Naming Scheme:

In some cases, the TUD and CTUD can be combined within a run to substitute a TUD for a CTUD. Contact Simpson for details. The TUD10 is suitable for rod diameters up to 1 1/4".

Installation:

• Install the specified bearing plate over the Strong-Rod onto the bottom plate of the wall.
• Remove vertical plastic retaining strip and/or shrink wrap from TUD. DO NOT REMOVE ACTIVATION PIN UNTIL NUT IS INSTALLED.
• Install TUD with either end up over Strong-Rod and onto the bearing plate with the activation pin facing out.
• Install specified plate washer and then nut on top.
• Finger-tighten nut plus an additional 1/3 to 1/2 turn with a wrench.
• Remove tie wire and activation pin.

Codes: ICC-ES ESR 2320, City of Los Angeles RR 25643; State of Florida FL10007

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		TUD Typical TUD Installation

top Product Data:

1. Allowable tension capacities are for the TUD only.
2. No further steel stress increase allowed.

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