Installation Guidelines:
Do's and Don'ts
Do
ONLY use the 7 x7 weave cable.
DON'T
Use 1 x 19, 7 x 19 or other sizes of woven
cable, fishing line, or other types of stringing
materials with Arakawa grippers.
DO
Insert cable into the gripper completely.
DON'T
Insert the cable partially into the gripper; if cable is not inserted properly, the internal gripper mechanism may not engage completely and the cable could be released during or after installation.
DO
Make sure the gripper is correctly aligned. Ceiling-mounted grippers should have the pin facing down, but all others will have the
pin facing up.
DON'T
Incorrectly align gripper or
insert cable into gripper at an angle;
if cable exits the gripper at an angle
it could inadvertently depress pin
and release cable during or after
installation.
DO
Use triangular cut wire cutters to cut cable,
such as those included in our cable cutting kit
(Arakawa part CCK).
DON'T
Use electrical wire cutters, or those not
specifically approved for stainless steel cable.
DO
use only a lint-free cloth to clean cables.
DON'T
use cleaners or solvents on cable as these may change properties of the cable and cause staining.
DO
coil cable behind artwork, panels, and
fixtures to conceal cable in your installation.
DON'T
cut cable lengths to prevent exposure from behind artwork, panels, or fixtures as you may end up without enough length for your next installation.
DO
install ceiling grippers, wall grippers, and rails into structural framework, or use anchors as appropriate.
DON'T
install ceiling grippers, wall grippers, and rails into drywall or drop ceilings without blocking or other structural reinforcements as these surfaces do not provide adequate installation support.
DO
cut CRE, CRJ, and MH3 rail with cover on to
ensure rail and cover lengths match up correctly.
DON'T
paint cable, parts (with the exception of vinyl rail covers), or rail as paint can interfere with proper functioning of these parts.
DO
handle CRE, CRJ, and MH3 vinyl rail covers
with clean hands.
DON'T
use our parts outdoors or in environments
with excessive moisture or chemicals.
If you ever have any questions or concerns about any of this information, or your own installation of our parts, DO give us a call a 1.888.ARAKAWA (888.272.5292) for assistance.