Backyard Cat Enclosures Claws Cabin User manual

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Assembly Instructions
The Claws Cabin!

Getting Started
Requirements & Tips
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Get someone to give you a
hand to make assembling
the enclosure quicker!
You will need to paint your cat enclosure & make sure you repaint every 3 years,
to keep it in top condition & for warranty purposes. Some locations in Australia
may require more regular coats due to the harsh environment. You must paint
both sides of every panel. We recommend you do this PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY for
the best nish. We recommend Dulux Weathershield Exterior Paint.
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UNPACK ALL THE BOXES
COMPLETELY and line up all the
bags of hardware so you can
easily grab bolts and screws
duringassembly.
2Put a Phillips head bit (Size:
PH2) on a power drill. Ensure
your bit ts nicely into the
screws. We have provided one
if you don’t have one.
3Give yourself
around 3 hours so
you don’t rush and
make mistakes.
3
HRS
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Assemble the Claws
Cabin where you plan
on keeping it, as it is
too heavy to move
after.
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Read!
Must
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Screws
Nuts + Bolts
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123
x2
A x 22 pcs
B x 46 pcs
C x 28 pcs
D x 14 pcs
As you have probably painted your
enclosure, this page will be helpful
in identifying each panel by shape
instead of number!
Tip
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27
29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 x2x2 39 x2 40 x2
x2
42
43 x2
44 x2
46 x2
47 x2
E x 22 pcs
F x 32 pcs
G x 22 pcs
What’s Inside Your Boxes
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x2
Disclaimer : This product is designed solely for the
purpose of giving your cat an outdoor living option.
It is not intended to keep all predators out, and may
not be enough to stop a dog or other animal from
harming your cat.
To ensure security and safety, additional measures
such as a secure foundation and ooring, backyard
fencing, electric fences, night lights and additional
locks may be required to prevent burrowing in or out.
The addition of padlocks to the enclosure to prevent
entry by other humans is also recommended if of
concern to you.

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What’s Inside Your Boxes
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123 4 5
67
89 10
11 12
cat house chimney snuggle box
39 x2 40 x2 42 x2
43 x2
44 x2
46 x2
cat house
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26
27 30
31 32 33 34
35 36 37 38 x2x2
x2
x2
Cat House
Cat House chimney
Snuggle boxes
29 47 x2

Assemble pieces 3, 4and 5
together using ‘A’ screws.
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Step 1 Step 2
Pieces Diagram
Instructions
Pieces Diagram
Lay ‘piece 1’ down flat face down on
the ground and attach what you made
in STEP 1, using ‘B’ screws.
Instructions
A
AA
A
1
B
B
B
B
1
5
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Make sure you orientate the panels correctly!
Tip:
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Attach the chimney cap ‘piece 6’,
with ‘B’ screws as shown in the
diagram.
Pieces Diagram
Instructions
Pieces Diagram
Stand up the assembly made from STEP 3 and bolt
‘piece 9’ onto the side of the chimney using ‘F’ bolts.
Ensure the top left cutout is as per the diagram.
Then attach ‘piece 10’ to the other side of ‘piece 1’
using ‘F’ bolts. Finally, attach ‘piece 7’ together with ‘G’
bolts and place ‘piece 8’ chimney floor in place.
Instructions
6 7
F
6B
B
B
B
8
9
10
F
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
G
G
G
7
10
9
8
F
G
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Step 3 Step 4

Attach the chimney roof ‘piece 11’ &
’piece 12’ using ‘B’ screws. Screw in ‘piece
2’at the end so it aligns correctly using
‘A’ screws.
Pieces Diagram
Instructions
Pieces Diagram
With the assembly standing upright, bolt
on ‘piece 13’ and ‘piece 14’ using ‘F’ bolts.
Instructions
2 13 1411 12
2
12
11
A
A
B
B
B
B
This is where a second pair of hands can help! Be
careful the wind doesn’t blow this panel over if it’s
standing up.
Tip:
F
F
F
F
F
F
14
13
6
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Step 5 Step 6

Bolt together pieces 15, 16 & 17.
Make sure the nut of the bolt is on the
side of piece 15 &17, (see diagram for
nut placement). Incorrect placement will
make it impossible to close the door.
Pieces Diagram
Instructions
Pieces Diagram
Bolt together piece 18, 19 and 20.
using ‘F‘ bolts.
Instructions
18
15 16 17
15
16
17
Try laying the panels down to make this process
easier.
Tip:
F
F
F
F
F
F
19 20
18
19
20
F
F
F
F
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Step 7 Step 8

Bolt pieces 24, 25 & 23 together exactly as
per the diagram using ‘E’ bolts.
Instructions
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Pieces DiagramPieces Diagram
Read carefully— this is the easiest place to make a mistake.
Ensure you lay out all the panels and note that there are 2
pieces numbered 23, one for THIS STEP, one for STEP 10.
Lay out pieces 21,22 & 23 exactly as per the diagram and bolt
them together using ‘E’ bolts.
Instructions
21 22 23
Front view of panel
21
22
23
E
E
E
Ensure ‘Piece 22’ is orientated so these
holes are in the upper left corner.
Tip:
Back view of panel
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
24
25
23
24 25
Ensure ‘Piece 25’ is orientated so
these holes are in the upper left
corner.
Tip:
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Step 9 Step 10

Using ‘F’ bolts, attach pieces completed in STEPS 9 &
10 to the completed chimney panel from STEP 6.
Instructions
Here you’ll be bolting together the internal section assembled
in STEP 8, with what you assembled in STEP 11, using ‘F’ bolts.
Instructions
F
You’ll denitely need a second pair of hands here!
One person will need to be holding the pieces
together while the other person bolts each side
together.
Tip:
F
Bolts only
Now is a good time to move these assembled
pieces to the position where you’re going to have
your enclosure. Once these pieces are bolted
together, it will get heavy and become hard to
move.
Tip:
F
FF
F
F
F
F
F
Pieces Diagram Pieces Diagram
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FBolts only F
Step 11 Step 12

Drop in 2x pieces 26. This is a great time to square up the
enclosure so everything ts nicely. If there are gaps anywhere,
it means the big pieces aren’t perfectly square yet.
The Ramp, ‘piece 27’, can be done now or later with ‘D’
screws — it’s up to you!
Pieces Diagram
Instructions
Pieces Diagram
Slide in tray ‘piece 29’ in the middle and tray ‘pieces 30’ on
either side as they are shorter.
Now bolt in the front side panel you assembled in STEP 7,
using ‘E’ bolts
Secure ‘pieces 47’ between the front panel and each side
panel with ‘B’ screws. This will help to square up the cat
house and can be used to hang toys from.
Instructions
26
27
D
27
26
26
x2 47 x2
30 x2
29
29
30
30
47 E
E
E
B
E
E
E
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Step 13 Step 14

Pieces Diagram Pieces Diagram
Now it’s time to assemble the roof. Study the diagram and
put roof ‘piece 31’ & ‘piece 32’ on. You will notice these
roof pieces have timber lugs on the underside, this is to
help you align them correctly.
Any small gaps along the top ridge line of the roof are OK,
as there is a roof cap coming in STEP 17!
Instructions
31
32
31
32
A
A
A
A
AAA
A
Roof pieces 33 & 34 now get put on
and bolted together using ‘E’ bolts.
Then fasten with ‘A’ screws as per
diagram.
Instructions
33
34
E
E
E
E
A
A
AA
34
33
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Note: the wooden
lugs sit outside of
the panel.
Step 15 Step 16

Pieces Diagram Pieces Diagram
Using ‘C’ screws, attach the roof caps
(pieces 35, 36, & 37) . You may need to use a
step ladder. It is important not to overtighten
the screws, keep them flush!
Instructions
35
37
Using ‘B’ screws, attach ‘piece 38’ (the chimney
door handle) as shown in the diagram. With the
other ‘piece 38’, attach to the front door of the
hutch with ‘B’ screws. Make sure your screws go
in from the inside of the door.
Instructions
38
C
36
x2
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
37
36
35
x2
38
B
B
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Step 17 Step 18

Pieces Diagram Pieces Diagram
Time to assemble the snuggle
boxes! You have two snuggle
boxes, one on the right of the
cat house, one on the left.
Instructions
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Fit the snuggle box base, ‘piece 42’,
between the walls of the snuggle box.
Instructions
4240 36
We’ll start with the right side snuggle box and then once
complete, go back and repeat STEPS 19-23 again for the left
side.
Get piece 39 & 40 and attach as per the diagram using ‘G’
bolts
39
40
G
G
G
G
42
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Step 19 Step 20

Pieces Diagram Pieces Diagram
Instructions
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Screw on the snuggle box lid, ‘piece 44’ using ‘D’ screws
Ensure you use the locking latch to centre the lid. Make
sure you’ve aligned the latch rst, so it will be in the perfect
spot when you’ve screwed on the hinges — ensuring the
snuggle box lid is easy to open and close.
Instructions
44
36
Using ‘G’ bolts, attach ‘piece 43’ onto the rest of the
snuggle box frame as shown in the diagram.
G
G
43
G
G
44
Dx3
Dx3
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Step 21 Step 22

Pieces Diagram Diagram
Instructions
46
As you have already painted your enclosure,
now is a good time to do any touchups or
features you may want to add.
Instructions
Using ‘C’ screws, attach the rain guard, ‘piece 46’.
You’ve now completed the right side snuggle box!
Follow STEPS 19-23 again for the left side snuggle
box!
46
C
C
C
C
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Step 23 Step 24

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