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F. Tension Cables
1.
Return to the Threaded Stud end post. Insert an 1/8” hex wrench into broached opening on the
tip of the stud. Tighten the locknut with a 7/16” wrench while holding the hex wrench to prevent
the stud from turning.
2.
Tension all cables to desired amount in sequence, beginning with the
center cables, moving up and down toward the top and bottom. As you
tension each cable, give it a sharp pull downward mid-span to help set
the wedges, then re-tension as necessary in the same sequence.
Be aware that the cable may move as much as 3/16” toward the
tensioning terminal as the wedges seat.
3.
At both ends of the run, you are going to create a sharp bend in the cable where it exits the post (post protector
tube in the wood post) by placing a block of wood (for protection of the post) on the cable next to the post / tube
at the face of each post and striking it with a hammer.
If tension has diminished slightly as a result of the bending of the cable, re-tension the threaded stud back up to
desired amount, as in Step F-2.
Hex
wrench
h
Hex
wrench
Protecting the post and cable with block
of wood, strike block with hammer to
create sharp bend in the cable.
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