INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
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AFCO INDUSTRIES, INC., P.O. BOX 5085, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71307
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9. Apply adhesive tab (J) to flat surface of Top Rail (A) near the post. Slide
Bracket Cover (D) to interlock with the flange on the saddle bracket.
10. Screw self-drilling screws (H) into the Top Rail (A) from the underside of
each Saddle Bracket ( C ) through the provided locating hole to securely fasten
the rail.
1. Drill out and enlarge the holes in the outermost wall
only
of the first post
with a 9/32” drill bit through the holes already in the post, and also drill the
outermost wall
only
on the opposite end of the cable run with a 29/64” drill bit.
This step is to allow the cable fittings to be installed.
2. Remove cable and fittings from packages and install the required washer
and brass nut on the threaded stud end of the cables, and feed the bare ends
of the cable through all posts and support balusters starting at the holes drilled
out to 9/32”.
3. Slide Line Fittings with required round black washers onto the cables while
twisting in a clockwise motion until the fittings are fully seated in the end post.
Pull the bare ends to remove as much slack as possible. Trim all ends of the ca-
ble sticking out of the fittings with a cutoff wheel and press the cap onto the
fittings.
4. Return to the treaded stud end of the cables and starting with the
centermost cable insert a 1/8” hex wrench into the end of the treaded stud.
Tighten the locknut with a 7/16” wrench while holding the hex wrench to
prevent the cable from turning.
5. It is recommended that you follow the sequence of tensioning the cables
starting at the center and alternating above and below until all cables are
properly tensioned. As cables are tensioned give a sharp pull downward
mid-span to set the fitting wedges, then re-tension as necessary in the same
sequence.
6. When all cables are tight, cut off any exposed threads near the locknut as
possible using a cut-off wheel or hacksaw. Press the nut cap over the
locknut.
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