Page 143 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

MATERIAL: 18 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes. The HTC has a 2 slot to accommodate truss movement The S/HTC is available for steel truss applications. This connector has high lateral capacity. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. 1. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading. 2. Truss or rafter must be bearing on top plate to achieve the allowable loads under WITHOUT GAP. 3. When installed with maximum 1 space between rafter or truss and top plate use loads under WITH 1 GAP. Where loads are not required, space is not limited to 1 ". 4. NAILS: 10d 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information. Model No. Dimensions Fasteners Allowable Loads 1 (133 160) Top Plate Base Slot Without Gap 2 With 1 Gap 3 F1 F2 F1 F2 2x6 Plate 2x4 Plate 6-10d 390 305 85 280 160 6-10d 3-10d 3-10d 485 280 155 280 HTC4 Code Ref. Nails should not be driven completely flush against the connector, to allow vertical truss movement. Allow gap between nailhead and truss clip to help prevent squeaking HTC4 Typical HTC4 Installation on a 2x4 Plate Typical HTC4 Installation on a 2x6 Plate STC/STCT/DTC Roof Truss Clips STC DTC STCT Typical STC Installation with DS Nails should not be driven completely flush against the connector, to allow vertical truss movement. Model No. Fasteners Allowable Loads 1 (133 160) Base Slot Without Gap 2 With Gap 3 F1 F2 F1 F2 STC 2-8d 1-8d 85 50 35 35 170 STCT 2-8d 1-8d DTC 4-8d 2-8d 125 210 85 135 Code Ref. For alignment control between a roof truss and nonbearing walls; the 1 slot permits vertical truss chord movement when loads are applied. MATERIAL: 18 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes. Use STC or DTC depending on required loads. STC, installed with Drywall Stop (DS), helps prevent fasteners tearing through the ceiling sheetrock (see illustration). Use STCT where truss or rafter is separated from the top plate of the nonbearing wall. Install slot nails in the middle of the slot. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. 1. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading. 2. Truss or rafter must be bearing on top plate to achieve the allowable loads under WITHOUT GAP. 3. When installed with maximum space between rafter or truss and top plate, use loads listed under WITH GAP. Where loads are not required, space is not limited to ". 4. NAILS: 8d 0.131" dia. x 2 long. See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information. 144 Plated Truss Connectors HTC Heavy Truss Clips

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