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Kennel Runs: Side (Isolation) Panel To Existing Wall Existing Wall Mount
Kennel Runs: Side (Isolation) Panel To Existing Wall Existing Wall Mount
Installation Manual
Table of Contents
Pre-Installation......................................................... 2
Hardware Identification....................................... 2-3
Troubleshooting...................................................... 3
General Installation ........................................... 4-10
Free Standing including Raised Floors & Drain Systems
Tools/Parts Required
• #3 Phillips drive head screwdriver (for 1/4-20 screws)
• 7/16" open end wrench, nut driver or drive socket (for 1/4-20 nuts)
• 5/16" socket (self drill/tap screws)
• Electric drill/screw driver
• Square (to square run after assembly before final tightening)
• Level (to confirm slope of run assembly before final tightening)
• Silicone anti-fungus sealant (to seal the side panels and/or front-back panels to the floor)
Several silicone brands are available at your local hardware supplier.
Hardware
Hardware is based on your specific installation and could include the following:
See figure 1A for picture identification.
• Bracket “A” • 1/4-20 Acorn Nut
• Bracket “B” • 1/4-20 x 1 1/2" Screw
• Bracket “C” • 1/4-20 x 1 3/4" Screw
• Bracket “D” (only used in middle of front panel) • #10 Self Drilling & Tapping Screws
• Bracket “E” (for raised floors and drain systems) • 1/4 Split Lock Washer
• Bracket “F” (for raised floors and drain systems) • Floor Frame Leveling Mounts
• Bracket “G” (only used on front panel) • LDPE Spacer
• 1/4-20 Locking Nut • 3/8" Diameter Plug
Depending on your specific installation, the quantity of these parts may vary.
Due to local building codes or local construction practices, anchoring hardware used to
secure kennels to existing walls shall be supplied by the customer. VSSI recommends
anchoring hardware be stainless steel.
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Hardware continued
FIGURE 1
Troubleshooting
In the event that a problem occurs, a VSSI factory technician is ready to assist you. Please
call VSSI for assistance before attempting any repairs.
VSSI Technical Support: 1-800-299-9525
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General Installation Information
The assembly procedure is similar for all Begin kennel assembly by installing the
run styles. long leg of three Bracket “C” to the back
For safe installation and to prevent damage end of left or right end side panel using
to kennel run panels, work area should be the brackets slots closest to the bracket
clean and free of debris. corner and the pre-drilled panel holes,
attach with 1/4-20 x 1 1/2" screws and
DO NOT remove plastic protective coating 1/4-20 locking nuts. On the gate end of left
from wall surfaces until installation is or right side panel install two Bracket “C”,
complete. one bracket at the top and one bracket at
the bottom using the brackets slots closest
1. Side End Panel. to the bracket corner and the pre-drilled
(single & side-by-side)
panel holes attach with 1/4-20 screws
For ease of installation, mount Brackets “C” and 1/4-20 locking nuts.
and “D” to side panels only with 1/4-20 x
1 1/2" screws and 1/4-20 locking nuts, one Install the long leg of Bracket “D” to the
kennel run at a time is recommended.This middle pre-drilled panel hole on the gate
will assist in determining left end, right end, end of side panel and attach with 1/4-20
and middle panel assemblies. Hardware x 1 3/4" screws and 1/4-20 locking nuts.
should only be snugged at this time and DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN ATTACHING
tightened when installation is complete. SCREWS AND NUTS UNTIL KENNEL IS
For side panel assemblies for single and FULLY ASSEMBLED, SQUARED, AND
side-by-side kennels, see Figures 2 thru 4. CHECKED FOR LEVEL.
FIGURE 4
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General Installation continued
MIDDLE SIDE
1/4-20
PANEL ASM
LOCKING 1/4-20
NUT LOCKING
NUT
LEFT OR RIGHT END
BACK PANEL
SIDE PANEL ASM
LEFT OR RIGHT END SIDE PANEL & BACK PANEL (top view) MIDDLE SIDE PANEL & BACK PANEL (top view)
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
DO NOT TORQUE SCREW & NUT DOWN until kennel is leveled, squared, & fully assembled
3' GATE ASM, 3' GATE ASM, 3' GATE ASM, 3' GATE ASM,
LEFT HANDLE, RIGHT SWING RIGHT HANDLE, LEFT SWING LEFT HANDLE, RIGHT SWING RIGHT HANDLE, LEFT SWING
4' GATE ASM, LEFT PANEL, 4' GATE ASM, RIGHT PANEL, 4' GATE ASM, LEFT PANEL, 4' GATE ASM, RIGHT PANEL,
RIGHT HANDLE, LEFT SWING RIGHT HANDLE, LEFT SWING RIGHT HANDLE. LEFT SWING RIGHT HANDLE, LEFT SWING
ALTERNATE: LEFT PANEL, ALTERNATE: RIGHT PANEL, ALTERNATE: LEFT PANEL, ALTERNATE: RIGHT PANEL,
LEFT HANDLE, RIGHT SWING LEFT HANDLE, RIGHT SWING LEFT HANDLE, RIGHT SWING LEFT HANDLE, RIGHT SWING
FIGURE 7
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General Installation continued
LEFT END SIDE PANEL
GATE PANEL & LEFT & RIGHT PANELS (top view) GATE PANEL & END & MIDDLE PANELS (top view)
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
DO NOT TORQUE SCREW & NUT DOWN until kennel is leveled, squared, & fully assembled.
If gate panel is three foot wide, determine Four foot gate assemblies not assembled
gate’s swing and install gate panel to at factory may be assemble as noted above
mating side panels. Lock in place with or assembled with Bracket “G”. Determine
1/4-20 x 1 1/2" screw and 1/4-20 locking gate’s swing and which side front panel
nuts. See figure 8 & 9. will be installed. Install front panel to
gate panel with the two Bracket “G” and
Four foot gate assemblies are usually
1/4-20 x 1 1/2" screws and 1/4-20 locking
assembled at factory. In the event that the
nuts on top and bottom of both panels.
front panel or gate needs to be changed,
See Figure 11.
determine gate’s swing and which side
front panel will be installed. Remove and Install four foot wide gate/front panel
retain the three factory installed bolts and assembly to mating side panel as noted
nuts that join the gate’s outer frame and in Figures 8 and 9.
front panel, and re-install keeping the bolt
head between the inner and outer gate
frame with the nut on the panel side.
See Figure 10.
1/4-20 X 1 1/2"
VSSI RECOMMENDED 4' FRONT PANEL & GATE ASM SCREW
PANEL ASM – FACTORY ALTERNATE 4' FRONT PANEL & GATE ASM
THREE SCREWS AND NUTS ATTACH GATE FRAME TO FRONT PANEL PANEL ASM (top view)
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11
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General Installation continued
4. Door Latch and
Latch Assembly
Locking plate
Once the run assembly has been
on latch may
completed, fasten the latch assembly
require removal
to the front of the gate frame with four
and re-install to
1/4-20 x 1 1/2" screws , split lock washers
match swing
and 1/4" acorn nuts. See figure 13A.
of gate.
Unless ordered otherwise, latch assembly Locking plate
is assembled for left swing. For right swing, must move freely
latch assembly must be taken apart, locking and catch on handle
plate flipped 180°, and re-assembled prior when released.
to installing on outer frame of kennel gate.
See figure 12.
FIGURE 12
Install the handle assembly to each door
using four 1/4-20 x 1 1/2" screws, split 1/4" SPLIT LOCK WASHER
lock washers and 1/4" acorn nuts. Adjust 1/4-20 LOCKING NUT
1/4-20
the handle assembly to properly mate into ACORN
the latching assembly. Alignment of the NUT
DRAIN SPUD
MAY BE INSTALLED
FRONT OR BACK
GATE PANEL VIEW OF KENNEL BANK BACK PANEL VIEW OF KENNEL BANK
FIGURE 16
KENNEL RUN
SIDE PANEL W/
SLOPING FLOOR
CHANNEL
KENNEL RUN
BACK PANEL
SELF DRILL/TAP
SCREWS
Apply silicone
to seal kennel
to floor
BACK PANEL
FLOOR COVER FLOOR EDGE POSITIONED
UNDER BACK PANEL
FIGURE 18
7. Final Assembly
Completely install each kennel until panel. Attach the step mounting plate with
kennel bank is complete repeating the four #10 self drilling & tapping screws to
same installation order noted above. the back of floor frame & back panel.
When complete, confirm the square of the
Install the PVC coated floor panels on the
gate and side panels. If necessary, shim for
floor frame. Lay first two floor panels on
uneven floors between the bottom edges
sides of floor frame/drain panel and slide
of the run and the floor.Tighten all 1/4-20
to back of run.To install third floor panel,
screws and locking nuts. Remove plastic
step into run and slide toward the front
protective coating from panels. Seal all
of run.
panels to the floor with 1/4" minimum
bead anti-fungus silicone sealant. Floor panels are not designed to hold a
human over 250 lbs for 3' panels and
Attach flat floor mounting plate with four
200 lbs for 4' panels.
#10 self drilling and tapping screws to
front of floor frame and bottom of front
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Side (Isolation) Panel to
Amendment “A” - Existing Wall Mounting
FIGURE A1
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Amendment “B” - Existing Wall Mounting
The following manual is provided to assist
in the installation of VSSI Kennel Run
Gate/Frame Assembly to an existing wall
or wall opening. For safe installation and
to prevent damage to kennel run panels,
work area should be clean and free of
debris.
The assembly procedure is similar for all
run styles.
DO NOT remove plastic protective coating
from panel surfaces until installation is
complete.
FIGURE B2
continued
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Amendment “B” continued
c. OPTIONAL MOUNTING OPTION
BUILDING WALL
Inside gate opening with INSIDE RUN LOCK WASHER BOTH SIDES
Bracket “A”- See Figure B3. LAG BOLT BOTH SIDES
ANCHORS
Gate assembly may be mounted inside
existing wall opening with Bracket “A”
and 2 anchor bolts per bracket. GATE OUTER FRAME
Recommend 3 brackets per side.
BRACKET “B”
GATE OUTER FRAME
ANCHORS
BUILDING
WALL
FIGURE B4
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Care and Cleaning
PROPER CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL WILL PREVENT RUSTING
There is an invisible passive film on all Avoid cleaners containing quaternary
stainless steel that acts as a shield against salts. Consult your cleaner supplier
corrosion. As long as this film is properly for these types of products. Use
cared for, the metal is protected from recommended strength for cleaning
corrosion.The following tips will assist 4.) Use soft water – this reduces
you in this cleaning process. deposits. Consult your treatment
1.) Use non-abrasive tools - specialist for the proper filters to
A) Soft cloths eliminate corrosive elements
B) Plastic scouring pads 5.) Clean frequently to avoid build-up of
C) Stainless steel pads (scrubbing hard, stubborn stains
motion must be in the direction 6.) Rinse thoroughly – wipe dry
of the polishing marks) immediately - allow to air dry
D) Do not use - steel pads, wire
brush, or scrapers Do not let water or cleaner set
on stainless steel - wipe off
2.) Clean or scrub in the same direction immediately
of the visible polishing lines
7.) Never use Hydrochloric acid
3.) Use alkaline, alkaline chlorinated, or (muriatic acid) on stainless steel
non-chloride containing cleaners.
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS
JOB CLEANING AGENT COMMENTS
Routine cleaning Soap, Ammonia, Detergent, Use cloth or sponge
Medallion, Foamquat™
Fingerprints, smears Arcal 20, Lac-O-Nu, Ecoshine Provides barrier film
Stubborn stains Cameo,Talc, Zud, First Impression Rub in direction of
or discolorations polish lines
Grease, fatty acids, blood Easy-off, De-grease it, Oven aid
Grease and oil Any good commercial detergent Use cloth or sponge
Restoration/Passivation Bonefir, Super Sheen
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Product Warranty
This product is warranted for 1 year from the date of delivery
to the original purchaser only. Warranty is only applicable if
customer complies with all instructions and specifications
furnished by VSSI, Inc. relating to installation, care, and application.
Customer agrees that they will not modify, misapply, or misuse
product in any manner which deviates from the VSSI, Inc.
instructions. Any repairs, alterations, or services provided by
parties other than VSSI, Inc. or its authorized representatives
may void warranty.The buyer is responsible for all
freight charges on returned items.
, INC.
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