Midwest Starter, 1154U Assembly Instructions Manual

800-428-8560

midwesthomes4pets.com
P.O. Box 1031
Muncie, Indiana 47308

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Assembly Instructions for Model Numbers

1154U

ImPortant InformatIon

Remove collar, tags, and leads from pet before placing it in the home to prevent possible entanglement.
Unwrap and remove all parts from the box. Keep the box and packing material until the product is assembled. In case of

return or exchange, failure to return product in similar condition as received could result in limited reimbursement. Please
save sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty purposes. Check to ensure you have all the parts below. If you
discover any parts are missing, immediately call our toll-free service helpline at 1-800-428-8560
(Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST) or email customer service at [e-mail].

Parts IdentIfIcatIon

A. Bottom Panel (2)- The bottom panel has the widest

spaces between the wires and upright bent hooks.
The “front” bottom panel has a bent wire attached
to one end (“pan stop”).

B Top Panel (2 hinged panels)- The top panels have

open hooks on the length of two sides.

Back

A

Pan stop

Front

C Long Side Panel (4)- Each Side Panel has two

closely spaced wire rungs at the bottom. Use these
rungs to help identify the bottom.

D Door Panel (Front)- This is the shorter panel with

the hinged door and U-shaped slide bolt locks. The
top of the Door Panel has two bent wire hangers.

E Back Panel- Same size as door panel but is solid

mesh. Top of Back Panel has two bent wire
hangers.

F Corner Rods (6)- These are straight wire rods with

hooks on the end. They will be inserted downward
twoard the corner loops to secure the top, sides,
and bottom of your pet home.

G Bottom Pan-This is a slide-in pan which can be

easily removed for cleaning.(Pan comes in
separate carton.)

B

C

D

F

E

G

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assembly InstructIons

1. Remove the contents of the packing carton. Sort and identify
all the pieces described in the Parts Identification. (When
packed in the factory, the Corner Rods are inserted into the
loops of the Door Panel and Back Panel.)

2. Locate the “front” Bottom Panel (A - this bottom panel has
the “pan stop”) and place it flat on the floor with the hooks
of the Bottom Panel extending upward as shown below.

3. Locate two Side Panels (C) and lay them flat on the floor,
one on each lengthwise side of the Bottom Panel as shown
below. (The loops on the short ends of each Side Panel
should face upward.)

Pan stop

4. Slightly lift and place the long edge of each Side Panel over
the hooks on the Bottom Panel so that the second rung from
the bottom of each Side Panel overlaps and rests directly
under the hooks of the Bottom Panel.

5. With the assistance of another person, pull the two Side
Panels outward and upward to form a “U” shape. (Make sure
the second rung from the bottom of each Side Panel slides
up to connect inside the upright hooks of the Bottom Panel.)

6. Fold the connected panels that make the Top Panel (B) so
that the hooks on the side face outward. Position the folded
Top Panel (B) over the upright Side Panels with the hooks
facing downward. Connect the hooks of the Top Panel to the
top rungs of the two upright Side Panels. (Make sure the
panel is centered between the ends of the side panels.)

2nd Rung

1st Rung

Lift and slide so that
bottom two rungs
extend over hooks

7. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 using the “back” Bottom Panel
(A)--the remaining Bottom Panel.

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8. Position the “U” shape you just created to the Bottom, Sides

and Top assembled in Step 6. Align the loops of the end of
the “front” (opposite of the “pan stop”) with the front end of
the “back.”

9. Unfold the Top Panel and swing it over into position over the
back end. Then connect the hooks of the Top Panel to the
top rungs of the two upright Side Panels.

10. Locate 2 Corner Rods (F) and insert them through the
various intersecting loops where the two side panels meet.

11. Locate the open end of the pet home that has the pan stop
attached to the end of the bottom panel. Position and
hang the Door Panel (D) using the two hangers attached to
the top rung. It will swing down naturally into position. The
uppermost loop on the door panel should rest on top of the
uppermost loops on the side panels. The door should be
positioned so that the slide-bolt latches are on the right
side, enabling the door to open outward from right-to-left.

12. Take two of the Corner Rods (F) and insert them downward
through the various intersecting loops of the two front
corners.

13. Position and hang the back panel (E) against the open end
of the pet home using the two hangers attached to the top
rung. It will swing down naturally into position. The
uppermost loops on the back panel should rest on top of the
uppermost loops on the side panels.

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14. Take the remaining two Corner Rods and insert them

downward through the various intersecting loops of the front
corners. (See Step 12)

15. Insert the Bottom Pan (G) by sliding it onto the floor of the
Pet Home. Secure the Bottom Pan inside the Pet Home with
the pan stop attached to the front rung of the Bottom Panel.

NOTES:

To protect the finish of your Pet Home and the bottom pan, use only mild, non-abrasive cleaners and water. Any

coarse scrubbing or abrasive materials could damage the finish.

DO NOT expose the plastic pan to direct sunlight for extended periods of time as this may lead to warping or damage to
the pan.

To help reduce noise, place a piece of carpet or cut a piece from the crate carton and place it inside the crate beneath
the pan.

The plastic handles are provided to transport the crate when it is in the folded position and are not intended for use when
the crate is fully assembled. To remove the handles from the crate, push down firmly until they disengage and do not
twist them.

TOLL-FREE SERVICE HELPLINE:

If you have any problems or questions with the assembly of your Starter Series Fold &
Carry Pet Home, call our Service Helpline at: 1-800-428-8560 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through
Friday.

LIMITED MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY

1.

For one (1) year from the date of original purchase, the manufacturer warrants to the purchaser of this pet home that, should it prove
defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, the manufacturer will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part of the
pet home, without charge for the part or for shipping. Replacement parts are warranted for the remainder of the original period.

2. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
any damage caused by the original purchaser or any third party, or any defects arising or discovered more than one (1) year from the original
retail purchase date.

defects in the wire enclosure caused by any animal, any physical abuse to or misuse of the pet home,

3. STEPS TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
A.

The purchaser must call the manufacturer’s HELPLINE, 800-428-8560, to report the alleged defect to a customer service representative or
obtain missing parts.
B.

The customer service representative will determine if the defect is covered by this warranty, and if it is, will authorize and instruct the
purchaser in how to obtain corrective action.
C.

The manufacturer may require the purchaser to present the sales receipt or other proof of purchase prior to authorizing any return or

replacement. No returns or replacements will be permitted without proper authorization. If a return or replacement is authorized, you may be
requested to return the item to

4. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT THAT, BUT
FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE (1)
YEAR. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

5. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR
OTHERWISE, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

6.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

the manufacturer or to make the item available for pick-up by the manufacturer.

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P.O. Box 1031

Muncie, Indiana 47308

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