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CUT CABLE TO 

LENGTH

INSERT AND THREAD 

CABLE

ATTACH QUICK-

CONNECT FITTINGS

•  When all of the hardware 

is in place, insert one 

end of the Cable into the 

Quick-Connect fitting.

•  Screw on Quick-Connect 

fitting onto one side of 

the railing and Quick-

Connect Swivel fittings 

lock nuts onto the hanger 

bolts on the other side.

One side of the railing will be only 

Quick-Connect fittings, the other 

side will be Quick-Connect swivel 

fittings and lock nuts

Insert Cable into Quick-

Connect swivel fittings

Trim Cable at the first cut 

line on Quick-Connect Swivel 

Fittings

a

b

c

Unscrew the Quick-Connect swivel 

fitting from the post to measure length 

of cable

Lacing Needle

Quick-Connect Swivel 

Fitting

Quick-Connect Fitting

Lock Nut

 Feed the Cable through the 

Intermediate Baluster (or through 

posts) with a lacing needle.

Installing CableRail by Feeney

®

  

for Evolutions Rail

TM

 Contemporary

Summary of Contents for Evolutions Rail

Page 1: ...timbertech com Evolutions Rail is tested as a whole system and should be used that way It is not intended to be used in conjunction with other railing systems or fasteners The following Installation Guidelines are applicable for installation of Evolutions Rail only IMPORTANT Make sure the DRIVE TOOL DRILL is configured or set to use the SCREW setting when driving and or tightening all FASTENERS SA...

Page 2: ...ableRail Accessory Pack Includes Quick Connect Release Tool Lacing Needle Hanger Bolt Installation Tool Protector Sleeves 42 system 22 per through post 36 system 18 per through post Contemporary Rail Pack CableRail Components 5 75 5 75 Intermediate Baluster Intermediate Base Plate Top Rail Post Sleeve CableRail 9 Cables for 36 11 Cables for 42 Top Rail 1 Hinge Bracket 4 Intermediate Base Plate 1 f...

Page 3: ...ing the 10 x 7 8 screws 2 PREPARE UNIVERSAL RAILS Min 35 1 2 Posts must be positioned no more than 8 on center and must be plumb Trim post a min of 35 1 2 for 36 or 41 1 2 for 42 above finished deck surface Slide Post Sleeve over 4x4 Post do not force Top Rail Length Bottom Rail Length a b Pre Drill 9 64 10 x 7 8 Coated Screws Do not cut Post Sleeves in this step Installing Evolutions RailTM Conte...

Page 4: ...s 1 Intermediate Balusters Pre drilled hole will be offset from the centerline 6 to 8 on center requires 2 Intermediate Balusters Be sure the screw finds the screw chase For easier installation pre drill screw chase with a 3 16 drill bit For sections up to 6 Place two Foot Blocks at 1 3 intervals on the rail For sections 6 to 8 Space three Foot Blocks approximately at 1 4 intervals on the rail Bor...

Page 5: ...Sleeves ATTACH BASE PLATE TO INTERMEDIATE BALUSTER MEASURE AND CUT POST SLEEVES 5 6 Place the bottom Universal Rail and allow the rail to rest on its foot blocks Attach base plate to the Intermediate Baluster Post Sleeves should be flush with the top Universal Rail a c b 10 x 1 Stainless Screws Pre Drill 3 16 into Intermediate Baluster Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary with CableRail by Fe...

Page 6: ... through the bracket holes Secure with 10x2 screws Use an extra Intermediate Baluster as a template for the CableRail hardware and through holes Use a 3 16 drill bit to transfer your marks to the Post Sleeves Attach Intermediate Baluster to the underside of the top Universal Rail with 2 10x1 screws 10 x 1 Stainless Screws Pre Drill 3 16 Pre Drill 9 64 10 x 2 Coated Screws Installing Evolutions Rai...

Page 7: ...t any seams fall at the center of a post Miter the planks at corner posts All fastener locations must be pre drilled with a 3 16 drill bit or mushrooming or splitting may occur If your rail has stair sections start installing the cap at the stairs Wait until all rail sections are complete before beginning Top Rail installation 3 4 1 1 2 Top Rail Screw Placement Pre Drill 3 16 8 2 1 2 Coated Screws...

Page 8: ...e through both the Post and Post Sleeve PRE DRILL THROUGH POST SLEEVES Optional Protector Sleeves are not required on the through posts but do offer a more finished appearance If needed use a dab of adhesive on Protector Sleeves Anchor posts should not exceed 60 feet apart during any continuous run of cable Pre Drill 1 8 into 4 x4 Drill through Post Sleeve with 1 4 bit 1 4 1 8 Protective Sleeve 1 ...

Page 9: ...he railing will be only Quick Connect fittings the other side will be Quick Connect swivel fittings and lock nuts Insert Cable into Quick Connect swivel fittings Trim Cable at the first cut line on Quick Connect Swivel Fittings a b c Unscrew the Quick Connect swivel fitting from the post to measure length of cable Lacing Needle Quick Connect Swivel Fitting Quick Connect Fitting Lock Nut Feed the C...

Page 10: ... Cable does not twist Once the Cable is tight tighten the lock nuts against the Quick Connect fitting Tightening Order If necessary the Cable can be removed from the Quick Connect fitting by using the Quick Connect Release Tool 3 8 open ended wrenches Installing CableRail by Feeney for Evolutions RailTM Contemporary ...

Page 11: ...o not force Posts may need to be slightly taller for stairs Rest the bottom Universal Rail on stairs and transfer the length and angle of the stairs onto the rail Trim the rails to necessary length and angle Bore 1 2 by 2 1 2 deep Drill 3 16 Hole Stair Angle Temporarily place bottom Universal Rail in place to plan where Foot Blocks will go Cut Foot Blocks to length at the correct angle Counter bor...

Page 12: ...nstallation pre drill screw chase with a 3 16 drill bit 1 to 6 on center requires 1 Intermediate Balusters 6 to 8 on center requires 2 Intermediate Balusters 10 x 2 Stainless Screws Screw Chase Pre Drill 3 16 Attach provided brackets to the Universal Rails Pre Drill 9 64 through Brackets 10 x 7 8 Coated Screws Pre Drill 9 64 into Universal Rails 10 x 2 Coated Screws For sections up to 6 Place two ...

Page 13: ...aluster Place top Universal Rail on assembly but do not fasten 10 x 1 Coated Screws MEASURE AND TRIM TOP POST AND TOP POST SLEEVE Mark the top of the top Universal Rail Remove Post Sleeve and trim to length then Trim Post to same length Replace Post Sleeve Post Sleeves should be flush with top Universal Rail Installing Evolutions Rail Contemporary Stairs with CableRail by Feeney ...

Page 14: ...Trim Post at lower line Replace Post Sleeve Slide on Post Skirts MEASURE AND TRIM BOTTOM POST AND BOTTOM POST SLEEVE Pre Drill 9 64 10 x 2 Coated Screws Use an extra Intermediate Baluster rested at the bottom Universal Rail as a template for the CableRail hardware and through holes Use a 3 16 drill bit to transfer your marks onto the Post Sleeve Attach Intermediate Baluster to the underside of the...

Page 15: ...Screws 3 4 1 1 2 Top Rail Screw Placement 2 2 Pre Drill 3 16 8 x 2 1 2 Coated Screws Pre Drill 3 16 through Universal Rail Pre Drill 9 64 through hole in Universal Rail into up into Top Rail 10 x 1 1 2 Coated Screws Use optional End Coating on exposed Top Rail ends All fastener locations must be pre drilled with a 3 16 drill bit or mushrooming or splitting may occur Finish railing system by applyi...

Page 16: ...t exceed 60 feet apart during any continuous run of cable Scrap Baluster for drill angle 1 4 1 8 Drill a through hole only in the Post Sleeve with a 1 4 drill bit at the same angle as the stair run 1 4 1 8 Drill a 1 4 hole through both the Post and Post Sleeve at stair angle 1 4 Installing CableRail by Feeney Stairs for Evolutions Rail Contemporary ...

Page 17: ...Con nect swivel fittings and lock nuts ATTACH QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS Place one Quick Connect fitting at one end and the locknuts and Quick Connect Swivel fitting on the opposite end Quick Connect Swivel Fitting with Lock Nut Quick Connect Fitting Screw Hanger Bolts into the pilot holes at the same angle of the stairs using the Hanger Bolt Installation Tool Installing CableRail by Feeney Stairs for...

Page 18: ...mediate Baluster or through posts with a lacing needle Lacing Needle Insert Cable into Quick Connect swivel fittings Trim Cable at the cut line on Quick Connect Swivel Fittings Unscrew the Quick Connect swivel fitting from the post to measure length of cable a b c CUT CABLE TO LENGTH Installing CableRail by Feeney Stairs for Evolutions Rail Contemporary ...

Page 19: ...lease Tool 3 8 open ended wrenches Tightening Order Use a set of 3 8 open ended wrenches to tighten the Cable using the swivel end insuring the Cable does not twist Once the Cable is tight tighten the lock nuts against the Quick Connect swivel fittings Installing CableRail by Feeney Stairs for Evolutions Rail Contemporary ...

Page 20: ...Page 20 The AZEK Company 1330 W Fulton Street Suite 350 Chicago IL 60607 AZEK com TimberTech com 2018 AZEK Building Products LIT EVRAILINSTALL CABLE REV 11 18 ...

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