FSC Floor Span Connector

As an alternative to coil strap, our new FSC-Floor Span Connector, connects upper floors to lower floors from the inside of the wall. The convenient obround holes make installation in narrow wall cavities easy. Installs with a 3/8" all thread rod, nut and washer (not included).

Material: See table.

Finish: Galvanized.

Installation:

Can be used on a single 2x stud.
Threaded rod, washers and nuts are not supplied with the FSC.
Use 3/8" threaded rod, grade A307 or better, with matching nuts and cut washers.
FSC may be installed a maximum of 18" from the sill or top plates.
Drill 1/2" to 3/4" diameter hole through the plates for threaded rod access, hole should be located approximately 1 1/2" away from the face of stud used for FSC attachment.
Nails can be installed up to 30 degree angle with no reduction in load capacity.

The allowable loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Load values are based on a minimum lumber thickness of 1 1/2".
Standard cut washer is required with the 3/8" all thread rod.
The FSC can be used on offset studs provided the horizontal offset is no greater than 3".
NAILS: 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
FSC	ER-112			FL6482