Installation Notes - USP Connectors

Hardy Frame® HFX-Series Panels and Brace Frames
Lateral Systems
Hardy Frame® HFX-Series Panels and Brace Frames
combine the most desirable properties for a shear wall:
strength, stiffness and ductility. This revolutionary system
has been tested and evaluated under the ICC-Evaluation
Service AC322 Acceptance Criteria and has been proven
to provide the highest allowable shear loads in the
industry combined with abundant ductility for a seismic
“R” value of 6.5. Along with its superior engineering
properties the HFX-Series is easier than ever to install,
is code listed for varied installations that include support on a floor system and vertical
stacking conditions. Anchorage solutions include standard grade or high strength
grade for maximum values
Panel on concrete
with 2x filler
Panel on concrete
at portal
NEW
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Panel at raised floor
head-out
Hardy Frame® HFX-Series Panels are available in widths of 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and
24-inches and are typically manufactured in heights that correspond to a standard
portal (78 inches) and standard wood stud lengths. When installed on concrete
simply secure to the foundation with a Hardy Frame® Template Kit that includes
two 1-1/8 inch diameter hold down anchors (grade is specified by the Design
Professional). The top channel connects to a collector above with 1/4-inch diameter
USP “WS-Series” screws through pre-punched holes.
Vertical ® Stacking
Brace Frames
Vertical Stacking
Panels
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Brace Frame on Brace Frame at raised
concrete with 2x filler floor head-out
Hardy Frame® HFX-Series Brace Frames are 32 or 44 inches wide and
heights correspond to standard wood stud lengths. Connections to the
foundation require two 7/8 inch diameter hold down anchors (grade per
the Design Professional) that are included in Hardy Frame® Template
Kits. The connection to the collector above is made with 1/4-inch diameter
USP “WS-Series” screws through pre-punched holes. Field studs are
provided in Brace Frames for easy attachment of surface finishes with
self-tapping screws.
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HARDY FRAME PANEL BOTTOMOM
ON MULTI STORY
Panel template kit
Brace Frame Kit
at Interior Footing
CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Hardy Frame technical support is
focused on pre-manufactured shear
walls as our core business. Because
of that focus we offer the most comprehensive
service and we provide
the best support for shear wall solutions
in the industry.
• To the Design Professional we provide
prompt, accurate technical support
and full design solutions backed
by extensive testing and research
that has an Evaluation Service
Report (ESR) listing. From providing
allowable design loads to addressing
job specific repairs you can always
count on our solutions.
• To the Building Official, our Code
Reports support the plan check
process and our Typical Installation
Details along with Installation
Instruction labeling takes the guesswork
out of field inspection.
• To the installer, our framing background
and construction experience
provides us with a contractors understanding
of job specific installation
requirements. Quick responses are a
must and project delays are avoided
at all costs. Help is available by telephone,
website or one of our many
representatives.
• To all parties, in addition to literature,
details, internet and telephone
support our company provides jobsite
visits, seminars and personal training
sessions. Inquiries are welcome and
we will be available when you need
our support.
1732 Palma Drive,
Suite 200,
Ventura, CA 93003
(800) 754-3030
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