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SKU 96695

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Using the Large Carriage Bolts (6), loosely attach the Brace Clamps (5) over the 

corners of the base and top frame.  

please note:

 Be sure to keep the bolt heads 

on the outside of the Clamps (5).
Place a Corner Support Post (3) into each of the Brace Clamps (5) along the bot-

tom frame.  Finger-tighten the Carriage Bolts (6).  Have an assistant keep Posts 

supported until secured.   

 

please note:

 You will have one remaining Support Post (3) to use for the Gate.

With assistance, lift the top frame up and attach the corners to each of the 

Support Posts (3).  Sliding the Brace Clamps (5) along the corners will aide in 

straightening the Kennel frame.  Tighten in place by using four Large Carriage 

Bolts (6).  See 

Figure b

, below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten all Carriage Bolts (6) with a wrench (not included).
Select a corner Support Post (3) and using a tape measure (not included), mea-

sure 35-1/2” from the Support Post.  Mark the sport where the measurement 

ends.  Attach a Brace Clamp (5) to the marked spot  on the bottom frame.  
Attach the last Support Post (3) to the bottom Brace Clamp (5).  This Support 

Post will be the Gate Support Post.  Secure a Brace Clamp (5) to the marked 

spot on the top frame and connect it to the top of the Gate Support Post. 

 

please note: 

 Make sure the distance between Gate Support Post and corner 

Support Post is 35-1/2” before tightening Clamps with Large Carriage Bolts (6)
Once all the Carriage Bolts have been tightened, untie the Large Chain-Link 

Fencing (1). 

 

caution!

  Avoid sharp ends and tangles while untying the roll.  

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Figure b

Brace Clamp (5)

Large Carriage 

Bolts (6)

Top Frame

Tension Bar (4)

Clip (7)

Chain Link Fencing (1)

Summary of Contents for 96695

Page 1: ...1 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Fre...

Page 2: ...injury or death DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related ...

Page 3: ...el While the Dog Kennel can shelter more than one dog at a time depending on size do not overcrowd dogs since this may lead to fighting and possible animal injury Use the right product for the job There are certain applications for which the Dog Kennel was designed Do not modify the Dog Kennel and do not use it for a purpose for which it was not intended When servicing use only identical replaceme...

Page 4: ... including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual FRAME ASSEMBLY Decide on a large enough area to assemble the Dog Kennel It should be on a flat level surface able to support the weight of the Kennel and the dog s shel tered in...

Page 5: ...riage Bolts 6 See Figure B below Tighten all Carriage Bolts 6 with a wrench not included Select a corner Support Post 3 and using a tape measure not included mea sure 35 1 2 from the Support Post Mark the sport where the measurement ends Attach a Brace Clamp 5 to the marked spot on the bottom frame Attach the last Support Post 3 to the bottom Brace Clamp 5 This Support Post will be the Gate Suppor...

Page 6: ...t off Once the proper amount of Chain Link Fencing is determined use a pair of pliers not included to cut the top and bottom loops of the Chain Link Fencing Once these loops are cut the remaining amount of fabric can be removed by twisting the wire out in a counterclockwise motion Slide the remaining Tension Bar 4 through the end of the Large Chain Link Fencing 1 Attach three Clips 7 to the top mi...

Page 7: ...ther half of the Kennel Hinge 13 with the slot facing UP into place so that it locks into the other half Use a Medium Carriage Bolt 16 to fasten the Hinge onto the Gate Post See Figure C above Repeat the above steps with the bottom Kennel Hinge Again make sure the Hinge is 5 above the bottom Kennel Frame and resting on the bottom Gate Cor ner 11 Use the other Medium Carriage Bolt 16 to fasten the ...

Page 8: ...te side of the Gate Support Post Lace the diamond shaped gap tight to the top rail Make sure to pull hard so that the Fencing is secured tight against the top frame Continue lacing the Fencing along the top frame Please note It may be neces sary to skip one or two diamond shaped gaps near the corner Support Posts 3 The Lacing Spool 14 may be too large to slide between the Fencing and the Support P...

Page 9: ...nimal s into the Kennel make sure there are no exposed sharp edges or parts that may be sticking into the Kennel Cut off and or remove these sharp edges to prevent the animal injuries Depending on the amount of time the dog s will be sheltered in the Kennel be sure to leave an appropriate amount of food and water for the animals Chew toys and or a doggy bed can also be placed in the Kennel Dependi...

Page 10: ...isk 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 PARTS LIST Part Description Q ty 1 Large Chain Link Fencing 1 2 Corner Rails 8 3 Support Posts 5 4 Tension Bars 2 5 Brace Clamps Sets 10 6 Large Carriage Bolts 8 x 25 mm 10 7 Clips 12 8 Small Chain Link Fencing 1 9 Horizonta...

Page 11: ...Page 11 SKU 96695 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ...

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