Use Beveled Washers for stair termination posts with angled holes. Available for Threaded Terminal and Quick-

Connect ®SS fittings. Always install the QuickConnect®SSfittings in the top stair post to prevent rain water fromrunning down the cable into the fittings.

T O O L C H E C K L I S T

Safety Glasses

Work Gloves

Pencil

Measuring Tape

Electric Drill

Drill Bits

Hammer

Cable Cutters

Vise-Grip Pliers

7/16'' Wrench

Electric Grinder withGrinding Disk& Cut-off Disk

Hacksaw or Electric Reciprocating Saw

Cable Lacing Needle

Feeney TensionGauge

Mark drill hole locationson posts.

To minimize cabledeflection, spacecables no more than 3inches apart and have apost or vertical spacerat least every 3 feet.Also, straight runs ofcable (no turns/dips)should not exceed 70feet. Runs with corners(2 bends at most)should not exceed 40feet. See Basic FrameDesign on back page.

(Metal posts only)Insert Isolation Bushingsor Grommets (optional),into their correspondingpost holes. Note: call forspecial drill hole sizes.

(Wood posts only)Insert Protector Sleevesat necessary locations.Tap in until flush.

Protector Sleevesprevent abrasion atangled transitions onwood posts (e.g. stairtransition posts oroutside faces of double corner posts).

Lace the free end ofthe cable through theintermediate posts andQuick-Connect®SSend post. Slide-on a flat washer andQuick-Connect®SSfitting until they restagainst the face of thepost.

Use a Lacing Needle if snagging becomes a problem.

Drill holes in posts. Holediameter depends oncable size and type offitting. See chart below.

Hold the Quick-Connect®SSfitting with one handand pull the cabletight with the other.The fittingautomatically lockswhen you release the cable.

CableRail TensioningTool #6005-pkg maybe used.

Use cable cutters orelectric grinder withcut-off disk to trim theexcess cable. Grindflush the exposedcable ends with anelectric grinder.

Snap on end capsover the exposedQuick-Connect®SSfittings and theSnug-Grip®

Washer-Nuts. You’re done.

Feeney SteelProtect™

can be applied forlasting protection ofstainless steel cableand parts.

Cables can either terminate or run through corner posts

WOOD POSTS* SINGLE PIPE* DOUBLE PIPE ANGLE IRON DOUBLE FLAT BAR

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

Terminating

Continuous

*Offset drill holes at least 1/2'' if you choose to have cables terminating at a single wood or pipe post.

Step-by-Step Installation

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Insert the ThreadedTerminal through theTerminal end post andattach a flat washer andSnug-Grip® Washer-Nut.Spin the nut 2 full turns.Strong resistance will befelt as the Snug-Grip®

threads engage; so hold theTerminal shaft with pliers.

Note: Metal assemblieshave Nylon Flat Washersin both white and black.Choose the color that bestmatches your railing frame.

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Recommended cable tensioning sequence

Tension the cables byholding the ThreadedTerminal shaft with Vise-Grip pliers and spinningthe Snug-Grip® Washer-Nuts with a wrench. AFeeney Tension Gaugemay be used to checkuniform tension. See tensioning sequence diagram at left.

Use hacksaw, reciprocatingsaw, or electric grinderwith cut-off disk to sawoff the excess threads asclose to the Snug-Grip®

Washer-Nut as possible.Touch-up with electricgrinder. The specialSnug-Grip® threadsprevent the nut fromloosening.

Important Note: If using electric or pneumatic tools to tighten the Washer Nuts,spin the nuts very slowly otherwise they will heat-up causing the threads to seize.

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If desired, Quick-Connect ®SSposts may be through drilled at1/4” (5/16” if 1/4” cable) andthen counter-bored with therecommended Quick-Connect®

drill to countersink the fitting.

CableSpacing:Maximum 3inches apart.

IntermediatePosts: Size all intermediateposts as required for top rail supportstrength or for code.

Top Rail: Always include a strong, rigid toprail that is securely fastened to allposts. Minimum recommendedsize is 2 x 6 wood. Set railingheight per local code.

Spacing From Walls: Set end posts 3 to 4 inches away from thehouse/wall face to allow access for attachingcable end fittings.

End Posts: Use minimum end post sizes noted above, andsecurely bolt or screw to joists or deck surface.

Double Corner Posts: If possible use double corner posts to allow the cableto run continuously through the corners withoutterminating (see single corner post option below).Securely bolt or screw posts to joists or deck surfaceand use minimum corner post sizes noted above.

Maximum Post Spacing:Space all posts and verticalspacers (see below) a maximumof 3 feet apart to minimize anydeflection that may occur if thecables are ever forced apart.

Bottom Rails (OPTIONAL):

Bottom rails should be spaced nomore than 4 inches above thedeck surface, or as required bylocal code, and should be sizedas needed for support strengthand design appearance.

Single Corner Post (OPTIONAL):

In most cases with single corner posts cables must be terminated. Exceptionsare angle iron posts or tubular metal posts. When terminating on a single cornerpost, be sure to offset the drill holes at least 1/2'' to allow internal clearance forthe cable fittings. Use minimum end post sizes noted above and securely bolt orscrew to joists or deck surface.

MAX. 3 FEET

MAX. 3 FEET

The Basic Frame Design

And Some Other Options

CableSpacing:Maximum 3inches apart.

C O N S T R U C T I O NC H E C K L I S T

Space cables no morethan 3 inches apart

Space posts/verticals nomore than 3 feet apart

Observe minimumend/corner post sizesshown above

Securely fasten all posts and top rails

Carefully plan alltermination and corner posts for properclearance, positioning,and maximum cable run lengths

Straight runs of cable (no turns/dips) should not exceed 70 feet; runs with corner bends (2bends at most) should not exceed 40 feet

Frame Requirements

I M P O R TA N T N O T E

For railings we recommendspacing the cables nomore than 3 inches apartand placing posts orvertical members no morethan 3 feet apart.

Please note that sincebuilding codes vary bystate, county and city, our recommendations may not comply with coderequirements in all areas.

Always consult with yourlocal building departmentbefore starting your project.

Minimum sizes for all corner and end postsAll other posts should be sized as required for cap rail support strength or for code

FLAT BAR2'' wide, 1'' thick

ANGLE IRON2'' wide, 1/2'' thick

EXTRA STRONG PIPE1-1/2'' ID, 1-7/8'' OD

SQUARE TUBE 2'' wide, 1/4'' wall

4X4 WOOD3-1/2'' wide, 3-1/2'' thickNote: Softer woods mayrequire larger post sizes,

especially for 42”high railings

Railing frames need to be designed and built strong enough to support the tension of properly installed cables,which is a load in excess of 300 lbs for each cable. Here are some basic guidelines to help you properly prepareyour railing frames. These guidelines apply whether you are using 1/8'', 3/16'' or 1/4'' cable (1/4'' cable notrecommended for wood frames).

Wood Blocking(WOOD FRAMES ONLY):

Underneath the toprail attach minimum1”x 4” wood blockingbetween posts toprovide additionallateral reinforcementto the posts so thatthey won’t pull out ofplumb when thecables are tensioned.

Vertical Spacers (OPTIONAL):

Slender spacers may be used instead of some of the larger intermediate posts to achievea more open railing design. These are non-structural members and are only intended tomaintain cable spacing and minimize deflection. Examples are 2”x2” wood strips, 1”metal tubing, 1/4” flat bar, or Feeney Intermediate Pickets. Attach spacers to the top rail and either the bottom rail, deck surface or joists.