Use and Care Manual

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Truss & Rafter
MiTek
®
Product Catalog
RFUS Uplift Girder Ties
The RFUS is a multi-purpose engineered solution for attaching trusses to
concrete or masonry walls. Screw Anchor fastening eliminates mislocated
cast-in-place anchor bolts and allows retrot installations.
Materials: 10 gauge
Finish: Primer
Codes: FL
Installation:
• Always install in pairs.
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 18.
• Designer shall be responsible for design of masonry
structure, including any required reinforcement.
• MiTek’s WS structural wood screws are included with RFUS connector.
• For 1-ply applications, add ller block. Refer to page 287 for wood
ller block installation.
• Moisture barrier may be required.
Ref. No. Qty
Type
7
Qty
RFUS FGTR 10 > 2 Ply 12 WS3 4 3/4" x 6" 7100 FL
1) Uplift loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2) Use DeWalt 3/4" x 6" Screw-Bolt
TM
+; or equal, installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
3) DeWalt 3/4" x 6" Screw-Bolt
TM
+ are not supplied with RFUS ties. See page 45 for anchor information.
4) Fasteners shall be installed to fully grouted and reinforced masonry units (CMU) type S or better mortar or
reinforced concrete (f'c = 2,500 psi at 28 days).
5) Fastener shedule is for two straps used together. The straps shall be installed in pairs.
6) Truss plies shall be fastened together to act as a single unit.
7) MiTek's WS3 structural wood screws are 1/4" dia. x 3" long and are supplied with RFUS connector.
Code
Ref.
MiTek USP
Stock No.
No. of
Plies
6
Steel
Gauge
Fastener Schedule
5
Rafter/Truss
Concrete/Masonry
4
DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
Uplift
160%
1
Screw
Anchor
2,3
Typical RFUS
installation
RFUS
30-1/2"
4"
5-1/2"
5"
Uplift