1. Cable Railing Basics
MODULE
4
CERTIFIED SALES
CONSULTANT TRAINING

2. HandiSwage™ is simple,HandiSwage™ is simple,
easy and it’s the leasteasy and it’s the least
expensive cable railing inexpensive cable railing in
the market.the market.

3. HANDISWAGE™HANDISWAGE™
PRODUCT SELLINGPRODUCT SELLING
POINTSPOINTS
 Lowest cost cable railing on the market.Lowest cost cable railing on the market.
 Cut-in-field convenience and cost savings.Cut-in-field convenience and cost savings.
 Easy to use swage tool and standard 3 SKU install. Easy to stockEasy to use swage tool and standard 3 SKU install. Easy to stock
and easy to understand.and easy to understand.
 Easy measuring and planning.Easy measuring and planning.
 Flexible enough to work with any other railing products in theFlexible enough to work with any other railing products in the
market. Wood, vinyl or composite, build the rail you want.market. Wood, vinyl or composite, build the rail you want.
 Very high quality materials and backed by an internationalVery high quality materials and backed by an international
manufacturer with 30 years proven experience with stainless steel.manufacturer with 30 years proven experience with stainless steel.

4. HANDISWAGE™HANDISWAGE™ PRODUCTPRODUCT
MUST KNOW – THE RULE OFMUST KNOW – THE RULE OF
3-4-53-4-5
 3 = Cable spacing must never exceed 3 inches.3 = Cable spacing must never exceed 3 inches.
 4 = Distance between post can never exceed 4 ft., but you must4 = Distance between post can never exceed 4 ft., but you must
always have the install pre-approved by the code enforcement officeralways have the install pre-approved by the code enforcement officer
as some municipalities have chosen to demand different spacing. If itas some municipalities have chosen to demand different spacing. If it
is necessary to have post spacing over 4 ft., always add cableis necessary to have post spacing over 4 ft., always add cable
stabilizers.stabilizers.
 5 = Cable runs should not exceed 50 feet in total length.5 = Cable runs should not exceed 50 feet in total length.
 You must always use a top rail with a cable system. Top rails must fitYou must always use a top rail with a cable system. Top rails must fit
snug between posts and provide code compliant load capability.snug between posts and provide code compliant load capability.
 Stainless steel requires maintenance. It is “low” maintenance, but notStainless steel requires maintenance. It is “low” maintenance, but not
“no” maintenance.“no” maintenance.

5. HANDISWAGE™HANDISWAGE™ QUALITYQUALITY
 All parts are 316L stainless steelAll parts are 316L stainless steel
 1/8” 316L stainless steel 1 x 19 cable1/8” 316L stainless steel 1 x 19 cable
 USA made precision swage toolUSA made precision swage tool
 All components are electro-polished (EP)All components are electro-polished (EP)
 Quality control inspections at every stepQuality control inspections at every step
 Accelerated salt spray testingAccelerated salt spray testing
 ISO 9001 Certified ManufacturerISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer
 Mil Spec Manufacturer (Aircraft Parts)Mil Spec Manufacturer (Aircraft Parts)

6. HANDISWAGE™HANDISWAGE™
COMPONENTSCOMPONENTS
HandiSwage™HandiSwage™ Swage Stud – 2 packs onlySwage Stud – 2 packs only
HandiSwage™HandiSwage™ Cover Nut Set – 2 packs onlyCover Nut Set – 2 packs only
HandiSwage™HandiSwage™ Cable – 100 & 250 ft. rollsCable – 100 & 250 ft. rolls
HandiSwage™ Hand Swage ToolHandiSwage™ Hand Swage Tool
There are 3 keyThere are 3 key HandiSwage™ parts used to make a cable railing™ parts used to make a cable railing
system. With these 3 parts, you can easily build a cable railing for mostsystem. With these 3 parts, you can easily build a cable railing for most
any application.any application.
MostMost HandiSwage™ parts are conveniently packages in pairs.™ parts are conveniently packages in pairs.

7. HANDISWAGE™ STUD &HANDISWAGE™ STUD &
COVER NUT SETSCOVER NUT SETS
TheThe HandiSwage™ Stud and your choice of cover nutHandiSwage™ Stud and your choice of cover nut
set are required at both ends of a HandiSwage™ cableset are required at both ends of a HandiSwage™ cable
railing system. There are other fittings that may replacerailing system. There are other fittings that may replace
one stud and cover nut set, but swage studs are theone stud and cover nut set, but swage studs are the
most cost effective way to install a cable railing.most cost effective way to install a cable railing.
HandiSwage™ StudStud HandiSwage™ Deluxe
Cover Nut set
HandiSwage™ Acorn
Nut set

8. HANDISWAGE™HANDISWAGE™ TOOLTOOL
USA made low cost swaging tool. Precision made and
long lasting.
We also give free tool reconditioning. Return it and we will recondition for free!

9. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™™
ACCESSORIES &ACCESSORIES &
ADDITIONAL USEFULADDITIONAL USEFUL
PARTSPARTS
These 5 additional parts
serve different purposes
that may arise when
installing a HandiSwage™
System.
HandiSwage™
Flush Fitting
HandiSwage™
Cable Grip
HandiSwage™
Long Stud
HandiSwage™
Cable Sleeve
HandiSwage™
Tensioner

10. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™™
ACCESSORIES & OTHERACCESSORIES & OTHER
HELPFUL PARTSHELPFUL PARTS
HandiSwage™
Flush Fitting
The HandiSwage™ Flush Fitting is used at the opposite end of a
HandiSwage™ stud. The flush fitting has no tensioning capability so
care should be taken to ensure the stud end has maximum tensioning
capability. The product advantage is the removal of measuring the job
accurately which speeds the process and eliminates swaging time at
one end. Measure outside to outside of your end posts and add 1”.
Cut all cables the same length. See instructional videos and detailed
instructions at www.HandiSwage.com
HandiSwage™
Cable Grips
The HandiSwage™ Cable Grips are designed to allow you to safely
grip the cable while tensioning your studs and to eliminate slack when
working on you swages. The grip pads are extra hard, durable rubber
that will hold several cables per pad. Simply set a pair of vice grips
with a 1/8” gap and place the pad on the desired cable position, then
clasp the vice grip around the pad. For holding tension while swaging,
place the cable grip inside the end post. For holding cable while
tensioning place the cable grip next to the end post. See instructional
videos and detailed instructions at www.HandiSwage.com

11. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™™
ACCESSORIES & OTHERACCESSORIES & OTHER
HELPFUL PARTSHELPFUL PARTS
HandiSwage™
Cable Sleeve
HandiSwage™
Tensioner
HandiSwage™
Long Studs
The HandiSwage™ Long Studs and
Tensioners are both primarily used for
stairways, angles or other conditions where
the regular stud would not work as well.
You can accommodate any condition with
the regular stud but these parts may make
things easier.
The HandiSwage™ Cable Sleeves are used either as a
decorative finish on post holes or as a functional piece to
transcend corners and stairways without additional hardware.
This use is detailed in a later slide.

12. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™™ HOW TOHOW TO
STEP 1 – POST DRILLINGSTEP 1 – POST DRILLING
The first step in installing a HandiSwage™ cable railing is drilling your post.
End post holes should be drilled with a 9/32” drill bit. Mid posts should be
drilled with a 3/16” drill bit. Use a sharp bit and drill from both sides,
particularly on the 3/16” holes and always drill to space cable at 3” on-center.
A template is available to assist you in accomplishing an accurate layout.
When using vinyl or composite post sleeves you can save a great deal of
time by pre-drilling your sleeve at 3/16” and then marking the wood 4 x 4 with
a drill or marker. Remove the sleeve and drill all of the holes with a 1/4” bit.
This will make the install much faster and the visible holes will be 3/16”.
See instructional videos
and detailed instructions
at www.HandiSwage.com

13. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™ HOW TO™ HOW TO
STEP 1 – CORNER POSTSTEP 1 – CORNER POST
If you are setting up and drilling a corner post, we usually recommend double
posting with a 3” gap as the best way to design a corner.
If you are going to use a single corner post, you must offset your cable by 3/4”
inch in one direction. This will require all of the mid posts and the opposite end
or corner post to be offset in the same pattern.

14. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™ HOW TO™ HOW TO
STEP 2 – CABLE RUNSTEP 2 – CABLE RUN
MEASUREMEASURE
The 2nd
step in installing a section of HandiSwage™ cable railing is measuring your
cable run. HandiSwage™ is a straight forward measure if using two opposing swage
studs on 4 x 4 posts (3-1/2 x 3-1/2 actual post).
Regardless of what type post you are using, measure from the outside of one end post to
the outside of the opposite end or corner post.
On 4 x 4 posts, subtract 4” from your outside to outside measurement. This method will
position your studs so the cable end will be at the edge of your post with the cover nut
threaded on about 5/8”. This leaves you approximately 1-1/2” of tensioning thread which
is more than enough.
On other than 4 x 4 posts, you must decide what your required amount of tensioning
(available stud thread) versus your desired amount of revealed stud will be. Never leave
less than 1” of thread for tensioning. If you go with the minimum 1” thread and you have
a 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” metal post, your stud reveal will be a minimum of 1-5/8” before
tensioning and will decrease as you tension. For this condition, measure outside to
outside of your end post and subtract 3-1/4”.
Always check your calculations and make a test assembly before cutting all material.

15. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™ HOW TO™ HOW TO
STEP 3- SWAGE CABLESTEP 3- SWAGE CABLE
Swage on one stud. When swaging, you must crimp the stud 3 times,
approximately 1/8” apart, starting at the bottom next to the wrench flat. You
must rotate the stud 180 degrees between crimps.
See instructional videos
and detailed instructions
at www.HandiSwage.com

16. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™ HOW TO™ HOW TO
STEP 4 – INSTALLSTEP 4 – INSTALL
ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
Now place the cover nut set on the swaged stud and turn the nut on
approximately 5/8”, or to your appropriate pre figured position.
Next, insert the wire through either end post and run it through all mid posts
to the opposite end.
See instructional videos
and detailed instructions
at www.HandiSwage.com

17. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™ HOW TO™ HOW TO
STEP 5 – COMPLETESTEP 5 – COMPLETE
INSTALLINSTALL
Swage the second end on and insert it through the post hole thread first.
Install the cover nut set and finger tighten. Hint: It is helpful to use the
cable grips at the last mid post to hold tension while performing the second
swage.
After verifying the fit is correct, repeat this process for each run of cable.
Once you have established a proper fit for the first cable on the run, you can
efficiently produce all cables and save valuable time.

18. HANDISWAGEHANDISWAGE™ HOW TO™ HOW TO
TENSIONINGTENSIONING
The proper tensioning sequence is to start in the middle and
alternate cables above and below per the illustration below. If you
notice cables turning or winding as you tension the stud, place a
cable grip as instructed. Repeat on the opposite end if necessary.

19. ELIMINATION OF HARDWAREELIMINATION OF HARDWARE
ON CORNERS & STAIRSON CORNERS & STAIRS
Cable can be run through a corner without usingCable can be run through a corner without using
tensioning hardware by double-posting and using cabletensioning hardware by double-posting and using cable
sleeves (further information on next slide).sleeves (further information on next slide).
Use a similar configuration to eliminate hardware at theUse a similar configuration to eliminate hardware at the
top of a stairway coming off a straight rail section.top of a stairway coming off a straight rail section.
When using these configurations, the runs on either sideWhen using these configurations, the runs on either side
of the cable sleeve should be limited to 25 ft. to ensureof the cable sleeve should be limited to 25 ft. to ensure
proper tensioning.proper tensioning.
Illustrated on next slide.Illustrated on next slide.

20. HANDISWAGE™ CABLEHANDISWAGE™ CABLE
SLEEVE ON CORNERSSLEEVE ON CORNERS

21. CABLE STABILIZER KIT FORCABLE STABILIZER KIT FOR
POST SPANS GREATER THEN 4POST SPANS GREATER THEN 4
FEETFEET
The Cable Stabilizer Kit was developed for use in supporting cable toThe Cable Stabilizer Kit was developed for use in supporting cable to
eliminate excessive deflection in post spans greater than 4 ft. (maximumeliminate excessive deflection in post spans greater than 4 ft. (maximum
of 6 ft.). The stabilizer is not structural and should not be used to replaceof 6 ft.). The stabilizer is not structural and should not be used to replace
a post or be used for the purpose of supporting a rail in mid span. Thea post or be used for the purpose of supporting a rail in mid span. The
Cable Stabilizer Kit is a 42” long, 1” round stainless steel tube that is pre-Cable Stabilizer Kit is a 42” long, 1” round stainless steel tube that is pre-
drilled at 3” intervals for cable to pass through.drilled at 3” intervals for cable to pass through.

22. OTHER SYSTEMSOTHER SYSTEMS
AVAILABLEAVAILABLE
Atlantis Rail Systems manufacturers 3 primaryAtlantis Rail Systems manufacturers 3 primary
RailEasy™ systems:RailEasy™ systems:
Horizontal Cable RailingsHorizontal Cable Railings
Vertical BalustersVertical Balusters
Glass PanelsGlass Panels
We extend the product line by offering customizedWe extend the product line by offering customized
versions and handrails.versions and handrails.
For commercial applications we offer a full line of ADAFor commercial applications we offer a full line of ADA
handrails and ramp railing assemblies.handrails and ramp railing assemblies.

23. MODULE 4 COMPLETEDMODULE 4 COMPLETED
Congratulations! You have completed ModuleCongratulations! You have completed Module
4 of the Atlantis Rail Certified Sales Consultant4 of the Atlantis Rail Certified Sales Consultant
Training Course.Training Course.
Please take time to complete the quick test toPlease take time to complete the quick test to
receive credit and attain your certification.receive credit and attain your certification.