Muzata CR23 Cable Railing Kit User Guide

Muzata CR23 Cable Railing Kit

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: CR23
• Material: T316 stainless steel
• For wire rope size: 1/8
• Finishing: Natural/Black coated

Product Usage Instructions

For level railing

• Step 1 – Pass the cable from the right post to the left post, put in level protector sleeve for middle posts.
• Step 2 – Swage the cable tensioner with the hydraulic crimper.
• Step 3 – Install the cable tensioner with clamp and wrench on the left end post.
• Step 4 – Pull the cable against the right end post, mark point A and cut cable at point A with cable cutter.
• Step 5 – Mark and cut at point B with cable cutter, which is 2 1/4 away from point A.
• Step 6 – Swage tensioner with hydraulic crimper.
• Step 7 – Install with clamp and wrench on the right end post.
• Step 8 – Mount the nuts.
• Step 9 – Follow the sequence to install other cable runs.

For angle railing

• Step 1 – Pass the cable from the right post to the left post, put in angle protector sleeve for middle posts.
• Step 2 – Pass the cable tensioner through the wire rope and crimp with hydraulic crimper.
• Step 3 – Put in the angle washer and install the cable tensioner with clamp and wrench on the left end post.
• Step 4 – Pull the cable against the right end post, mark point A from the outside of right post, and cut cable at point A with cable cutter.
• Step 5 – Mark and cut at point B with cable cutter, which is 2 1/16 away from point A.
• Step 6 – Swage tensioner with the hydraulic crimper.
• Step 7 – Pass through angle washer, install tensioner with clamp and wrench on the right end post.
• Step 8 – Mount the nuts.
• Step 9 – Follow the sequence to install other cable runs.

Tips

1. Ensure that your posts and handrails are properly installed before your start cable installation.
2. You might have to buy extra materials than expected in case some materials might not be reusable after operation mistakes.
3. The recommended post spacing between two posts is 3ft-4ft, no more than 4ft. For our 6’6 handrails, it would be best to adopt 3’3 post spacing.
4. The overall height of the railing, which is the structure of post and handrail, should be equal or higher than 36 to meet the residential building codes of most states.
5. 3 cable spacing and 200 lbs tension on each cable line are recommended in order to pass the 4 sphere test (required by some states). You can buy a tension gauge online or from local stores.

Overview

Muzata CR23 is a cost-effective cable railing tensioner to help you construct a 1/8″ metal cable railing system. It could be applied to 2″x2″ metal posts. The T316 stainless steel makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor uses, even coastal projects.

Specifications

steel

| 1/8 ”| Natural/Black

coated

Items related
Listed below are all of the accessories and tools related to Muzata CR23. Please note that not all items are essential. Some may not be included in your package. If you need them, you may need to purchase them separately. Please select the appropriate color of the product according to the color design of your project.

Installation steps

We will install the tensioner on the right end post as an example. Actually you can install it on either side according

For level railing

1. Step 1 – Pass the cable ➋ from the right post to the left post, put in level protector sleeve ➍ for middle posts.
2. Step 2 – Swage the cable tensioner ➊ with the hydraulic crimper ➌.
3. Step 3 – Install the cable tensioner ➊ with clamp and wrench ➏ on the left end post.
4. Step 4 – Pull the cable ➋ against the right end post, mark point A and cut cable ➋ at point A with cable cutter ➌.
5. Step 5 – Mark and cut at point B with cable cutter ➌, which is 2 1/4″ away from point A.
6. Step 6 – Swage tensioner ➊ with hydraulic crimper ➌.
7. Step 7 – Install ➊ with clamp and wrench ➏ on the right end post.
8. Step 8 – Mount the nuts.
9. Step 9 – Follow the sequence to install other cable runs.

For angle railing

1. Step 1 – Pass the cable ➋ from the right post to the left post, and put in the angle protector sleeve ➑ for the middle posts.
2. Step 2 – Pass the cable tensioner ➊ through the wire rope ➋ and crimp with hydraulic crimper ➌.
3. Step 3 – Put in the angle washer ➎ and install the cable tensioner ➊ with clamp and wrench ➏ on the left end post.
4. Step 4 – Pull the cable ➋ against the right end post, mark point A from the outside of right post, and cut cable ➋ at point A with cable cutter ➌.
5. Step 5 – Mark and cut at point B with cable cutter ➌, which is 2 1/16″ away from point A.
6. Step 6 – Swage tensioner ➊ with the hydraulic crimper ➌.
7. Step 7 – Pass through angle washer ➎ , install tensioner ➊ with clamp and wrench ➏ on the right end post.
8. Step 8 – Mount the nuts.
9. Step 9 – Follow the sequence to install other cable runs.

Please note that installation videos are available on our product pages for further details if needed.

Tips

1. Ensure that your posts and handrails are properly installed before you start cable installation.
2. You might have to buy more materials than expected in case some materials might not be reusable after operation mistakes.
3. The recommended post spacing between two posts is 3ft-4ft, no more than 4ft. For our 6’6″ handrails, it would be best to adopt 3’3″ post spacing.
4. The overall height of the railing, which is the structure of the post and handrail, should be equal to or higher than 36″ to meet the residential building codes of most states.
5. 3″ cable spacing and 200 lbs tension on each cable line is recommended in order to pass the 4″ sphere test (required by some states). You can buy a tension gauge online or from local stores.

Free design service
We offer custom cable railing design services for free. If you are a beginner or not sure about how to do it, please reach us. Our experts can do all the planning, designing, and budgeting work for you without extra charge.

About Muzata
MUZATA has helped millions of families with their cable railing projects during the past years. We believe that home renovation should be easy and affordable. So we work with every effort to provide quality products and professional service, to make Muzata a reliable brand.

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FAQ’s

What is the recommended post spacing?

The recommended post spacing between two posts is 3ft-4ft, no more than 4ft. For our 6'6 handrails, it would be best to adopt 3'3 post spacing.

What is the required tension on each cable line?

3 cable spacing and 200 lbs tension on each cable line are recommended in order to pass the 4 sphere test (required by somestates). You can buy a tension gauge online or from local stores.

Are installation videos available?

Yes, installation videos are available on our product pages for further details if needed.

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