Technical Specifications

186
Truss & Rafter
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HC520 / HCPRS / HHCP / LFTA6 / RT Rafter Ties
Typical RUSC
installation
RUSC
RUSC Retrot Strap Connector
The RUSC Retro Uplift Strap Connector provides a wood-to-wood uplift
connection attaching trusses with a 2 x 4 bottom chord to a double stud
in the wall below. WS3 Wood Screws are utilized for fast installation. The
connector can be installed after roof sheathing has been installed.
Materials: 10 gauge
Finish: USP primer
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• The RUSC shall be installed in pairs.
• Install on minimum 2 ply with equal wall studs centered directly below.
• Works with 2 x 4 bottom chord member and 2 x 4 wall studs.
Ref. No. Stud
160% 160%
RUSC -- -- 10 2 Ply or greater 16 WS3 16 WS3 6040 5225 F26
1) Allowable loads are for a pair of RUSC devices.
2) Uplift loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
3) Designer must specify stud or post to resist published load values.
4) WS3 Wood Screws are 1/4" x 3" long and are included with RUSC connectors.
5) Fastener schedule is for two straps used together. The RUSC shall be installed in pairs with a
minimum 2 ply truss and wall stud attachment.
6) Truss plies shall be fastened together to act as a single unit.
Code
Ref.
USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
No, of
Plies
6
Rafter/
Truss
Fastener Schedule
4,5
Qty Qty
DF/SP
Allowable Uplift
Loads (Lbs.)
1
S-P-F
Allowable Uplift
Loads (Lbs.)
1
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Uplift
Uplift
F1
F1
F2
Truss & Rafter
7"
3-1/2"
22-3/4"
3-1/8"
3-1/8"
Anchor installation to achieve twice the load (using two identical anchors)
Wall Top Plate
Install diagonally across from
each other for minimum 1-1/2"
truss/rafter.
Nailing into both sides
of a single ply 2x truss/
rafter may cause
damages in wood