Sway Brace Pipe Attachment
Figure: 010
Function
Designed for bracing pipe against sway and seismic disturbance. The pipe attachment component of a sway brace system used in conjunction with a PHD Manufacturing structural attachment fitting, and joined together with a bracing pipe element forms a complete sway brace assembly. Sway brace assemblies are intended to be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Material: Carbon steel
Finish: Electro-galvanized
Size: Pipe size 1” (25) thru 4” (100).
Install: Place over the pipe to be braced, adjust brace angle, and insert bracing pipe through opening leaving a minimum of 1” (25.4) extending from attachment. Brace pipe can be installed on top or bottom of pipe to be braced but must be a minimum of 6” (152.4) away from a pipe joint. Tighten nuts down evenly until hex heads break off.
Approvals: Underwriters Laboratories listed for US and Canada and Factory Mutual approved. Listed for use with NFPA and PHD sway brace components only.
Ordering: Specify figure number, brace pipe size, and sprinkler pipe size.