Dragon Ledges
Installation Instructions
Introduction. Your Dragon Ledges allow you to create an internal landscape for your cage. These solid anchors
distribute weight to the frame instead of the screen or clearside material. Using these ledges you are free to hang
plants or create interior landscapes. An instructional video is available online at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSElJOUdi00
Contents. Each Large Keeper Bundle contains 5
horizontal Dragon Ledges for the sides and back.
Qty: 5
(A) Ledge
Qty: 5
(B) Spacer
Qty: 5
(C) Horizontal Back Brace
Qty: 20
(D) Short screw (1/2”)
Qty: 15
(E) Long Screw (1”)
1. Position your first Back Brace in the desired location on the outside of the screen
or clearside panel. (Panel label stickers are all on the inside)
2. You may use masking tape to hold the Back Braces in place. In this step you can
move them around until you are happy with their location and then tape them
down. The Back Brace does not weigh much so standard masking tape is all that
is needed
3. Once you are happy with placement, use a Phillips head screwdriver, pen, or any
other small object to open a hole in the tape for the Back Brace mounting hard-
ware.
4. Insert a short screw into the hole as much in the center of the mounting hole as
possible. Press firmly on the short screw and slowly twist it into the aluminum
frame of the cage. Make sure you are stable and do not slip.
5. Fasten the screw in a couple of turns to firmly lodge it and then carefully remove
the masking tape (if used) from around the screw and Back Brace.
6. Continue to twist the screw in until it is tight.
Do not over tighten the
screw as you will strip the aluminum framing.
7. Fasten in the second mounting screw using the same method of starting the screw
as with the first one.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for the other side
9. Slip in the Spacer between the Back Brace and the screen. Hold it in place by drop-
ping three long screws into the Back Brace mid-holes and aligning the Spacer so
the screws go into the three pre-drilled holes along the length of the Spacer.
10. Carefully push the tip of first long screw to barely poke through the screen or clear
PVC.
11. Bring the Ledge from the inside and sandwich the screen (or clear PVC) between
the Spacer on the outside. Align the screw tip with the pre-drilled hole in the
Ledge footing. Fasten half way.
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 with the other two long screws and then fully tighten all
screws.
13. Your Dragon Ledge is installed. Repeat for your other Dragon Ledges!
Warning:
Care must be taken in all steps as slipping with a screw driver or any
other tool may cause damage to the cage. If done carefully and slowly, installation
should be able to be accomplished with no damage or scratches. Screws may be
driven directly into the aluminum frame with a firm pressure. Dragon Strand is not
responsible for slipping and damage to the wall panel. If you have any doubt as to
your ability to accomplish this then create pilot holes through only the first layer of
the frame using a drill bit smaller than the screw. Contact Dragon Strand with any
questions regarding installation.
For additional help email: [email protected]
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Steps 1 - 3
Steps 4-9
Steps 10-12
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