Guardian CABLE CLIMBING SYSTEM Instruction Manual page 10

Bottom Bracket Installation
Step 1

Position Bottom Bracket in center of climbing
side of compatible ladder rung. Install U-bolt
from back side of ladder rung through holes in
Top Bracket post and install nuts loosely.
Step 2

Slide lower clamp sleeve onto Bottom Bracket
post with slot toward the bottom, hook clamp
over ladder rung and guide threaded rod
through Bottom Bracket post and install nut.
Threaded rod must remain within the slot on
the lower clamp sleeve (see image below).
Confirm final position of Bottom Bracket and
torque all nuts with 11/16" wrench or socket to
30-35 ft-lb (40-47 Nm).
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30-35 ft-lb
(40-47 Nm)
Clamp Sleeve
Tensioning the Cable
Step 1

Before tensioning, ensure Tensioning Bar
on Bottom Bracket is installed correctly (see
image below) and spring on tensioning bar is
fully relaxed.
Lower Tensioning and Lock Nuts should be at
lowest position on Tensioning Bar, Upper Lock
Nut should be at uppermost position possible.
Step 2

While lifting Tensioning Bar to its highest
position, secure cable to bar with saddles and
nuts provided.
Confirm Tensioning Bar is at highest position
and torque cable clamp nuts with 1/2" wrench
or socket to 10-15 ft-lb (14-20 Nm).
Cable Clamp
Tensioning Bar
Cable Clamp
Upper Lock Nut
Bracket
Tension Spring
Washer
Tensioning Nut
Lower Lock Nut
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LIFT BAR BEFORE
SECURING CABLE!