AF086 Adjustable Structural Brace Attachment

Size Range: Flange Thickness: 0.250" - 1.250" (6.35-31.75 mm) Material: Carbon SteelFinish: Plain or Electro-Galvanized per ASTM B633Service: A seismic structural attachment designed to attach to steel I-beams. The structural brace attachment rigidly braces piping systems subjected to horizontal seismic loads.Approvals: cULus Listed (UL 203a) and FM Approved (FM 1950-10 & FM 1950-13). Complies with the hanging and bracing requirements listed in NFPA 13. Additionally, cULus Listed (UL 203) as a hanger for up to 8" pipe.Features: Shear off nuts provide a visual indication that the desired torque value has been achieved.Installation Instructions:Insert one 1/2" x 1 1/2" hex bolt through the mounting hole of one bracket.Place both brackets on a horizontal steel flange.Install two 1/2"-13 studs or bolts with the shear off nuts through the mounting slots on both brackets. Studs or bolts manufactured per ASTM A307 or equivalent.Torque shear off nuts evenly and equally until the heads shear off.Install the 1/2" x 1 1/2" mounting bolt through the 1/2" AF075, AF076, or AF077 mounting hole. The mounting bolt shall be installed wrench tight (typically finger tight plus 1/2 to 1/2 turns).Installation angle determined by the brace angle of the brace pipe and the AF075, AF076, or AF077.Fire Protection applications shall also be installed per the requirements of NFPA 13 and local codes.Patent: No. 6,334,285Ordering: Specify figure number, finish and description.Note: Only sold with brackets and shear off nuts. 1/2 x 1 1/2" hex bolt and 1/2" -13 studs or bolts not included.