MDM Dog Kennel 7.5'x7.5'x4' Parts list manual

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entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly.
Technical Specifications
Material: Galvanized steel pipe, Chain Roll Fencing,
polyethylene tarp cover
Tubing: 1-1/4” diameter
Gate: 67” Height, Swing open gate
Roll Chain: 72” Height, wrapped around all four sides
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Keep work area well lighted.
3. Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which the Commercial
Shelter was designed. Do not modify the Commercial Shelter and do not use this product for a
purpose for which it was not intended.
4. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
5. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the warranty.
6. Do not assemble or use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while
taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the product.
7. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles during assembly.
8. Always check hardware and assembled parts after assembling. All connections should
be tight and hardware tightened.
9. Caution: Avoid sharp edges during assembly.
10. Two adults must assist in assembly. Because of the weight and size of the Commercial
Shelter, two adults must work together to assemble the Commercial Shelter.
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Warning: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that
common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Unpacking
When unpacking this product check to make sure all parts listed on page 7 are included. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call MDM Products at 1-800-447-7079.
Assembly
Your Commercial Shelter will require complete assembly. It will require two people to assemble this
product. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the product BEFORE you
assemble and use the Shelter.
1. Decide on an area to set up the Commercial Shelter. The area must be large enough to
accommodate the Shelter, including additional room to open and have access through the
Door (1). It must be a level, flat, secure area capable of supporting the Shelter.
2. To build the lower frame, connect one Straight Frame Rail (4) to each Corner Frame Rail (3).
Connect two Corner Frame Rails (3) together as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1-Top View Figure 2
Upright
Pipe (6) Upright Pipe (6)
Pipe Clamps (8) Medium Carriage
Bolt (14)
Frame Rail Small
Hex Nut (16)
Straight
Frame Rail (4) Corner
Frame Rail (3)
3. Attach 6 Upright Pipes (6) to the lower frame created in Step 2-see Figure 1. Set one Upright
Pipe (6) on each corner, and one at midpoint on each Straight Frame Rail (4)-see Figure 1.
4. To secure each Upright Pipe (6) in place, use two Pipe Clamps (8) and one Medium Carriage
Bolt (14). Insert the Upright Pipe (6) into the Pipe Clamp (8) and secure by inserting one
Medium Carriage Bolt (14) into the Pipe Clamp (8) and threading on one Small Hex Nut (16)
as shown in Figure 2.
5. Verify that all of the Upright Pipes (6) are straight up and down. Securely tighten all of the
Pipe Clamps (8) in place.
6. To build the upper frame, repeat Step 2 and attach this to the existing framework with the
Pipe Clamps (8), Medium Carriage Bolts (14) and Small Hex Nuts (16) as seen inFigure 3.
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Figure 3
Upright
Pipe (6)
Straight
Frame Rail (4)
Figure 4
Clip (9)
Mounting Bracket and
Gate Latch (10)
Corner
Frame Rail (3) Tension Bar (5)
Back Plate (11)
Installing the Door
“U” Bolt (12)
1. Determine the location for the Door (1). The Door (1) must be set directly onto one Frame
Rail. Do not have the Door (1) span two Frame Rails. Measure 22-1/2” from an existing
Upright Pipe (6) and install the remaining Upright Pipe (6), using two Pipe Clamps (8) to hold
it to the upper and lower frame as in Step 4. The Door (1) will be set between these two
Upright Pipes (6).
2. Determine which one of the Upright Pipes (6) to attach to the Door. Place one Parallel Pipe
Clamp (13) ten inches up from the bottom of that Upright Pipe (6). The center Small Carriage
Bolt (15) and Nut (17) will need to be removed and the outside Small Carriage Bolt (15) and
Nut (17) will need to be loosened in order to install the Parallel Pipe Clamp (13). Separate
the Parallel Pipe Clamp halves and one end over the Upright Pipe and then slightly tighten
the outside Small Carriage Bolt (15) and Nut (17). Make certain that the outside Small
Carriage Bolt (15) and Nut (17) are on the outside of the Upright Pipe (6). Install a second
Parallel Pipe Clamp (13) ten inches down from the top of the same Upright Pipe (6) in the
same way as the first one. Slightly pry open the bottom Parallel Pipe Clamp (13) and slide
the lower portion of the door into it. Do the same for the top end of the Parallel Pipe
Clamp (13) and the upper portion of the Door (1). Install both center Small Carriage
Bolts (15) and Nuts (17).
3. To mount the gate locking mechanism, locate the Mounting Bracket and Gate Latch (10), the
Back Plate (11), and the “U” Bolt (12). Locate two Little Hex Nuts (16). Set the Mounting
Bracket and Gate Latch (10) onto the Door (1) at the desired height. Slide the “U” Bolt
around the front of the Mounting Bracket and Gate Latch (10) and through the Back
Plate (11)-see Figure 4. Thread on both Small Hex Nuts (16) to secure all hardware in place.
4. Check that the Door (1) opens and closes, and that the Mounting Bracket and Gate
Latch (10) secure and lock the Door (1).
Installing the Chain Roll (2)
1. Insert the Tension Bar (5) into the Chain Roll links at the start of the Chain Roll (2).
2. Connect the Chain Roll (2) and Tension Bar (5) to the Upright Pipe (6) with a Clip (9). The
Tension Bar (5) and Clip (9) will be attached to the Upright Pipe (6) in the same way as
shown in Figure 4. Wrap the wide end of the Clip (9) around the Upright Pipe (6). Pull the
Chain Roll (2) taut and insert the Tension Bar (5) into the Clip (9). Repeat with three more
Clips (9) to tightly secure the end of the Chain Roll (2) against the Upright Pipe (6).
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3. Always wear heavy duty work gloves when working with the Chain Roll (2). Unroll the Chain
Roll (2) around the Shelter. As you go, secure the Chain Roll (2) to the top section of the
frame with Tie Wires (7) about every 5 feet. Insert the Tie Wire (7) through the Chain Roll (2)
and wrap it around the top Frame Rail. Using pliers, twist the Tie Wire (7) until the Chain Roll
(2) is tightly in place. Repeat every 5 feet.
4. Once you have wrapped and stretched the Shelter with the Chain Roll (2) you may need
to remove extra lengths of chain before securing the end of the Chain Roll (2) in place.
Decide where to remove the final length of chain. Grab hold of one wire and twist it unhook
and then to remove it from the Chain Roll (2). Remove the wire ties at the top and bottom of
the section of Chain Roll that you are removing. Insert the Tension Bar (5) into the Chain
Roll links of the Roll Chain (2).
5. Secure the Chain Roll (2) by attaching a Tie Wire (7) at the top of every third chain link and
securing it to the top frame. Repeat the same for the bottom of the Chain Roll (2).
6. Once you have completed assembling the Shelter, make certain that all of the Upright
Pipes (6), Corner Frame Rails (3) and Straight Frame Rails (4) are lined up and square.
Make certain that the Chain Roll (2) is secured in place. Make certain that all hardware is
secure and in place. Make sure that there are no exposed sharp edged component parts
before using the Shelter.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL
AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS
OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT
ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED
TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING
OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Installing the Canopy
Check with the parts list, make sure all the parts are included.
1. Find the 6pcs #18 Roof Tube & 6pcs #19 Horizontal Tubes. Connect them by #21 (3-way fitting) &
#22 (4-way fitting).
2. Put the tarp (#26) over the finished frame and secure the 4 corners first by using the Ball Tie
Downs (#27). Then place the Ball Tie Downs through the balance of the metal Eyelets on the tarp
and connect it to the frame.
3. Then slide the 6pcs #20 (Vertical Tubes) into the fittings as in the Canopy Part drawing.
Connecting the Canopy with the Kennel
When the Canopy is finished, move it over to the Kennel, let each of the 2 vertical tubes stand side by side
as in the final assembled drawing. Then connect the two tubes by Pipe Clamps (#23), tightening them by
using #24 (bolts) and #25 (nuts).
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