Water Tank Roof Rafter Earthquake Straps

The water heater is a few inches from the walls so cut some scrap 2x4 s and 2x6 s to fit behind it.

Water tank roof rafter earthquake straps.

Before you cut your boards you ll need to measure the width of your building and calculate the exact length of each rafter. These can be found in many hardware stores on the aisle displaying the water heaters. Rheem protech earthquake strap model sp13345 26 99 26 99. Commercially available strapping kits make this a relatively easy process.

Second secure tank with heavy gauge metal straps top and bottom. 1 16 of 109 results for earthquake straps for water heater firefighter fr 80 soft belt style water heater earthquake strap up to 80 gal. Water heater strap front mount model 86299 9 10 9 10. The bottom strap on a water heater should be a minimum of 4 inches above the gas valve controls.

Water heater should resist horizontal displacement. For the efb which is the typical buckling. The roof rafters provide integral structural support to the roof. Earthquake straps these straps prevent a water heater from tipping over and are required in earthquake prone areas.

The straps then hold the assembly in place against the water heater. The sloshing phenomena and pressures by the sloshing on the tank roof have been presented. Replace all copper and metal piping with flexible natural gas and water line connectors. From the manufacturer this watts water heater strap kit contains four straps for restraining the top and bottom of the water heater.

The straps adjust easily to fit the water heater. 4 5 out of 5 stars 160. 4 water tanks 44 4 1 scope 44. Free delivery with 45 order.

Highcraft guu7 thermal expansion tanks for hot water heaters carbon shell stainless steel 3 4 mip connection butyl diaphragm 150 psi 210 degrees. Flexible gas line a flexible gas line can withstand movement and is usually required in earthquake prone areas. Phenomena at the hanshin awaji great earthquake and the niigataken chuetu oki earthquake were the live data to let us review the ds value. Holdrite quick strap stainless steel gas electric tankless water heater expansion tank mounting bracket.

The metal straps are threaded through two metal buckles screwed to this wood assembly. If the existing strapping is not 4 inches up then it is rather easy to move the strap up. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction.