Royale/Royale2/Competition2 Erecting & Collapsing Procedures and Crate Care

STEP.1

Squeeze to release both black plastic clips that are securing the crate in the collapsed position.

STEP.2

Lift center of rear panel (including frame) until vertical.

STEP.3

Holding center of front panel (fabric only) pull forwards and upwards. Stop when rear panel starts to lean forward.

STEP.4

Still holding front fabric with one hand, use free hand to lift center of top/front frame.

STEP.5

This is lying flat on the floor of the crate. As the frame moves into the skin, gently mould the corresponding frame corners snuggly inside the skin corners

STEP.6

The crate may stand like this without assistance now.

STEP.7

The bungy style frame has two male/female connections, one on each side. Interlock these now.

STEP.8

Then, one side at a time, lift this jointed section vertically only until the connections are completely interlocked and the top frame line is as locks into place.

STEP.9

Press the orange button with thumb and slide grey sleeve over the interlocked bungy joint untill the frame is locked into assembled position. To close roof opening, stand with your body/legs firm against the front of the crate.

STEP.10

With one hand holding one side of the roof flap, pull it firmly towards yourself and towards the other part of the zip. With one hand, pull the zip tag closed approx ¾ of the way down the straight side of the Royale/Royale2 or just past the end of the fabric section on the Competition2.

Repeat this procedure with the zip on the other side.

STEP.11

Now you can continue to close the zips until they meet at the front of the crate. Your crate is now ready to be used. When collapsing your crate, reverse the assembly procedure.

Always ensure when you are collapsing the crate, the front section is removed from the skin! To leave it may result in the skin corners to be torn from undue stress.

HINTS

We suggest you place a matress or blanket on the inside floor of the crate as comfort for your dog.

Some owners prefer to collapse and store their crate with bedding left inside. This is Ok provided the bedding is dry and not so thick that it distorts the shape of the crate of hinders the collapsing procedure. Simply adjust the black plastic crate locking clips to suit.

As the floor is damp proof, not water proof, we recommend a tarp or similar to be placed under the crate when used on wet surfaces.

Using a tarp at all times will add to your crates lagevity (inexpensive tarp approx. $2.50 can be purchaed at most hardware stores)

When initailialy purchasing a K9+ soft dog crate, we ask you to assemble the new crate in your home and leave it assembled for one week minumum. This will assit in the "bedding in" and "giving" process of the skin.

CLEANING

The entire crate can be wiped over with a damp cloth. If badly soiled the skin can be completely removed from the frame and gently hand washed.

Do not soak, bleach or dry in the sun. Once skin has dried, reinsert frame and initiate "bedding in" process again.

CRATE CARE

Important... At no time should items of any substantial weight be put on or rested on top of the erected or collapsed crate.
Example grooming kit or bag of dog food. Soft dog crates are not designed to be leant against or sat on. The design strength is from the inside where the dog is housed. Placing such items as car keys, dog leash, show catalogue, mobile phone or crate carry bag on top of the erected crate is fine.