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Ultra-tec® Cable Railing System wascreated to address the deficienciesencountered in using standard ten-sioning mechanisms for cable barri-er railings – sharp edges on retain-ers; long, bulky fittings; anduneven, hand-crimped shanks.Standard marine turnbuckles andstud fittings with exposed nuts andthreads were the norm because thatwas all that was available – untilnow.

Exclusive Ultra-tec® Cable Railing Hardware isdesigned especially for cable railings.Invisiware® terminals can be concealedwithin the railing end post. These pre-cision machined Type 316 stainlesssteel fittings are engineered to inter-face with standard frame compo-nents detailed in our Design &Fabrication Guide for Metal FramedRailings. Ultra-tec® railing hard-ware can be factory swaged by us orfield swaged by the customer, usingan Ultra-tec® portable swaging tool.New Push-Lock fittings now make fieldinstallation even easier.

Railing styles shown in the Ultra-tec® Design &Fabrication Guide for Metal Framed

Railings – available online – are madeavailable to design professionals and

steel fabricators. The guide is usefulin designing a properly constructedcable railing. It highlights attractivepre-engineered metal frame stylesthat utilize standard off the shelfmaterials. Included are drawings

and specifications that will ensurethat the frame will perform successful-

ly when all cables are properly ten-sioned.

The Ladder EffectThe 2000 International Residential Code (IRC) stated thatguardrails shall not be constructed with horizontal members orother ornamental pattern that results in a ladder effect. The laddereffect has never been a part of the International Building Code(IBC).

The ladder effect was removed from the IRC during the 2001 codecycle and it was noted in the 2001 IRC supplement. The current2006 IRC and IBC contain no reference to the ladder effect.However, many local code authorities are using older codesbased on BOCA – the creator of the ladder effect wording – andthe 2000 IRC. Many local code inspectors are not aware of the2001 change and may reject guardrailings with infills they interpretas creating a ladder effect. It will take time for the 2001 IRC supplement and the newer 2003and 2006 model codes to trickle down to the local levels. In themeantime, be prepared to address this issue should it come up inyour area.

OVERVIEW OF FEATURESRailing frame components can be specified in a variety ofmaterials: steel and stainless steel pipe; stainless steel flatbar; structural tubing; and wood. Please note that theUltra-tec® Cable Railing System is not recommended foruse with aluminum pipe or tube.

Type 316 stainless steel cable and hardware are used.Due to the increased amounts of nickel and the addition ofmolybdenum, type 316 stainless steel has excellent resist-ance to atmospheric and corrosive conditions.

Ultra-tec's® exclusive Invisiware® hardware is hiddeninside the end posts making it virtually invisible. We alsooffer hardware that is visible when installed but withsmooth, rounded corners. More compact than awkwardturnbuckles intended for other uses, all hardware hasbeen designed specifically for pedestrian cable railings.

All Ultra-tec® Cable Railing System hardware can beswaged in the field by using one of our portable swagingtools. Swaging in the field permits intermediate post andbraces to be bored just slightly larger than the diameter ofthe cable being used since only the cable will have to passthrough. If purchased pre-swaged, the intermediate postsand braces have to be bored to allow for the larger diam-eter of the swaged fitting to pass through the intermediatepost or brace.

If desired, fittings can be swaged onto one or both of thecable ends at the factory. New Ultra-tec Push-Lock fit-tings simplify installation – requiring only one end be pre-swaged with a tensioner and the other end field cut andassembled.

By using our pre-tensioning tool, runs of up to 150 feetand longer can be achieved while maintaining tight cabletension using Ultra-tec® hardware.

Refer to installation instructions on page 259 to 271.

Note: Due to the effects of thermal expansion and contraction, max-imum run for exterior railings is 100 feet.

A Cable Rail Sample Pack is availableat a modest cost. It contains: 3/16" cable;Invisiware® Receiver, Radius Ferrule,Adjust-A-Body® with Hanger Bolt; Clip-On Stop and Fixed Jaw; Fixed TabWeld Fitting; Weld Receiver,Grommets, and Threaded Tab. OrderPart Number CRSAMPLE.

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Pipe Actual Cable Use withSize Size Size L D H T S Stud # Stainless

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.250"

.250"

.375"

.750"

.750"1.00"

.537"

.537"

.646"

.437"

.437"

.531"

CRRF4CRRF6CRRF8

Cable

Size D* L* S A Stainless

* After Swaging

INVISIWARE® RECEIVER – TENSIONING DEVICEType 316 Stainless Steel

A tensioning device is hiddeninside the end post with only thehead of the Receiver exposed on theoutside of the post. The inside isfemale-threaded to accept the male-

threaded Invisiware® Swaging Stud that is attached to the cable. Thehead of the Receiver is broached for an Allen wrench. To tension thecable, insert the Allen wrench and rotate the Receiver around themale threads on the Swaging Stud. This will draw the Swaging Studfurther inside the Receiver as you continue to turn it with the Allenwrench.

Pipe ends are counterbored so the full perimeter of the head of theReceiver will rest on a flat surface in the pipe. The head rests on theoutside wall of a flat-sided post. A plastic washer is included andacts as a scratch resistant barrier between the Receiver head andthe post.

INVISIWARE® RADIUS FERRULE Type 316 Stainless Steel

For use on the fixed, non-tensioning end of the cable, often in com-bination with the Invisiware® Receiver on the tensioning end. Wheninstalled, the fitting is hidden inside the end post with only thehead exposed on the outside of the end post. Externally, it looksthe same as the Invisiware® Receiver, but costs much less.

Pipe ends are counterbored, so the full perimeter of the head ofthe Radius Ferrule will rest on a flat surface in the pipe. The head rests on the outsidewall of a flat-sided post. A plasticwasher is included and acts as ascratch resistant barrier betweenthe Radius Ferrule head and thepost.

For pipe and square tube railing only. TheRadius Ferrule should not be used on rectan-gular, double post construction.

INVISIWARE® SWAGING STUDType 316 Stainless Steel

Swaged on the end of the cable, this part is used withthe Invisiware® Receiver or the Invisiware® WeldedReceiver. When installed, it is completely hiddeninside the fitting, so you won’t ever see any unat-tractive swaging marks. The threaded surface is coat-

ed with a baked-on molybdenum based dry film lubricant to prevent the threads fromgalling when tensioned and in extreme environments.

Swaged Radius

FerruleWasher

Post

Counterbored

Hole In Pipe

Cable

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.250"

.250"

.375"

5/16-245/16-247/16-20

CRS4CRS6CRS8

Cable

Size D* Thread Stainless

* After

Swaging

Invisiware Receiver

Delrin

Washer

Counterbored Hole

On Pipe Only

Allen Head

Post

Swaged Threaded Stud

Cable

11/4"11/4"11/2"11/2"11/2"2"2"2"

1.56"1.56"1.81"1.81"1.81"2.30"2.30"2.30"3.03"3.03"2.03"2.03"2.03"3.03"3.03"3.56"3.56"

1.660"1.660"1.900"1.900"1.900"2.375"2.375"2.375"1" × 2"†

1" × 2"†

2" × 2"2" × 2"2" × 2"1" × 3"†

1" × 3"†

31/2" × 31/2"*31/2" × 31/2"*

1/8"3/16"1/8"

3/16"1/4"1/8"

3/16"1/4"1/8"

3/16"1/8"

3/16"1/4"1/8"

3/16"1/8"

3/16"

.437"

.437"

.437"

.437"

.531"

.437"

.437"

.531"

.437"

.437"

.437"

.437"

.531"

.437"

.437"

.437"

.437"

3/16"3/16"3/16"3/16"7/32"3/16"3/16"7/32"3/16"3/16"3/16"3/16"7/32"3/16"3/16"3/16"3/16"

5/16-245/16-245/16-245/16-247/16-205/16-245/16-247/16-205/16-245/16-245/16-245/16-247/16-205/16-245/16-245/16-245/16-24

.537"

.537"

.537"

.537"

.646"

.537"

.537"

.646"

.537"

.537"

.537"

.537"

.646"

.537"

.537"

.537"

.537"

CRR612CRR612CRR622CRR622CRR822CRR642CRR642CRR842CRR652CRR652CRR632CRR632CRR832CRR652CRR652CRR662CRR662

CRS4CRS6CRS4CRS6CRS8CRS4CRS6CRS8CRS4CRS6CRS4CRS6CRS8CRS4CRS6CRS4CRS6

* Nominal 4 × 4 wood post – 31/2" × 31/2" actual.† Use as double posts with spacer shown on page 58.

Invisiware® Receivers can be used in a horizontal position on stair end posts that havea pitch up to 35 degrees. This eliminates the need to bore hardware holes at an angleon stair runs.

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EASY TO ORDER – EASY TO INSTALLSelect the tensioners you wish to use and provide the length of each of your cable runs on the worksheet shown on page 61. The cables willbe shipped with tensioners swaged on one end and bare cable on the other end. Pre-cut cable will be approximately 3" longer than requiredto allow for potential fraying. Cut each cable to a final length on site and push it into the opening in the Push-Lock fitting.

NO FIELD SWAGING!Cables come with a tensioner on one end. Installthe tensioner on one end post, then cut the cableto length. Slip the Push-Lock fitting into the otherend post or mount it with the tab to the outside ofthe post.

Push the cable into the Push-Lock fitting,tension the cable and you’re done.Note: Push-Lock Tool Kit is required – seepage 60.

NEW!FIELD INSTALLED PUSH-LOCKTM

FITTINGS MAKE CABLE RAILINGS

EASY TO INSTALL

2.45"

.313".435"

1/8"3/16"

CRPLTE4CRPLTE6

CRSC6CRSC6

CRLE6CRLE6

CRFT65BCRFT65B

CRFT65ACRFT65A

CRTT6BCRTT6B

CableSize Stainless

Use withScrew #

For Wood PostUse Lag Eye #

For Stainless Post For Steel PostUse Threaded Tab #Use Fixed Tab # Use Threaded Tab #

PUSH-LOCKTM FOR STAIRS OR SEVERE PITCHESType 316 Stainless Steel

These fittings have a 1⁄4-28 threaded eye end and are for use on stairs. Theyattach to a wood end post with a CRLE6 shown on page 51. For metalposts, use a Fixed Tab or Threaded Tab. Mount with a CRSC6 Screw.

1.56"

.435" .537"

1/8"3/16"

CRPL4CRPL6

CR716SAECR716SAE

CableSize Stainless

For Wood PostUse Washer #

PUSH-LOCKTM FOR LEVEL RUNSType 316 Stainless Steel

These Push-Lock fittings with rounded ends are used on level runs. They rest in a hole in the end post. When used with an end post 1-1/2"or more in thickness, the Push-Lock fitting is hidden inside the end post with only the head exposed on the outside of the post. Pipe ends arecounterbored, so the full perimeter of the head will rest on a flat surface in the pipe. A plastic washer is included and acts as a scratch-resist-ant barrier between the Push-Lock fitting and a metal post. The head rests on the outside wall of a flat-sided metal post or on a stainless steelwasher on a wooden post. For wood applications, also order part number CR716SAE Washer.

PUSH!LOCK!

SCREWSType 316 Stainless SteelFor use with threaded fittings, as noted.

Cable Size Screw Size Stainless1/8"

3/16"1/4"

1/4-28 × 1/2"1/4-28 × 1/2"3/8-24 × 3/4"

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INVISIWARE® THREADED TABType 316 Stainless Steel

Here’s a real time and money-saver.The Invisiware® Threaded Tabscrews into a drilled and tapped holeon the inside wall of the end post.You save the expense of weldingtees or tabs onto your end post,for mounting Adjust-A-Jaw® or

Adjust-A-Body™ Tensioners or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws.

Recommended only when you are using a minimum schedule 80pipe end post or a square or rectangular steel end post with a min-imum .250" wall.

INVISIWARE® FIXED TABSteel or Stainless Steel

Welded into an end post tomake a strong tab for usein mounting an Adjust-A-Jaw® or Adjust-A-Body™

Tensioner or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw. The Invisiware® Fixed Tab iscut to length as necessary, inserted in a hole drilled through thepost and welded to the outside wall. The welded surface is thenground to the post’s original contour, thus hiding the weld.

INVISIWARE® WELDED RECEIVERSteel or Stainless Steel

A fixed end, non-tensioningdevice, the Invisiware® WeldedReceiver provides a sturdy,threaded receptacle in the endpost for an Invisiware® SwagingStud. The Invisiware® Welded

Receiver is cut to length as necessary, inserted in a hole drilledthrough the post and welded to the outside wall. The welded sur-face is then ground to the post’s original contour, thus hiding theweld.

5/16"

3/8"

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T

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1/8"3/16"1/4"

.265"

.265"

.390"

.813"

.813"1.250"

.313"

.313"

.375"

.500"

.500"

.625"

CRTT6BCRTT6B CRTT8B

Cable

Size H S T A B L Stainless

Cable

Size Stainless

Acorn Nut – CRAN37524S – is included.

.233"/.229"

.233"/.229"

.295"/.285"

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.375"

.375"

.562"

CRFT65BCRFT65B CRFT85B

CRFT65ACRFT65A CRFT85A

Cable

Size D H S T L Steel Stainless

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.437"

.437"

.531"

.44"

.44"

.68"

.265"

.265"

.390"

CRWR65BCRWR65BCRWR85B

CRWR65ACRWR65ACRWR85A

CRS4CRS6 CRS8

Cable Use with

Size D T Stud # Steel Stainless5/16-245/16-247/16-20

.233"/.229"

.233"/.229"

.295"/.285"

For use with a minimum 4 × 4 nominal wood post.

1/8"3/16"1/4"

1.50"1.50"2.00"

.253"

.253"

.385"

.50"

.50"

.68"

CRLE6CRLE6 CRLE8

Cable

Size G T L P Stainless

.233"/.229"

.233"/.229"

.295"/.285"

ULTRA-TEC® LAG EYEType 304 Stainless SteelA convenient, easy-to-install means for attaching an Adjust-A-Jaw®

or Adjust-A-Body™ Tensioner or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw to a woodpost.

3.11"3.11"3.00"

1.250"1.250"1.625"

1/8"3/16"1/4"

CRTT6BLCRTT6BLCRTT8BL

INVISIWARE® EXTENDED LENGTH THREADED TABExtended length, sameas above except there isno need to thread thehole in your end post.

Cut to desired length and secure to end post with acorn nut andthread sealant or Lido-Weld Adhesive – see page 39.

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Hanger Bolt

Nut

Lp

Body Ferrule

(Order Separately)Cable

Nut Body Ferrule

(Order Separately) Cable

1/8"1/8"

3/16"3/16"1/4"

5/16"5/16"5/16"5/16"7/16"

1.50"1.50"1.50"1.50"2.00"

.25"1.75"

25"1.75"

.25"

5/16-245/16-245/16-245/16-247/16-20

2.00"2.00"2.00"2.00"2.50"

3.75"5.25"3.75"5.25"4.75"

.375"

.375"

.375"

.375"

.500"

2.75"2.75"2.75"2.75"3.00"

.500"

.500"

.500"

.500"

.625"

CRAJB6CRAJB6LCRAJB6CRAJB6LCRAJB8

CRF4CRF4CRF6CRF6CRF8

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.375"

.375"

.375"

5/16-245/16-24 7/16-20

5/16-245/16-24 5/16-24

2.00"2.00"2.50"

2.62"2.62"3.12"

.375"

.375"

.500"

2.75"2.75"3.00"

.500"

.500"

.625"

CRAJT6CRAJT6CRAJT8

CRF4CRF6CRF8

For use with a minimum 4 × 4

nominal wood post

Type 316 Stainless SteelSimilar to the Adjust-A-Body™ With Hanger BoltTensioner, it screws intoa drilled and tapped hole

in your steel end post and adjusts with an open end wrench. A realmoney-saver because there is no need for special tees with holes,welded on tabs or any other mounting device – and it’s about halfthe price of the clevis-style Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner.

ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH THREADED BOLT TENSIONER

Recommended for level runs and when you are using a minimum schedule 80 pipe endpost or a square or rectangular steel end post with a minimum .250" wall.

ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH THREADED EYE TENSIONERType 316 Stainless Steel

Similar to the Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner, exceptit costs a lot lessthan the clevis-style

Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner. See the tabulated drawing to deter-mine how to interface this fitting with your end post or use our FixedTab or Threaded Tab fittings shown on page 51 of this catalog.Tension with an open-end wrench.

LrLnES

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NutBody

Ferrule Cable

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.44"

.44"

.68"

.233"/.229"

.233"/.229"

.295"/.285"

1/4-281/4-283/8-24

5/16-245/16-247/16-20

2.00"2.00"2.50"

.375"

.375"

.500"

2.75"2.75"3.00"

.500"

.500"

.844"

.500"

.500"

.625"

CRAJTE6CRAJTE6CRAJTE8

CRF4CRF6CRF8

Cable Use with Use with

Size E A B S T Lt Ln Lr D Screw # Ferrule # Stainless

CRSC6CRSC6CRSC8

Note: Order ferrule and screw separately.

Cable Use with

Size S T Ls Lt Loq Ln Lr D Ferrule # Stainless

ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH HANGER BOLT TENSIONERType 316 Stainless Steel

Similar to the Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner, except it screws right intoyour wooden end post. No need for special mounting hardware. Asleek, economical tensioning device that is easy to install, adjustswith an open-end wrench. Now available with a 11/2" longer hangerbolt for 1/8" or 3/16" cable.

Cable Use with

Size S T Ls Lp* Lt Loq Ln Lr D Ferrule # Stainless

*Longer shaft – Lp – for use whenmounting post has a fascia covering.

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Nut Body Ferrule

(Order Separately) Cable

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.750"

.750"1.12"

5/16-245/16-24 7/16-20

3/8-163/8-161/2-13

2.38"2.38"2.50"

3.44"3.44"3.93"

.375"

.375"

.500"

2.75"2.75"3.00"

.500"

.500"

.625"

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RL-38RL-38RL-12

SSRM-38SSRM-38SSRM-12

CRF4CRF6CRF8

Type 316 Stainless SteelSimilar to the Adjust-A-Body™ With HangerBolt Tensioner, it screws

into a Red Head brand concrete anchor – available from your indus-trial supplier. It is an easy, practical way to attach your tensioner toa concrete wall. Adjusts with an open end wrench.

ADJUST-A-BODY™ WITH CONCRETE BOLT TENSIONER

Cable Red Head Brand Anchor* Use with

Size S T Ls Lt Loq Ln Lr D Steel Stainless Ferrule # Stainless

CABLE

Cable Construction: 1 × 19, Type 316 stainless steel cable. 1 × 19 construction cable is engineered to hold static loads withoutstretching and it is relatively stiff. Left hand lay cable for use with allUltra-tec® Fittings

Design Parameters and Constraints: Cable has a very high ten-sile strength and is a suitable in-fill material for a guardrail. Spacingbetween posts and/or braces should not exceed 42".Recommended maximum vertical spacing of 3" free openingbetween cables when they are installed. For most applications, 3/16"diameter cable is recommended.

Other cable constructions can be used, such as 7 × 7 or 7 × 19, but they are rarely rec-ommended because of their elevated levels of stretch and lower breaking strengths incomparison to 1 × 19 construction.

Measuring Cable:The factory can cut cable and swage fittings on cables up to 60 feetin length.

To measure cable when ordering pre-cut and swaged cable:• Clearly identify fittings – by part number – that are to be used

with the cable.• For Invisiware® Receiver, Radius Ferrule or Clip-On Stop hard-

ware, measure from back side of the post.• For Adjust-A-Jaw®, Adjust-A-BodyTM, Threaded Stud with Welded

Receiver or Fixed Jaw hardware, measure from the inside sur-face of the post .

• For Adjust-A-Jaw®, Adjust-A-BodyTM or Fixed Jaw hardware, youmay also measure from the center of the mounting hole.

• Measure rail as if all are straight from tensioning post to anchorpost. If rail is on a slope, measure on the slope.

Note: Re-spooling charges apply for orders under 5,000 feet.

1/8"3/16"1/4"

1,780 lbs4,000 lbs6,900 lbs

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ADJUST-A-JAW® TENSIONER – CLEVIS STYLEType 316 Stainless Steel

The Adjust-A-Jaw®

Tensioner is a precisionmachined, sleek,streamlined tensioning

device that is used where a high-tech look is desired. It is suitablefor level runs or stair pitches. The clevis portion of the fitting attach-es to the end post with a button head socket screw that threadsdirectly into a tapped hole on one side of the clevis fitting.

Unlike common turnbuckles, the Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner has nosharp edges, no crevices to collect dust and dirt, no large areas ofexposed threads or exposed swaged shanks, and nothing that willscratch or snag. See the tabulated drawing to determine how tointerface this fitting with your end post, or use our Fixed Tab orThreaded Tab fittings shown on page 51 of this catalog.

The Clevis has a male thread that mates with the female thread with-in the Body. The Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule is swaged onto thecable and holds the cable inside the Body. The Body rotates on thecable and provides a considerable amount of take-up during tension-ing with an open-end wrench. After tensioning, the Lock Nut locks theassembly in place.

Swaged Ferrule

(Order Separately)

CableBodyLock Nut

Clevis Mounting

Screw

Tighten Lock Nut with

Open End Wrench

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.260"

.260"

.390"

.260"

.260"

.313"

1/4-281/4-28 3/8-24

.56"

.56"

.75"

4.30"4.30"4.87"

5.99"5.99"6.43"

.375"

.375"

.500"

2.75"2.75"3.00"

CRAJ62CRAJ62CRAJ82

CRF4CRF6CRF8

CRSC6CRSC6CRSC8

Cable Closed Open Use with Use with

Size D E G K L L Ln Lr Screw # Ferrule # Stainless

Note: Order ferrule and screw separately.Open

Closed

One Side

Only

Ultra-tec® FIXED JAWType 316 Stainless SteelSimilar in appearance, the Ultra-Tec® Fixed Jaw is about one-half theprice of the clevis-style Adjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner. Where you do not

need a tensioner on both ends of the cable run, the economical Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw isfrequently used on the fixed, non-tensioning end of the cable with the clevis-styleAdjust-A-Jaw® Tensioner on the tensioning end.

The Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw makes a very attractive fitting where a high-tech look is desired onlevel runs as well as on pitches. The Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule is swaged onto the cableand holds the cable inside the clevis.

See the tabulated drawing to determine how to interface this fitting with your end post, or useour Fixed Tab or Threaded Tab fittings shown on page 51 of this catalog.

Ultra-tec® Clip-on FIXED JAW for pre-swaged cableType 316 Stainless Steel Same as our regular Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw, except the cableattaches with a special clip that is installed by hand. All fittings

are swaged on the cable at the factory, so no field swaging is required. An Adjust-A-Jaw® orAdjust-A-Body™ style tensioner or Invisiware® Receiver is used on the opposite end. Orderusing part numbers below and check with the factory to determine cable lengths to be pro-vided with swaged fittings. Available for 1/8" and 3/16" cable only. Refer to Clip-On Stop on page55.

Swaged Ferrule

Threaded Hole

Fixed JawCable

One Side

Only

Ferrule Clip

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.56"

.56"

.75"

1/4-281/4-283/8-24

.260"

.260"

.390"

.260"

.260"

.313"

1.75"1.75"2.12"

CRF4CRF6CRF8

CRSC6CRSC6CRSC8

Note: Order ferrule and screw separately.

CRFJ62CRFJ62CRFJ82

CRFJC2CRFJC2

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The Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule is used to retainan Adjust-A-Jaw® or Adjust-A-Body™ Tensioner oran Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw onto a piece of cable.When installed, the Ferrule is locked inside the fit-ting, so you never see unattractive swage marks

with an Invisiware® Swaging Ferrule.

ULTRA-TEC® CLIP-ON STOPType 316 Stainless Steel

For use in posts with cables cut and fittingsattached –preswaged – at the factory. Nofield swaging is required. A special clip andwasher secure the Stop to the end post.Used on the non-tensioning end of thecable. An Adjust-A-Jaw®, Adjust-A-Body™

or Invisiware® Receiver is used on the opposite end to tension thecable. Available for 3/16" and 1/8" diameter cable only. Includes Stop,Washer and Clip. Refer to page 54 for Clip-On Fixed Jaw.

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ULTRA-TEC® CABLE GROMMETSCable Grommets are offered for popular cable diameters of 1/8", 3/16"and 1/4". They help prevent rust in exterior applications or elsewherewhere moisture is a factor by providing a barrier between the cableand the painted or powder coated surface through which the cableis drawn when being installed.

Ultra-tec® Cable Grommets are installed – after the paint or powdercoating is applied – into holes in intermediate posts, cable bracesand – in the case of the Invisiware® Radius Ferrule – into the endpost holes through which the cable exits. They are offered in blackUV resistant HDPE.

Grommet

Large Lip Large Lip

Grommet

Installation Tool

Order Cable Grommets by diameter of cable and post through whichthe cable will be drawn. Sold in lots of 100. Specify quantity whenordering.

1/8" or 3/16"1/4"

CRGC61100CRGC81100

CRGC62100CRGC82100

CRGC64100CRGC84100

CRGC64100CRGC84100

CRGC63100CRGC83100

CRGIC61100CRGIC81100



CableSize

11/4" to 2"Pipe

Square or Rect. Tubewith .120" Wall

Intermediate Post MaterialNot slotted for Stairways

End Post MaterialUsing Radius Ferrule

Intermediate Post Material SlottedFor Stairway Pitch Up To 37 Degrees

11/4" to 2"Pipe


1/4" CableBrace

11/4" to 2"Pipe


1/4" CableBrace

1/8"3/16"1/4"

.250"

.250"

.375"

CRF4CRF6 CRF8

Cable

Size D* Stainless

*After Swaged

1"

Stop

WasherClip

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"

Cable Size Post Material Washer Diam. Stainless1/8"1/8"3/16"3/16"

WoodMetalWoodMetal

.922"

.468"

.922"

.468"

CRCOS4CRCOS4MCRCOS6CRCOS6M

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PRE-DRILLED POSTS FOR WELDED ASSEMBLYAll posts are custom made based on customer provided, detailed shop drawings. Upon request, Wagnercan provide shop drawings – standard charges will apply.

• End Posts are drilled through or drilled and tapped on one side for use withInvisiware® Threaded Tab.

• Intermediate Posts are provided with through holes.

Wagner can also customize your posts with counterbored holes, coped connec-tions, special bends, or miters. Download a Post Order Form at www.wagnerca-blerailing.com or Contact Wagner for pricing.

Material Options: Steel and Stainless Steel in sizes as indicated. When ordering,note size of cable to be used. Wood posts – minimum 4 × 4 nominal lumber – are sup-

plied by others.

CABLE BRACES1/4" × 1" Cable Braces are used to support the cables between End or Intermediate Posts. They keep thecable from flexing excessively when a load is applied. Cable Braces are attached to the top rail and tothe lower mounting surface – either a bottom rail or deck. Download a Cable Brace Order Form atwww.wagnercablerailing.com

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Pipe Size Tube Size Schedule Wall

11/4"11/4"11/2"11/2"2"2"

1.660"1.660"1.900"1.900"2.375"2.375"1" × 2"1" × 3"2" × 2"2" × 2"

408040804080

.140"

.191"

.145"

.200"

.154"

.218"

.120"

.120"

.120"

.250"

RECTANGULAR TUBE POSTEnd Post: Double 1" × 3" or 1" × 2" tubeseparated by stainless steel spacer withInvisiware® Fitting.Cable Brace: 1/4" × 1" bar with throughholes for cable.Intermediate Post: 1" × 3" or 1" × 2" tubewith through hole and grommets.

SQUARE TUBE POSTEnd Post: 2" × 2" tube with 1" × 2" top rail.

Cable Brace: 1/4" × 1" bar with through

holes for cable.Intermediate Post: Double 1" × 2" tubewith through hole and grommets.

RECTANGULAR TUBE POST – WELDED ASSEMBLY

SQUARE TUBE POST – WELDED ASSEMBLY

These details are some of the more com-mon cable rail configurations. For com-plete design and fabrication information,please download Product Design andFabrication Guide for Metal FramedRailings at www.wagnercompanies.com/cablerailing. Cable must be supportedevery 42" mid run by either a Cable Braceor Intermediate Post.

Building Code Issues: To meet most code requirements restrictingguard openings, cables are spacedbetween 3" and 33/8" on center – dependingon frame construction.

Refer to page 248 for information regardingthe ladder effect.

TYPICAL POST ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONS

h cable a

361/2"421/2"

9 lines10 lines

3.10"3.36"

End Post Cable Brace Intermediate Post

h cable a

361/2"421/2"

10 lines12 lines

3.23"3.19"


31/2"

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PIPE OR ROUND TUBE POSTEnd Post: 11/4" (1.660" OD), 11/2" (1.900"OD), or 2" (2.375" OD), Schedule 80 pipe.Cable Brace: 1/4" × 1" bar, notched for pipewith through holes for cable.Intermediate Post: Schedule 40 pipe withthrough holes for cable.

PIPE OR ROUND TUBE POST – WELDED ASSEMBLY

Pipe h cable a

11/4"11/4"11/2"11/2"2"2"

361/2"421/2"361/2"421/2"361/2"421/2"

8 lines10 lines

8 lines10 lines

8 lines10 lines

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11/4"11/4"11/2"11/2"2"2"

361/2"421/2"361/2"421/2"361/2"421/2"

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3.17"3.14"3.15"3.12"3.10"3.34"


Cable Tube

Double Posts

Without Cable Tubes

COMPONENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF TUBE CORNER SECTIONSThese stylish tube corner sections allow a change in direction without risk of damage to thecables. At the same time, they offer the streamlined look of a continuous piece of cable – thatruns through the tube – and eliminates the cost and visual obstruction of additional mount-ing and tensioning hardware.

These corner sections are provided as components: elbows, posts and cable tubes. Eachpost is custom designed per job requirements with holes pre-drilled to accept cable tubes.Posts can also be provided pre-coped and in various styles and angles. All posts are custommade based on customer provided, detailed shop drawings. Upon request, Wagner can pro-vide shop drawings – standard charges will apply.

To use cable tubes, clear holes are drilled in the posts to accept these smaller diameter elbows.The cable tubes are then inserted through the holes and welded into place. The cable may nowbe inserted through the tube providing a uniquely attractive fabrication.

For complete design and fabrication information, download our Product Design andFabrication Guide for Metal Framed Railings at www.wagnercablerailing.com.

31/2"

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CABLE TUBE

Rr

PipeSize OD Steel Stainless

4434*4464*410

46544684459-1

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90º FORMED ELBOWS

*Note: These elbows have a visible seam.For other elbows refer to pages 165 to 181.

• Steel and StainlessSteel

• Welded tops andbases

• Manufactured toeliminate distortion

• r = 4"• For other elbows, refer

to pages 166 to 180.

• Steel and Stainless Steel • Drill 5⁄8" through hole in post and

chamfer one side for welding• Insert Cable Tube into pre-drilled

posts and weld into place.

Seamed Elbow

PipeSize

TubeSize Height Steel

Satin FinishStainless

CR166ST36CR166ST42CR190ST36CR190ST42

CR166SS36.4CR166SS42.4CR190SS36.4CR190SS42.4

11/4"11/4"11/2"11/2"

1.660"1.660"1.900"1.900"

36"42"36"42"

TubingDiameter Steel

Satin FinishStainless

CR0113 CR0114.45⁄8"

Rr

90º ELBOW WITH TWO 2" TANGENTS PipeSize

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BEVELED WASHERSStainless steel. For use with solid bar orposts drilled at an angle.

Pipe Size Tube SizeDouble Post

With 1" SpacerSteel1018

StainlessType 304a b

WeldSlots

ba

FLOOR PLATES

WITH CENTER HOLE FOR PIPE

• 1/4" Thick• Countersunk for 1/4"

mounting screws• Weld to pipe from the

back side

Pipe Size

11/4"11/2"2"

OutsideDiameter

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CRFLP1MCRFLP2MCRFLP3M

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CRFLP1MS•CRFLP2MSCRFLP3MS

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FOR SQUARE OR RECTANGULAR TUBING

• Countersunk for 1/4" mounting screws.• Use for square tube or rectangular tube.• Use spacer shown to the right between

posts for double post applications.• Butt weld to tube.

Tube SizeDouble Post

With 1" Spacer a bSteel1018

StainlessType 304

1" × 3"3" × 3"1" × 2"2" × 3"2" × 2"

1" × 3"

1" × 2"

31/2"5"3"5"4"

3"31/2"21/2"21/2"21/2"

CRFLP7MCRFLP8MCRFLP4MCRFLP6MCRFLP5M

CRFLP7MSCRFLP8MSCRFLP4MSCRFLP6MSCRFLP5MS

CABLE BRACE FLOOR PLATE

• 1/4" Thick• For 1/4" × 1" Cable Braces• Countersunk for 3/8" mounting bolts.• Weld to cable brace from the back side

of the plate

Brace Size Steel Stainless1/4" × 1" CRFLPCB CRFLPCBS

FASCIA MOUNTING PLATE WITH WELD SLOTS AND FOUR HOLES

• Four 7/16" holes for 3/8" mounting bolts.• Attach to tube with 3/16" weld all around inside of 3/8" × 21/2" slot.• Weld to post from the back side. • Use spacer shown below between posts for double post applications.• Double posts with 1" spacer will use plate with two slots as noted below.• 5" high.

WASHERSAvailable in Stainless Steel and Delrin® plastic.

CRFAP4CRFAP4CRFAP5CRFAP1CRFAP3CRFAP1•CRFAP3CRFAP2

CRFAP4SCRFAP4SCRFAP5SCRFAP1SCRFAP3SCRFAP1SCRFAP3SCRFAP2S

11/4"11/2"2"

1.660"1.900"2.375"1" × 3"3" × 3"1" × 2"2" × 3"2" × 2"

5"5"6"4"6"4"6"5"

6"6"7"5"7"5"7"6"

11112121

MOUNTING PLATESFor installation details and mounting options using these compo-

nents, refer to Cable Railing Mounting Options and MountingHardware Catalog available online or directly from Wagner.

Steel: 1018 Stainless Steel: Type 304

Cable Outside Diam. Inside Diam. Stainless Delrin® Plastic1/8" or 3/16"

1/4"

59/64"11/16"

15/32"17/32"

CR716SAECR050SAE

CRWR6BCRWR8B

30° - 33°34° - 36°37° - 39°

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Cable Size

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5/8"5/8"7/8"

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.083"

.035"

.970"

.970"

.970"

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Clip-On Stop

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USING ULTRA-TEC® HARDWAREWITH WOOD POSTSThese drawings illustrate some of the ways Ultra-tec® hard-ware is used in wood end and corner posts. A minimum of anominal 4 × 4 (31/2" × 31/2" actual) is recommended for anypost where cable hardware is mounted. Cables should be spaced on end posts on centers of nomore than 3.25", and the cable should be supported in somefashion no more than every 42" along the cable run.

Cables can be cut and fittings swaged in the field usingUltra-tec® swaging equipment – available for rent or pur-chase.

With some hardware, the cable can be cut to customer pro-vided lengths and the fittings swaged on at the factory thusproviding ready to install hardware.

Go to page 258 for more information on installing Ultra-teccable rail with wood posts.

INVISIWARE® RECEIVERS, RADIUS FERRULES ANDCLIP-ON STOP WITH WOODEN END POSTSThe Invisiware® Receiver, Radius Ferrule and Clip-On Stop may beused with wooden end posts. We recommend one of these ways toaccomplish this.

Surface Mount: Drill a hole in the post to accept the selected fittingsuch that the head sits on the outside of the post.

Counter Bore: Drill a counter bored hole to accept the appropriatefitting such that the head lies below the face of the post.

Stainless Steel washers – page 58 – are required. They are suppliedwith the Clip-On Stop but are to be purchased separately for theInvisiware® Receiver and Radius Ferrule.

Refer to page 258 for installation information.

Note: ACQ pressure treated lumber is now being used in many partsof the country. Use only stainless steel or galvanized hardware withACQ treated lumber.

DRILL GUIDEUse Drill Guide to locate anddrill the pilot holes necessary

for your subsequent holesand counter bores. Simply

clamp to post and drill. It isbest to drill one side and

then the other. Whenordering, allow space forclamps. 6" overall length

drill included that maybe used to drill yourcable through holes.

Cable supports areused to prevent thecable from biting intothe wood post – whentensioning – where thecable enters or exits atan angle.

Download the Drill Guide Order Form and Cable Support OrderForm from www.wagnercablerailing.com or contact Wagner.

Available in Steeland Satin FinishedStainless Steel.

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Jawed PliersPre-tensioner w/Pliers:

For 1/8" Cable For 3/16" CableFor 1/4" Cable

CRJP

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JAWED PLIERS WITH

PRE-TENSIONERWhen tensioning, grip cable with specialJawed Pliers to prevent damage to thecable. Pre-Tensioner can be used wheninstalling longer runs of Invisiware® since itmay have a minimum take-up.

Model 610 SwagerRental Kit*

CR610CRWAGNER610

MODEL 610 SWAGERFor 3/16" cable and smallerRequires a hydraulic power source capableof 10,000 psi.

1/8" Cable3/16" - 1/4" Cable

CR91CR90

MODEL 650 SWAGERFor 1/8" - 3/8" cable Requires a hydraulic power source capa-ble of 10,000 psi.

* Rental kits include: Swager, Air Over Hydraulic Pump,Cable Gripping Pliers, Allen Wrench, Cable Cutter,Marking Pen, Radius Ferrule Gauge, Safety Glasses,Grommet Tool Set, Instruction Manual and Tool Box.

CABLE TENSIONING GAUGECheck the tension on your cables with thissimple to use gauge.

Hydraulic Pump CRHP

AIR OVER HYDRAULIC PUMPAir driven. Capable of delivering a maxi-mum of 10,000 psi. A 20 gallon minimumtank size is recommend-ed. A functional pres-sure regulator set at100 psi maximumis required – 90psi minimumto get swa-ger to applyfull force –o t h e r w i s es w a g i n gpump may bed a m a g e d .Minimum 1/4" ID airhose with a 1/4" male pipe thread.

Note: Should you experience any leakageduring operation, discontinue use and contact Wagner.

CABLE CUTTERTo be used to cut cable up to 1/4". Properleverage is required. Either lay cable on atable below your waist or on the ground.Use both hands to operate.

Cable Cutter for 1/8" - 3/16" cable CRCCCable Cutter for 1/4" cable CRCC12

PUSH-LOCK FITTING TOOL KITKit includes the Cable Cutter and JawedPliers.

Push-Lock Tool Kit CRPLTC

INSTALLATION TOOLSCable can be provided pre-swaged or you may purchase the cable, tensioners and hardwareas components and swage the fittings prior to install. Tools are available for purchase orrental. Rental includes all tools required for installation except for an air compressor.

Before beginning your project, download the Design and Fabrication Guide at www.wagner-cablerailing.com and review installation instructions on pages 258 to 271 of this catalog.

Electric Hydraulic Pump CRHPE

ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC 120V PUMPIncreases swaging speed versus the AirOver Hydraulic Pump.

RADIUS FERRULE/CLIP-ON STOP

GAUGEUse this gauge to confirm that your fittingshave been properly swaged. If the swagedfitting does not fit the appropriate slot, thefitting is not suitable for use.

Installation Tool CRGIT

GROMMET INSTALLATION TOOLS

Set of four for each

size and shape of

grommet.

Lag Eye Driver CRDRIVERHB6N

LAG EYE DRIVER

For driving Lag Eyes

into wood posts. Lag

Eye not included.

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Push-Lock Fitting

Clip-On Stop

Adjust-A-Body with Hanger Bolt

Adjust-A-Body with Threaded Bolt

Adjust-A-Jaw with Threaded Tab

Adjust-A-Jaw with Lag Eye

Fixed Jaw with Lag Eye

Adjust-A-Body with Concrete Bolt Tensioner

Inside to InsideOutside to Inside

Outside to Outside

Invisiware ReceiverInvisiware Swaging Stud

Invisiware Radius Ferrule

Clip-On Stop

Adjust-A-Body with Hanger Bolt

Adjust-A-Body with Threaded Eye and Threaded Tab

Push Lock with Threaded Eye and Threaded Tab

Push-Lock with Threaded Eye and Lag Eye

Fixed Jaw with Lag Eye

Inside to InsideOutside to InsideOutside to Outside

CABLE RAILING WORKSHEETSUse these two worksheets to assist in determining the requirementsfor your application. Larger versions of these sheets may be down-loaded from our website.

We are presently working on an online configuration tool to assist indetermining pricing. We expect to have this in place by the middle of2007. Go to wagnercompanies.com for the latest information andchanges to this product line.

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BEFORE YOU GET STARTEDRail Finish

If your rail is to be painted, powder coated or otherwise finished in

any way, we strongly recommend that you apply the finish after all

holes are drilled and prior to stringing the cable.

Materials Required

If screws for mounting Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ with

Threaded Eye Tensioners and Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws were not

ordered from the factory, you will need one of the following screws

for each of these items:

In areas prone to tampering, a permanent setting thread sealant is

recommended for use with screws.

Tools Required

The tools listed here assume you will be swaging at least one end

of the cable in the field using an Invisiware® Field Swager. If no field

swaging is required, only those tools indicated with * may be

required. Most tools are available for purchase or rental.

Cable Cutters. CRC9 for cables up to 3/16"; CRC12 for cables larg-

er than 3/16".

Air Compressor. Minimum 5.8 cfm at 90 psi – not to exceed 140

psi – and a minimum 20 gallon tank. Air pressure should be regu-

lated not to exceed 140 psi.

Ultra-tec® Portable Pneumatic/Hydraulic Swager. If you are rent-

ing one from Wagner, be sure to specify the uncoated diameter of

the cable you are swaging, so the correct swager will be supplied.

Rented swagers generally come with most other special tools

required to field swage and install cable, including hose fittings,

cable grip locking pliers, cable cutter, and go gauge for measuring

the swaged diameter of Invisiware® Radius Ferrules. A pre-tension-

er can also be furnished upon request.

Ultra-tec® Pre-tensioning Tool (optional). Since some Invisiware®

hardware has a minimum of take-up on longer runs (over 30 feet)

you may want to use a pre-tensioning tool. In ordering, be sure to

specify the cable diameter you will be using it with.

Cable Grip Locking Pliers. To grip the cable while tensioning the

end fittings without damaging the cable. (Available from the factory.)

Push-Lock Tool Kit. Includes Cable Grip Pliers and Cable Cutter.

Wrenches. If installing Invisiware® Receivers, an Allen wrench to

tension the cable. See chart for size.

If installing Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Ajust-A-Body™ Tensioners, set of

open-end wrenches from 1/4" through 111/16".

Calipers, if you are swaging and installing Invisiware® Radius

Ferrules, you will need a means to measure the diameter of the

swaged fitting. (“go” gauges for this purpose are normally included

with Ultra-tec® Portable Swagers when rented from the factory.)

Grommet Installation Tool and hammer if you will be installing

grommets.

Drills and Drill Bits as required, if installing in a wood railing – see

Wood Railings under “Measuring and Installing Cable – Horizontal

Railings.”

Installing GrommetsIMPORTANT NOTE: If grommets are being used on intermediateposts, cable braces, or in the cable exit hole of end posts, thengrommets should be installed before cable is run.

To install grommets, see figure below. Place the larger diameter of

the grommet onto the grommet installation tool and the smaller

diameter at the hole in the post. Tap the tool lightly with a hammer.

Installing CableMEASURING AND INSTALLING CABLE

Horizontal Railings, Measuring Cable Lengths

If you have ordered your cables cut to length from the factory, you

can skip this section on Measuring Cable Length.

A. Measure the length of the run from the outside of one termi-

nating end post to the outside of the other terminating end

post. Over estimate as shown, when corners are involved.

See Figures A & B on next page. Note that Post “A” is always

the first end to which hardware is attached. When only one

end has a tensioning device (Invisiware® Receiver or Adjust-

A-Jaw™ Tensioner), that tensioning device is attached to Post

“B” and the non-tensioning device is attached to Post “A”.

Post “B” is always a tensioning end.

Grommet

Large Lip Large Lip

Grommet

Installation Tool

Adjust-A-Jaw

or Adjust-A-

Body Part No.Fixed JawPart No.

ScrewRequired

Screw

Part No.

CRAJ62 orCRAJTE6

CRFJ62 1/4-28 X 1/2" CRSC6

CRAJ82 orCRAJTE8

CRAJ122

CRFJ82

CRFJ122

3/8-24 X 3/4" CRSC8

Cable Diameter Receiver Used Hex Hole Size

1/8"3/16"

CRR6 3/16"

1/4" CRR8 7/32"

5/16"3/8"

CRR12 5/16"

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B. Measure out cable on a relatively clean surface (see Figure

C above). A lawn or swept concrete surface would be fine.

C. Cut cable to length, using Cable Cutter.

NOTE: Make sure you have a positive holding device at the zeroend. Cutting the cables takes very little time. It is best to have oneperson stand at the zero mark while another operates the cable cut-ter at the cut mark.

Installing Cable

A. Unless already swaged, swage the fittings to be used on

Post “A” onto one end of the cut cables (See “Swaging

Instructions” section of these instructions).

NOTE: Where only one end of the cable has an adjusting fit-ting (Invisiware® Receiver or Adjust-A-Jaw™ Tensioner), werecommend that you swage the unadjusting end, Post “A,”first (before the cables are strung) and the adjusting end,Post “B,” last (after the cables have been strung).

Where Invisiware® Radius Ferrules will be used:

1. Slide the Washer onto the cable.

2. Swage the Radius Ferrule onto the end of the cable (see

“Swaging Instructions”).

3. Slide the washer over the body of the Radius Ferrule.

4. Feed the bare end of the cable through the hole in Post “A”

from the back side, until the fitting’s head with washer rests

against the back side of the post (or in the counterbore if

applicable).

Where Invisiware® Receivers are being used, swage the Stud

onto the end of the cable to be attached to Post “A” (see

“Swaging Instructions”).

Where Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ Type Tensioners are

being used, slide the Body onto the cable and swage the Ferrule

onto the end of the cable to be attached to Post “A” (see “Swaging

Instructions”).

Where Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws are being used, slide the Fixed Jaw

onto the cable and swage the Ferrule onto the end of the cable to be

attached to Post “A” (see “Swaging Instructions”).

NOTE: If you are using Ultra-tec® “Clip-on” Fixed Jaws withthe Ferrule already swaged onto the cable or Ultra-tec® “Clip-on” Stops, you will have to feed the cable from the Post "B"end through all intermediate posts to Post "A," beforeinstalling the Fixed Jaw onto the Post "A" end of the cable.See “Ultra-tec® Clip-On Fixed Jaw Installation Instructions” or”Ultra-tec® “Clip-on Stop Installation Instructions” elsewhere inthis guide for attaching the Fixed Jaw or “Clip-on Stop” to thecable.

B. String Cable through intermediate posts and braces to Post

“B.” If you are using the Radius Ferrule, see Fig. M; for other

devices, see Fig. M-A (shown on next page).

C. Attach fittings to end Post “A.”

If using Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw, bolt the fitting to the tab, through

the hole in the structural tee, or the lag eye (in wood post) on

the end post, using the screws specified under “Materials

Required.”

3/4"1/2"

Swaged Radius

FerruleWasher

Post

Counterbored

Hole In Pipe

Cable



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If using Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ with Threaded

Eye Tensioners:

If you are installing the tensioner using tabs, holes in a

structural tee or lag eyes (in wood) attach the clevis portion

of the fitting to the tab, lag eye or through the hole in struc-

tural tee on the end post, using the screws specified under

“Materials Required.”

Screw the lock nut onto the threads of the Clevis or Eye, then

hold the cable closely behind the body and turn the body by hand

a minimum of 8 turns onto the threaded end of the Clevis. (See

note)*

If you are installing into wood with a hanger bolt, screw the hang-

er bolt into a pre-drilled pilot hole in the post. Screw the lock nut

onto the threads of the bolt, then hold the cable closely behind

the body and turn the body by hand a minimum of 8 turns onto

the threaded end of the bolt. (See note*).

If you are installing into a threaded hole in a metal post, screw the

bolt into the threaded hole in the post. Screw the lock nut onto the

threads of the bolt, then hold the cable closely behind the body

and turn the body by hand a minimum of 8 turns onto the thread-

ed end of the bolt. (See note*).

If you are installing an Adjust-A-Body™ concrete anchor bolt end

into a concrete anchor bolt, screw the bolt into the threaded hole

in the anchor bolt. Screw the lock nut onto the threads of the bolt,

then hold the cable closely behind the body and turn the body by

hand onto the threaded end of the bolt at least 6 full turns. (See

note*)

*NOTE: This will allow for maximum take-up. The fewer turns youmake at this step, the more thread that will be exposed when theinstallation is complete. Each job is different, so we suggest that youstring and lightly tension one cable between end posts, to determinehow many turns you will make in turning the body onto the malethreaded end in order to minimize the amount of exposed thread atboth ends.

If using an Invisiware® Receiver, slide the washer over the body

of the Receiver, then feed the Receiver through the hole in back

of the post and into the hole on inside wall of the post (metal). If

you have a metal double post end post construction, be sure to

place spacers between the double posts, as you feed the fitting

through. By hand, screw the Receiver onto the threaded Stud at

least 6 full turns.

Socket Nut Driver –

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shown in relation to end Post “B” (see Figure R below for

steel posts, Figure RW below for wood posts). NOTE: this cutmark will allow for maximum take-up. However, it may leavemore thread exposed than necessary after tensioning. Thislength can be altered to achieve the most favorable results.

2. Swage Stud onto cable (see “Swaging Instructions” sec-

tion in these instructions).

3. Slide the washer over the body of the Receiver, then feed

the Receiver through the hole in the back of the post. If

you have a double post end post construction, be sure to

For wood posts, follow the same instructions, except you will

have to feed the cable – with the Stud swaged on the end –

through the post from the inside to meet the Receiver inside the

post, where you will turn the Receiver onto the Stud using an

Allen wrench.

If you are using Invisiware® Radius Ferrule, make sure the fitting

is through the hole in the back of the post with the head with

washer resting against the back side of the post (or in the coun-

terbore if applicable) as you proceed to the next step.

D. Pull cable toward end Post “B.” Use Ultra-tec® Pre-tensioning

Tool, if required (see Figure S).

E. Attach fittings at end Post “B”

If installing Invisiware® Receiver at Post “B”

NOTE: If installing Invisiware® Receiver on a stairway, see "UsingInvisiware® Receivers on Stairways" before proceeding.

1. Cut Cable at Post “B” End. (Assumes cable is already

attached to Post “A.”) Mark and cut the cable at the location

CRR6CRR8

Fig. S

Double End Post Construction

Receiver

CRR6 = .75

CRR8 = 1.00

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place spacers between the double posts, as you feed the

fitting through. By hand, screw the Receiver onto the

swaged Stud at least 6 full turns. Do not tension cables

until all cables have been installed between end posts “A”

and “B.”

For wood posts using 3.50" long Receiver, follow the

same instructions

4. Repeat above steps for each cable to be installed

between end posts “A” and “B.”

5. After all the cables have been installed, tension the cable

to approx. 400 lbs. by holding the cable (using cable grip

locking pliers) closely behind the Stud. Turn the Receiver

clockwise with an Allen Wrench. See “Tensioning

Cables” for sequence to use in tensioning cables.

If installing Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ type tension-

er at Post “B”

1. Cut Cable at Post “B” End. (Assumes cable is already

attached to Post “A.”)If you are attaching the tensioner to a

tab, lag eye or hole in a structural tee, mark and cut the

cable at the location shown in relation to the center of the

mounting hole at Post ”B” (see Figure T). NOTE: this cutmark will allow for maximum take-up. However, it may leavemore thread exposed than necessary after tensioning. Thislength can be altered to achieve the most favorable results.

If the tensioner is mounted with the bolt screwed into a

wood post, a threaded hole in a metal railing, or a con-

crete anchor, mark and cut the cable at the location shown

in relation to end Post “B” (see Figures below). NOTE: this

cut mark will allow for maximum take-up. However, it may

leave more thread exposed than necessary after tension-

ing. This length can be altered to achieve the most favor-

able results.

CRAJB6CRAJB8

CRAJTB6CRAJTB8

CRAJ62CRAJ82CRAJ122

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2. Slide the Body onto the cable and swage the Ferrule onto

the end of the cable (see “Swaging Instructions”).

3. Attach Tensioner to Post.

If you are installing the tensioner using tabs, holes in a

structural tee or lag eyes (in wood) attach the Clevis or

Eye portion of the fitting to the tab, lag eye or through the

hole in structural tee on the end post, using the screws

specified under “Materials Required.”

Screw the lock nut onto the threads of the Clevis or Eye,

then hold the cable closely behind the body and turn the

body by hand onto the threaded end of the Clevis at least

6 full turns.

If you are installing into wood with a hanger bolt, screw the

hanger bolt into a pre-drilled pilot hole in the post. Screw

the lock nut onto the threads of the bolt, then hold the

cable closely behind the body and turn the body by hand

onto the threaded end of the bolt at least 6 full turns.

If you are installing into a threaded hole in a metal post,

screw the bolt into the threaded hole in the post. Screw

the lock nut onto the threads of the bolt, then hold the

cable closely behind the body and turn the body by hand

onto the threaded end of the bolt at least 6 full turns.

If you are installing an Adjust-A-Body™ concrete anchor

bolt end into a concrete anchor bolt, screw the bolt into the

threaded hole in the anchor bolt. Screw the lock nut onto

the threads of the bolt, then hold the cable closely behind

the body and turn the body by hand onto the threaded end

of the bolt at least 6 full turns.

4. Repeat the above steps for each cable to be installed. Do

not tension the cables, until all cables have been installed

between end posts “A” and “B.”

5. After all the cables have been installed, tension the cable

(to approximately 400 lbs.) with an open end wrench,

holding the cable with cable grip locking pliers to prevent

it from rotating. See “Tensioning Cables” for sequence

to use in tensioning cables.

6. If tensioners are mounted to tabs, structural tees or lag

eyes, tighten the mounting screws.

7. On all installations, tighten the lock nut against the body of

the fitting with an open end wrench.

NOTE: In areas prone to tampering, the use of permanent settingthread sealant is recommended for mounting screws and lock nuts.

Fig. TC-2 FOR CONCRETE

Socket Nut Driver –

CRDRIVERHB6 – may be

used to facilitate tightening.

Where Adjust-A-Body™ with Hanger Bolt Tensioners are being

used, drill holes in the end posts using the drill size shown on the fol-

lowing chart and screw the Hanger Bolt into the holes. Adjust-A-Body

will be mounted to the Hanger Bolts (see “Installing Cable”).

*Due to the differences in different types of woods, slightly smaller orlarger holes may be required for your particular application.

Options for Mounting Invisiware® Receivers

and Radius Ferrules.

When using Invisiware Receivers, Radius Ferrules and/or Clip-on Stops,

see the illustration below for different mounting options. Drill holes in

your end posts using sizes shown in the chart. Ultra-tec Receivers,

Radius Ferrules and Clip-on Stops will be mounted in the drilled holes.

The hole depth will depend upon the mounting option you choose and

the thickness of the post.


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F. Tensioning cables

NOTE: Tension in sequence, beginning with cable nearest center ofpost (see Figure V below).

Following are illustrations of several hardware mounting alternativesand some techniques for mounting hardware to the end posts.

For Wood Posts

Drilling Holes in End Posts for Cable Mounting Hardware

Where Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaws are being used, drill holes in the end

posts using the drill size shown on the following chart and screw Lag

Eyes into the holes. Fixed Jaws will be mounted to the Lag Eyes

(see “Installing Cable“).

Cable DiameterUsing Lag Eye

Part No.Drill Size

1/8" CRLE6 17/64"

3/16 " CRLE6 17/64"

1/4" CRLE8 3/8"

Cable Diameter

Using

Adjust-A-Body

Part No.

Drill Size

1/8"CRAJB6

CRAJB6L13/64"

3/16"CRAJB6

CRAJB6L13/64"

1/4" CRAJB8 5/16"

relying on the shear strength of the nails or screws to support the

tension applied to the end post.

Configuration of any corners in a wood post design

At corners or turns of more than approximately 45 degrees, it is best

to terminate your runs in each direction with an end post (minimum

of a nominal 4x4). The following illustrations demonstrate how this

is done. One such corner, however, may be designed using two

posts on the corner and running the cables between the posts as

illustrated below.

A stainless steel flat bar (Cable Support) with holes for the cable to

pass through is mounted on each surface where the cable enters or

exits the post at an angle, to prevent the cable from biting into the

wood when it is tensioned. Cable Supports are available from

Wagner.



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*Note: Do not counterbore if you are using CRR662 (31/2" long)Receivers in a 4x4 (31/2") post on a pitch.

Drilling Holes in Intermediate Posts and Cable Braces

Wood Rail Applications

A substantial end post is necessary, to prevent the end post from

bending, which will cause the cables to sag. In wood, a minimum

4x4 nominal – 31⁄2" square – end post is required. End posts must be

securely fastened to the deck or other surface, to prevent the post

from coming loose with the forces applied through the tensioned

cables. Support members between end posts are also necessary. In

wood, we recommend support members running between posts,

such as a 2x4 secured to the inside of each post, so you are not

Option Cable

Diameter

Drill Hole forCable, ThreadedStud or Clip-On

Stop

Diameter of Holefor Receiver orRadius Ferrule

Use StainlessSAE Flat Washer

For CounterboreDiam of Hole forFlat Washer orClip-On Stop

Washer

A & B Mount: Receiver usingFlat Washer (See Notebelow)

1/8"3/16"

11/32" 29/64" 7/16" 15/16"

C & D Mount: RadiusFerrule using Flat Washer

1/4" 15/32" 35/64" 1/2" 13/32"

E & F Mount: Clip-On Stop

1/8"3/16"

17/64" NA NA 15/16"

Cable Size

Hole Diameter WhereStuds/Ferrules are swaged in

the field Using Threaded StudsUsing Ferrules for Clip-On Fixed

Jaws or Clip-On Stop

1/8" 5/32" 11/32" 17/64"3/16" 7/32" 11/32" 17/64"1/4" 9/32" 15/32" 25/64"

Hole Diameter Where Cables are supplied by Wagner with fittings swaged on both ends

We do not recommend using this type of corner post config-

uration on more than one corner between any two-end posts

(with tensioning hardware). When using this configuration,

you will need tensioning hardware on both ends of the run,

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On a turn of less than approximately 45 degrees, you can run your

cables through a single post, but you will still need to use a Cable

Support where the cable enters or exits the post at an angle, to pre-

vent the cable from biting into the wood when it is tensioned.

Configuration of Single Wood Corner Post

The following illustrations demonstrate how the hardware can be

used on a single corner post. They also illustrate how some hard-

ware can be countersunk into the post or mounted flush with the

back of the post. Not all combinations are shown here. If the hard-

ware and cable run all the way through the post in one direction, you

will need to use a hanger bolt end or hardware that is mounted to a

lag eye for the perpendicular direction, as shown in the first three

illustrations that follow.

Selection of Appropriate Hardware for Wood Posts

In selecting hardware, you will need to consider a) whether you want

to field cut and swage the cables or have them factory cut and

swaged; b) hardware preferences for end posts; c) how you wish to

configure your corners (if applicable); d) hardware used for stairs or

severe slopes.

a) Field cut and swage or factory cut and swage fittings on the

cables.

When the fittings are swaged on at the factory, some fittings are larg-

er in diameter than the size of the holes you want to drill in your inter-

mediate members (posts or cable braces). The fittings illustrated

below, however, require relatively small holes in your intermediate

members. If the hardware is swaged on at the factory and if the cable

will pass through intermediate posts or cable braces, one end of

each cable should have one of the following fittings. The holes in

your intermediate member will be drilled for the diameter of the

swaged fitting passing through the intermediate member as shown

in the following illustrations:

Where the cable will not pass through any intermediate members,

you can order factory cut and swaged cables using any hardware.

You are not limited to the fittings shown above.

If your cables will be cut and the fittings swaged on at the factory, you

will need to provide the factory with measurements for your cable

runs after the posts have been installed. Contact the factory for the

measurements required.

Vertical Railings – for Metal Railings Only

If you have ordered your cables cut to length from the factory, you

can skip the steps indicated with * on measuring cable length and

swaging fittings onto cable.

A. *Measure the distance between the bottom of the top rail to

the top of the bottom rail and add 2.187" (23/16").

Clip-On Stop in End Post

Passing through Intermediate

Clip-On Fixed Jaw in End Post


Invisiware Receiver in End Post


G. Tension the cables (to approximately 400 lbs.) by holding the

cable (using jawed pliers) closely above the Stud in the bot-

tom rail. Turn the Receiver clockwise with an Allen Wrench

from underneath the bottom rail. First, tension the cable near-

est the center point between posts and/or cable braces. Then,

tension the rest of the cables in sequence, by alternating from

one side of the center cable to the other, as you move out-

ward toward the posts and/or cable braces. (For tensioning

sequence illustration, see “Tensioning Cables” in preceding

Installing Cables Section of this guide.)

Before you begin swaging

NOTE: If you are using coated cable, be sure to strip the coatingfrom the end of the cable before swaging.

If you are using the Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ Type

Tensioner or Ultra-tec® Fixed Jaw fitting, make sure the cable has

been inserted through the body of the fitting prior to swaging the fer-

rule onto the cable. See illustrations below.

If you are using the Invisiware® Receiver or Welded Receiver

(threaded receiver inside post), the Stud will be swaged onto the end

of the cable and will install directly into the fitting.

If you are using the Invisiware® Radius Ferrule or Clip-on Stop, the

fitting will be swaged onto the end of the cable and no further oper-

ation will be required.

NOTE: Swage the fitting on one end of the cable only, before string-ing cables through posts and braces. Where only one end of thecable has an adjusting fitting (Invisiware® Receiver or Adjust-A-Jaw™ or Adjust-A-Body™ Type Tensioner), we recommend that youswage the unadjusting end first and the adjusting end last (after thecables have been strung).

Swaging

A. If you are using any fittings other than Radius Ferrules or Clip-

on Stops, position the Ferrule or (threaded) Stud onto the

Cable as shown in Figure D below.

If you are using Radius Ferrules or Clip-on Stops, slide the

Cable into the open end of the fitting until it stops (see Figures

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B. *Measure out the cable on a rel-

atively clean surface (see

Figure C). A lawn or swept con-

crete surface would be fine. Cut

cable to the length determined

in Step A above, using Cable

Cutter.

NOTE: Make sure you have apositive holding device at thezero end. Cutting the cablestakes very little time. It is best tohave one person stand at thezero mark while the other oper-ates the cable cutter at the cutmark.

C. *Swage a Stud onto each end of

the cable (see “Swaging

Instructions”).

D. Screw the swaged Stud on one end of the cable into the

threads in the top rail, until the threads on the Stud are not

showing.

E. Slide the washer over

the body of the

Invisiware® Receiver,

then feed the Receiver

through the hole in the

bottom of the bottom

rail. Screw the

Receiver onto the

threaded Stud. Do not

tension the cables

until all cables have

been installed

between posts and/or

cable braces.

F. Repeat above steps for each cable to be installed between

posts.

Drilled and tapped holes to accept

Invisiware Threaded Studs

Drilled holes to accept

Invisiware Receivers

Sch. 80 or

.250" wall

B. Place Ferrule or Stud into Open Swager Dies

If you are using the Ultra-tec® Model 610 Portable Swager for1/8" and 3/16" diameter cable (for CRS4 & CRS6 Studs and

CRF4 & CRF6 Ferrules), see Figure F.

If you are using the Ultra-tec® Model 650 Portable Swager for

all sizes of cable, see Figure G. Make sure the die size you

use in the swager is the one marked for the diameter of the

cable onto which the fitting is being swaged.

C. Depress the foot pedal to introduce pressure into the swaging

tool. Do not let the dies close all the way on the first cycle.

D. Release the foot pedal and apply foot pressure in the oppo-

site direction (this will re-open the dies). Turn the fitting 45

degrees and repeat Step C. Do not let the die close all the

way.

E. Turning the fitting 45 degrees each time, swage the fitting, let-

ting the die close completely at least three more times.

NOTE: When swaging a Stud, the non-threaded end of the Stud should facethe end of the cable. When properly swaged, the Ferrule will look like FigureH and the Stud will look like Figure J below after swaging and will slide eas-ily into the body of the fitting.

For the Radius Ferrule or Clip-on Stop,

use the appropriate “GO” gauge. The

swaged Radius Ferrule should fit the slot

in the “GO” gauge when properly swaged.

If you do not have a “GO” gauge, use

calipers to check diameter of the swaged

portion of the Radius Ferrule. See the chart below for the correct

diameter of the Radius Ferrule after it has been swaged.



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CRS4 & CRS6

CRS4 & CRS6

Radius Ferrule Clip-On Stop

For Cable

Diameter

Diam of Swaged

Portion of Fitting

Should be

CRRF4 orCRRF6

CRCOS4 orCRCOS6

1/8" or 3/16" .250" Max.

CRRF8 NA 1/4" .375" Max.

CRRF10 orCRRF12

NA 5/16" or 3/8" .500" Max.

Ferrule

Fig. H

Stud

Fig. J

USING MODEL 610 SWAGER



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The following instructions illustrate how you can use an Invisiware® Receiver and Stud on stairway end posts, without having

to drill holes on an angle.

A. Swage the Stud onto the end of the cable to be installed at the bottom of the stairway. See “Swaging Instructions.”

B. Grip the cable with cable grip locking pliers approximately 1/8" from the swaged Stud. Screw the Receiver onto the Stud

for leverage, and bend the cable by hand to the approximate angle desired. This bend does not have to be precise.

C. Install the Receiver in the post at the bottom of the

stairway, following the instructions in the Installing

Cable section for installing Invisiware® Receiver at Post

A. Make sure the stud is flush with the outside wall of

the post. See illustration at right.

D. Pull the cable to the hole in the post at the top of the

stairway where the Receiver will be installed on the

other end of the cable. Mark the cable at the center

point of the hole. See illustration to the right.

E. Swage the Stud onto the end of the cable with the

threaded end at the mark made in Step D. See

“Swaging Instructions” and illustration at right. Cut off

any excess cable, leaving a small "tail" out of the end

of the Stud.

F. Bend the cable to the approximate angle desired as

done in Step B above. Make sure bends are on the

same plane.

G. Install the Receiver in the post at the top of the stair-

way, following the instructions in the Installing Cable

section for installing Invisiware® Receivers at Post B.

When tensioned, the cables will self-align at each end

post.



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Push-Lock™ Fittings Installation Instructions

A. Instructions in this section apply if the cables are sup-plied with excess length and you will be cutting thecables to size during installation. If cables are supplied cutto length, see Section B below.

Install tensioning end of run to one end post and run cablesthrough intermediate posts, before installing Push-Lock™Fitting.

1. Make sure the holes are drilled properly in the end postwhere you will be installing the Push-Lock™ Fitting.

If you are installing the Push-Lock™ Fittings in a metalrailing, see Metal Railings/Hardware MountingHoles/Boring Guide for boring instructions for your endpost.

If you are using wood end posts, see Wood Railings-Mounting Alternatives section of this guide for hole sizesand depths.

2. Slip the Washer over the body of the fitting (CR716SAEwasher for wood posts, black Delrin® washer for metalposts), then slide the Push-Lock™ Fitting into the hole inyour end post with the hole in the fitting facing the inside(cable side) of the post. If you are using the Push-Lock™Fitting with Threaded Eye, attach the fitting to the end post.

3. Pull the cable tight and mark the cable at a point ½" fromthe shoulder at the cap end of the Push-Lock™ Fitting orfrom the eye end of the body of the fitting. Cut the cable atthe mark, using a cable cutter.

4. Push the cable into the hole in the Push-Lock™ Fitting asfar as it will go (approximately 11⁄16")

5. Pull cable to set gripping action of the Push-Lock™ Fitting.

6. Tension the cable with the tensioner installed at the otherend of the cable.

B. This section applies if your cables have been cut tolength with a tensioner swaged on one end. If they aresupplied with excess length to be cut to size during installa-tion, see Section A above.

Important Note: Be sure to run the bare end of cablethrough all of your intermediate posts, before installingthe Push-Lock™ Fitting. Do not install the tensioner onthe other end, until you have installed the Push-Lock™Fitting.1. Make sure the holes are drilled properly in the end post

where you will be installing the Push-Lock™ Fitting.

If you are installing the Push-Lock™ Fittings in a metalrailing, see Metal Railings/Hardware MountingHoles/Boring Guide for boring instructions for your endpost.

If you are using wood end posts, see Wood Railings-Mounting Alternatives section of this guide for hole sizesand depths.

2. Attach the Push-Lock™ Fitting

If you are using the Push-Lock™ Fitting with a cap end:Slip the Washer over the body of the fitting (CR716SAEwasher for wood posts, black Delrin® washer for metalposts), then:

A. Run the cable into the end post and push the cableinto the Push-Lock™ Fitting as far as it will go –approximately 11⁄16";

WASHER

POST



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B. Pull cable to set gripping action of the Push-Lock™Fitting;

C. Pull the cable with the Push-Lock™ Fitting attachedso that the fitting rests firmly against the back sideof the post.

If you are using the Push-Lock™ Fitting with Threaded Eye:

A. Push the cable into the Push-Lock™ Fitting as faras it will go (approximately 11⁄16").

B. Pull cable to set gripping action of the Push-Lock™Fitting.

C. Attach the fitting to the end post.

3 Install the tensioner on the other end post, and tensionthe cables.

POST

Ultra-tec® “Clip-On” Stop Installation Instructions

Feed cables through intermediate posts, and install “Clip-on”

Stop first, before installing tensioning end of cable.

1. Drill 17/64” (.266”) hole all the way through the post.

2. If you wish to countersink the Stop in a wood post, then

drill a 15/16" (.938”) hole to a depth of 3/16” in the back side

of the post. If you are using round tube or steel pipe, see

Fabrication Instructions. There should be a 17/32” (.531”)

hole counterbored to a .100” depth, so the full diameter

of the Washer will rest on a flat surface in the pipe.

3. From the inside side of the post, slide the cable through

the hole, Stop end first, and out the back side of the

post.

4. Slide the Washer over body of the Stop.

5. Force the Clip into the slot in the Stop, and press it in

by hand. Press Clip with pliers to secure it in slot.

6. Pull cable back through the hole, until the Washer

stops against the post, with the Clip resting in the

recess of the Washer.

7. Install the hardware on the post at the tensioning end

of the cable.

1. Slide Swaged Cable Ferrule end through

throat of Fixed Jaw.

2. Grasp top of Clip with pliers, and force

Clip over Cable immediately behind

Ferrule.

3. Pull Cable back through throat of Fixed

Jaw until it stops. Ferrule is captured

inside Fixed Jaw.

Ultra-tec® “Clip-on” Fixed Jaw Installation Instructions

Ferrule Fixed Jaw Ferrule Clip Ferrule Clip

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