Specification
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Plated Truss Connectors
TC
Truss Connectors
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION
(See illustrations at right)
For 2x
Truss
2
1
⁄
4
"
3
9
⁄
16
"
Slotted seat
tabs for easy
removal for
multi-ply truss
installations
1
1
⁄
8
"
1
1
⁄
4
"
Slots
TC24
For optional
installation
bend up 90°
TC26 only
(Bend one
time only)
1
1
⁄
4
"
Slots
3
5
⁄
16
"
5
9
⁄
16
"
(
7
5
⁄
16
"
for TC28)
TC26
(TC28 similar)
Install nails to allow horizontal movement
of scissors truss. Nails must be
clinched on back side.
Typical TC24 Installation
Optional TC26 Installation for Grouted
Concrete Block using a Wood Nailer
(8", 10", 12" Wall Installation similar)
Moisture barrier
not shown
Optional TC26 Installation for Grouted
Concrete Block using Titen
Screws
Alternate Installation Allowable Down Loads
are 0.80 and Allowable Uplift Loads are 1.0
of the TBE only table loads on page 153.
The TC truss connector is an ideal connector for scissor
trusses and can allow horizontal movement up to 1
1
⁄
4
". The
TC also attaches plated trusses to top plates or sill plates
to resist uplift forces. Typically used on one or both ends
of truss as determined by the Designer.
MATERIAL: 16 gauge FINISH: Galvanized
INSTALLATION:
•Useallspecifiedfasteners.SeeGeneralNotes.
•Drive10dnailsintothetrussattheinsideendof
the slotted holes (inside end is towards the center
of the truss and clinch on back side). Do not seat
these nails into the truss–allow room under the
nail head for movement of the truss with respect
to the wall.
•Afterinstallationofroofingmaterialsnailsmaybe
required to be fully seated into the truss.
(As required by the Designer or Truss Designer.)
Optional TC Installation
•Bendoneflangeup90°.Drivespecifiednailsintothe
top and face of the top plates or install Titen
®
screws
into the top and face of masonry wall. See optional
load tables and installation details.
CODES: See page 13 for Code Reference Key Chart.
TBE
Truss Bearing Enhancers
Plated Truss Connectors
1. Use full table loads for uplift and parallel-to-plate
allowable loads.
2. Download capacities are 0.80 of table loads.
3. See additional footnotes on opposite page.
Model
No.
Alternate Installation Allowable Loads
5,6
Perpendicular to Plate
DF/SP SPF/HF
(160) (160)
F
2
F
3
F
2
F
3
TBE4
1000 300 860 260
TBE6
See footnotes below.
Model
No.
Fasteners
DF/SP
Allowable Loads
SPF/HF
Allowable Loads
Code
Ref.
Truss Plate
Uplift
(160)
Uplift
(160)
TC24 4-10d 4-10d 400 345
I13, F12TC26 5-10d 6-10d 665 570
TC28 5-10d 6-10d 665 570
1. Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with
no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
2. Grout strength is 2000 psi minimum.
3. Nail values based on single 2x truss. 10d joist nails must be clinched.
4. Optional TC26 installation with 10d nails requires minimum 3" top plate thickness.
5. NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1
1
⁄
2
= 0.148" dia. x 1
1
⁄
2
" long.
See page 22-23 for other nail sizes and information.
OPTIONAL TC INSTALLATION TABLE
Model
No.
Fasteners
DF/SP
Allowable
Loads
SPF/HF
Allowable
Loads
Masonry
Allowable
Loads
Code
Ref.
Truss Plate
Uplift
(160)
Uplift
(160)
Uplift
(160)
TC26
5-10dx1
1
⁄
2
6-10dx1
1
⁄
2
430 350 —
I13, F125-10d 6-10d 450 390 —
5-10d 6-
3
⁄
16
x2
1
⁄
4
Titen — — 195
TBE6 Installed
on Double 2x8 Top Plate
Pre-sheathed shearwall.
Bend tab along slot and nail
one leg to top of the plate.