Step 1.
Secure the wire rope in a vise and slip the wedge button over the rope.

Step 2.
Carefully spread strands with a marlin spike or screwdriver and slip one wedge at a time between strands.

Step 3.
Make sure both wedges are evenly 
inserted between the wire rope strands.

Step 4.

Gently tap top of wedges until they are
even with the ends of the wire rope strands.

Step 5.

Loosen vise to allow the wire rope to drop down into wedge button. Using a hammer and a small tube that fits between the strands (e.g. a Flemish Eye Sleeve). Drive wedges into button until the tops of the wedges and button are even.

Step 6.
The strands of wire rope should protrude roughly 1/4” past thetop of the wedge button. Once the first load is applied, the wedge will seat firmly into the wedge button.

WARNING

Wire rope and Wedge Buttons WILL FAIL if worn-out, overloaded, misused, damaged, improperly maintained or abused. Wire Rope or Wedge Button failure can cause serious injury or death! Protect yourself and others:

• NEVER USE Wedge Buttons for overhead lifting.
• ALWAYS INSPECT wire rope button and wedges for WEAR,DAMAGE, or ABUSE BEFORE USE.
• NEVER USE wire rope button and wedges that are WORN-OUT, DAMAGED, or ABUSED.
• NEVER OVERLOAD a wire rope or wedge button assembly by exceeding the working load limit.
• INFORM YOURSELF; Read and understand the manufacturer’s literature, warnings, and instructions. *
• REFER TO APPLICATION CODES, STANDARDS, and REGULATIONS for INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS and REMOVAL.
• NEVER shock load wire rope or Wedge Buttons.