Muzata PS21 LH4S Round Post Level Drilled User Guide

: October 30, 2023
: Muzata

Table of Contents

Muzata PS21 LH4S Round Post Level Drilled
Overview
Components
Hole types
Wire ropes
Cable terminals
Tools
Optional components
Installation
Posts installation
Linear connection
Cable infilling installation
Corner solution
Reach us
References
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Muzata PS21 LH4S Round Post Level Drilled

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Overview

The edgeless system is designed to provide more security for families with kids. We reduce the edges with round posts and round handrails. It is also a beginner-friendly system since we have various handrail connectors for easy installation.

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Components

Posts

Post selection

Position	36” brushed	42” brushed
①	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
②	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
③	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
④	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
⑤	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
⑥	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
⑦	PS21 LA4S	PS21 LA4L
⑧	PS21 LA4S	PS21 LA4L
⑨	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
⑩	PS21 LH4L	PS21 LH4L
⑪	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L
⑫	PS21 LH4S	PS21 LH4L

PS21 – Top mount round posts with angle brackets, work for both level and angle sections.

Hole types

Our pre-drilled posts are designed with several hole types to work for different positions. Hole type selection is also related to the terminal type you decide to use.
Level holes (H)- holes on two opposite planes for terminals and cables to go through in a horizontal direction.
Angle holes (A)- holes on two opposite planes for terminals and cables to go through in an angle direction around 30°.Holes on one side are higher than on theother side.
Neighbor holes(C) – holes on twoadjacent planes for one post cornersolution.
No hole(N) – there are no pre-drilled holes. You can drill it yourself for any hole type.

Handrails

In this system, we recommend HT20 SL4 round stainless steel handrail.

Color| Handrail| End cap| Corner connector| Straight connector| pivot connector
---|---|---|---|---|---

brushed

|

HT20 SL4

|

HA17/HA13

|

HA05

|

HA03

|

HA08

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Wire ropes

Both of the following cables could work for this system

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Notes

We have two ways of packing. Wire rope in reel would be easier to control after you open it while wire rope in roll is cheaper.
The cable in the roll is recommended to open in a bucket, which could help to control the cable as it expands.
1/8” are recommended for code compliance in most states.
We also have wire ropes with 5/32″ or 3/16″ sizes, vinyl-coated cables, and blacken cables for your choice. Please search “muzata WP1″ to find more. And remember that you should use terminals of the same size to go with wire ropes. For example, a 1/8″ cable should go with 1/8” terminals.

Cable terminals

Cable terminals will fix the cable on posts and fasten the cable to get enough tension as safeguards. Invisible terminals are recommended to get a neat look at the railing. Please check the following images to see where and how they are used for.

Tensioner

CB07 – Patent wageless invisible tensioner for metal posts Other option: CR37

Fix end terminal

CB08 – Patent wageless invisible terminals for metal posts Other option: CR96

Washer

CB04 -Level curve washer CR62-Angle curve washers around 30°

Adhesive sleeve

CB41 – Adhesive curve sleeve for 1/8“ cable Other option: CB29

Notes
Concrete wall – if you need to install terminals on concrete/brick/stone walls. Please use our expansion tensioner CB25 (1/8”) / CB26(3/16”)

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Tools

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Optional components

Cable railing Deck gate DG02

Custom-made deck gates are designed to work with cable railing for a consistent appearance.

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Wall-mounted handrail kits

How to find the products?

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Click on the model number with the link (blue) on this file to open the web page
Search “muzata + model number”, like muzata CB05

Installation

Things to Know Before You Get Started

Please consult your local office for building codes and make sure you know all the requirements of the codes. Some states might have special rules of their own. You should choose carefully to comply with them. We can’t promise everything to comply with all the codes of every state.
It is recommended to do some planning work and estimate a budget. Please contact us if you need help with that. You might want to buy a few more materials than expected since some materials could be used by operation mistakes. Especially swage terminals and wire ropes.
It is suggested to be 2 person project.
When electric instruments（Electric drill, Cutting Machine） are used in the installation process, please be careful.
Please note that Products made of T304 stainless steel can’t work for projects within 10 miles of sea. They will also get rusty easier than expected when being near salt water or in highly humid conditions.

Posts installation

General steps

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Draw guidelines along the paths you want. The lines will keep your posts aligned.
Mark positions for posts, check the following notes for post distance.

Drill guide holes

Mark the hole positions.
Drill a guide hole with a 1/4 drill bit for the depth ofscrew length.

Install lag screws

Install lag screws with a 13mm wrench or an adjustable wrench.

Level check

Check with a level tool. Adjust the lag screws to make sure the post is vertical to the ground.

Corner solution

We recommend using two posts at each corner for the edgeless system.

Notes

Remember to install all the structural posts first before installing intermediate posts.
Make sure your posts are aligned if they are in the same line.
The guide holes will make it easier for lag screws to go in.
For concrete/brick/stone surfaces, please replace the lag screws with expansion bolts.
We recommend the max span of two structural posts to be 4 feet. If there is a stabilizer post between them, the max span can be up to 7 feet.
There is a 4-inch sphere test for cable railing in some states. So there should be intermediate posts between structural posts to reduce the deflection. 3-4 feet post space is recommended.
If you are going to drill holes by yourself, please make sure to comply with the codes. 3“ space between cable lines is recommended for most states.

Handrails installation

General steps

Cut the handrail

Measure and cut the handrails for the length you need with an electric miter saw.

Install

Install the handrails to the bracket of posts.

End cap

Place an end cap at the end of the handrail.

Linear connection

Connect

Connect two handrails with a straight connector.

Install

Install the joint on a post for support.

90° Corner

Elbow

Use special glue for stainless steel
Connect

Random angle level corner

Cut the handrail to the length you want
Put the pivot connector HA08 in
Fix the connector and handrails with screws
Install them on posts

Level to stairs corner

Cut the handrail to the length you want
Put the pivot connector HA05 in
Fix the connector and handrails with screws
Install them on posts

Notes

Please try your best to place a post under each joint to make sure all the joints are supported. If it is not possible in some cases, at least there should be posts nearby to support them.

Cable infilling installation

General steps

Install the cable

Put the cable into fix end terminal CB08. Screw the jack bolts tight enough to fix the cable. Make sure the cable won’t slip out while tightening. Remember to put the adhesive sleeves in before that.

Install fix end terminal

Install CB08 into the post. Use a curve washer to let it work on the curve surface.

Measure the cable

Draw the cable to the other end and let it go through the post hole. Pull the cable tightly and mark point A.

Trim and cut

Subtract the trim length (about 1 1/4 inch) and mark point B. Cut on point B to get the correct length. The trim length is based on general conditions. Sometimes you might need to adjust it according to your project.

Install tensioner

* Fix the cable on the tensioner as in the previous step. Then install the tensioner to the post. Remember to put the adhesive sleeves in before that.

Tensioning

Tighten the cable to proper tension with a customer wrench CT16 and an Allen wrench.

Cover the holes

Cover the holes with adhesive sleeves or silicone sleeves

Corner solution

Two posts

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Use Silicone Rubber Protector Sleeves CR29 to bear force and let the cable go through two posts and the corner.
The cable end on one post and start with another one, you will need two terminals.

Notes

Please follow the sequence to tighten the cables as shown in the left image.
For swage tensioners, please preserve some tensioning range in case the cable gets loose due to temperature changes in the years.
Remember to expand the tensioner before measuring to make sure there is room for the tensioner to shrink while tightening.
Swageless terminals are reusable, you can always redo the process if you did not do it right at first.
When using wheel protector sleeves to bear force and let the cable go through the corner. Remember that the cable should not go through corners less than 90°. And it is not recommended to let the cable go through more than one corner continuously since it will be difficult to tighten the cable.
Install infilling on stairs is pretty much the same as level sections. Only you have to add an angle washer for each terminal that is not multi-angle.
If your local building code requires 4″ sphere test, The tension is recommended to be around 200 lbs to pass the test. You can buy a tension gauge from a local store.

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Reach us

If you are a beginner or not sure about how to do it. Please feel free to contact us. Our experts can do all the planning, designing, and budgeting work for you without extra charge. Then you can follow the shopping list to buy all the materials in 3 minutes.

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