STRONGDOGZ™

1. Construct a support frame from pressure treated 2 x 4 lumber as shown in fig. 1. (C = 21.75″ B = 26.75″ A= 17.75″-part A is on the door side) fig.2 (A=29.75″ B=26.75″ C=33.5″) Use a screwdriver to lift the five (some models have 6) metal floor tabs to form a right angle with the floor. Attach parts A & C to the floor by inserting one of the 14 sheet metal screws through each tab into the wood as shown in fig. 1. Insert one deck screw through parts C & A into part B. Attach the chew guards to the ends of the 2 x 4 lumber using two sheet metal screws on each chew guard as shown in fig. 3. Do not over tighten.

2. Attach the door/cowl assembly to the front side of the door plate (fig. 4) with ten # 10 x 32 x 3/8″ machine bolts lock washers, and nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts. Insure that the door swings freely without striking the front plate before fully tightening. If the door strikes the door plate on the right, raise the left side of the assembly. Conversely, raise the right side if it is striking on the left side. APPLY SOME SILCONE LUBRICANT BETWEEN THE HINGE PIN AND RUBBER BUSHING MONTHLY. REPEAT THIS STEP MORE OFTEN IF THE DOOR RECEIVES HEAVY USE.

3. Following the instructions on the package to install the weather strip gasket as shown
in fig. 5.

4. Place the lid on the Dog Den. Allow the latch to hang from the latch strike that is attached to the left and right sides of the lid. Mark the location of the bottom hole of the latch on the wall with an ink pen or pencil. Attach the latch to the wall by inserting one of four self tapping screws in the bottom hole at the spot marked. Insert one self tapping screw into the top hole. Fig. 6.

Use high quality grass hay for bedding (prairie, marsh, timothy, or brome grass hay). DO NOT USE PILLOWS OR BLANKETS AS THEY CAN JAMB THE DOOR CLOSED. Grass hay makes a better nest and does not crush as easily as straw which provides better insulation under your dog. Wood chips; straw, clover, and alfalfa are poor bedding alternatives. Change bedding often.

The rubber door bushings are a consumable part, much like tires on an automobile, that is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. Replacement rubber bushings sell for $.50 each, plus $1.00 postage per order. Send check, cash, or money order for the amount to: K-9 Kondo Inc., 9129 East Ehler Road , Stapleton , NE 69163 . Make sure you include a return address. Orders received are mailed the next day. Lubricate them often with silicone lubricant to increase serviceability.