nVent CADDY VF14 Purlin Clips Instructions

nVent CADDY VF14 Purlin Clips

Product Information

The product is a C-Purlin Vertical Flange Clip (VF14) and Z-Purlin Angle Flange Clip (AF14) that supports wire or rod from bar joist or Z-purlin. It is designed for easy installation from the floor with an installation tool (VAFT) and requires no scaffolding. The product is made from lightweight high-impact plastic to increase durability and can fit flanges 1/16 to 1/4. The package includes various clips, rod holders and cable tie holders that support different sizes of rods and cables.

Description

Part

Number

| Article

Number

| Fig.| Description| Rod Size

(in. [mm])

| F (lbs. [N])
---|---|---|---|---|---
VF14| 179850| 1| C-Purlin Vertical Flange Clip|

N/A

| 160 [712]
AF14| 179860| 2| Z-Purlin Angle Flange Clip| 100 [445]
VAFT| 190330| 3| VF14 & AF14 Purlin Installation Tool| N/A
PW2| 175590| 4| C-Purlin Clip with 0.267 [6.8mm] Hole| 157 [700]
PW2CT| 175690| 5| C-Purlin Clip with Cable Tie Holder
PW2M6MA| 175730|

6

|

C-Purlin Clip with Plain Rod Holder

| 0.24 [M6]| 135 [600]
PW2M8MA| 175740| 0.31 [M8]| 157 [700]
PW2M10MA| 175750| 0.39 [M10]
PW2M6TIN| 175600|

7

|

C-Purlin Clip with Threaded Rod Holder

| 0.24 [M6]|

157 [700]

PW2M8TIN| 175610| 0.31 [M8]
PW2M10TIN| 175620| 0.39 [M10]
PW2T10IN| 175630| C-Purlin Clip with Plain Rod Holder

Part Numbers

• VF14: C-Purlin Vertical Flange Clip
• AF14: Z-Purlin Angle Flange Clip
• VAFT: VF14 & AF14 Purlin Installation Tool
• PW2: C-Purlin Clip with 0.267 [6.8mm] Hole
• PW2CT: C-Purlin Clip with Cable Tie Holder
• PW2M6MA: C-Purlin Clip with Plain Rod Holder 0.24 [M6]
• PW2M8MA: C-Purlin Clip with Plain Rod Holder 0.31 [M8]
• PW2M10MA: C-Purlin Clip with Plain Rod Holder 0.39 [M10]
• PW2M6TIN: C-Purlin Clip with Threaded Rod Holder 0.24 [M6]
• PW2M8TIN: C-Purlin Clip with Threaded Rod Holder 0.31 [M8]
• PW2M10TIN: C-Purlin Clip with Threaded Rod Holder 0.39 [M10]
• PW2T10IN: C-Purlin Clip with Plain Rod Holder 0.39 [M10]

Load Rating:

All load ratings mentioned in the product manual are for static conditions and do not account for dynamic loading such as wind, water or seismic loads, unless otherwise noted.

Safety Instructions

All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed. Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Before installing the product, make sure to read the product manual and follow all instructions to ensure proper and safe installation
2. Determine the appropriate clip or holder that is needed for the specific rod or cable size and select from the various options available in the package.
3. Install the C-Purlin Vertical Flange Clip (VF14) or Z-Purlin Angle Flange Clip (AF14) onto the bar joist or Z-purlin by using an installation tool (VAFT). The VAFT can easily install the clip from the floor without requiring scaffolding.
4. Attach the selected clip or holder onto the installed VF14 or AF14 using appropriate industry standard hardware as noted in the product manual.
5. Adjust the height of the clip or holder using the appropriate method mentioned in the product manual (if required).
6. Ensure that all governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site are observed and appropriate safety equipment is used during installation.

Features

1. Easily installs from floor with an installation tool (VAFT).
2. No scaffolding required.
3. Supports wire or rod from bar joist (VF14) or Z-purlin (AF14).
4. One fastener fits flanges 1/16″ to 1/4″.
5. New design for increased applications.
6. Made from lightweight high-impact plastic to increase durability.

WARNING:

1. nVent products shall be installed and used only as indicated in nVent product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.nVent.com and from your nVent customer service representative.
2. nVent products must never be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that exceeds specified load ratings.
3. All instructions must be completely followed to ensure proper and safe installation and performance.
4. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow nVent’s instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and/or death, and void your warranty.
5. Products that are manufactured using spring steel components shall be used only in a non-corrosive indoor environment.
6. All pipe supports, hangers, intermediate components and structural attachments must ONLY be used as described herein and are NEVER to be used for any other purpose.

NOTE : All load ratings are for static conditions and do not account for dynamic loading such as wind, water or seismic loads, unless otherwise noted.

The customer is responsible for:

• Conformance to all governing codes.
• The integrity of structures to which the products are attached, including their capability of safely accepting the loads imposed, as evaluated by a qualified engineer.
• Using appropriate industry standard hardware as noted above

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed.
• Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET

1. Tie the wire to clip.
2. Install the clip to the installation tool.
3. Raise the tool and fastener assembly above the flange. Place the fastener against the flange and pull straight down. Engaging fastener to flange.
4. To disengage the tool, lift up after the fastener has been engaged.

Height adjustment for VAFT:

1. To obtain desired installation height use 1/2″ rigid conduit.
2. Screw the threaded end of the conduit into the base of the installation tool (VAFT).
3. Cut to the desired length.

See catalog for other applications.

Can be used with pre-assembled combinations

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