nVent CADDY 4QCN Rod Lock Spring Steel strut Nut Owner’s Manual

nVent CADDY 4QCN Rod Lock Spring Steel strut Nut

Product Information
The NVENT CADDY ROD LOCK SPRING STEEL STRUT NUT is a product that combines the unique properties of Spring Steel and CADDY push-to-install technology. It is designed to provide a quick and secure installation of threaded rods or bolts. The strut nut can be used with a hex nut on threaded rods for fast installation of prefabricated trapeze systems or with a truss head bolt for fast wall mounting of electrical boxes and other services.

Product Attributes

• Material: Spring Steel
• Finish: nVent CADDY Armour
• Rod Size: 1/4
• Height: 0.720
• A: 1 1/2
• B: 1 1/2
• Static Load 1: 75 lb
• Static Load 2: 20 lb
• Static Load 3: 30 lb
• Torque: 10 in-lb

Additional Product Details
The QCN requires a longer bolt than standard strut nuts. Please refer to the instruction sheet for detailed information. For shallow strut installations (21mm or 13/16 deep), the QCN should be installed directly above a slot hole.

Product Usage Instructions
Installation

1. Ensure you have the appropriate length of bolt for the QCN strut nut.
2. If installing on the shallow strut, locate a slot hole directly above where you want to install the QCN.
3. Insert the QCN strut nut into the slot hole or the strut channel, ensuring it is securely in place.
4. Thread the longer bolt through the QCN strut nut and tighten using a suitable tool until the desired torque of 10 in-lb is reached.

Usage

• If used for prefabricated trapeze systems, attach a hex nut to the threaded rod and secure it using the QCN strut nut.
• If mounting electrical boxes or other services on walls, use a truss head bolt and secure it using the QCN strut nut.

Important
Always follow nVent’s product instruction sheets and training materials for proper installation and usage of the product. Improper installation, misuse, or failure to follow instructions may result in product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury, and voiding of warranty.

CATALOG NUMBER

The QCN combines the unique properties of Spring Steel and CADDY “push-to- install” technology to create a snap-in-place strut nut with a shockingly quick installation of threaded rods or bolts. Use with a hex nut on a threaded rod for fast installation of prefabricated trapeze systems or with a truss head bolt for unbelievably fast wall mounting of electrical boxes and other services.

FEATURES

• The easy “push-to-install” design allows installers to simply push the threaded rod through the mounting hole, instantly holding it in position Works with slightly damaged threads and minor burrs on the threaded rod
• Perfect for quickly installing branch runs either at the load with a standard strut or at the structure in combination with an embedded strut
• Integrated design eliminates the need for finicky spring nuts and loose hardware, simplifying installation
• Quickly wall mount enclosures using common threaded bolts
• Designed for use with standard strut widths (1 5/8″ or 41mm) in both shallow and deep profiles

PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES

• Material: Spring Steel
• Finish: nVent CADDY Armour
• Rod Size: 1/4″
• Height: 0.720″
• A: 1 1/2″
• B: 1 1/2″
• Static Load 1: 75 lb
• Static Load 2: 20 lb
• Static Load 3: 30 lb

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT DETAILS
The QCN requires a longer bolt than standard strut nuts. See the instruction sheet for detailed information. In order to function properly on a shallow strut (21mm or 13/16″ deep), the QCN should be installed directly above a slot hole.

DIAGRAMS

WARNING
nVent products shall be installed and used only as indicated in nVent’s product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.nvent.com and from your nVent customer service representative. 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 death and/or void your warranty.
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