# Level Kit to Level Kit
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* Take the loose end of your cable spool and slide the
cable through the posts on the run you are working on
* Since both ends of the cable will use the same type of
post holes, it does not matter which end you start from
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*It is a good idea to put the spool of cable into a 5 gal.
bucket to help prevent rabid unspooling of the cable.*
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* If needed, adjust the die setting on the head of the
crimping tool so that it shows a “1” and an “8” on both
sides as shown above
* Once the cable passes through the final post on the
run, crimp a Threaded Crimp Fitting onto the end
of the cable
* Crimp the Threaded Crimp Fitting then turn it 90°
and crimp it again
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* Thread a Tension Receiver onto the Threaded Crimp
fitting four full turns
* Pull the cable back against the post so the Tension
Receiver is pulled into the post
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* Return to the other end of the run where the Level
Tension Kit will be installed nearest the spool, and pull
the cable tight for the full run
* Place painter’s tape on the cable where the cable meets
the inside edge of the post
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* Use the side cutting tool located below the main
crimping head to cut your cable
* Slide the cable through the cable cutter and cut the
cable 3" - 4" extra past the outside edge of the post
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* Remove the cable from the post
* Add and mark ½" past the painter’s tape
* Cut the cable on this mark
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* If needed, adjust the die setting on the head of the
crimping tool so that it shows a “1” and an “8” on both
sides as shown above
* Crimp a Threaded Crimp fitting onto the second end
of the cable
* Crimp the Threaded Crimp Fitting then turn it 90°
and crimp it again
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* Insert the Threaded Crimp Fitting into the hole on the
inside face of the post
* Then, insert the Tension Receiver into the hole on the
outside face of the post
* Meet both in the middle of the post and thread the
Tension Receiver onto the Crimp Fitting four full turns
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* Slide the protective Neoprene Sleeve onto the cable
near the post you are working on
* Firmly grasp the sleeve with pliers and use the supplied
3
/16" Allen wrench to tighten the Tension Receiver only
snug enough to hold in place
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* After all the cable runs are done, use the Allen wrench to
tighten the remaining side of the cable run in sequence
* Holding the cable with the pliers & neoprene sleeve,
tighten until the cable is taut and then turn the Tension
Receiver another half turn
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Before tensioning any cable infill, please ensure
all posts and handrail are fully installed.
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