Midwest K9 Kennel K9664 User manual

800-428-8560
midwesthomes4pets.com
3142 S. Cowan Rd.
Muncie, Indiana 47302
Warning: Remove collars, tags, and leads from pet before placing it in the kennel to prevent possible
entanglement. DO NOT leave young animals unsupervised for extended periods of time. MidWest’s main concern is
your pet’s well-being. If your pet has never been kept in any enclosure, specific training may be necessary for your pet’s
safety. A pet, not specifically trained to be restricted, may attempt to escape from this enclosure, which could cause
serious injury to your pet or damage to this product. MidWest will not accept liability or warrant any loss to improper use
of this product by a pet that has not been properly trained.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Assembly Instructions for Model Number K9664
1.
Assembly Videos and Instruction Manuals can be viewed at midwesthomes4pets.com.
Helpful Hints
Please take time to read and follow these instructions. To make set-up easier, locate a level area to assemble your
kennel. Remove all components from the carton and arrange them as shown on Page 2. You will need a pair of pliers
and an adjustable wrench to assemble your kennel. We recommend two people assemble the kennel together.
The chain-link fence comes in one continuous 24’ piece. It is prone to tangle while attaching, but with two people and
a little patience, the fence can applied with minimal complication. The best practice is to unroll the fence and stretch
it out completely to undo any tangling. Then, using two people, lift, pull, and stretch the chain-link fence around the
perimeter one small section at a time.
Sunscreen Safety
Your K9 Kennel comes with a Sunscreen. We suggest removing and storing the Sunscreen when not needed to shade your
pet. Do not allow snow or debris to collect on top of the Sunscreen. Occasionally, even rain will collect. Remove it as soon
as possible. Injury to your pet and damage to your Kennel may occur if the load is not removed. Properly cared for, your
Sunscreen will provide years of service and protection for your pet.
For instructions in Spanish and French, please visit www.midwesthomes4pets.com.
Warranty Information
Unwrap and remove all parts from the box. Keep the box and packing material until the product is assembled. In case of
return or exchange, failure to return product in similar condition as received could result in limited reimbursement. Please
save sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty purposes. Check to ensure you have all the parts below. If you discover
any parts are missing, immediately call our toll-free service helpline at 1-800-428-8560 (Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EST) or at [email protected].

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2.
B
C
O
D
J
The Vertical Corner Posts (H), the Short Filler Rails (C), two Long Filler Rails (B), two Bent Top Rails (I),
the Gate Frame Vertical Posts (F), and two Bent Bottom Rails (A) have one swaged end. Two Long Filler
Rails (B) have two swaged ends. The Bottom Gate Rail (D) is swaged on all ends.
E
F
H
I
L
A
Bent Bottom Rail with short corner peg - two rails have no
swaged ends; two rails have one swaged end (4)
Long Filler Rail - two rails have two swaged ends; two rails
have one swaged end (4)
Short Filler Rail - swaged on one end (4)
Bottom Gate Rail - swaged on all ends (1)
Gate Door (1)
Gate Frame Vertical Posts - swaged on one end (2)
Top Gate Rail (1)
Vertical Corner Posts - swaged on one end (4)
Bent Top Rail with long corner peg - two rails have
no swaged ends; two rails have one swaged end (4)
Vertical Tension Rod - 5/16th Diameter (2)
Chain-Link Fence (1)
Sunscreen Top (1)
Short Plastic Ties (40)
Long Plastic Ties (24)
Scored Eyebolt with Nut (6)
Black Plastic Cap (6)
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
N
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Swaged End - Reduced, Smaller Diameter
M
F
G
P
Non-Swaged
Swaged
Swaged
K
L

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Push the swaged ends of each rail into
the non-swaged ends of each adjacent
rail, making sure all pieces are pushed
in completely and put together firmly.
1.
2.
3.
3.
A
Swaged
A
A
A
DC
E
B
Place the following pieces on the
ground as shown: four Bent Bottom
Rails (A) on the corners. The small
pegs on the Bent Bottom Rails must
point up. In the back, use two Long
Filler Rails (B) to connect the
corners. Notice the placement of the
swaged ends. In the front, place two
Short Filler Rails (C), the Bottom Gate
Rail (D), and the Gate Door (E) as
shown. Note the placement of
the swaged ends on each rail.
Swaged
Swaged
Swaged
Swaged
Swaged
B
C
Swaged
Swaged
Swaged
H
H
H
H
F
F
G
On each corner, push the non-swaged
end of a Vertical Corner Post (H) onto
the short corner peg of each Bent
Bottom Rail. Lay the Gate Frame
Vertical Posts (F) and the Top Gate
Rail (G) as shown.

4.
5.
4.
Push the non-swaged ends of the Gate
Frame posts (F) onto the Bottom Gate
Rail, then connect the Top Gate Rail (G)
to the swaged ends of the Gate Frame
Posts.
Swing the Gate Frame into the
upright position. Starting at the corner
closest to the Gate Frame. Use a Short
Filler Rail (C) to connect the Gate
Frame and a Bent Top Rail (I) with NO
swaged ends. Place the long peg on
the Bent Top Rail over the Vertical
Corner Post.
F
G
F
I
C
Swaged
Non-Swaged

6.
7.
8.
5.
Locate a second Bent Top Rail (I) with one
swaged end and one non-swaged end.
Connect this to the first Bent Top Rail and
slide over the Vertical Corner Post in the
back.
Connect a Long Filler Rail (B) with two
swaged ends to the Bent Top Rail.
Swaged
I
B
Swaged on both ends
Using the last Long Filler Rail (B)
with one swaged end, connect the
Filler Rail from Step 7 to a Bent Top
Rail (I) with one swaged end. Slide
the Bent Rail over the Vertical
Corner Post in the back.
B
Non-Swaged Swaged
I
Swaged

9.
10.
11.
6.
Use the last Bent Top Rail (I) with no
swaged ends and a Short Filler Rail (C)
to complete the top rail.
C
Non-Swaged End
I
With the Gate door open, insert the Eyebolts (O), with the eye to the
outside of the kennel, through the six holes in the Gate’s frame (three
on each side). Start the Nuts onto the end of the bolts about 1/4” as
shown. WAIT to tighten all the way.
NOTE: At this point, you will begin attaching the chain-link fence (K). The chain-link fence comes in
one continuous 24’ piece rolled in plastic to help prevent tangling and bunching. While attaching,
remove the plastic as you go. With two people and a little patience, the fence can applied with
minimal complication. The best practice is to unroll the fence and stretch it out completely to undo
any tangling. Then, after Step 12 and using two people, lift, pull, and stretch the chain-link fence
around the perimeter one small section at a time. About every two feet, you will loosely attach a
SHORT Plastic Tie (M) to keep the chain-link in place until it is ready to be fully secured.

12.
13.
14.
7.
Stand one end of the Chain-Link Fence
(K) up against the left side of the Gate
frame. Starting at the top, thread the
Vertical Tension Rod (J) down through
the Chain-Link Fence, front/back,
front/back, through each diamond, while
making sure to pass through the eye of
each Eyebolt on the way down. Thread
the rod all the way through the last
diamond at the bottom.
Unroll the Chain-link Fence
around the frame of the kennel,
being sure to keep tension on the
wire by pulling the roll as you
unwind it. Occasionally, it may
be necessary to untangle the
knuckles at the top and bottom of
the roll. Keeping the tension on
the roll tight will help prevent
this.
NOTE: As stated on page 6, with two people the fence can be fully unrolled, stretched out in its entirety,
and lifted, pulled, and stretched around the perimeter one small section at a time. This will minimize
bunching and tangling of the fence during application.
About every two feet, loosely attach a Short Plastic Tie (M)
at the top to keep the chain-link in place until it is ready to
be fully secured.

8.
15.
16.
17.
Unbend the loop of the knuckle you identified until it
is straight. Locate the corresponding knuckle at the
bottom of the Chain-Link Fence. Unbend that loop.
This single “picket” can now be removed. Lift and
rotate the picket until it is completely removed from the
fencing.
To determine how much Chain-Link Fence to remove, slide
the second Vertical Tension Rod (J) down through the
Chain-Link Fence so it will pass through the eye of the first
Eyebolt. It is the extra Chain-Link Fence on the Gate side of
the Tension Rod that must be removed. Locate and note the
top knuckle of the fence on the Gate side of the Tension
Rod. Remove the Tension Rod for now.
NOTE: After you have unrolled the Chain-Link Fence completely around the frame, you may find that
you have several extra inches of chain link that extends past the last set of Eyebolts. This excess must
be removed. Pull the Chain-Link Fence tightly past the Eyebolts to determine where to remove the
extra fencing so that the second Tension Rod (J) can be installed in Step 18.

9.
18.
Once all excess fencing has been
removed, reinsert the second Tension
Rod (J) down through the Chain-link
Fence and the Eyebolts on the other
side of the gate, as you did in
Step 12.

10.
19.
20.
Starting at the Gate Frame, install
Short Plastic Ties (M) every
two feet on the top rail, securing the
Chain-Link Fence to the Top Rail of
the Kennel. Do the same with the
Bottom Rail, installing the ties with
closer spacing, approximately every
12 inches.
Use pliers to grip the exposed threads and snap off
the excess at the scored area of the bolt. Finish each
nut with a Plastic Cap (P).
Facing the Kennel, go to the top, left Eyebolt. Push
the “eye” firmly against the Gate Frame. Tighten the
Nut past the scored area of the bolt’s threads. Move
down to the next Eyebolt and repeat. Pulling the
Tension Rod against the Gate Frame as you go,
proceed around the Gate Frame until all eight
Eyebolts have been tightened. This step will tighten
the fit of the Chain-Link Fence around the frame.

11.
Sunscreen Installation
Unfold the Sunscreen (L) and, using the Long
Plastic Ties (N), loosely attach it to the
Bent Top Rail of the Kennel at each corner.
DO NOT PULL THEM TIGHT!
After the corners have been attached, loosely
affix a Long Plastic Tie at each grommet on the
Sunscreen around the perimeter. Starting at one
corner, pull the tie a bit tighter. Work your way
around to each corner, pulling the ties tighter
and tighter until they are all snug. Now work
your way around the kennel, pulling the
remaining ties up as you go.
We suggest removing and storing the
Sunscreen when not needed to shade
your pet. Do not allow snow or debris to
collect on top of the Sunscreen.
Occasionally, even rain will collect.
Remove it as soon as possible. Injury to
your pet and damage to your Kennel
may occur if the load is not removed.
Properly cared for, your Sunscreen will
provide years of service and protection
for your pet.

LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
1. For one (1) year from the date of original purchase, MIDWEST Homes For Pets (“MIDWEST”) warrants to the
purchaser of this kennel that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, MIDWEST
will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part of the kennel, without charge for the part or for shipping.
Replacement parts are warranted for the remainder of the original period.
2. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER defects in the kennel caused by any animal, any physical abuse to or misuse of
the kennel, any damage caused by the original purchaser or any third party, or any defects arising or discovered more
than one (1) year from the original retail purchase date.
3. STEPS TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
A. The purchaser must call MIDWEST’s HELPLINE, 800-428-8560, to report the alleged defect to a customer service
representative or obtain missing parts.
B. The customer service representative will determine if the defect is covered by this warranty, and if it is, will
authorize and instruct the purchaser in how to obtain corrective action.
C. MIDWEST may require the purchaser to present the sales receipt or other proof of purchase prior to authorizing any
return or replacement. No returns or replacements will be permitted without proper authorization. If a return or
replacement is authorized, you may be requested to return the item to MIDWEST or to make the item available for
pick-up by MIDWEST.
4. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF
CONTRACT THAT, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
5. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MIDWEST BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY,
BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
6. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
TOLL-FREE SERVICE HELPLINE: If you have any problems or questions with the assembly of your new K9 Kennel call
our Service Helpline at: 1-800-428-8560 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.
On our web page, www.midwesthomes4pets.com, you will find fully illustrated, printable instructions! You will also find
additional product information and tips on training and using MidWest crates.
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