Cutting Long Cables (Safety Note: Wear safety glasses when cutting cables).
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14. Pull each long cable taut and straight by hand and mark cable at cut line on PTC fitting as shown. Cut each long cable on mark using cable cutters.
NOTES: » BE SURE TO USE GOOD CABLE CUTTERS. DO NOT FRAY CABLE ENDS. » THIS APPLICATION MAY REQUIRE TWO PEOPLE IN ORDER TO PULL CABLE TAUT AND CUT.
Installing Long Cables into Push-to-Connect Fittings and Tensioning Cables
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IMPORTANT NOTE: »
If installing X-Series Cable Rail near saltwater environments, spray a small amount of WD-40 Specialist® Corrosion Inhibitor in the open end of the PTC fitting before inserting the cable. Do this IMMEDIATELY before inserting the cable to prevent dirt and dust from collecting inside the fitting. Use caution not to get this on the decking surface! Protect decking from drips and runs.
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1/4 TURN MAX
1/4 TURN MAX
15. Push the end of each long cable into opposite PTC fitting, slightly rotating the PTC fitting counterclockwise and cable clockwise 1/4 TURN MAX turn until cable is fully seated.
16. Hand-tighten all cables by holding the PTC fitting fixed and rotating the turnbuckle. Do NOT rotate PTC fitting when tightening cables.
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