User manual USP CONNECTORS DESIGN GUIDE BINDER

[. . . ] PREFACE Thank you for your interest in Covert Operations and USP Structural Connectors. Covert Operations Inc. has had over fifteen years of experience in supplying adhesives, anchoring, and crack injection systems to a wide range of technically demanding and high profile projects. Projects range from seismic retrofits of landmark buildings and bridges, to industrial expansions including refineries and power plants, to infrastructure including highways, runways, water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations, to large medical and educational facilities, and down to residential and home owner applications, and every size project in between. In 2004, Covert Operations was acquired by USP Structural Connectors, an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of structural connectors for wood to wood, wood to concrete, and wood to masonry connections. USP is one of only two nationwide manufacturers of these product lines with eight manufacturing and warehousing locations across the United States. [. . . ] · Porous substrates must be tested. · Not for sealing cracks under hydrostatic pressure. · Recommendation to test for each application. · 1:1 ratio performance can not be guaranteed since accurate mixing is beyond our control. WARRANTY United Steel Products Company warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Said products are further warranted as to adequacy of design, provided products are used in strict accordance with United Steel Products Company's current published design limits and are installed in a workmanlike manner. (Said warranties do not apply in the event products are cut, notched, welded, drilled or in any way altered). No warranty applies if deterioration occurs due to environmental conditions. United Steel Products Company's obligations under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement or repair of those products demonstrated to be defective. Such remedy shall constitute Customer's sole and exclusive remedy and Customer hereby agrees that no other remedy (including, but not limited to claims for INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY CAUSE, LOSS, ACTION, CLAIM OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, WHATSOEVER, OR INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR INCIDENTAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS) shall be available to Customer whether said claims be asserted on the basis of warranty, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES BEING HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. CAUTION Component A: May cause eye and skin irritation, potential skin sensitizer. Component B: Causes severe eye and skin burns, may cause allergic dermatitis. Prevent contact with eyes and skin, wash thoroughly after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Contaminated leather shoes should be discarded. FIRST AID Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water or mineral oil for at least 15 minutes (get medical attention). Skin Contact: Wipe off skin contamination and promptly wash with soap and water. Ingestion: Side A: If conscious, give water and induce vomiting by inserting finger down throat, obtain medical attention. Side B: Do not induce vomiting, administer water or milk to dilute, obtain immediate medical treatment. Inhalation: Immediately move to fresh air. Administer CPR and/or oxygen as required, obtain medical assistance. Wipe up with absorbent material and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. CONSULT MSDS FOR MORE INFORMATION USP Structural Connectors·1-800-328-5934·www. USPconnectors. com·14305 Southcross Drive, Suite 200·Burnsville, MN 55306 SECTION 03055 EPOXY BONDING REINFORCING BARS AND RODS IN CONCRETE PART 1 GENERAL 1. 01 SUMMARY A. [. . . ] 100% Uplift load capacity for the connector and the anchors listed above have not been increased for short-term loading. Allowable capacities for most products may be increased in accordance with Section 1612. 3. 3 of the UBC of Section 1605. 3. 2 of the 2000 IBC for wind and seismic loading. Please refer to the latest technical information and ICC/ICBO ES Reports for load increases allowed for each product. Installation 1 Installation 3 CIA-GEL 7000 CIA-EA DUC 34-900 Anchor Capacity (lbs) 12330 11050 14170 C2 W C1 Installation 2 C2 C1 Installation 4 C2 C2 C1 C1 Customer Service / Technical Assistance Livermore, CA Office Montgomery, MN Corporate Office 1-800-227-0470 1-800-328-5934 Holdowns ­ UPHD8 series Concrete Anchor Diameter: 7/8 100% Uplift: 7425 lbs. Connector Fasteners: (24) WS3 Wood screws Normal Weight Concrete Refer to the current USP Full Line Catalog and Anchoring Systems Catalog for complete information. 45 Installation 1 ­ Minimum End (c2) and Minimum Edge (c1) Dist. [. . . ]