Warranty

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Simpson Strong-Tie
®
Fastening Systems
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Warranties (cont.) and General Notes
General Notes
These notes are provided to ensure proper selection and installation of SimpsonStrong-Tie CompanyInc.
products and must be followed carefully
a. SimpsonStrong-Tie CompanyInc. reserves the right
to change specifications, designs and models without
notice or liability for such changes.
b. Do not exceed published loads, doing so could
jeopardize the connection.
c. A fastener that splits the wood will not take the design
load. Evaluate splits to determine if the connection will
perform as required. Dry wood may split easily and
should be evaluated as required. If wood tends to split
consider pre-boring holes with diameters specified in the
2005 and 2012 Editions National Design Specification
(NDS) sections 11.1.6 for nails and 11.1.5 for screws.
d. Unless otherwise noted, dimensions are in inches, loads
are in pounds and shear loads are applied perpendicular
to edge.
e. Unless otherwise noted, nail “penny size” does not imply
specific diameters or load capacities. Design standards
must be used in conjunction with fastener material,
diameter and length to determine acceptable uses.
f. Dissimilar metal combinations should be carefully
assessed and avoided if possible.
g. Fasteners may break if driven into hard materials or if
countersunk below the surface of the substrate fastened.
h. All carbon steel based fasteners have the potential to
corrode and rust.
i. Use Quik Drive
®
tools only with authentic Quik Drive
fasteners. Other fasteners will void the warranty and may
cause the tool to malfunction and become damaged.
j. If a Quik Drive product is compatible with a specified
tool, do not use the product with any other tool.
k. Do not overdrive fasteners. Overdriven fasteners may
have a reduction in shear and pull-through capacity.
l. Some hardened fasteners may have premature failure if
exposed to moisture. These fasteners are recommended
to be used in interior dry conditions.
m. Pneumatically driven fasteners may deflect and injure
the operator or others. Follow the tool manufacturer's
operating instructions and use appropriate safety
equipment.
n. Choose the proper tool to suit the fastener and
applications.
o. Use products only in accordance with all instructions.
p. All specified fasteners must be installed according to the
instructions in this catalog.
q. Use proper safety equipment and follow all safety
instructions.
r. Always wear protective eyewear.
s. There are many choices of fasteners, tools and other
products. It is often difficult to determine which type
of product is best suited for your application. In some
cases, there may be more than one type of product that
will work well. The information in this catalog is intended
to guide the Designer toward the product best suited
for the specific application, use and environment. The
choice of which product to use should be made by a
qualified Designer.
t. All connected members and related elements shall be
designed by the Designer.
u. Select fasteners of a type, size, length, thread, head,
coating, material, point and other characteristics suitable
for your application, use and environment. Incorrect
fastener selection may cause the connection to fail.
v. Select a fastener only after reading the corrosion
information on page 15 of this catalog.
w. If using a fastener from this catalog with any other
SimpsonStrong-Tie product, consult the appropriate
SimpsonStrong-Tie catalog or www.strongtie.com for
detailed information concerning the other product.
exceed SimpsonStrong-Tie catalog specifications and
SimpsonStrong-Tie
®
products are properly installed in
accordance with applicable building codes. All warranty
obligations of Simpson shall be limited, at the discretion
of Simpson to repair or replacement of the defective
part(s). These remedies shall constitute Simpson’s sole
obligation and sole remedy of purchaser under this
warranty. This warranty may change periodically —
consult this website for current information.
SIMPSON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO
EVENT WILL SIMPSON BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES
OR DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. SIMPSON’S
ENTIRE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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