Nvent Caddy Csbrs1 Vertical Rod Stiffener Instruction Manual

CSBRS1 Vertical Rod Stiffener

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Product Usage Instructions

1. nVent products shall be installed and used only as indicated
in nVent product instruction sheets and training materials.
Instruction sheets are available at www.nVent.com and from your nVent customer
service representative.

2. nVent products must never be used for a purpose other than
the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that
exceeds specified load ratings.

3. All instructions must be completely followed to ensure proper
and safe installation and performance.

4. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication, or other
failure to completely follow nVent’s instructions and warnings may
cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury,
and/or death, and void your warranty.

5. Products that are manufactured using spring steel components
shall be used only in a non-corrosive indoor environment.

6. All pipe supports, hangers, intermediate components, and
structural attachments must ONLY be used as described herein and
are NEVER to be used for any other purpose.

NOTE: All load ratings are for static
conditions and do not account for dynamic loading such as wind,
water, or seismic loads, unless otherwise noted.

The customer is responsible for:

a. Conformance to all governing codes.

b. The integrity of structures to which the products are
attached, including their capability of safely accepting the loads
imposed, as evaluated by a qualified engineer.

c. Using appropriate industry standard hardware as noted
above.

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Rod Stiffener Spacing and Threaded Rod Load Chart – Imperial

Rod Size

Root Area

Root Diameter

Least Radius of Gyration – r

Yield Stress

Ultimate Stress

Rod Stiffener Spacing (inches)*

Maximum Allowed Threaded Rod Compression Load (lbs)*

Maximum Allowed Tension

(in) (in2)

(in)

(in)

(ksi) (ksi) L/r = 50 L/r = 100 L/r = 150 L/r = 200 L/r = 50 L/r = 100 L/r = 150 L/r = 200 Load (lbs)**

3/8 0.070 0.299

0.075

3

7

11

14

1,280

900

460

260

1,330

1/2 0.129 0.405 5/8 0.207 0.513

0.101 0.128

36

58

5 6

10 12

15 19

20

2,360 1,670

850

480

25

3,790 2,680

1,370

770

2,460 3,960

3/4 0.309 0.627

0.157

7

15

23

31

5,670 4,010

2,050

1,150

5,910

Rod Stiffener Spacing and Threaded Rod Load Chart – Metric

Rod Size

Root Area

Root Diameter

Least Radius of Gyration – r

Yield Ultimate Stress Stress

Rod Stiffener Spacing (mm)*

Maximum Allowed Threaded Rod Compression Load (N)*

Dia – Pitch (mm2) (mm)

(mm) (N/mm2) (N/mm2) L/r = 50 L/r = 100 L/r = 150 L/r = 200 L/r = 50 L/r = 100 L/r = 150 L/r = 200

M10 – 1.50 50.1 8.0

2.0

99

199

299

399 6,150 4,400 2,290 1,280

M12 – 1.75 73.2 9.7 M16 – 2.00 139.6 13.3

2.4 3.3

240

400

120 166

241 333

362 499

482 8,990 6,430 3,350 666 17,140 12,270 6,380

1,880 3,590

M20 – 2.50 218.7 16.7

4.2

208 417 1418 834 26,860 19,220 10,000 5,620

*When using Stainless Steel Threaded Rod, Calculate the Rod Stiffener Spacing and Allowable Compression Load using the Specified Minimum Yield Strength of the Stainless Steel Material

**When using Stainless Steel Threaded Rod, Calculate the Maximum Allowable Tension Load using the Specified Minimum Tensile Strength of the Stainless Steel Material

Maximum Allowed Tension Load (N)**
6,610 9,660 18,420 28,870

Vertical Rod Stiffener, Typical (Internal Shown)

Max. 6.00 [152.4]

Rod Stiffener Spacing

Min. 2.00 50.8

Rod Stiffener Spacing

Min. 2.00 50.8

Max. 6.00 152.4

WARNING: 1. nVent products shall be installed and used only as indicated in nVent product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at
www.nVent.com and from your nVent customer service representative. 2. nVent products must never be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that exceeds specified load ratings. 3. All instructions must be completely followed to ensure proper and safe installation and performance. 4. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow nVent’s instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property
damage, serious bodily injury and/or death, and void your warranty. 5. Products that are manufactured using spring steel components shall be used only in a non-corrosive indoor environment. 6. All pipe supports, hangers, intermediate components and structural attachments must ONLY be used as described herein and are NEVER to be used for any
other purpose.

NOTE: All load ratings are for static conditions and do not account for dynamic loading such as wind, water or seismic loads, unless otherwise noted.

The customer is responsible for: a. Conformance to all governing codes. b. The integrity of structures to which the products are attached, including their capability of safely accepting the loads imposed, as evaluated by a qualified engineer. c. Using appropriate industry standard hardware as noted above.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed. Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.

nVent, nVent CADDY, nVent ERICO Cadweld, nVent ERICO Critec, nVent ERICO, nVent ERIFLEX, and nVent LENTON are owned by nVent or its global affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. nVent reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

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INSTRUCTION SHEET 1)

Section 1 CSBRS37EG
404467 Torque = 8ft-lbs (11Nm)
2)

Rod Size

Rod Size

Imperial Metric

3/8″

M10-1.50

1/2″

M12-1.75

5/8″

M16-2.00

3/4″

M20-2.50

Section 2 Quick Clip
1. Choose the rod stiffener size that matches the correct size of the rod (see Figure 1).
2. Position the strut so the rod is in the right corner.
3. Insert the rod stiffener into the strut as shown and rotate the rod stiffener clockwise 90 degrees, so the arrow points up,
4. Push down rod stiffener to lock in place.

Figure 1 (examples)

Quick Clip

ThreadedRod

Global Part
Number
CSBRS14 CSBRS2 CSBRS3 CSBRS4 CSBRS5 CSBRS6

Article

Rod Size

Number Imperial Metric

N/A

1/4″ M6-1.00

404538 3/8″ M10-1.50

404539 1/2″ M12-1.75

N/A

5/8″ M16-2.00

N/A

3/4″ M20-2.50

N/A

7/8″

N/A

Note: The rod stiffener is intended for use with 1 5/8″ x 1 5/8″ 12-ga strut (undamaged). If the rod stiffener does not snap into place and firmly hold the rod, remove the rod stiffener, place the threaded rod in the opposite corner of the strut, and reinstall the rod stiffener.

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Section 3 CSBRS1 402207

Step 1 – Slide the CSBRS1 onto the 1″ Sch 40 (or metric equivalent) pipe.

Slide

1″ Sched 40 (or metric equivalent) Pipe rod stiffener
All thread rod

Rod Size

Imperial Metric

3/8″

M10-1.25

1/2″

M12-1.75

5/8″

M16-2.00

Step 2 – Snap the CSBRS1 over the 1″ pipe rod stiffener.

CSBRS1

Step 3 – Insert the bolt and washer that is included into the hole that is stamped with the size of threaded rod that the CSBRS1 is being used with.
Lock Nut Flat Washer

Step 4 – Tighten the lock nut intil the two ends of the CSBRS1 are closed as shown.

Flat Washer Bolt

3/8 1/2 5/8

Torque = 8ft-lbs (11Nm)

3/8 1/2 5/8

Note: Bolt will be inserted diagonally when 1/2″ all thread rod is used

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References

• The Future of Connection and Protection | nVent