Remove the plastic Caps in the top of the cage that were inserted in the original 141 or 142.
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Unscrew the top bolts in all 4 locations. Save the bolts and washers.
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Slightly swing the Side Panels out enough to allow the protruding ends of the Top Grid to be exposed.
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Slightly loosen the bottom screws. (These are the screws at the bottom on the same panel as the bolts that
were removed.)
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Gently pull the Door Panel and Back Panel outward to remove the Top Grid. Set the Top Grid aside for use
later.
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Insert the protruding ends of the included Middle Panel Grid (D) in the corresponding holes of the Door
Panel and Back Panel. Make sure the wires running front to back are on top, which means the opening will
either be in the back-right of the cage, or in the front-left of the cage.
Swing the Side Panels back into place, making sure the protruding ends of the Middle Grid Panel fit into the
corresponding holes.
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Locate 4 Connectors (H). Fit a connector in a corner post so the bottom hole of the connector
meets with the top hole of the Door Panel or Back Panel. Feed a bolt with a washer through
the corresponding holes. Repeat on all 4 corners. Do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
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At this point, a Middle Grid Panel should be installed with all protruding ends in the
corresponding holes of the different panels, and a Connector (H) should be fit in all four
corners and secured with a washer and bolt. Proceed to Step 10.
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Assembly Instructions
Note: Although it can be assembled by one person, due to the size, you may find it easier to assemble with 2 able people.
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The Instruction Manual that came with the Model 141 or 142 might be good for reference while assembling the
Add On. These Instruction Manuals can be downloaded at www.midwesthomes4pets.com,
The Top Panel from the assembled cage will be removed and used as the top to the add on unit. The included
Middle Grid Panel (D) will be put in place of the existing Top Panel.
If you are adding onto a fully assembled Model 141 or Model 142, you will need to disassemble a small part of
the cage. If you are adding this unit while you are assembling a Model 141 or Model 142, skip to Step 9.
Skip to Step 10
Place the Door Panel (A) onto the Connectors on the front of the cage (right above the other Door Panel.)
Place the remaining Back Panel onto the connectors on the back of the cage.
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Locate the Top Grid Panel and insert it between the Door and Back Panels. Make sure the wires running
front to back are on top.
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Locate the 2 Side Panels (C). Place them between the Door and Back
Panels, making sure the protruding wires from the Bottom Panel Grid and
Middle Panel Grid fit into the corresponding holes in the Side Panels.
Be sure
the Side Panel is oriented correctly
by using the middle hole as a guide.
When oriented correctly, the middle hole is slightly above the middle horizontal
wire.
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