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SEISMIC DESIGN GUIDE

FOR FIRE SPRINKLER COMPONENTS

EDITION 2.0 FOR NFPA-13 2016

COLOR CODED – PRE-STRETCHED – BREAK STRENGTH CERTIFIED

PREFACE

Whether it’s drawn stainless steel wire, miniature or aircraft cable, wire rope, Seismic Wire Rope

assemblies, fittings or tools, Loos & Co. Inc. can deliver. We have developed, over the last fifty eight

years, the technical capabilities essential in providing such materials to such varied industries as

aerospace, data processing, automotive, aircraft and farm equipment. Special products have been

designed and made for ocean research, mineral exploration and military markets as well as many other

scientific and industrial applications. Technical competence, combined with modern production

equipment and rigid quality control guarantee on time delivery of our wire, cable and cable related

products, made to the most exacting specifications.

Loos & Co. has earned its reputation by continuously meeting and exceeding the increasingly stringent

safety requirements of the aerospace industry. We have taken that level of safety, combined with 50+

years of knowledge and expertise and applied this methodology to our Seismic Bracing Cable system.

Loos & Co. has been providing Seismic Bracing cable and hardware since 1993. What we have seen over

the past 23 years is an evolution from what was once confusion and misconception to an industry that

has gone above and beyond to embrace nationally accepted codes and standards. Loos & Co. has taken

this position to the next level, by incorporating most, if not all of the certifications required to make our

Seismic Bracing Cable the most cost effective, most certified and accepted bracing system on the

market.

Loos & Co. certifications include:

* Third party listed (UL & ICC ES) for use in complying with NFPA 13 for fire sprinkler systems.

* Third party listed (ICC ES) for use in complying with the International Building Code (IBC)

* Are third party tested/listed to verify that cable assemblies, including fittings, maintain the

nominal breaking strength per ASCE 19, as required by IBC, ASCE 7 & NFPA 13

*Have swaged end fittings as required by the 2012 IBC per ASCE 19-10, which does not permit

wedge or clip type fittings.

*Certify the minimum breaking strength of the sway bracing assemblies.

*Comply with NFA 13, ASCE 19, the IBC and ASCE 7.

*Are listed by the FBC for system compatibility with CPVC pipe.

In this guide, you will find all of the specifications, descriptions and applicable drawings for all of the

Seismic products Loos & Co. offers. This will allow the user to identify and specify the proper

components to satisfy the code requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Thank you for your interest in our Seismic Cable Bracing System manufactured by Loos & Co. Inc.

© Loos & Co., Inc. - Cableware Division 1.2

APPLICATION OF THIS PUBLICATION

In this publication you will find information regarding proper installation techniques and guidelines

applicable to Loos & Co. Seismic Cable Bracing System for meeting existing codes and standards. It has

been compiled using proven engineering ethics and principles developed over the past 23 years. Final

accountability for approving specific designs, code interpretations and/or installations rests with the

engineer responsible for the specific design and/or the agency or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Loos & Co. Inc. and/or contributors to this publication assume no liability for the specific installation of

its products or the design, application, approval or interpretation of the requirements or guidelines

contained in this publication. Users of this publication are encouraged to confer with certified design

Engineers (P.E.) as well as all applicable Federal, State and local a regulations or requirements for

specific installations.

REPRINT PERMISSION RESTRICTIONS

Permission is granted to government and private sector users of this publication to reproduce unaltered

conceptual drawings from this publication for their use relating to the specific design, specification,

installation or approval of Loos & Co. Seismic Cable Bracing. Reproduction for the purpose of its sale is

prohibited. Any other use or reproduction of this publication shall be first approved in writing by Loos &

Co. Inc. Liability for the specific application of such information, including errors or omissions in

reproduction is solely the responsibility of the party reproducing such material.

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Loos & Co. Seismic Design Guide will assist you in the design and installation of our Seismic Cable

Bracing System. All of the materials and products presented have been designed and tested to exceed

the requirements set forth in NFPA 13. In Fact, the provisions of NFPA 13 directly provide for the use of

Loos & Co. UL Listed Seismic Cable Bracing.

Loos & Co. has been providing our Seismic Cable Bracing since 1993 in structures located all over the

world, both for new and retro-fit buildings.

This Design Guide can be used in conjunction with our New Seismic Design Calculator. (Downloadable

for free on our Website www.loosseismicbracing.com) Our Seismic Design Calculator will allow the user

to enter all the details for fire sprinkler installations from the building blueprints then print out of the

completed NFPA 13 form with all of the calculation preapproved, ready to submit to your local AHJ. As

an added bonus, our Seismic Design Calculator software will also generate a Bill of material and all

applicable drawings.


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Locoloc® #0-3-SBHS Handswager

Preferred tool for Swaging Gold cable #G03-CBL

A well-made, economical handswaging tool for swaging #GO3 cable sleeves, our most popular cable size. Loos

offers the correct tools to use in swaging our zinc-plated oval sleeves. Using the correct tool and following

proper swaging instructions will ensure proper cable connections that actually exceed the breaking strength of

the cable.

Length: 12"

Use: For size #GO3 (GOLD) cable only.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To open tool squeeze handles hard or push release lever (Figure 1) forward while squeezing handles to relieve

tension.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

1. Place the sleeve on the cable and make a loop around the item to which you are securing the cable.

2. Next, insert cable end through the sleeve and at least 1/8" or more beyond (Figure 3).

3. While holding sleeve in place, swage one compression. Move over and swage (second compression). Two

compressions are required. The tool won't release until compression is complete. (Figure 2)

4. Check sleeve for proper after swage diameter with gauge provided (Figure

7). The clamping action of the ratchet allows the sleeve to be held by the

tool before completing the swage. This allows for the user to adjust the

position of the sleeve on the cable.

5. After swaging, excess cable may be trimmed off with our FELCO C7 cutters

below.

Figure 7


Locoloc® #3-346-SB Handswager

Used for #GO3-CBL, #OR4-CBL, #GR6-CBL

A well-made, economical handswaging tool for swaging cable sleeves. Loos offers the correct tools to use in swaging our

zinc-plated oval sleeves. Using the correct tool and following proper swaging instructions included with each tool will

ensure proper cable connections that actually exceed the breaking strength of the cable.

Length: 26"

Use: Two-handed tool for size #GO3 (GOLD), #OR4 (ORANGE) and

#GR6 (GREEN) cables.

Each Loos & Co. #3-346SB swaging tool is designed to work with #3, #4, and #6 Zinc-Plated Copper Oval Sleeves. For use

only on Loos & Co. Seismic Cable Bracing sizes #GO3, #OR4, and #GR6. You will not obtain proper performance or meet

UL standards if you do not use the proper Loos & Co. swaging tool and sleeve combination.

Place sleeve to be compressed in proper size groove in swaging tool by matching cable color to colored dot next to

groove in tool. A length of cable equal to the cable diameter should extend beyond the length of sleeve to achieve

maximum holding. (See arrow in Figure 4). Finished sleeve should look like this. Be sure sleeves have been compressed

the proper number of times. See below for proper # of compressions.

Keep jaws of swaging tool at right angles to the sleeve to be compressed, making sure the sleeve is aligned in the jaw

grooves. Close tool completely. Tool handles should snap shut indicating complete closure. After swaging, excess cable

may be trimmed off with our FELCO C7 Cable cutters.

Figure 5

Use the swaging gauge provided with the tool to check proper after swage diameter of sleeve. Compressed sleeve

should slide freely into corresponding size and color slot in gauge. (Figure 5)

Cable Size Zinc-Plated Copper

Oval Sleeve

#GO3 (Gold) 2

#OR4 (Orange) 2

#GR6 (Green) 3 Figure 4


Locoloc® HC-3010-SB Battery Handswager

A well-made and powerful, state-of-the-art battery-powered swaging tool. This newest technology eliminates

the need to swage Loos zinc-plated oval sleeves by hand. This is especially helpful when a large number of

brace connections are required for the job. Kit comes with complete with two long-lasting, fast charge lithium-

ion batteries, I hour quick charger and handy carrying case so you can be sure to have strong portable power

at all times.

Use: For size #GO3 (GOLD), #OR4 (ORANGE) and #GR6

(GREEN) cable sleeves.

Length: 22" Height: 4" Weight: 13 lbs.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Place the cable sleeve to be crimped in the appropriate cavity. Press on the Grey forward trigger to crimp the sleeve

onto the cable. An audible click advises when the swage (crimp) is completed. Open the jaws of the tool by pressing the

Black retract trigger, you may now crimp another sleeve or you may start another crimp cycle of the tool.

Number of Compressions

Cable size Zinc-plated Copper oval sleeves

#GO3 (GOLD) 2

#OR4 (ORANGE) 2

#GR6 (GREEN) 3

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Finished sleeve should look like (Figure 2) on Gold cable. Be sure sleeves have been compressed the proper number of

times. (See Number of Compressions Figure 1). Using the swaging gauge provided with the tool to check proper “after

swage” diameter of sleeve. Compressed sleeve should slide into size slot in gauge: GO (Gold), OR (Orange) and GR

(Green). Sleeves elongate after compression. To assure maximum holding allow the end of the cable to extend beyond

the sleeve after it is compressed. Select the proper cavity size for the sleeve to be swaged. Use only #GO3 sleeves with

#GO3 cavity, #OR4 sleeve with #OR4 cavity and so on. For lap splices at least two oval sleeves should be used.


FELCO C7 CABLE CUTTER

Loos & Co. offers the complete line of Swiss-made FELCO Brand Cable Cutters. FELCO cutters are recognized around

the world for their precision manufacture and cutting capabilities.

Lightweight enough for overhead cutting yet strong enough for

underwater work.

Plastic-coated handles afford a firm, comfortable grip. A cable

when crushed or deformed in cutting is difficult to use with fittings.

These cable cutters, with unique triangular jaws, never leave a

frayed end.

Capacity: 5/32" on stainless steel diameter and smaller. For use on #GO3-CBL (GOLD) and #OR4-CBL (ORANGE) cable.

Length: 7.5" / 190 mm

Weight: 9.5 oz. / 270g

FELCO C9 CABLE CUTTER

FELCO cutters are recognized around the world for their precision manufacture and cutting capabilities. Lightweight

enough for overhead cutting yet strong enough for underwater work.

Plastic-coated handles afford a firm, comfortable grip. Replacement parts are available from stock. All cutters tested

before leaving the factory. Fills the gap between C7 and C12 - cuts

1/4" steel cable. Ideal for the tool kit. All cutters available from

stock.

Capacity: Cuts 1/4" steel cable. For use on #GR6-CBL (GREEN) and

#BL8-CBL (BLACK) cable.

Length: 13" / 325mm

Weight: 1.5 lbs. / 750g

High-Strength Blades

Hardened and tempered blades for cutting the strongest of cables.

Triangular Cutting Action

FELCO's innovative triangular cut allows you to progressively cut cable wires and at the same time avoid squashing of

strands. Thanks to this feature, it is generally not necessary to tie the cable before the cut.

Forged Aluminum Handles

Lightweight, strong and sturdy thanks to special aluminum alloys and advanced precision forging methods.


Description of Standard Cable Brace Kit Part Numbers

Detailed Cable Kit Part Numbers1. Choose your brace type:

Brace Type Description To Fit Cable Fastener Code2 Two-Way All All4 Four-Way All 00, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B

2: Choose the cable that best fits your load requirement:Cable Code Description Fastener Code

GO3 Gold, 600 lb. Load Rating 00, 2S, 2B, 3S, 3B

OR4 Orange, 1100 lb. Load Rating 00, 2S, 2B, 3S, 3B, 4S, 4B

GR6 Green, 2667 lb. Load Rating 00, 3S, 3B, 4S, 4BBL8 Black, 4400 lb. Load Rating 00, 5S, 5B

3. Choose the fastener that best fits your requirement:Fastener Code Description To Fit Cable

00 No Stake Eye, Loop GO, OR, GR, BL2S 1/4” Straight Stake Eye GO, OR2B 1/4” 45° Stake Eye GO, OR3S 3/8” Straight Stake Eye GO, OR, GR3B 3/8” 45° Stake Eye GO, OR, GR4S 1/2” Straight Stake Eye OR, GR4B 1/2” 45° Stake Eye OR, GR5S 5/8” Straight Stake Eye BL

5B 5/8” 45° Stake Eye BL

4. Choose desired brace length:Length Code Description To Fit Cable

01 1 foot (+4 ft. extra) All04 4 feet (+4 ft. extra) All07 7 feet (+4 ft. extra) All10 10 feet (+4 ft. extra) All13 13 feet (+4 ft. extra) All


Index

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2 Preface

1.3 Application

1.3 Reprint Permission Restrictions

1.3 General Introduction

1.4 – 1.7 Hand Tool Information

1.8 Description of Cable Kit Part Numbers

SECTION 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 – 2.4 Seismic Bracing Cable

2.5 Zinc-Plated Oval Sleeves

2.6 – 2.14 Seismic Attachment Fitting (SAF) Series

2.15 – 2.19 Seismic Attachment Fitting Retrofit (SAFR) Series

2.20 – 2.26 Seismic Attachment Fitting 2 (SAF2) Series

2.27 – 2.33 Seismic Attachment Fitting Retrofit 2 (SAFR2) Series

2.34 – 2.39 Low-Pry Fitting (LPF) Series

SECTION 3 – INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Lateral Bracing Installation

3.2 Longitudinal Bracing Installation

3.3 4-Way Bracing Installation

3.4 Through Bolts in Wood – Angles A, B, and C

3.5 Lag Bolts in Wood – Angles A, B, and C

3.6 Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Lightweight Concrete Filled Metal Decking –

Angles A, B, and C

3.7 Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Normal Weight Cracked Concrete –

Angles A, B, and C

3.8 Undercut Anchors in 3000 psi Normal Weight Concrete – Angles A, B, and C

3.9 Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Lightweight Cracked Concrete – Angles A, B, and C



Angles A, B, and C


Angles A, B, and C

3.12 Connections to Steel – Angles A, B, and C

3.13 Through Bolts in Wood – Angles D, E, and F

3.14 Lag Bolts in Wood – Angles D, E, and F


Angles D, E, and F

3.16 Undercut Anchors in 3000 psi Normal Weight Concrete – Angles D, E, and F

3.17 Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Lightweight Cracked Concrete – Angles D, E, and F


Angles D, E, and F


Angles D, E, and F

3.20 Connections to Steel – Angles D, E, and F

3.21 Through Bolts in Wood – Angles G, H, and I

3.22 Lag Bolts in Wood – Angles G, H, and I


Angles G, H, and I

3.24 Undercut Anchors in 3000 psi Normal Weight Concrete – Angles G, H, and I

3.25 Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Lightweight Cracked Concrete – Angles G, H, and I


Angles G, H, and I


Angles G, H, and I

3.28 Connections to Steel – Angles G, H, and I

3.29 Cable Looped Around Top Member of Bar Joist – Angles A, B, and C


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ESL-1004 & 1007

Seismic Cable BracingBulk Spool - Size #3 (Gold)

Certified Minimum Break Strength (lbs)

Allowable Load at 90° (lbs)

Allowable Load at 30°-

44° (lbs)


59°(lbs)


89° (lbs)

Min. Cable Diameter (in.)

Max. Cable Diameter (in.)

920 600 300 424 519 0.09375 0.10575

Number of Wires

Nom. Dia. of Wires (in.)

Min. Stress at 0.7% Extension

Under Load

Min. Ultimate Tensile Strength

49 .010 to .013 150,000 PSI 300,000 PSI

Applied Load (lbs) Applied Load (% of Min. Break Strength)

% Elongation at Applied Load Modulus of Elasticity

92 10% 0.15% 12.7 x 106

184 20% 0.28% 14.6 x 106

276 30% 0.40% 15.8 x 106

368 40% 0.48% 17.7 x 106

460 50% 0.59% 18.5 x 106

552 60% 0.74% 17.3 x 106

613 66.67%* 0.84% 17.1 x 106

*66.67% is equal to the allowable working load (break strength ÷ 1.5)

©Loos & Co., Inc. - Cableware Division 2.1



ESL-1004 & 1007

Seismic Cable BracingBulk Spool - Size #4 (Orange)

Number of Wires



Under Load


49 .014 to .015 150,000 PSI 300,000 PSI



170 10% 0.17% 11.0 x 106

340 20% 0.30% 13.4 x 106

510 30% 0.42% 14.7 x 106

680 40% 0.52% 16.8 x 106

850 50% 0.64% 17.1 x 106

1020 60% 0.75% 17.0 x 106

1133 66.67%* 0.84% 17.5 x 106





44° (lbs)


59°(lbs)


89° (lbs)



1,700 1,100 550 778 952 .125 .139




ESL-1004 & 1007

Seismic Cable BracingBulk Spool - Size #6 (Green)

Number of Wires



Under Load


133 .0125 to .016 150,000 PSI 300,000 PSI



420 10% 0.17% 12.8 x 106

840 20% 0.31% 14.6 x 106

1,260 30% 0.44% 15.8 x 106

1,680 40% 0.56% 17.1 x 106

2,100 50% 0.69% 17.4 x 106

2,520 60% 0.82% 17.4 x 106

2,800 66.67%* 0.93% 17.3 x 106





44° (lbs)


59°(lbs)


89° (lbs)



4,200 2,100 1,050 1,485 1,818 .1875 .2055




ESL-1004 & 1007

Seismic Cable BracingBulk Spool - Size #8 (Black)

Number of Wires



Under Load


133 .016 to .020 145,000 PSI 290,000 PSI



700 10% 0.20% 12.6 x 106

1,400 20% 0.34% 14.6 x 106

2,100 30% 0.47% 15.9 x 106

2,800 40% 0.60% 16.3 x 106

3,500 50% 0.72% 17.2 x 106

4,200 60% 0.85% 17.5 x 106

4,667 66.67%* 0.94% 17.7 x 106





44° (lbs)


59°(lbs)


89° (lbs)



7,000 4,600 2,300 3,253 3,983 .250 .268


9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007

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All Zinc Plated Oval Sleeves supplied by Loos & Co. Inc. are in full compliance with the

requirements of Military Specification MS51844, and are certified to maintain the break

strength of the cable to which they are applied (for 3 x 7, 7 x7, 7 x 19, and 6 x 19

construction).


SAF SERIES


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


(Structural Attachment Fitting)

Patent # 62/239,394


Fastener Mount

Cable Mount

The SAF-1/4 is designed for use in attaching Seismic Cable Bracing to steel structural

members. The limitations of use are governed by the fastener diameter as a 1/4 inch (6 mm)

fastener is only listed for use with steel as per NFPA-13. Will accept both metric and

SAF-1/4

imperial fasteners. The cable mount will accept Gold, Orange, and Green cables.

9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007

The SAF maintain the rated break strength of size 3 (Gold), 4 (Orange), and 6 (Green)

cable without the need of a thimble.

The SAF may be used at both ends of the cable for anchoring equipment.

SAF's are offered in eight different mounting sizes,SAF-1/4, SAF-3/8, SAF-1/2, SAF-5/8,

SAF-3/4, SAF-7/8, SAF-1, and SAF 1 1/4.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF-3/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount

The SAF-3/8 is designed for use in attaching Seismic Cable Bracing to a steel,

concrete, or wood structural member. The 3/8 inch (10 mm.) will accept lag bolts,

bolts, and concrete anchors in both metric and imperial sizes. The cable mount will

accept Gold, Orange, and Green cable.

9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF-1/2

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount


concrete, or wood structural member. The 1/2 inch (13 mm) will accept lag bolts, bolts,

and concrete anchors in both metric and imperial sizes. The cable mount will accept

Gold, Orange, and Green cable.

9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF-5/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount





9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF-3/4

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount





9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF-7/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount





9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF-1

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount

The SAF1 is designed for use in attaching Seismic Cable Bracing to a steel, concrete,

or wood structural member. The1 inch (24 mm) will accept lag bolts, bolts, and

concrete anchors in both metric and imperial sizes. The cable mount will accept Gold,

Orange, and Green cable.

9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF-11/4

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount

The SAF1 1/4 is designed for use in attaching Seismic Cable Bracing to a steel,

concrete, or wood structural member. The11/4 inch (32 mm) will accept lag bolts,

bolts, and concrete anchors in both metric and imperial sizes. The cable mount will

accept Gold, Orange, and Green cable.

9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAFR SERIES


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Structural Attachment Fitting, Retrofit

Patent # 62/239,394


SAFR-1/4

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount

The SAFR-1/4 is designed as a retrofit Seismic Anchoring Fitting for use with

pre-existing equipment and systems that require seismic bracing. The fitting is slotted

to allow an existing fastener to be loosened, and the SAFR positioned without removal

of the fastener.

The SAFR maintains the rated breaking strength of size 3 (Gold) and 4 (Orange) cable

without the need of a thimble.

The SAFR may be used at both ends of the cable for anchoring equipment.

SAFR's are offered in four different fastener mounting sizes,SAFR-1/4, SAFR-3/8,

SAFR-1/2, and SAFR-5/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


ESL-1004

ESL-1007

NFPA-13 2016


SAFR-3/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount




of the fastener.







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


ESL-1004

ESL-1007

NFPA-13 2016


SAFR-1/2

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount




of the fastener.







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


ESL-1004

ESL-1007

NFPA-13 2016


SAFR-5/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount




of the fastener.







Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


ESL-1004

ESL-1007

NFPA-13 2016


SAF2 SERIES


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Structural Attachment Fitting, 2 Way

Patent #62/239,394


SAF2-1/4

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount

The SAF2-1/4 is designed for use in attaching Seismic Cable Bracing to cable trays,

HVAC equipment, clevis hangers, sprinkler systems and trapeze supports for

attachment to a steel, concrete, or wood structural member. The 1/4 inch (6 mm)

fastener mounting hole will accept lag bolts, bolts, threaded rod and concrete anchors

in both metric and imperial sizes. The two cable mounts will accept Gold, Orange, and

Green cable and are ideal for 2-way bracing.

The SAF2 maintain the rated break strength of size 3 (Gold), 4 (Orange), and 6 (Green)


The SAF2 may be used at both ends of the cable for anchoring equipment.

SAF2's are offered in six different mounting sizes,SAF2-1/4, SAF2-3/8, SAF2-1/2,

SAF2-5/8, SAF2-3/4, and SAF2-7/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF2-3/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount











SAF2-5/8, SAF2-3/4, and SAF2-7/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF2-1/2

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount











SAF2-5/8, SAF2-3/4, and SAF2-7/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF2-5/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount











SAF2-5/8, SAF2-3/4, and SAF2-7/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF2-3/4

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount











SAF2-5/8, SAF2-3/4, and SAF2-7/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAF2-7/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount











SAF2-5/8, SAF2-3/4, and SAF2-7/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAFR2 SERIES


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Structural Attachment Fitting, 2 Way, Retrofit

Patent # 62/239,394


SAFR2-1/4

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount

The SAFR2-1/4 is designed for use in attaching Seismic Cable Bracing to cable trays,

HVAC equipment, clevis hangers, sprinkler systems and trapeze supports in a retrofit

enviroment. Existing fastener only needs to be loosened to install the SAFR2. Used

for attachment to a steel, concrete, or wood structural member. The 1/4 inch (6 mm)


in both metric and imperial sizes. The two cable mounts will accept Gold, and Orange

cable and are ideal for 2-way bracing.

The SAFR2's maintain the rated break strength of size 3 (Gold), and 4 (Orange) cable


The SAFR2's may be used at both ends of the cable for anchoring equipment.

SAFR2's are offered in six different mounting sizes,SAFR2-1/4, SAFR2-3/8, SAFR2-1/2,

SAFR2-5/8, SAFR2-3/4, and SAFR2-7/8.


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAFR2-3/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount














Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAFR2-1/2

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount














Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


SAFR2-5/8

Cable Mount

Fastener Mount














Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016


LPF SERIES


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Low Pry Fitting

Patent # 62/311,592


Fastener Mount

Cable Slot

LPF-1/4

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Cable Exit

Inspection Hole

Chamfer

The LPF 1/4 is specifically designed to reduce the prying effect on fasteners. The cable is

nested in the groove provided, and exits through two chamfered slots (to prevent damage to

the outer fibers of the cable). An inspection hole is provided to insure that the cable is placed

in the correct position within the groove.

The LPF has the lowest prying factor yet to be achieved.

NFPA-13 2016


Fastener Mount

Cable Slot

LPF-3/8

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Cable Exit

Inspection Hole

Chamfer






NFPA-13 2016


Fastener Mount

Cable Slot

LPF-1/2

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Cable Exit

Inspection Hole

Chamfer






NFPA-13 2016


Fastener Mount

Cable Slot

LPF-5/8

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Cable Exit

Inspection Hole

Chamfer






NFPA-13 2016


Fastener Mount

Cable Slot

LPF-3/4

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Cable Exit

Inspection Hole

Chamfer






NFPA-13 2016


9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Lateral Bracing

Installation

Instructions

A. Slide Oval Sleeve onto end of cable. Slide sleeve up cable to allow working room.

B. Wrap cable around pipe twice. (TIP - Form simple knot on second wrap holds cable in

place).

C. Slide loose end of cable into sleeve and pull cable to remove slack.

D. Crimp sleeve per Figure 1 below.

E. Repeat in opposite direction.

1 1/2 pipe

dia. min.

1 cable dia.

min. "tag".

Sleeve - See Fig.1

Cable

Figure 1

3.1

9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Longitudinal Bracing

Installation

Instructions

A. Slide Oval Sleeve onto end of cable. Slide sleeve up cable to allow working room.

B. Wrap cable around pipe twice. (Wrap must be on the far side of a pipe clamp or grooved

coupling).

C. Slide loose end of cable into sleeve and pull cable to remove slack.



Figure 1

Pipe

1 cable dia. "tag".

Oval Sleeve

Cable

Coupling or Pipe Clamp

<45Á

3.2

9P62

ESL-1004

ESL-1007


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


4-Way Bracing

Installation

Instructions

A. Slide Oval Sleeve onto end of cable. Slide

sleeve up cable to allow working room.

B. Wrap cable around pipe twice. (Wrap must be

on the far side of a pipe clamp or grooved

coupling).

C. Slide loose end of cable into sleeve and pull

cable to remove slack.



Figure 1

A. Slide Oval Sleeve onto end of cable. Slide

sleeve up cable to allow working room.

B. Wrap cable around pipe twice. (TIP - Form

simple knot on second wrap holds cable in

place).

C. Slide loose end of cable into sleeve and pull

cable to remove slack.



A 4-way brace is the combination of a

lateral brace and a longitudinal brace.

Follow the below instructions, starting with

the lateral brace.

Lateral Brace

Longitudinal Brace

<45Á

1 cable dia. min. "tag"

Coupling or Pipe Clamp

Sleeve

3.3

Wood Deck

Wood Deck

SAF Loop

Oval Sleeve

Cable

Cable

Stake Eye

Through Bolt Sizes 1/2, 5/8, 3/4.

(See NFPA-13 Figure 9.3.5.9.1)



Pipe

Pipe

Angles A(30Á), B(45Á), and C(60Á)

Load Perpendicular to Structural Member

Above listed values based on wood with a specific gravity of 0.35. Values for other woods

can be obtained by multiplying above values by factors listed in figure1.

Through Bolts in Wood


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Wood Deck

LPF



Cable

NFPA-13 2016

3.4





Lag Bolts in Wood

Pipe

Pipe

SAF

Lag Bolt Sizes 3/8, 1/2, 5/8.

Oval Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Wood Deck




Stake Eye

Cable

Wood Deck


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


LPF



Cable

Wood Deck

NFPA-13 2016

3.5



Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Lightweight Cracked Concrete (207 bar) on Metal Decking

Concrete Deck

Cable

SAF Clip

Anchor Sizes 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8

Loop

Cable

Stake Eye

Concrete Deck

Anchor Sizes

1/4, 3/8, 1/2

(See NFPA-13 Figure 9.3.5.12.2(a))


Oval Sleeve

Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Concrete Deck



Cable

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.6



Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Nornal Weight Cracked Concrete

Concrete Deck

Cable

SAF Clip


Loop

Cable

Stake Eye

Concrete Deck

Anchor Sizes

1/4, 3/8, 1/2



Oval Sleeve

Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Concrete Deck



Cable

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.7



Undercut Anchors in 3000 psi Nornal Weight Cracked Concrete

Concrete Deck

Cable

SAF Clip


Loop

Cable

Stake Eye

Concrete Deck

Anchor Sizes

1/4, 3/8, 1/2



Oval Sleeve

Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Concrete Deck



Cable

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.8



Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Lightweight Cracked Concrete

Concrete Deck

Cable

SAF Clip


Loop

Cable

Stake Eye

Concrete Deck

Anchor Sizes

1/4, 3/8, 1/2



Oval Sleeve

Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Concrete Deck



Cable

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.9




Concrete Deck

Cable

SAF Clip


Loop

Cable

Stake Eye

Concrete Deck

Anchor Sizes

1/4, 3/8, 1/2



Oval Sleeve

Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Concrete Deck



Cable

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.10




Concrete Deck

Cable

SAF Clip


Loop

Cable

Stake Eye

Concrete Deck

Anchor Sizes

1/4, 3/8, 1/2



Oval Sleeve

Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Concrete Deck



Cable

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.11



Loop

Cable

SAF

Stake Eye

Cable


Bolt Sizes 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8.

Pipe

Pipe

Steel Member

Connections to Steel


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


LPF

Steel Member

Cable

Oval Sleeve


Bolt Sizes 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8.

NFPA-13 2016

3.12

1/2 Beam Depth but not <3 in.

Angles D(30Á), E(45Á), and F(60Á)





SAF

Oval Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Wood Beam

Bolt Sizes 1/2, 5/8, 3/4

Wood Beam

Stake Eye

Cable

Bolt Sizes 1/2, 5/8, 3/4




1/2 Beam Depth

but not <3 in.

Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


LPF

Wood Beam

Bolt Sizes 1/2, 5/8, 3/4


Bolt Sizes 1/2, 5/8, 3/4


Cable


NFPA-13 2016

3.13

SAF

Oval Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Wood Beam


Wood Beam

Stake Eye

Cable





Pipe

Pipe



Lag Bolts in Wood





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016

Wood Beam



Cable

LPF

1/2 Beam Depth

but not <3 in.

3.14




Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Concrete Beam

SAF

Stake Eye

Cable

Concrete Beam

Anchor Sizes 3/8, 1/2,

5/8, 3/4


5/8, 3/4



Pipe

Pipe

Wedge Anchors in 3000 psi Normal Weight Cracked Concrete


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Concrete Beam

LPF


5/8, 3/4


NFPA-13 2016

3.15



Undercut Anchors in 3000 psi Normal Weight Cracked Concrete


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Concrete Beam

SAF

Stake Eye

Cable

Concrete Beam


5/8


5/8



Pipe

Pipe

Concrete Beam

LPF


5/8


Cable

NFPA-13 2016

3.16





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Concrete Beam

SAF

Stake Eye

Cable

Concrete Beam


5/8, 3/4


5/8, 3/4



Pipe

Pipe

Concrete Beam

LPF


5/8, 3/4


Cable

NFPA-13 2016

3.17





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Concrete Beam

SAF

Stake Eye

Cable

Concrete Beam


5/8, 3/4


5/8, 3/4



Pipe

Pipe

Concrete Beam

LPF


5/8, 3/4


Cable

NFPA-13 2016

3.18





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Sleeve

Cable

Loop

Concrete Beam

SAF

Stake Eye

Cable

Concrete Beam


5/8, 3/4


5/8, 3/4



Pipe

Pipe

Concrete Beam

LPF


5/8, 3/4


Cable

NFPA-13 2016

3.19




Stake Eye

Cable

Steel Beam

Steel Beam

Loop

Oval Sleeve

Cable

Bolt Sizes 1/4, 3/8,

1/2, 5/8.



1/2, 5/8.


Pipe

Pipe


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016

Steel Beam


1/2, 5/8.

SAF

LPF

(See NFPA-13

Figure 9.3.5.12.2)

Cable

Oval Sleeve

3.20

Angles G(30Á), H(45Á), and I(60Á)

Load Parallel to Structural Member




Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Wood Beam

Wood Beam

Min. four fastener diameters

but not <1/3 beam depth and

not <3 in. for wood beams.





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


LPF

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.21





Lag Bolts in Wood


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Wood Beam

Wood Beam







LPF

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.22





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

SAF

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Concrete Beam

Concrete Beam







LPF

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.23



Undercut Anchors in 3000 psi Normal Weight Concrete


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016

Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

SAF

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Concrete Beam

Concrete Beam







LPF

LPF

3.24





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016

Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

SAF

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Concrete Beam

Concrete Beam







LPF

LPF

3.25





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016

Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

SAF

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Concrete Beam

Concrete Beam







LPF

LPF

3.26





Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


NFPA-13 2016

Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

SAF

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Concrete Beam

Concrete Beam







LPF

LPF

3.27



Pipe

Pipe

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Fastener

Straight Stake Eye

Cable

Oval Sleeve

Oval Sleeve



Steel Beam

Steel Beam









Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


LPF

LPF

NFPA-13 2016

3.28



Cable Looped Around Top Member of Bar Joist


Naples, FL 34104

800-321-5667


MAX

45Á

Loop

around top

chord of bar

joist at a

panel point

Brace

Angle

Pipe

NFPA-13 2016

Oval Sleeve

Cable

3.29

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