FWH series - USP Connectors

FWH series
®
8/14
Fire Wall Hangers
STRUCTURAL CONNECTORS
The FWH Fire Wall Hanger series is the best solution for attaching
floor framing to fire rated walls in wood frame construction. The advanced design allows the installation of the FWH before the drywall is
attached and permits the building project to be completely framed-up,
and weather-tight before the drywall sheathing work starts.
Features:
Direct load transfer to the
face of the wall framing
Hanger web accommodates
2-plies of 5/8" drywall
Supports full table loads
without drywall in place
Allows clear access for all
the construction trades
without drywall interference
Driving points easily mark
slot locations on drywall
without measuring
FWH-T Fire Wall Hanger
Template easily guides the
drywall cutting tool to simplify the slot cutting
2 1/4"
Materials: 14 gauge
Finish: U
SP Primer; FWH-T – G90 galvanizing
Options: S ee Specialty Options chart
Codes: Factored resistances are derived from data submitted
to various North American building code evaluators.
Patents: Pending
2"
FWH
Typical FWH
floor truss installation
FWH
Side View
Typical FWH
drywall installation
using FWH-T Template
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners.
• Install the face of hanger flanges tight to stud wall framing.
• For proper installation, the end of the truss/joist should be
1-5/8” from the face of the stud wall framing as shown in the
Typical FWH drywall installation figure resulting in a gap between
the end of the truss/joist and hanger no greater than 1/8".
• To achieve tabulated loads, the gap between the truss and
hanger should not exceed 1/8".
• Drywall Installation - Use the FWH-T template to slot cut the
gypsum board. See FWH-T Template Sequence below. Slide the
drywall into position and fasten to the framing members.
5 ¾"
Edge Prong
8"
13"

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Livermore, CA
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Corner Prong
1.) Align the FWH-Template slot with
the mark in the drywall and engage
the prongs into edge of drywall
FWH-T
Template
3.) Run the drywall cutter
down the template to cut
the slot
2.) Rotate the template and
press down on the end to
engage the corner prongs
FWH-T Template Sequence
Dimensions (in)3
Fastener Schedule2
Header
USP
Stock No.
FWH3514
FWH3516
FWH3518
FWH3520
FWH-T
Steel
Ref. No.
W
H
Qty Type Qty
Gauge
DHU3.56/14TF
14
3-9/16 13-15/16 6
10d
6
DHU3.56/16TF
14
3-9/16 15-15/16 6
10d
6
DHU3.56/18TF
14
3-9/16 17-15/16 6
10d
6
DHU3.56/20TF
14
3-9/16 19-15/16 6
10d
6
-- -16
5-3/4
13
-- -- -- -- -- --
Joist
Type
10d x 1-1/2
10d x 1-1/2
10d x 1-1/2
10d x 1-1/2
-- --
Factored Resistance
DF-L (Lbs)
DF-L (kN)
S-P-F (Lbs)
S-P-F (kN)
Vertical Uplift1 Vertical Uplift1 Vertical Uplift1 Vertical Uplift1
Ctn
100% 115% 100% 115% 100% 115% 100% 115% Qty
3660
360
16.28 1.60
3125
305
13.90 1.36
3660
360
16.28 1.60
3125
305
13.90 1.36
4
3660
360
16.28 1.60
3125
305
13.90 1.36
3660
360
16.28 1.60
3125
305
13.90 1.36
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1) Factored uplift resistances have been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increase allowed.
2) NAILS: 10d x 1-1/2˝ nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 10d nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 3˝ long.
3) Other sizes are available. Contact USP Structural Connectors for additional information.
2 Hour Fire-Rating
Specialty Options Chart
Option
Skewed1
Range
1˚ to 45˚
Factored Resistance
80% of table load
Ordering
Add SK, angle required, and right (R) or left (L), to product number.
Ex. FWH3514-SK45R
FWH hangers are tested per ASTM E814 standards.
The test report states “When installed on one side
of a maximum 2 hour fire-rated wall assembly, the
penetration of the USP FWH Fire Wall Hanger through
the gypsum board will not reduce the fire resistive
rating of the 2 hour fire resistive assembly.”
1) Skewed hangers with skews greater than 15° may have all joist nailing on outside flange.
Revised August 2014
USP2317-141

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