Page 188 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

189 Hanger Options HANGER OPTIONS GENERAL NOTES This information applies only to the hangers manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and installed per our instructions. Some combinations of these options on a single hanger have not been evaluated. In some cases, combinations of these options cannot be manufactured. A qualified designer must always evaluate each connection, including header and joist limitations, before specifying the product. Testing is performed using a standardized hanger test method. The joist in the test setup may include the minimum amount of structural stability where appropriate. For example, the sloped down hanger tests are assembled with a joist cut on the lower end to lie flush with a wood member attached with three 8d common toenails. Header and other attached structural members are assumed fixed in actual installations. Horizontal loads induced by sloped joists must be resisted by other members in the structural system. MATERIAL: Gauge may vary from that specified depending on the manufacturing process used. U, HU, HUTF, W and B hangers normally have single-piece stirrups; occasionally, the seat may be welded. Hanger configurations, height and fastener schedules may vary from the tables depending on the joist size, skew and slope. FINISH: See specific hanger tables. Welded specials: Simpson gray paint. Specials that are not galvanized before fabrication can be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication; specify HDG. CODES: Modified hangers, due to their numerous variations, are not on code reports, except U/HU (NER-499). LOADS: For multiple options on the same connector, use the smallest reduction factor to give the lowest design loads. TO ORDER: Use the abbreviations below to order specials. The example shows a W410 hanger and illustrates most available options; most special hangers have only a few of these features. INSTALLATION: Fastener quantities may be increased beyond the amount specified in the standard hanger table. Fill all holes with the table-specified fastener types. N54A fasteners are supplied with hangers. B, W and GLT hangers for sloped seat installations are assumed backed. To order a custom, non-backed hanger, contact factory. Bevel-cut the wood member's end for skewed type A hangers; butt-cut wood members for skewed type B hangers. Base Model D Seat Sloped Down (30 ) (U Seat Up) X Modification W410 X SLD30 SKL20 TFDL20 TFO20 OSR Offset Top Flange Right (OSL Offset Top Flange Left) L Skewed Left (20 ) (R Skewed Right) Top Flange Down Left (20 ) TF Top Flange Open (20 ) Typical LEG Sloped Down Installation (MEG/EG similar) Typical LEG/MEG Top Flange Offset Left See Hanger Options General Notes. SKEWED SEAT TOP FLANGE MODELS ONLY The LEG/MEG/EG series can be skewed up to 45 . The maximum allowable load is 10,000 lbs. for LEG and MEG, 14,250 lbs. for EG. SLOPED SEAT TOP FLANGE MODELS ONLY The LEG/MEG/EG series can be sloped up to 45 . The maximum allowable load is 9665 lbs; see illustration. NO SLOPED AND SKEWED COMBO AVAILABLE. OFFSET TOP FLANGE The LEG/MEG (only) top flange may be offset left or right for placement at the end of a header (see illustration). The maximum allowable load is 5665 lbs. (Min. H 11" for MEG, 9" for LEG) No skews allowed on offset hangers. LEG/MEG/EG Top View HHUS Hanger Skewed Right (joist must be bevel cut) All joist nails installed on the outside angle. See Hanger Options General Notes. SLOPED AND/OR SKEWED SEAT HHUS hangers can be skewed to a maximum of 45 and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 . HHUS skew only, maximum allowable download is 0.85 of the table load. For sloped only or sloped and skewed hangers, the maximum allowable download is 0.65 for HHUS. Not all slope and skew combinations are available; consult the factory for information. The joist must be bevel-cut to allow for double shear nailing. Uplift loads for sloped/skewed conditions are 0.72 of the table load, not to exceed 2475 lbs for HHUS hangers. HGUS hangers can be skewed only to a maximum of 45 o. Allowable loads are: Models Down Load Uplift W 2" bevel or square 0.62 of table load 0.46 of table load 2" W 6" beveled 0.67 of table load 0.41 of table load 2" W 6" square cut 0.46 of table load 0.41 of table load W 6" bevel or square 0.40 of table load 0.41 of table load HGUS/HHUS See Hanger Options General Notes. SKEWED SEAT Seat can be skewed at 45 only. The maximum allowable download is 3495 lbs and 1585 lbs uplift for Height 7 ". For all other models, use the table listed download and uplift of 2390 lbs. MBHA Typical MBHA Skewed Right Installation

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