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Are round cut washers required in the bottom of Panels and Frames even though there is a built in plate washer?

April 26, 2017built cut frames Panels plate round washer washers

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Are round cut washers required in the bottom of Panels and Frames even though there is a built in plate washer?

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Yes, because the openings that receive hold down and shear bolts are slotted, or elliptical holes, round washers are required so that the nut is engaged around the circumference instead of at just two edges.