KW Cages Rabbitech 5500 Series User manual

Drawing is representative of most models. Some variations between models may occur.
WARNING
Wire panels and sheetmetal parts may have sharp edges,
especially when handled as loose components. Use caution
when handling or performing cage assembly and maintenance.
Always wear gloves and safety eye-protection to help reduce
the chance of personal injury.
Series (L x W x H) Comps.
5500 60” X 60” X 72” 4-12
Size

Tools Required
Phillips Screwdriver
7/16” Wrench
Caulking Gun Drill Driver with:
3/8” Hex Bit
9/32” Drill Bit
Phillips Bit
Helpful Tools
(Not Required)
Carpenters Level
C-Clamps
Ring Pliers
Clip Pliers

H-Frame Leveling Foot Support Beam SS Hex Tech
Screw
Partially Assem-
bled Cage Panels
Long Partition
2 4 4 16 1 1
Short Partition Cage Wire Top Door Guards Clips Wash-Down Pans Cage Clamp
Compartments -Compartments - - -
- - - -
1 1/2 Lb. 2 8
End Cap
w/ Drain
SS Bolt SS Nut End Cap
w/o Drain
Silicone
(Tube Only)
7” Drain Pipe
2 36 36 2 1 1
30.5” Drain Pipe SS PhillipsTech
Screw
Washer
1 8 8
4 8 12
0 2 4
4 8 12
16 22 48
Layout and count all parts as shown in the assembly diagram. Notify Customer Service
immediately if any parts are missing or damage has occured during shipment.
Part List
Starter Kit
SILICONE
L
MNO P Q R
STU

Attach self leveling feet (B) to the bottom
of each H-frame (A). Adjust leveling feet
to be approx. 1/8”-1/4” longer for each
successive section.
1Position support beam (C) to span across both H-Frame
sections. Attach support beam so that lip faces upward
to support plastic wash-down pan. Align holes in support
beam with dimples in H-Frame. Using drill with 3/8” hex
bit to drive stainless steel self drilling screws (D) into dim-
ple. Apply moderate pressure. Repeat on opposite side
until all four beams are attached.
2
Adjust all leveling feet such that each frame is a minimum of 1/8” taller than the preceeding frame. See step
one for detail. A carpenters level can be used to check for consistent slop by maintaining the bubble slightly
off of center. This will ensure proper drainage toward the lower drain side when cleaning the Rabbitech System.
If add-on kits are installed, make sure to maintain the proper slope as units are added for optimal drainage. If
floor of building is not level more or less adjustment may be required.
3
Frame Assembly
Support Beam Lip
Pro Tip: Use a carpenters level to check
that consistent slope is achieved.
Short Drain
Pipe
Long Drain
Pipe
Wash-Down Pan SS Hex
Tech Screw
SS Phillips
Tech Screw
SS Bolt SS Nut Cage Clamp Clips Rings Silicone
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7Attach top wire (H) to the the edges of the cage us-
ing clips every three inches. Secure partition to top
wire using cage clips. Snap door guards (I) around
edges of door opening. Repeat steps until all doors
have door guards. If you have ordered add-on
units, attach next cage to common partition.
6
Attach the two shorter partitions (G) to the
center paon using cage clips every three
inches.
Cage clip pliers are recommended for assembly. Ring pliers for partitions are recommended.
Unfold sub-assembled cage panels (E).
Attach cage clips (J) to the corners of the cage
every three inches.
Attach longest partition (F) from left to right in
the center of the cage using cage clips.
Cage Assembly
54

Drilling Holes For Proper Alignment
Place wash down pan (K) into frame. Carefully align edge of end cap with pre drilled holes to edge of pan
without holes. Use the pre drilled holes as a template of where to drill holes into the wash down pan. Be
sure to keep both pieces secured in place as holes are drilled to ensure proper alignment when assembling
pans to end caps. We recommend using c-clamps or spring clamps to minimize any shifting that may occur.
Once holes have been drilled set end cap aside for further instruction on when to attach to wash down pan.
Why are holes only on one side of the pan?
One side is used as the guide to drill into the adjoining pan.
This ensures perfect alignment every time.
Repeat steps for the remaining side. You may need to
lay down under the frame to achieve the proper angle.
Use the holes on the wash down pan as a template to
drill through the side of the end cap. Once holes are
drilled, set end cap aside for further instruction.
Press rmly with drill using pre drilled holes as
a guide. repeat step until all holes have been
drilled. The end cap and wash down pan holes
should match.
10
8
6

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Set a wash-down pan (K) into the top into the top frame so that front and back flanges rest over support beam
lips. Bottom of gutter flange will rest on top of H-Frame cross bar. No additional attachment to frame is nec-
essary.
Wash-Down Flange
Support Beam Lip
11
12 To add the next H-Frame to the row, align holes in support beams with dimples in H-Frame. You may need to
remove screws since center H-Frame shares the same pair of holes to attach support beams. Drive stainless
steel self drilling screws (D) into dimples. Repeat on opposite side until all four add-on support beams are
attached. Once all support beams are attached, adjust leveling feet so that each frame is a minimum of 1/8”-
1/4” taller than the preceeding frame.

SILICONE
Sealing Multiple Units
To make water tight, use the silicone provided to seal along the groove where the two pans meet. Caulking
should be smoothed with a ngertip. Dip nger in water for a smooth joint. Use a rag to wipe excess caulking
from nger. Seal both levels of the Rabbitech system BEFORE cages are installed. Allow a minimum of 24 hours
for caulking to set and cure before testing for leaks. DO NOT attach end caps until after cages are installed.
Once cages are fully assembled, they may be positioned and hung under H-frame cross bars using cage hang-
ing clamps (L). Cardboard (or equivalent) can be placed across wash-down pans to serve as a sled to slide the
cage sections into place. Tip: A long 1x4 board can be used to span the plastic pan and lift cages into place.
Once cages are postioned, use cage hanging clamps to secure cage to H-frame.
Attaching Cages to Frame
L
13
14

Attach lower side end cap w/ drain (M) to wash-down pan. Align end cap with wash-down pan holes. Use the
provided SS Phillips Screw (N) and SS Nut (O) tighten until snug using a screwdriver and wrench. Make sure
end caps with down drain holes are level or slightly lower than top surface of the wash-down pan to ensure
proper water flow from high to low.
M
N
O
Attach End Caps
15
17
SILICONE
Using a caulking gun, apply a bead of silicone
(Q) along the valleys where the end cap meets
the wash-down pan.
Repeat step 12 for high side end caps w/o drain
(P). Make sure higher side end caps (without drain
holes) sit slightly higher than the wash-down pans
to ensure proper drainage from the high to low side
of the system when cleaning.
Seal End Caps
P
Q
16

Caulking should be smoothed with a ngertip. Dip nger in water for a smooth joint. Use a rag to wipe excess
silicone from nger. Allow a minimum of 24 hours for caulking to set and cure before testing for leaks.
Attach 7” drain pipe (R) to lower end cap w/ drain, then attach 30.5” drain pipe (S) between the two levels.
Drain pipe should t snug into drain holes on end caps. Connect drain to 4” or larger floor waste connection
according to local codes or use an elbow to have drain outside to a collection pit. Using a drill driver with phil-
lips bit, secure drain pipe to drain outlets by driving a Tek Screw (T) through center of the drain outlet into the
drain pipe as shown.
R
S
T
Connecting End-Drain Pipes
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