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VPA Variable Pitch Connector

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The VPA may be sloped in the field, offering a versatile solution for attaching rafters to the top plate. It will adjust to accommodate slopes between 3:12 and 12:12, making it a complement to the versatile LSSU. This connector eliminates the need for notched rafters, beveled top plates and toe nailing.

Installation

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Material: 18 gauge

Finish: Galvanized

Installation: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.


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VPA25
U.S. Patent 5,335,469
A and B flanges touch at 45°

VPA Installation Sequence
Step 1
Install top nails and face PAN nails in "A" flange to outside wall top plate. 		Step 2
Seat rafter with a hammer, adjusting "B" flange to the required pitch. 		Step 3
Install "B" flange nails in the obround nail holes, locking the pitch. 		Step 4
Install 10d x 1 1/2" nail into tab nail hole. Hammer nail in at a slight angle to prevent splitting.

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  1. Uplift loads include a 33% and 60% increase for wind or earthquake loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where
    other loads govern.
  2. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading.
  3. NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long.
    See other nail sizes and information.
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Legacy Reports
  IAPMO ES ER ICC-ES ESR CITY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF FLORIDA ICC-ES NER ICC-ES ER ICC-ES ES
VPASee specific model numbers for code listings.
VPA2  ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *   FL10447    
VPA3  ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *   FL10447    
VPA4  ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *   FL10447    

* ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction



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PERSPECTIVE
VPANone for this model None for this model
VPA2 VPA2: DWG | DXF
VPA2 front view: DWG | DXF
VPA2 right view: DWG | DXF
VPA2 top view: DWG | DXF
VPA2 With I Joist: DWG | DXF
VPA2: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 1 I joist: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 1 Solid Sawn: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 2 I joist: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 2 Solid Sawn: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 3 I joist: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 3 Solid Sawn: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 4 I joist: DWG | DXF
VPA2 Installation 4 Solid Sawn: DWG | DXF
VPA3 VPA3: DWG | DXF
VPA3 front view: DWG | DXF
VPA3 right view: DWG | DXF
VPA3 top view: DWG | DXF
None for this model
VPA4 VPA4: DWG | DXF
VPA4 front view: DWG | DXF
VPA4 right view: DWG | DXF
VPA4 top view: DWG | DXF
None for this model

   
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C-2009 (Wood Construction Connectors), page 75
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Adjustable Hangers for Engineered Wood & Structural Composite Lumber (Wood Construction)
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