Petsafe box kennel DIY

PetSafe 7x12x6 Foot DIY Box Kennel

Give your favorite pet freedom in a box. A box measuring 7 x 12 x 6 feet, to be exact. The PetSafe DIY Box Kennel is made from rust-resistant galvanized steel sure to last a long time. It comes in a single box, can be transported anywhere easily, and sets up in a jiffy with just a few simple tools. All materials are included. Your pet will have great fun exercising in complete safety. 2-year limited warranty.

Product Features

• Full-size chain-link kennel for outdoor use
• Rust-resistant galvanized steel construction
• Give your furry pal plenty of room to run and play safely
• Easy to transport and assemble
• 2-year limited warranty

DIY Manual

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Tools Needed
• Hammer
• Adjustable Wrench
• Pliers
• Tape Measure

Step 1 Connect the Bottom Frame

Important: Assemble on a level surface.
1. Gather 4 corner rails and 2 frame rails.
2. Point all swedged ends clockwise.
3. Slip swedged ends of tubing into the next piece of tubing.

Step 2 Add Uprights

1. Gather 6 uprights, 12 clamps, 6 - 5/16" x 2" carriage bolts with nuts.
2. With the nut on top, loosely clamp all posts to the bottom frame at each corner and half way along each side.
3. Stand corner posts up and tighten clamps. Let the center posts lie on the ground.

Step 3 Add an Upright Post for the Gate

1. Gather 1 upright, 2 clamps , and 1 - 5/16" x 2" carriage bolt with nut.
2. Install the gate post 22 ¼" to either side of the corner upright.
Important: Do NOT have the gate span a joint in the frame. The frame can come apart at the
swedged joint.

Step 4 Add Top Rails

1. Gather 4 corner rails, 2 frame rails, 14 clamps and 7 - 5/16" x 2" carriage bolts with nuts.

2. Point all top rail swedges clockwise the same as the bottom frame. 

3. Connect rails to all posts . Tighten all clamps as you go

Step 5 Assemble the Gate

1. Gather 2 double corner rails, 2-65" tension rods, 1 piece chain link fabric and 8 clips.
2. Insert swedged end into plain tube for both double corner rails.
3. Slip both tension rods down through the fi rst diamonds of the fabric on each side .
4. On one side using 4 clips, connect the fabric to the gate frame by clipping the tension rod to the frame.
5. On opposite side using 4 clips, connect fabric to frame by placing clip on tension rod fi rst and then clip onto frame by applying downward pressure . Watch fi ngers as they can get pinched in this step. Work gloves are recommended for this step.
6. Attach 2 tie wires to the bottom of the gate spaced evenly apart . Attach 1 tie wire centered at the top .

Step 6 Install the Gate

1. Gather male and female hinges, 4 - 3/8" x 2" carriage bolts with nuts, and the gate. Note: Gate can open from either side.

2. Install the upper female hinge below the upper most gate clip .

3. Install the lower female hinge directly above the bottom gate clip. 

4. Position the gate centered in the gate opening.

5. Attach bottom male hinge and slide up to meet bottom female hinge. Tighten securely .

6. Attach top male hinge and slide down to meet top female hinge. Tighten securely .

7. With an adjustable wrenc

Step 7 Add Fence Fabric

1. Gather 5 Clips, 1 Tension Rod, package of Tie Wires, and the roll of Chain Link Fabric. Note: Putting on the fabric is easy, except chain link fabric is strong and stiff and the roll is heavy, so a helper is recommended.
2. Start at a post next to the gate. Slip the tension rod down through the fi rst diamonds of the fabric
3. Connect the fabric to the gatepost by clipping the tension rod to the post . Secure all 5 clips.
4. Unroll the fabric around the kennel. Loosely add a tie wire to the top frame about every 5 feet to keep the fabric from falling down .

Step 8 Stretch the Fabric

1. Starting from the fi rst post away from the gate, use a hammer to stretch the fabric as shown. 

2. Stretch fabric as tightly as possible. Add tie wires to posts to hold the 

stretched fabric. Important: Be sure all tie wires are on the same picket (wire) or the fabric will be crooked. 

3. Stretch and tie to the next post, until you go all the way around. Don’t tie the last post (at the gate).

Step 9 Cut the Fabric

1. Gather 5 clips and 1 tension rod. 

2. Stretch the fabric as tightly as possible to the last post and select a fabric wire to cut, allowing 4 ½" for the tension rod and clips . 

3. Cut the fabric by holding the fabric loosely while you spin one of the pickets out.

a. Undo the knuckle at the top and the knuckle at the bottom of the same picket .

b. Unweave that picket by spinning it out . Be careful! Wire ends are sharp. 

c. Install the tension rod and 5 clips .

Step 10 Secure the Fabric

Beginning at the gate opening, attach a tie wire to every 3rd diamond around the top and every 5th diamond around the bottom of the kennel. Use any extra tie wires around the bottom for extra security.

Note: Attaching tie wires around the bottom is easier if you temporarily raise the bottom of the kennel onto bricks, blocks of wood, or the box that the kennel came in. 

Important: Please, for your pets safety, train your pet to become accustomed to his 

new home. Consult a professional for help.

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