1/8” 5/16” 1/4” 3/8”3/16” 3/8” 1/4” 9/16”

If desired, Quick-Connect ®SSposts may be through drilled at1/4” and then counter-bored with the recommended Quick-Connect ®SS drill to countersink the fitting.

Mark drill hole locationson posts.

To minimize cabledeflection, spacecables no more than 3inches apart and havea post or vertical spac-er at 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 FrameRequirements on backpage.

Insert Protector Sleevesat necessary locations.Tap in until flush.

Protector Sleeves preventabrasion at angledtransitions on wood posts(e.g. stair transition postsor outside faces of doublecorner posts).

Insert the ThreadedTerminal through theTerminal end post andattach a flat washer andSnug-Grip® Washer-Nut.Spin the nut 2 fullturns. Strong resistancewill be felt as the Snug-Grip® threads engage;so hold the Terminalshaft with pliers.

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.

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.

Use cable cutters or electric 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.

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Step-by-Step Installation for Wood Frames

Recommended cable tensioning sequence

Use Beveled Washers for stair termination posts withangled holes. Available for Threaded Terminal andQuick-Connect®SS fittings. Always install the Quick-Connect®SS fittings in the top stair post to prevent rainwater from running 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

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.

Cables can terminate or run through corner postsTerminating Continuous

DOUBLE WOOD POSTS DOUBLE WOOD POSTSSINGLE WOOD POSTOffset drill holes at least 1/2”

CableSpacing:Maximum 3inches apart.

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

Cap Rail: Always include a strong, rigidcap rail that is securely fastenedto all posts. Cap size is basedon load strength needs andlocal code requirements. Set railing height 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.

Foot Rails (OPTIONAL):Foot 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):When terminating on a single corner post, be sure to offset the drill holes atleast 1/2'' to allow internal clearance for the cable fittings. Use minimum endpost sizes noted above and securely bolt or screw 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 cap 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

Wood 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

4X6 WOOD3-1/2'' wide, 5-1/2'' thick

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 caprail attach minimum1”x 4” wood blockingbetween posts to pro-vide additional lateralreinforcement to theposts so that theywon’t pull out ofplumb when thecables are tensioned.

Vertical Spacers (OPTIONAL):Slender spacers may be used instead of some of the larger intermediate posts toachieve a more open railing design. These are non-structural members and areonly intended to maintain cable spacing and minimize deflection. Examples are2” x 2” wood strips, 1” metal tubing or 1/4” flat bar. Attach spacers to the caprail and either the foot rail, deck surface or joists.