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RailFX Professional 224 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Wood or metal posts on level runs

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Professional 224 Series Installation Instructions
for Wood or Metal Posts on Level Runs
Tools Required for Installation
• 5/32" Drill Bit
• 1/4" Drill Bit
• 29/64" Drill Bit
• 1/8" Hex Wrench
• 3/16" Hex Wrench
Cut-off Tool
Used to cut cable flush with the end of the
Pull-Lock
fittings, and to cut excess threads
®
off stud-type Receivers. Includes mandrel
and two cut-off wheels.
Order RFX-CUT-OFF KIT
A: Drill Posts
Wood posts must be a minimum 4"x4".
Hole size for 1/8" dia. cable installation
29/64"
2-1/2" minimum
dia.
outside of
post
5/32"
dia.
5/32"
dia.
Metal end posts are drilled through, using a 29/64" drill bit for
Receiver and Pull-Lock
Hole sizes through intermediate posts and/or cable braces are:
5/32" for 1/8" cable
7/32" for 3/16" cable
All holes should be burr-free.
RFX-224-KITINST | 1.1.20
• 3" Combo Wrench
• RFXPL-KEY
• Cable Gripper
• Cut Off Kit (mandrel)
• Cut Off Kit (wheel)
5/32"
dia.
29/64"
2-3/8" minimum
dia.
outside of
post
5/32"
dia.
fitting.
®
Pre-attached
swaging stud
Invisiware
®
Receiver
NOTE: Parts must be kept clean and free of debris before
installation for best results.
Hole size for 3/16" dia. cable installation
For End Post
29/64"
using a
dia.
Receiver
outside of
and stud
post
For End Posts
7/32"
using
dia.
Pull-Lock
®
fitting
For Intermediate
7/32"
Post
dia.
passing cable only
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1/8" and 3/16"
1x19 stainless
steel cable
Delrin
®
washers for
use with metal posts
Stainless Steel washers for
use with wood posts
224 Series
2-1/2" minimum
2-3/8" minimum
2.375"
Pull-Lock
®
Fitting
with cap
7/32"
dia.
29/64"
dia.
outside of
post
7/32"
dia.
29/64"

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  • Page 1 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net Professional 224 Series Installation Instructions for Wood or Metal Posts on Level Runs Tools Required for Installation • 5/32" Drill Bit • 3" Combo Wrench • 1/4" Drill Bit • RFXPL-KEY 1/8” and 3/16”...
  • Page 2 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net B. Install Tensioning Terminal in a Wood Post Feed the bare cable through first end post, keeping some of the cable with the swaging stud available so you can perform the next step.
  • Page 3 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net D. Feed/Crimp Cable through Corner Posts Instructions for going through metal post corners are available at our website. Scan the QR Code on the right with your smart phone, or call us at 800-851-2961 and ask for Cable Railing Technical Support and we’ll email it to you.
  • Page 4 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net F. Tension Cables Go to the other end and tension the cable by holding the cable securely to prevent it from turning while you turn the Receiver with a hex wrench. Be careful to protect the cable from damage while tensioning.
  • Page 5 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net Professional 224 Series Installation Instructions for Wood or Metal Posts for Stairs Tools Required for Installation - see page 1, plus: • Hammer • Small block of wood A. Drill Posts Wood posts must be a minimum 4"x4".
  • Page 6 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net Feed the bare cable through the first end post. Slip the stainless steel washer over the body of the Receiver, start the swaging stud into the Receiver 5 complete turns. Insert the Receiver into the post.
  • Page 7 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net C. Feed Cable through Intermediate Posts Feed the bare end of the cable through all your intermediate posts and through the end post where you will be installing the Pull-Lock fitting. ® CS-TUBE...
  • Page 8 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net E. Install Swageless Terminal Slip the appropriate washer over the body of the Pull-Lock fitting. ® Washer Rotate the Pull-Lock fitting clockwise as you push it onto the cable. If the cable begins to ®...
  • Page 9 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net F. Tension Cables Move back to the Receiver and stud end of cable and attach cable gripping pliers to the cable as close as is practical to the fittings without contacting the end post.
  • Page 10 P: 206.453.1123 | F: 866.802.1690 | railfx.net G. Trim Excess Cable Cut the cable flush with the hole in the back of the fitting using a cut-off wheel. Cut off Twist the cap onto the lip of the Pull-Lock fitting.