Seismic

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Instruction sheet SERIES
Fig. 980 - TOLCO Universal swivel sway brace attachment - 3/8"-16 to 3/4"-10 rods
Fig. 980H - TOLCO Universal swivel sway brace attachment - 7/8"-9 to 11/4 "-7
Size Range: One size fits bracing pipe To install: Place the Fig. 980 onto the Component of State of
1" (25mm) thru 2" (50mm), Eaton “bracing pipe” so that there is no more California OSHPD Approved
Seismec Restraints System
B-Line series 12 gauge (2.6mm) channel. than an 1/8" gap between the end of
Material: Carbon steel the bracing pipe and the back of the
jaw. Tighten the set screw until the OPM
Function: The Fig. 980 is the structural head breaks off (hint: apply between
or transitional attachment component 36-40 lb. ft. of torque). When using in
of a longitudinal or lateral sway brace combination with a Fig. 825A, Fig. 825,
assembly. It is intended to be combined Fig. 828, or Fig. 906, refer to those
with the a 1" through 2" “bracing pipe” instruction sheets, otherwise select 980
and TOLCO “brace pipe” attachment an anchor that is sized appropriately D D

to form a complete bracing assembly. for the intended use and follow anchor
Sway brace assemblies are intended to manufacturer's instructions regarding B
B

be installed in accordance with NFPA structural thickness and embedment AA

13 and the manufacturer’s installation requirements. The required type,
instructions. number and size of fasteners used for
Features: A concentric attachment the structure attachment fitting shall be
opening which is critical to the in accordance with NFPA 13. Once the
performance of structural seismic anchor is installed per manufacturer’s
connections. NFPA 13 (2010) 9.3.5.8.4 direction, secure the Fig. 980 to the D
D

indicates clearly that fastener table load anchor. Attachment can pivot to allow for
values are based only on concentric proper brace angle adjustment.
loading. Mounts to any surface angle. Finish: Plain, electro-galvanized or AA
Break-off bolt head helps assure stainless steel.
verification of proper installation. 980H BB

A B D** Max. Design Max. Design Load*** (FM) Approx.Wt./100

Load (cULus) 30°-44° 45°-59° 60°-74° 75°-90° Fig. 1001
Catalog # in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) lbs./(kN) lbs. (kg)
lbs./(kN) lbs./(kN) lbs./(kN) lbs./(kN) Fig. 980
*980-3/8 7
/16 (11.1) 1600 (7.12) 149 (67.6)
*980-1/2 9
/16 (14.3) 2100 (9.34) 2370 2790 3360 3750 148 (67.1)
49/16 (114.9) 21/16 (52.4) Brace
*980- /85 11
/16 (17.5) 2100 (9.34) (10.54) (12.41) (14.94) (16.68) 147 (66.7)
*980- /43 13
/16 (20.6) 2100 (9.34) 146 (66.2) Lateral Brace
980H-7/8 15
/16 (23.8) 402 (182.3)
980H-1 11/16 (27.0)
Fig. *980H is not UL Listed 400 (181.4)
63/4 (171.4) 31/2 (88.9)
980H-11/8 13/16 (30.2) or FM Approved 397 (180.1)
980H-11/4 15/16 (33.3) 390 (176.9) Fig. 980

* Sizes available in stainless steel (980S- /8, 980S- /2, 980S- /8, and 980S- /4) and have the same UL rating as what is listed.
3 1 5 3
Fig. 980
** Mounting attachment hole size. with Fig.
*** Installed with 1" or 11/4 "schedule 40 brace pipe. 4B shown

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September 2020 B-Line Division