Strong-Wall Site-Built Portal Frame System Hardware Installation Instructions Manual

Instructions Manual

Single-Wall Portal Frame Kit

(2) Holdown assemblies
(2) Orange composite standoff bases*
(5) Moment connection straps
(1) Adjustable post base (ABW44Z)
(33) SDW22300 truss-ply screws
(8) SD9112 Connector screws
(1) 6-lobe T40 driver bit
(1) Installation instructions

Double-Wall Portal Frame Kit

(4) Holdown assemblies
(4) Orange composite standoff bases*
(8) Moment connection straps
(66) SDW22300 truss-ply screws
(1) 6-lobe T40 driver bit
(1) Installation instructions

Note: Reference building plan for PFS
model and framing material type.

Single-Wall Portal Cut Lengths
Tall column (C1) = H1 + BD – 35 mmShort column (C2) = H1 – 35 mm
Long beam (B1) = W1 + CW + PW
Short beam (B2) = W1 + PW

Double-Wall Portal Cut Lengths
Tall column (C1) = H1 + BD – 35 mm
Short column (C2) = H1 – 35 mm
Long beam (B1) = W1 + CW + CW
Short beam (B2) = W1

Legend:
BD = Beam Depth
CW = Column Width
PW = Post Width
H1 = Opening Height
W1 = Opening Width

Strong-Wall® Site-Built Portal Frame System
Hardware Installation Instructions

Holdown Installation
1. Install holdown assembly on anchor bolts as shown.
2. Tighten nuts on anchor bolts.
Note: Tighten nuts only after adhesive has cured.

Note: Refer to T-L-PFSANAU20 for
anchorage installation instructions
and details. Reference building plans
for anchorage and embedment depth.
Additional anchorage information can
be found at strongtie.com/au.

Note: Required Fasteners:
SDW22300 SDW Truss-Ply Screw (installation only required from one side)
or use 75mm x 3.75mm nails.

Note: If using nails, every other row is installed on opposite side.
*Note: Required Fasteners:
SDW22300 SDW Truss-Ply Screw (installation only required from one side)
or use 75mm x 3.75mm nails.

Column-to-Beam Moment Connection Installation

1. Connect the beam sub-assembly to the column sub-assembly starting with the SDW screws
   (provided), as shown.

2. Install the PFS-MCS straps using 3.75mm-diameter nails (64mm minimum length). The straps
   must be installed horizontally on the tall column (C1) side and vertically on the short column (C2)
   side, as shown.
   Note: Strong-Drive® SD10212 Connector screws (not provided) may be substituted for the nails.

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