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MSHA series
Adjustable Strap Skewed Hangers

USP's MSHA Series hanger offers the most flexible field solution for truss-to-truss connections accommodating a range of skews and challenging web-chord geometry often found in truss framing. Eliminating the need for special orders, the MSHA Series hanger provides economical solutions for 1-ply or 2-ply roof trusses and 1-ply floor trusses skewed between 22-1/2° to 75°. MSHA hangers can be installed in top-min, top-max, face-max or combination
conditions as required.

Materials: 16 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing

Features
  • Field adjustable straps that can be used straight or bent to accommodate web-chord geometry.
  • A bend line makes field adjustments and installation quick and easy, especially for high skews.
  • Eliminates the need for ordering special hangers.
  • All models can be installed on 2x6 and larger carrying members.
Installation:
  • Install the required number of fasteners according to the load table.
  • Install fasteners into the carrying member at the locations described below based on the proper "Mounting Condition".
  • Product is factory skewed 22-1/2° and may be field skewed from 22-1/2° to 75°. See installation sequence on back page for skews greater than 22-1/2°.
     
  • Face-Max and Combination mounting conditions require a minimum chord or header height of 7-1/4". Top-Max and Top-Min mounting conditions require a minimum chord or header height of 5-1/2".
Connection to Carrying Member
Mounting Conditions:
Face-Max

Fill the lowest four holes nearest each side of the bucket. For a
22-1/2° skew, fill the four diamond holes on one side and 4 round
holes on the other. For skews greater than 22-1/2°, fill the 4 round holes on each side. 

Add an equal amount of nails in each side of the hanger in any of the remaining nail holes to meet the minimum fastener requirements listed in the table.
Top-Max

Field bend the strap over the supporting member. The bent strap must extend a minimum of 2 inches over the carrying member to allow for the four top flange nail holes to be filled. 

Fill the lowest four nail holes nearest each side of the bucket. For a 22-1/2° skew, fill the four diamond holes on one side and 4 round holes on the other. For skews greater than 22-1/2°, fill the 4 round holes on each side.
Top-Min

Field bend the strap over the supporting member. The bent strap must extend a minimum of 2 inches over the carrying member to allow for the four top flange nail holes to be filled.

Fill the four nail holes (two each strap) nearest the top of the
carrying member.
Combination Face-Max/Top-Max

Follow the Face-Max installation for one side of the connector. Follow the Top-Max installation for the opposite side of the
connector. The Face-Max allowable loads apply to this type of installation.
Connection to Carried Member
Mounting Conditions:

For the 22-1/2° skew installation, all round and diamond holes must be filled. For skews greater than 22-1/2°, only the diamond holes must be filled.
Installation Sequence for Skews > 22½°:
1) Uplift loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2) H eff is the minimum distance from the top of the hanger seat to the top of the carrying member. 
3) For tabulated top-mount installation loads, the straps must be wrapped over the header a minimum of 2". 
4) NAILS: 10d x 1-1/2" nails are 0.148" dia. x 1-1/2" long, 10d nails are 0.148" dia. x 3" long.
For more information about the MSHA series Adjustable Strap Skewed Hangers   contact us at 
800-328-5934 or visit us at  USPconnectors.com
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