Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Not only is the CityPost system simple to order, it’s also extremely simple to install. Our goal in the next few

pages is to give you our list of best practices and tips that we’ve developed for installing the CityPost cable

railing system to ensure that the end result is one that you can’t wait to show off.

Disclaimer: before installing CityPost cable railing please be sure to check with your local building department to

ensure all applicable code requirements are met.

CityPost Cable Railing Installs in 3 EASY STEPS:

1. Layout and install posts

2. Layout and install top-rail

3. Install and tighten cable

Before we begin let’s take a quick inventory of what we’ve included in your CityPost cable railing kit…

WHAT’S IN MY KIT?

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE Not only is the CityPost system simple to order, it’s also extremely simple to install. Our goal in the next few pages is to give you our list of best practices and tips that we’ve developed for installing the CityPost cable railing system to ensure that the end result is one that you can’t wait to show off. Disclaimer: before installing CityPost cable railing please be sure to check with your local building department to ensure all applicable code requirements are met.
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POSTS: You will have received enough posts to do a layout with a maximum distance of 6FT between posts on-center (O.C.). We recommend not exceeding 6FT spacing between posts because this could allow for too much cable deflection. Please note: If you choose to exceed our recommended spacing of 6FT O.C. you will have surplus posts at the end of the project. CityPost does not offer a credit for returning these.
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CABLE: In your kit you have enough marine grade 316 stainless steel cable to complete your project with approximately 10% extra. CityPost wants to make sure that if you decide to make a last-minute change to your layout or for some reason you made a mistake you have plenty of materials to complete your project without any delays.
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Now that we’ve covered all of the materials included in your new CityPost cable railing kit let’s start with STEP 1: Laying out & installing posts: STEP 1: LAYOUT & INSTALL POSTS POST LAYOUT: As you begin your layout review the packing slip that came in your hardware box to determine how many posts per run you have received.
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MAKING YOUR CUTS: Measure twice, cut once! Take your time to measure carefully and mark your cut on your piece of top rail. If you are using the CityPost provided aluminum top rail, or any other type of metal top rail, we highly recommend making sure the cutting surface of your chop saw is clean of any excess materials prior to each and every cut. This will keep a nice surface finish of the metal and limit the need for touch up later.
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2. Every run of railing has (2) “end posts” where the cable terminates. The rest of the posts between those (2) end posts are referred to as “mid posts”. Pass the cable through all mid posts leaving end posts void of cable. Be sure you are passing the cable through the same hole on each post (i.e.
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(FIGURE 4) Note: the first few crimps may be difficult but the tool will loosen up as you make more joints. 5. Lastly, open the handles of the crimping tool to release the crimped joint. INSTALLING END-FITTINGS: Once you have an end-fitting crimped onto the cable you will: 1. Remove acorn nut, flat washer, and tensioning nut from the end fitting (FIGURE: 5) 3. 1 2.
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Now repeat steps 1 - 3 under the “INSTALLING END-FITTINGS” section to complete that run of cable. REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR ALL CABLES. NOTE: Do not start tensioning cables until ALL cables for an entire run of railing have been installed on both ends. TENSIONING CABLE: Using a pair of vice-grip pliers and a 10mm wrench hold the end fitting with the pliers while turning the tensioning nut with the wrench until there is no visible sag in the cable. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.