Installing FliteLine® Post & Wire
Nixalite provides you with the best post and wire
system available today. However, to get the best from the best, it
must be installed properly. Review all of the installation
instructions before installing the FliteLine. The following
information is an overview of what a typical installation entails. For
detailed information, download the FliteLine brochure.
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The FlitePlan - the
complete FliteLine brochure.
Click on this FliteLine Brochure link to download the FliteLine
Post & Wire catalog. In it you will find the detailed and
illustrated step-by-step installation instructions you will
need for installing the FliteLine system properly. |
Basic Installation Outline.
This outline shows the basic procedures for installing your
FliteLine system.
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Clean the surface.
Clean the surface thoroughly before installation. The surface must be clean, dry and free of debris
before you begin your installation. |
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Get everything together before you start. You will
need all of your FliteLine items, a straightedge (or chalk
snap line), a tape measure, a marker or pencil and a copy of the
FliteLine brochure for reference. You might need a drill,
drill bits, a hammer and a self-drawn dimensioned sketch of your
installation. |
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Mark the surface. Using the information you
found by using the FlitePlan planning guides, mark the FliteLine
row and post locations on the surface. |
Install the Flite Posts. Use the Hardware Steps provided
below or download the FliteLine brochure. Make sure the posts are
facing the right direction.
- Masonry: Drill a 3/16" diameter hole, 1-1/4" deep. Insert
anchor and seat the Nail Point Flite Posts with a hammer. The
installed height should be 3.5" (8.9cm) for the short posts and 5"
(12.7cm) for the tall posts.
- Wood: To prevent splitting, drill a small pilot hole 1"
deep. Seat the Nail Point Flite Posts with a hammer. The installed
height should be 3.5" (8.9cm) for the short posts and 5" (12.7cm)
for the tall posts.
- Sheet metal: Position the Flite Post with base (Flite
Base) over the post location and mark the mounting holes in the
base. Drill small pilot holes on the marks, then secure the Flite
Post with at least 2 stainless steel sheet metal screws.
- Adhesive: Use mechanical fasteners whenever possible.
If you must use adhesive, always read, understand and follow the
surface preparation and application instructions provided on the
adhesive packaging. Apply adhesive to the surface AND to the bottom
of the Flite Post with base (Flite Base). Push the two surfaces
together so the adhesive squeezes through the holes of the base. The
adhesive must be allowed to fully cure before attaching
cables and springs to the posts.
Make all cable connections. All of the FliteLine
cable connections are simple loop connections.
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Cable to post: Slide a ferrule onto the cable, loop the
cable through a post eyelet and back through the ferrule. Push the
ferrule to the post while pulling the cable tight. Crimp the
ferrule with the Crimp Tool and trim the excess cable. |
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Support post: pass the cable through a post eyelet and
continue on to the next post. |
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Cable to spring: Insert a spring through a post eyelet.
Slide a ferrule onto the cable, loop the cable through the spring
eyelet and back through the ferrule. Push the ferrule to the
spring while pulling the tag end of the cable tight. Tension the
cable so the cable is straight but the spring is not extended.
Crimp the ferrule and trim the excess cable. Stagger spring
connections - do not install 2 springs on 1 post. |
Finishing touches. Install upper and lower cables at all outside edges. Inspect finished installation for straight cable runs, evenly spaced rows, etc.
Where to go from here...
For a detailed brochure, download
FliteLine Post & Wire Bird
Deterrent. (PDF)
To view the CSI specifications for the FliteLine, go
to the Architect's Info
Center and select the FliteLine.
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