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Wall Mount Instructions |
Tools
needed for installation: -
Saw to cut opening (jigsaw recommended)
- Drill
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½" drill bit
- Phillips head screw driver
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Square
- 1 ea. 2" x 4" x 8'
Remove the pet door from the package; identify all parts
before continuing. Kit Includes -
1) 1-prehung pet door with interior frame
- 2)
1 exterior frame
- 3) 4 adjuster plates
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4) 26 Phillips head screws Medium size
- 5) 28
Phillips head screws Large size
- 6) 36
Phillips head screws X-large size
- 7) 1
template
Determine Location in Wall of House or Garage: -
1) Locate studs-pet door location has to be between two
studs.
- 2) Determine the height for the pet door
installation. (Take in account the pet size.)
Warning
Electrical shock or gas line penetration may cause
serious injury and/ or death. Make sure that there
are no obstructions on either side of the wall.
Door Cut Out: - 1) The size of
the pet door will determine the size of the cutout
to be made in the wall.
- 2) X-large pet
door will fit between 2 studs with 16" centers.
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3) Cut template as marked to the size of your pet
door.
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4) Center template at desired pet door height, adjust
desired location from the left or right to assure
installation is between two studs, tape in place, and
trace the pet door pattern on interior wall.
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5) After the pattern has been made, double check that
the pattern is square and centered before proceeding.
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6) Drill hole to receive saw blade. Use a saw and cut
out the pattern in the interior wall.
- 7)
Before moving outside, use a small square and
reflect the cut out to the inside of the exterior
wall.
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8) Using a drill (drill holes for outside location)
drill the top. bottom . left and right corners. Move
outside and complete the cutout.
Mounting Pet Door: Initially install all frame parts using
only center screw. - 1) Large &
Medium doors will need to be placed directly next to
one stud and a 2" x 4" frame will need to be
installed in the remaining side, top and bottom of
wall.
- 2) Attach Adjuster Plates on both
sides of the interior frame and top and bottom of
exterior frame using Phillips head screws provided.
Do not tighten screws at this time.
- 3)
Place pre-hung pet door in cut out from inside.
Attach with Phillips head screws.
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4) Move to other side of wall and install exterior
frame, by sliding into opening and attaching with
Phillips head screws provided.
- 5) Slide
adjuster Plates against exterior frame so there are
no gaps and tighten screws.
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