SHOR-LINE CAT CONDO User manual

CUSTOMER AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
SHOR-LINE CAT CONDO
SHOR-LINE
Schroer Manufacturing Company
511 Osage
Kansas City, Kansas 66105, USA
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.shor-line.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]
SHOR-LINE LIMITED
Vale Business Park
Llandow
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7PF
Wales, United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.shor-line.co.uk
e-mail: [e-mail]
Part No. 006.9230.01 Revised 10/21/2006

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SHOR-LINE CAT CONDO SYSTEMS
Thank you for placing your trust in Shor-Line. Our commitment to you is exactly the same as it was in
1927, namely, second to none. By purchasing a Shor-Line Cat Condo System you have acquired a
sturdy yet versatile boarding unit that you, your guests, and their owners will love.
Shor-Line Cat Condo Systems feature:
•Moisture-resistant board and
thermally fused high-pressure
laminates
•Convenient storage (optional)
•Private bedrooms (optional)
•Litter areas (optional)
•Horizontal Portholes and Vertical
Plug Holes for easy pass-through
Once assembled, your system will look custom built and specially constructed for your animal holding
area. Installation is quick and easy. For your safety and overall satisfaction, it is important that you
read and follow these instructions.
This manual provides information on:
Description
Page
SECTION 1: BEFORE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
•Receiving and Inspecting Shipments
•Space Requirements
•Tools
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SECTION 2: BASIC CAT CONDO ASSEMBLY
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SECTION 3: DETAILED PLATFORM DECK ASSEMBLY
•Option A: Mobile Platform Deck
•Option B: Stationary Platform Deck and Kickplate Assembly
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SECTION 4: DETAILED CONDO SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
•Overview
•Bottom-Row
•Middle and Top-Row
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SECTION 5: CARE & CLEANING OF YOUR CAT CONDO SYSTEM
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SECTION 6: SHOR-LINE CUSTOMER INFORMATION
I. Freight Claim & Product Recovery Policy
II. Customer Satisfaction Policy
III. Product Return Policy
IV. Product Repair Policies
V. Receiving and Inspecting Shipments
VI. Limited Warranty
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SHOR-LINE CAT CONDO SYSTEMS
For your safety, please regard all labels stating and . Consider
keeping this manual in a safe and convenient place for future reference.
Shor-Line Cat Condo Systems are designed for cats/felines use only. Never allow
a person in or on your Condo System.
We hope this manual increases your satisfaction, deepens our relationship, and safeguards your
investment for years to come.
If you have questions, experience difficulty, or interested in other Shor-Line products, contact us. Our
Technical Service Department stands ready to assist:
SHOR-LINE
Schroer Manufacturing Company
511 Osage
Kansas City, Kansas 66105, USA
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.shor-line.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]
SHOR-LINE LIMITED
Vale Business Park
Llandow
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7PF
Wales, United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.shor-line.co.uk
e-mail: [e-mail]

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SECTION 1: BEFORE ASSEMBLY
Receiving And Inspecting Shipments
The laminated units that make up
your Cat Condo System are heavy and precautions
must be taken. Use two or more people when
unpacking your shipment. We encourage each person
to wear a back support.
Laminated edges may be
sharp. Always wear protective gloves and
clothing during inspection and assembly.
IMPORTANT: Shipping containers that hold Condo Units are marked with Item Numbers. For ease of
assembly, these numbers are referenced in DETAILED CONDO SYSTEM ASSEMBLY (Pages 9-10).
Step
1. Before removing the content from the shipping container, review Shor-Line’s RECEIVING AND
INSPECTING SHIPMENTS (Page 15).
2. Locate the “Materials List” that describes the parts and quantities shipped. IMPORTANT: Keep list close by
– you’ll be referencing Condo Item Numbers during placement and assembly shortly.
3. Remove and separate all contents from the shipping containers. Do not use a knife or razor to cut containers.
4. We recommend keeping the cardboard boxes and spreading them out so assembly can be done on top of
cardboard – thus protecting the laminated units from possible scratching.
5. Use the “Materials List” to ensure nothing has been lost or damaged during shipping.
If Shortage:
•Document shortages and immediately call Shor-
Line so we can expedite shipment. Items lost or
missing from your shipment will be forwarded
immediately. Reference our FREIGHT CLAIM &
PRODUCT RECOVERY POLICY (Page 13).
If Concealed Damage:
•Follow instructions within RECEIVING AND
INSPECTING SHIPMENTS (Page 15). Call
Shor-Line immediately so we can expedite
replacements or repairs. Reference our
FREIGHT CLAIM & PRODUCT RECOVERY
POLICY (Page 13).
Important: After fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of merchandise, shortage/concealed issues become void.
Space Requirements
Ensure you have ample room to construct your Condo
System and to open all Condo Doors after assembly.
Compare the size of your holding area with your
assembly design and consider:
•Excluding latches, all Condos are 26.5 inches
(67.31 cm) deep (front-to-back).
•Condo widths and height vary.
•The widest Condo Door must open sufficiently.
Tools Required
•No. 3 Phillips Screw Driver
•If using Platform Deck with Leveler Legs, No. 2
Phillips Screw Driver
•Rubber Mallet
All Cat Condos
26.5” (67.31 cm) Deep

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SECTION 2: BASIC CAT CONDO ASSEMBLY
If you’ve built a Cat Condo System before, assembly is simple.
Here is a single page overview of the basic steps. For detailed
instructions turn to the next page.
Before you start, examine both sides of your Platform Deck.
Notice that top-side corners have four T-Nuts inserted, while
bottom-side corners have four pre-drilled 1/8” holes.
Top-Side Bottom-Side
Step
1. Option A – Legs
!Attach Leg Level Caps to bottom-side corners using
No. 8 - ¾” Wood Screws.
!Insert Leg with black Leveling Screw into Level Cap.
!Adjust Leveling Screws to level the Platform.
!To attach Kickplates to Platform go to Page 8.
or Option B – Casters
Attach Casters to the bottom-side
corners using ¼-20 x ¾” Bolts.
2. Insert Plastic Dowels into the Platform’s pre-drilled holes.
3. Per your design, position Bottom-Row Condo Units onto
Platform Plastic Dowels. Ensure Horizontal Portholes
align. Note: The outer panels of both outside units will not
have a Porthole or any pre-drilled holes for Barrel Nuts/
Screws.
4. Connect units using four Barrel Nuts and Screws.
5. Insert Plastic Dowels into top of each unit.
6. Position Middle-Row Units onto Plastic Dowels of lower
row Units. Ensure Horizontal Portholes and Vertical Plug
Holes align.
7. Connect units using four Barrel Nuts and Screws.
8. Insert Plastic Dowels into top of each unit.
9. Repeat Step 6 until all Middle-Rows are constructed.
10. Position Top-Row Units onto Plastic Dowels. Note: Top
panels don’t have Vertical Plug Holes or holes for Plastic
Dowels.
11. If your Cat Condo System includes Platform Legs and you
desire to install Kickplates, go to Page 8.

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SECTION 3: DETAILED PLATFORM DECK ASSEMBLY
When ordering, you had two Shor-Line Platform Deck options
to choose from:
Option A. Mobile Platform Deck with Casters
Option B. Stationary Platform Deck with Leveler Legs
Caster Leveler
Leg
Before you start, examine both sides of your Platform
Deck. Notice that top-side corners have four T-Nuts
inserted, while bottom-side corners have four pre-drilled
1/8” holes.
Figure 1: Top-Side Figure 2 Bottom-Side
Option A. If Using Our Mobile Platform Deck
Shor-Line Parts Required:
•Shor-Line Platform Deck(s)
•Casters
•¼-20 x ¾” Bolts
Caster
¼-20 x ¾” Bolt
Step
1. Turn the Platform Deck onto its back-side (Figure 2).
2. Place Casters over the Platform’s pre-drilled holes
and attach using ¼-20 x ¾” Bolts. Pre-installed T-
Nuts (Figure 1) will ensure tight connection.
Note:
•24, 30, 36, and 42” Platforms require 4 Casters.
•48, 54, and 60” Platforms require 6 Casters.
•72” and longer Platforms require 8 Casters.
3. Turn the Platform onto its Casters.
Caster Assembly
4. Set brakes. Simply step down on
Brakes to lock.
Make sure brakes
are always locked when Condos are
holding animals.
Make sure the
brakes are locked so the Platform
Deck does not move during the
assembly and avoid creating a
dangerous condition.

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SECTION 3: DETAILED PLATFORM DECK ASSEMBLY (continued)
Option B. If Using Our Stationary Platform
Shor-Line Parts Required
•Shor-Line PlatformDeck(s)
•Platform Leveler Legs
•Level Caps
•No. 8 - ¾” Wood Screws
•Kickplate Mounting Clips (optional)
•Kickplates (optional)
Deck
Wood Screw
Leveler Leg
Level Cap
Kickplate
Mounting Clip
Step
1. Turn the Platform Deck onto its back-side (Figure 2,
previous page).
2. Place Level Caps over the pre-drilled holes and
attach using the No. 8 - ¾” Wood Screws.
Note:
•24, 30, 36, and 42” Platforms require 4 Leveler Legs.
•48, 54, and 60” Platforms require 6 Leveler Legs.
•72” and longer Platforms require 8 Leveler Legs.
3. Return the Platform to its normal position.Lift
Platform and insert Legs into Level Caps.
4. Adjust Leveling Screws to level the Platform.
Step (Optional)
5. Kickplates attach to Legs and keep dust and
animals from getting under the Condo Unit.
Attach the four-prong Kickplate Mounting Clips
to all front and corner Legs.
•The Clip’s black plastic plate should face
outward on front legs and to the side on
back corner legs.
•Front corners require two Clips. The black
plastic plates will be perpendicular, one
facing forward and the other facing the side.
6. Kickplates have a 1/8” groove on one side
that align with the Bayonet Tang on the black
plastic plate of the Mounting Clip. Position the
Kickplate and align the groove with the Tangs.
A sharp blow with a rubber mallet or hammer
and block of scrap wood will set the Tang in
the groove. Repeat with all of the Kickplates
and adjust alignment.

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SECTION 4: DETAILED CONDO SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
Step
1. Constructing your Cat Condo System
is simple. First, ensure you’re
comfortable with our assembly design
and our nomenclature:
Shor-Line Parts Required
•Shor-Line Cat Condo
•Plastic Dowels
•1/4-20 x 1” Screws
•1/4-20 x 1” Barrel Nuts
Plastic Dowels
Connect Units to
Next-Row Units
1/4-20” Barrel Nuts and 1/4-20” Screws
Connect Units in Same Row
Each Condo, Storage, or Litter Unit will come with a kit of 4 Plastic
Dowels, 6 Screws, and 6 Barrel Nuts. All parts may not be used.
•Condo Units have pre-drilled holes on side
panels so Barrel Nuts can be inserted and
connected with Screws.
•The Platform Deck and Condo top and bottom
panels have pre-drilled holes that Plastic
Dowels fit into to keep Condo Units in place.
Use a Rubber Mallet to tap Dowels into place.
Failure to use the Dowels,
Barrel Nuts, and Screws can result in Condos
shifting over time and may create an unstable
boarding environment.
Cat Condo Nomenclature
Step
2. Second, ensure you’re comfortable with
your assembly design. Know where each
Condo Unit will be positioned (bottom row,
middle row, top row, outside, inside).
•On each Condo shipping carton, you’ll
find an Item Number (i.e. 923.3300.11
and 923.3300.19).
•The last number of the Item Number
(farthest right number in the string of
numbers) corresponds to our Condo
Numbering Scheme (i.e. 923.3300.11
and 923.3300.19).
Condo Number Scheme
The laminated units that make up your Cat Condo System are heavy. Use two or more people
when positioning units. We encourage each person to wear a back support.

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SECTION 4: DETAILED CONDO SYSTEM ASSEMBLY (continued)
Step (continued)
2. Know Where Each Condo Unit Will Be Positioned
If you’ve removed the Item Numbers from the Condos notice that:
•Bottom-Row Condos (#1, 2, and 3) will NOT have Vertical Plug Hole on the bottom (only on the
top).
•Top-Row Condos (#7, 8, and 9) will NOT have Vertical Plug Hole on the top (only on the bottom)
and will have a finished laminate on the top-outer surface.
•Outside Condos (#1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9) will NOT have Horizontal Portholes on the outside (only
those facing inside the system).
•Inside Condos (#2, 5, and 8) must have corresponding Vertical Plug Hole and Horizontal
Portholes that join connecting Condos (in same row, above and beneath).
Top-Row Assembly
(Condos with Item Numbers
ending in 7, 8, and 9)
Middle-Row Assembly
(Condos with Item Numbers
ending in 4, 5, and 6)
Bottom-Row Assembly
(Condos with Item Numbers
ending in 1, 2, and 3)
Here’s the Numbering
Scheme for a two-tier Cat
Condo System.
Condo Systems can be
designed in several ways.
This design is used on the
front cover. The storage
and litter areas are
manufactured as one unit.