
HC520 GBC 18 -- -- -- -- 11 8d 6 8d 510 560 640 2.27 2.49 2.85 440 485 555 1.96 2.16 2.47
HCPRS -- -- 18 -- -- -- -- 5 8d 6 8d x 1-1/2 945 340 1020 4.20 1.51 4.54 665 240 660 2.96 1.07 2.94
RT20 -- -- 16 9 10d x 1-1/2 4 10d 9 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1925 -- -- -- -- 8.56 -- -- -- -- 1650 -- -- -- -- 7.34
1) 15% increase for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake has been taken into account for factored resistances, no further increase allowed.
2) LFTA6: To achieve F1 lateral loads, three nails must be installed on each side on the strap located closest to the bend line.
Lateral F1 load direction does not apply to roof truss-to-top plate installations.
3) NAILS:
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Anchor installation to achieve twice the load
(using two identical connectors)
Wall Top Plate
Install diagonally across from each
other for minimum 1-1/2˝ truss/rafter
(Top View)
Nailing into both sides of a single ply 2x
truss/rafter may cause damages in the
wood
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