Use and Care Manual

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CFS Connectors
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Cold-Formed Steel Connectors
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HTT14S / LTS20B Holdowns
Typical HTT14S
installation
HTT14S
The LTS20B and the HTT14S tension ties are designed for both
new construction and retrot applications for concrete-to-steel
connections and do not require an additional washer.
LTS20B is a light capacity tension tie strap with a 1/4"
load transfer plate.
Materials: See chart
Finish: Strap – G90 galvanizing; Plate – Primer
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners.
• Attach the strap portion of the connector to the steel stud.
Secure the base to the foundation or wall with specied
anchor bolt.
• A design professional shall specify the type, length, and
embedment of the anchor bolt. No washers are required.
Ref. No. Qty Qty Type 100% 160% 100% 160% 100% 160%
LTS20B S/LTT20 12 1/4 1 3/4 5 #10 885 1140 1090 1090 1210 1210
HTT14S S/HTT14 10 -- 1 5/8 14 #10 2480 3290 3680 4425 4825 4825
1) Back-to-back stud members are required unless otherwise noted.
2) Allowable loads at 160% can only be used with codes that permit the use of alternate basic load combinations and
when the referenced materials standard permits it.
3) Designer shall specify anchor embedment and configuration.
4) Designer shall verify the adequacy of the steel studs to transfer the required load.
5) #10 screws are ITW Buildex 10-16 HWH Teks Structural Fasteners with a nominal diameter of 0.190". Self-drilling tapping screws
with equivalent physical and strength properties may be used.
Code
Ref.
--
Dia.
(in)
Allowable Tension Loads (Lbs.)
1,2,4
Fastener Schedule
To Stud
Screws
5
2-33 mil (2-20ga)
Back-to-Back Studs
2-43 mil (2-18ga)
Back-to-Back Studs
2-54 mil (2-16ga)
Back-to-Back Studs
MiTek USP
Stock No.
Anchor Bolt
3
To Sill Plate
Steel
Thickness
Strap
Gauge
Plate
(in)
16"
2-1/2"
1-3/4"
2-13/16"
2-1/16"
1-3/8"
LTS20B
20"
3-1/8"
6-1/4"
2"
2"
1/4" load
transfer plate
3-3/4"