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RailEasy Instructions
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For Tensioner Installation

Installing the cable

With the tensioners installed (see Figure A), begin by
extending the threaded stud outward a minimum of 3/4”
for the first 20 feet, plus 1/4” for each additional 10 feet. Figure A. Extend the threaded stud outward a minimum
Insert the cable into the receiver cone, push and twist of 3/4” for the first 20 feet, plus 1/4” for each additional
the cable opposite the lay of the wire strands. The cable 10 feet.
should slide into the receiver cone until approximately
3/16” past the bottom of the wedge (see Figure B). Fully
tighten the receiver cone onto the threaded stud using
7/16” and 3/8” open wrenches. Upon doing this, the
wedge will crimp down on the cable and hold it in place.
With the cable installed in one tensioner, pull the cable to
the opposite tensioner. Pull the cable tight to the tensioner Figure B. Insert cable into Receiver Cone, Wedge and
and cut it (see Figure C). Using the first run as a guide, cut Spacer until it is fully seated in the Threaded Stud swageless Fittings
the remaining runs to the same length. This will ensure
uniformity among the tensioners. Thread the cable through
each mid post and install the cable into the opposite
tensioner using the same process as before.

Figure C. Pull the cable tight to the tensioner and cut it.
Tensioning the cable

Begin with the center run of cable. Using a 3/8” open wrench, hold the threaded stud in place and
rotate the tensioner body with a 5/16” open wrench (see Figure D). Tension each side equally until
taut. Do NOT over tension. It is important to begin with the center run of cable and alternate working
above and below the center, much like tightening the lug nuts on a tire (see Figure E). When all cable
runs are properly tensioned, tighten the lock nuts down to maintain tension. Finish by adding a small
amount of “non-acidic” silicone sealant to the open tip of the receiver cone.

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Figure D. Hold the Threaded Stud in place and rotate the Figure E. When tensioning, the follow the tensioning
tensioner body. sequence above for optimal results.

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