GRIPPLE INC.
1611 EMILY LANE
AURORA, IL 60502 USA
Phone: 1-630-406-0600
www.grippleseismic.com
DATE:
3/14/2013
PAGE:
2 / 2
GRIPPLE
®
SEISMIC
CABLE BRACING INSTALLATION GUIDE
(READ INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION)
30º- 60º
30º- 60º
Run direction
Hanger rod with stiffener
30º- 60º
40º - 50º
Run direction
TRANSVERSE BRACING:
NOTES:
Follow the instructions to install the two
seismic braces.
Tighten cables to remove slack.
Ensure that the cables are in-line with each
other, and in a plane perpendicular to the
service they are bracing.
‘4-WAY’ BRACING:
NOTES:
Follow the instructions to install the
four seismic braces.
Tighten cables to remove slack.
Two braces are anchored onto each
rod, as shown here. The brackets
must be double stacked as detailed
above.
DOUBLE STACKING:
Gripple Seismic Brackets can be
double stacked as shown.
Ensure that each bracket is in line
with its respective cable brace.
Up to four brackets can be
stacked at one point on rod. It
is advised that no more than two
brackets are stacked at an anchor
point to the structure.
MAX SYSTEM DESIGN STRENGTHS (LRFD):
LRFD:
350 lbs
(158 kgs)
1,050 lbs
(476 kgs)
2,100 lbs
(952 kgs)
3,850 lbs
(1,746 kgs)
BRACE SIZE:
GS10
(5/64” cable)
GS12
(1/8” cable)
GS19
(3/16” cable)
GS25
(1/4” cable)
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