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DOME FRUIT CAGE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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17: At all horizontal bar
joins, bolt (ref:21,22) the
appropriate connector
plate (ref:18,19,20) as in
the example shown in (fig
7) using a 17mm spanner.

18: Your cage should now in
essence resemble (fig8), with all
the horizontal bars and connector
plates in place. On the side(s) of
the cage that the door(s) are
located measure from the ground
to top face of the horizontal bar.
With a soft mallet, tap the uprights
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t h e

g r o u n d

u n t i l

t h i s

measurement is 2 metres. Check
that the door support upright (ref:4)
is vertical and then tighten the bolt
with a 13mm spanner.

20: Using two 13mm spanners lock the foot plates (ref :12) in
place on the door support upright and the hinge by tightening the
M8 bolt. This prevents the uprights sinking. After this level out all
the horizontal bars using a spirit level and soft mallet. Lock off all
remaining foot plate clamps once this is done (fig10).

21: Take the connection node/finial (ref 17 or 27 depending
on choice) and insert the curved roof bar with the hole 3.5cm
from the end, and bolt together using an M10 bolt and
Washer (ref 21, 22) in place with the aid of a 17mm spanner
(fig 11). Assemble as many roof units as required for the
constructed framework and place on the outside of the cage.
Then place a fitted roof net over each unit.

fig 7

fig 7

fig8

fig 10

fig 10

fig 11

fig 11

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Orientation of the curve bars is important as the holes are
different distances from the ends.

16: Locate the first square unit into the
tops of the uprights and the support
upright.

Locate any other complete square
horizontal bar units in the same way
making sure all threaded holes on the
horizontals are facing upwards.

19. The door frame(s) can be assembled with the
diagram on page 2 to assist you. Before inserting
the connectors ensure the hinge/latch blocks are
inserted on the vertical bars as shown in (fig9).

The hinge blocks must be in the same orientation as
that on the door hinging upright and the flat of the
catch blocks must face each other.

fig9

Left hand side
of door

Right hand side
of door

Summary of Contents for GFC-130

Page 1: ...TIVE DOMED FRUIT CAGE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT CODE GFC 130 132 Revision 8 INS811 If you wish to concrete your cage in place please see page 8 For more information on our cages p...

Page 2: ...PART IDENTIFICATION PAGE 1 11 10 9 22 21 24 25 1 23 3 2 4 13 12 18 4 22 21 21 26 27 23 A 8 7 13 6 22 14 5 17 4 3 16 15 14 5 12 7 8 27 20 18 19 9 11 10 2 1 E D F 17 A B C B E...

Page 3: ...2 x 0 7m Horizontal Support PGG117 2 1 x Diagonal Support PGG007 3 2 x 1 9m Vertical Supports PGG006 4 1 x 2 3m Door Support Upright PGG112 DOMED FRUIT CAGE PARTS IDENTIFICATION GFC 130 GFC132 REF No...

Page 4: ...her to form a framework of bars which represents the roof of your cage in plan form on the ground The soft mallet may be needed to help slide the bars together 4 Check that you are happy with the posi...

Page 5: ...levelled 11 Place the uprights ref 4 into the holes and at the same time slide on the foot plates ref 12 as shown in fig 2 The uprights should be pushed into the ground approximately 30cm at this poi...

Page 6: ...tion node finial ref 17 or 27 depending on choice and insert the curved roof bar with the hole 3 5cm from the end and bolt together using an M10 bolt and Washer ref 21 22 in place with the aid of a 17...

Page 7: ...ref 25 A small cut can be made in the net to allow the catch to protrude cleanly 22 Slide the fitted roof net down over the finial and align the seams with the curved bars Using net ties ref 26 secure...

Page 8: ...g where necessary Tie in the sides of the roof net s to the horizontal bars and side net by using the twine and whipping needle again trimming where necessary Net clips ref 25 can be used to aid in th...

Page 9: ...over the set concrete Set the uprights level in the dry mix post crete by bracing with 45 degree wooden stakes G clamps can be used to secure the braces to the uprights When satisfied that the upright...

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