Use and Care Manual

Truss & Rafter
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Truss & Rafter
MiTek
®
Product Catalog
HGAM Hurricane Gusset Angles
SHA Masonry Uplift Connectors
Connects trusses directly to masonry or concrete and
features slotted base holes to ease installation.
Materials: Angle – 3 gauge; Gussets – 10 gauge
Finish: Primer
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 18.
• Install directly ush to masonry wall.
• The SHA series connectors shall be installed in pairs.
• Moisture barrier may be required.
Typical SHA6
installation
Typical SHA6T
installation
SHA6
SHA6T
Qty Dia (in) Qty
2-Ply 3745 4005
3-Ply or greater 5615 5565
2-Ply 1590
3-Ply or greater 2190
1) Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads;
no further increase shall be permitted.
2) Allowable loads are for a pair of SHA devices. SHAs shall be installed in pairs.
3) Fastener schedule is for a pair of SHA devices.
4) 1/2" x 8" J-Bolts or equivalent.
5) Concrete compressive strength shall be 2,500 psi or greater at 28 days.
6) Multiple ply truss shall be fastened together to act as a single unit.
7) Bolts shall conform to ASTM A 307 or better.
8) The designer must specify anchor bolt type, length, and embedment.
Code
Ref.
--
8370
4 3/4
4 3/4
1/2
1/2
2
2
No.
of Plies
6
Bolt
Dia (in)
Uplift
160%
F1
160%
SHA6T
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MiTek USP
Stock No.
SHA6
DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1,2
Fastener Schedule
3
Concrete Wall
Ref.
No.
Rafter/Truss
7
J-Bolts
4,5,8
Designed for attaching gable end trusses to wood top plates and
masonry walls.
For installation into grouted concrete tie beam or masonry bond beam.
Provides lateral and uplift resistance.
Materials: 14 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: FL
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 18.
• Install MiTek’s WS15 structural wood screws into the truss and drill
holes for screw anchors. Install screw anchors into concrete block per
manufacturer’s recommendation.
• MiTek’s WS15 structural wood screws and 1-3/4" screw anchors are
included with HGAM10 angles.
• Moisture barrier may be required.
Ref. No. Qty
Type
2
Qty
Screw Anchor
3
HGAM10KT
4
HGAM10KTA 14 4 WS15 4 1/4" x 1-3/4"
980
1075
1080 980 575 630 635 575
FL
1) Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2) MiTek's WS15 structural wood screws are 1/4" dia. x 1-1/2" long.
3) Use DeWalt 1/4" dia. x 1-3/4" long Screwbolt
TM
+; or equal, installed in accordance with manufacturer's specification.
4) The HGAM10KT is a kit with (10) HGAM10 angles packaged with MiTek's WS structural wood screws and 1-3/4" screw anchors.
New products or updated product information are designated in
blue font
.
Code
Ref.
DF/SP Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1
MiTek USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Fastener Schedule
Rafter/Truss Plate
Uplift
160%
F1
160%
F2
160%
F3
160%
S-P-F Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1
Uplift
160%
F1
160%
F2
160%
F3
160%
Typical HGAM10
installation
HGAM10
Embossed gussets
improve lateral load
resistance
3-1/2"
3"
2-7/8"
Moisture barrier
not shown
1-1/2"
6"
4-1/4"
3-1/4"
2-1/4"
2-1/4"
6"
13-3/4"
2-1/2"
2-1/2"
12-1/2"
1-1/2"
F1
F1
F3
F2
Uplift
Uplift
F1
F1