Harrier Walk-In Fruit & Veg Garden Cage User manual

Harrier Walk-In Fruit & Veg Garden Cage
Assembly Instructions
www.networldsports.co.uk // [phone] // [e-mail]
www.networldsports.com // 1-866-861-9095 // [e-mail]
@NetWorldSports

These instructions show how to build a 4m x 4m walk-in fruit and veg cage.
This is for example purposes only and might not match the size you have
ordered. However, the cage is modular and uses the same universal
components, so the principle of building your cage is exactly same (whatever
size you order).
Introduction
Before assembling this product, we strongly recommend you familiarise
yourself with the instructions and take time to check that all parts are present
and undamaged. Make sure you have the correct tools to build your fruit cage.
I M P O R TA N T
SAFETY NOTICE
General
■ Keep the working area free of tools and parts and other obstructions/trip
hazards.
■ Take care when carrying and using tools (especially scissors).
■ To be installed by adults only, keep children and pets away from the cage
when installing.
■ Identify a safe, legal and suitable area for the cage to be installed, make sure
the area is free from underground cables and pipes.
■ For heavy items or working at a height always use a sufficient amount of
people.
■ Tape measure, string line or line marking paint, spirit level, mallet, adjustable
spanner, step ladder and scissors.
■ Ladders should be placed on a firm and level surface.
Assembly must be carried out by a sufficient amount of people using due
diligence and risk assessment. Never try to assemble large or heavy
products with insufficient personnel.
■ We recommend using a step ladder when working at heights.
■Make sure you are well balanced from start to finish of an operation.
■ Always reposition a ladder to avoid the risk of overbalancing.
Tools Required
■ Always use stabilisers, or get someone to stand at the bottom of the ladder.
■ Never overreach when working on a ladder or steps.
Step Ladder

Number
Part
QTY
x2
x2
x6
x5
Number
Part
QTY
x1
x1
x4
x3
Door Kit
Number
Part
QTY
x1
x1
x4
x3
Parts List
Master Kit
Extender Kit
Name
Part
QTY
3 Way
Connector
x4
Ground
Spike
x4
Ground
Peg
x16
Tube
x8
Name
Part
QTY
Connector
4 Way
x2
Ground
Spike
x2
Ground
Peg
x12
Tube
x5
Corner Extender Kit
Name
Part
QTY
5 Way
Connector
x1
Ground
Spike
x1
Ground
Peg
x8
Tube
x3
Door Kit
Name
Part
QTY
Connector
Clamp
x2
Ground
Spike
x2
Tube
x2
Support
Bar
x2
Door
x1

Installation Guide
Setting Out Fruit Cage Position
When choosing a location for your fruit cage make sure the ground is flat, try to ensure that you have roughly
1 meter of work space surrounding the site. Try to avoid rocky ground and areas close to trees or bushes as roots
can get in the way when installing ground spikes. The uprights of your fruit cage should always be positioned
vertically.
Parts Required:
Master
Kit
Extender
Kit
Extender
Kit
Corner
Extender
Kit
Door Kit
It is important to set the correct positioning
for the fruit cage’s ground spikes, make sure
they are in line, spaced evenly and set at a
consistent height. Take all measurements from
the centre of these tubes. Mark out the length of
your fruit cage (e.g. 3950mm) using the
ground spikes as markers (SEE FIG1).
Insert the ground spikes into the marked position.
If your ground is hard use a mallet to drive the spike
into the ground, make sure you place a plank of
wood over the socket this will protect the steel
from the impact. Use a string line to make sure
the ground spikes are positioned in a straight
line and is square. We also recommended using a
spirit level to ensure the ground spike tube is straight.
(SEE FIG2)
FIG1
FIG2 Mallet
Wood Plank
Ground Spike

Installation Guide
Attach a 3 way connector (from master kit) to each corner
tube, make sure the push button on the connector locks
into the tubes hole. Each tube is secured to a connector by
a pushbutton fitting located on the connector. Attach a 4
way connector (from extender kit) in between each 3 way
connector. Finally insert the 5 way connector (from corner
extender kit) into the centre tube.
Attach a 3 way connector (from master kit)
to a corner tube, make sure the push button
on the connector locks into the tubes hole.
Each tube is secured to a connector by a
pushbutton fitting located on the connector.
(SEE FIG4)
Attach a 4 way connector (from extender kit)
onto the next post, make sure the push button
is once again locked into the tubes hole.
Repeat this step for the tube perpendicular to
this one.
(SEE FIG5)
Secure the 3 way & 4 way connectors with a
horizontal tube. Push the tube into the ends
of both connectors making sure the push
buttons lock into place.
(SEE FIG6)
FIG4
FIG5
FIG6
Fruit Cage Assembly
Starting at one corner, install the tubes into the ground
spikes socket. Slot the tube over the swaged end of the
ground spike and secure using push button. Check with
a spirit level that the upright are straight
(SEE FIG3).
FIG3

Installation Guide
Door Assembly
Construct the doors on a hard flat surface.
Take a vertical door tube (without latch)
and slide on two door hinges roughly 200mm
from the tube ends then assemble the rest
of the door (SEE FIG8).
Make sure the push button on the top & bottom
frame locks into the tubes holes.
Door Installation
The door kit includes x2 upright tubes which
allows you to position the door in any location
around the fruit cage.
Door Upright Position
Establish where you want te door on fruit cage,
From the post measure 1065mm centres across and
position a ground spike keeping the tube in
line with the others. (SEE FIG9). When installing
door you may find the positioning slightly off,
if this is the case re establish your ground spike
to the desired position. 1065mm
This completes the basic construction for the 1st bay of the fruit cage. For the rest of the construction
follow these techniques until you have completed your framework to the required size and shape.
Attach a 5 way connector (from corner extender
kit) to the centre tube, once locked into place
attach horizontal tube into 4 way connector
then into 5 way connector. Repeat this step for
the perpendicular tube from 5 way connector.
(SEE FIG7)
200mm
Latch
FIG7
FIG8
FIG9
The below diagram shows a 4mx4m cage assembled.
3 Way Connector
4 Way Connector
5 Way Connector

Door Assembly
Construct the doors on a hard, flat surface.
Take a vertical door tube (without latch)
and slide on two door hinges roughly 200mm
from the tube ends. Bolt the hinges to secure
them into place. Then assemble the rest of the
door frame parts (SEE FIG8).
The door frame parts will simply slot and lock
into place. Make sure the push buttons on the
top & bottom frame locks into the tube holes.
Door Installation
The door kit includes 2 qty x door upright tubes
with fittings. This allows you to position the door
in any location around the fruit cage.
Door Upright Position
Choose a position on the cage where you would
like the door to be installed. The ground spikes
for the 2 qty x door upright tubes need to be set
at 1065mm apart (from centre) into the ground.
Once set in the ground, slot both door upright
tubes into the ground spikes. Make sure the push
buttons lock into tube holes (SEE FIG9).
1065mm
200mm
Latch
FIG8
FIG9
Installation Guide

Door Installation
Fix the door assembly to the fruit cage framework
by opening the hinge fittings and placing over tube,
once you’ve placed the door in the desired position
secure the hinge clamps with the provided nuts and
bolts. (SEE FIG12)
Open and close the door to check the clearance
of the door on the ground, if necessary
adjust the door by releasing the bolts on the hinge
clamp and sliding the door up or down until correct,
re-tighten the bolts.
Support Bar
Doors can add extra weight to your cage therefore
2 support bars are included with every door kit,
you can position these where desired to add rigidity
to the cage, the diagram FIG13 shows an example
of how to position them but this will vary
depending on your door position and cage setup.
FIG10
FIG11
Securing door post uprights
The door kit is supplied with 2 qty x hinged
tube clamp connectors. Slot each connector
into the 2 qty x door upright posts (SEE FIG10).
Clamp each door upright tube onto the horizontal
tube and secure with nut and bolt (SEE FIG11).
Make sure that the door post is vertical and secure.
Installation Guide
1065mm
FIG12
FIG13

Installation Guide
Net Installation
Starting with the roof, lay the net over the frame.
The net panels may be different sizes depending
on the size of your cage. In this example (4m x 4m)
the roof net is supplied in X2 2m x 4m panels.
Starting from one side wrap the netting around
the tubes and secure in position with releasable
cable ties.
Repeat this step around each net panel.
Finally tie the roof netting to the centre tube.
SEE FIG12
Side Netting
The side nets are also supplied in panels, for this
fruit cage example (4m x 4m) there will be X4 2m x 4m
panels.
Starting at a corner, wrap the netting around the
tube and secure in position with the cable ties using the
same spacing as in previous steps.
Ensure net is pulled tight around the frame.
Repeat this step on all sides.
SEE FIG13
Ground Pegs
Pull down the netting until tight, and peg down
using the ground pegs, we advise positioning
approximately 1 peg every 1m (2 per bay).
SEE FIG14
each 2m bay use 4 pegs
What to do in Door areas
Cut the net around the door and cable tie the loose
ends to the frame surrounding the door.
The door net panel is included in the door kit.
From the outside wrap the net around the door
frame then fasten with cable ties.
Trim any excess netting if necessary.
The netting for your fruit cage will be delivered in
multiple sections (side and roof panels). When
delivered these will look irregular in shape
(diamond shaped). For each panel you will need to
stretch them out to a square shape.
Start off with the roof net panels, In this example
(4m x 4m)
Net Installation
Roof Net
If there are multiple panels repeat this step until the
roof is covered.
The roof net is supplied in X2 2m x 4m panels,
attach each corner of the net to the corner
connectors using cable ties. Once all four corners
are cable tied work around the perimeter attaching
the net to the frame using 3-4 cable ties per meter.
Side Net
(SEE FIG15)
The side nets are also supplied in panels.
(SEE FIG16)
Attach these to the frame using the same method
as the roof net, excluding the bottom edge which
will be pegged into the ground.
FIG15
FIG16

2m
FIG17
FIG18
Ground Pegs
Pull down the netting until tight, and peg down
using the ground pegs, we advise positioning
approximately 4 pegs in every 2m bay.
(SEE FIG17)
What to do in Door areas
The side netting will need to be cut down with
scissors to allow space for the door(s). Each door is
supplied with a net panel that simply cable ties to
the door.
(SEE FIG 18)
Maintenance advice
Although the steel components have been treated if you see
any chipped paintwork we suggest touching it up with paint to
help prevent corrosion.
If you are not using the cage in the winter we recommend
taking it down and store inside to prolong its life. If you are
using the cage in the winter we suggest removing the roof
netting to prevent damage to the framework caused by
snowfall, or you may wish to replace the net with bigger mesh
netting like 50mm/75mm/100mm.