Install Manual

Bracket Installation
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③ Chalk line according to the layout plans to indicate bracket’s position.
④ Aligning the brackets. Choose the most suitable rafter, then mark the center.
(ⅰ) Line M: Vertical Bracket center line.
(ⅱ) Line Y: Horizontal Bracket center line.
The Engineer of Record (EOR) shall verify the framing capacity and fastener
installation for building code compliance including those of the National
Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS 2005/2012/2015) as
applicable.
According to the NDS, the distance
from the side edge of the rafter and
the 5 mm diameter mounting screws
for RT-MINI shall be at least 5/16
inch (7.9 mm) from the edge.
Note: Minimum Edge Distance = 1.5D
Where D is the Diameter of the screw.
Direction of Loading: Parallel to Grain
(See NDS 2015 Table 12.5.1c.)
Attention
!
The mounting screw
shall hit this area.
5/16 inch
5/16 inch
Deck