Page 166 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

MGT Typical HGT-3 Installation with HTT22s Install two LBP washers on top of each crescent washer (total four washers) for wood installation. All washers and crescent washers are required. Crescent washers are supplied. HGT-2 (HGT-3, HGT-4 similar) Typical MGT Installation with HDU4 Typical LGT2 Installation Typical LGT3-SDS2.5 Installation LGT3-SDS2.5 LGT2 Model No. W O.C. Dim. Between Anchors Fasteners Doug-Fir- Larch/ So. Pine Allowable Uplift Loads (133/160) Spruce- Pine-Fir Allowable Uplift Loads (133/160) Nails to Studs or Anchor Diameter Girder Code Ref. HGT-2 3 3 5 16-10d 10980 6485 LGT2 3 14-16d Sinkers 16-16d Sinkers 2050 1785 MGT 22-10d LGT3-SDS2.5 5 21-16d Sinkers 12-SDS x2 3685 3170 3965 3330 HGT-3 4 7 16-10d 10530 9035 HGT-4 6 9 16-10d 9250 9250 1- 2- 2- 2- 125 160 125 6, 62, 121 Install a minimum of 6-10d nails into the face 1. Attached members must be designed to resist applied loads. 2. HGT additional anchorage products to be designed by others. 3. Allowable loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern. 4. LGT2: F 1 load 700, F 2 load 170. 5. LGT3-SDS2.5: F 1 load 795, F 2 load 410 (DF/SP) 6. MGT can be installed with straps vertical for full table load provided all specified nails are installed to either a solid header or minimum double 2x6 web. 7. Refer to T-HTIEBEARING for LGT allowable bearing enhancement loads. 8. NAILS: 16d Sinker 0.148" dia. x 3 long, 10d 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information. NEW! LGT3-SDS2.5 is a heavy girder truss tiedown for 3-ply Girder Trusses. Featuring SDS screws into the truss for higher load capacity. Low profile connection to studs ensures easy installation of drywall. Simple to install and can be installed on the inside or outside of wall. It provides additional bearing enhancement for heavy download applications. This series provides high uplift resistance for wood frame and concrete block construction. The HGT series can be installed on trusses and beam with top chord slopes from 3:12 to 8:12. Available in 2-ply, 3-ply and 4-ply widths. MATERIAL: HGT-7 gauge, LGT2-14 gauge, MGT, LGT3-SDS2.5-12 gauge. FINISH: HGT-Simpson gray paint; LGT, MGT-Galvanized INSTALLATION: When the HGT-3 is used with a 2-ply girder or beam, shimming is required. Fasten to act as one unit. Before installing fasteners, ensure LGT3-SDS2.5 makes complete contact with bottom of truss. LGT3-SDS2.5 The four large hexagon holes are intended for CMU and concrete applications. See page 153 for masonry applications. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. 167 Straps Ties LGT3-SDS2.5/LGT2/MGT/HGT Heavy Girder TIedowns

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