Instructions / Assembly

The technical content of this literature is eective 5/31/12 and supersedes all previous information.Pub. No. CD-Full Line 5/12
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DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMING
The ClarkDietrich HDS
®
Framing
System provides outstanding bending
strength in two directions and superior
axial strength. Plus, it reduces
material, labor costs and installation
time by up to 50%. The superior
strength and carrying capacity of the
HDS means higher performance with
fewer members, like eliminating box
beam headers, nesting track and stud
for posts and jambs. It also means
improved finish quality by eliminating
excessive material and screw head
buildup around doors and windows.
The HDSC header bracket is a unique,
prepunched clip that turns a two-
person curtain wall header installation
into a one-person job.
• Use for curtain wall headers, jambs
and sills; drywall headers and jambs;
load-bearing jambs, and more.
• Openings up to 15' wide
• Eliminates multi-member
built-up truss chords and webs
• Improves drywall finishing
around doors and windows
Ultimate load capacity for headers and jambs.
HEAVYDUTY STUD HDS
®
 FRAMING SYSTEM
HDS HEADER/JAMB
HDSC HEADER BRACKET
HDS Jamb
HDS Clip
HDS Header
Product
code
Thickness
ksi
Depth
(in)
Flange
(in)
Return
(in)
Gauge Mils
Design
thickness
(in)
HDS3 20,18 33,43
0.0346,
0.0451
33
3-5/8,4 3 1-1/16
6,8 3 2-1/4
HDS5 16,14,12 54,68,97
0.0566,
0.0713,
0.1017
50
3-5/8,4 3 1-1/16
6,8 3 2-1/4
Product code
Thickness
Size (in)
Gauge Mils Design thickness (in)
HDSC 14 68 0.0713
3-1/2x3-1/16x2
3-7/8x3-1/16x2
5-7/8x3-1/16x2
7-7/8x3-1/16x2
Sold in pairs.
The HDSC header bracket is the
perfect complement to the HDS
Framing System. This simple, yet
innovative header bracket turns
a two-person curtain wall header
installation into a one-person job.
This unique, prepunched clip also
eliminates surface head fastener
buildup that can create finishing
challenges.
This highly innovative, multipurpose
HDS Framing System provides
cost-eective, member-reducing
framing solutions for headers, jambs
and posts.
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