Summary of Contents for Formex Snap Lock Chicken Coops
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Instruction Manual for Snap Lock Chicken Coop Model LG12...
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PARTS LIST FOR LARGE MODEL SNAP LOCK CHICKEN COOP This kit for the Large Model SNAP LOCK CHICKEN COOP includes the following: one envelope containing instructions, the warranty, five nylon ratchet fasteners, and eight carabiners. It also includes all the parts listed on this page. Hip Roof (1) Lid Roof (1) Nest Box Lids (2)
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Exploded Views with Part Descriptions Hip Roof Lid Roof Upper Side Wall Nest Box Lid Roost Nest Divider Nest Side Wall Front Gable Front Wall Nest Box Awning Litter Tray Nest Trays [Front View] Coop Base halves Back Gable Back Wall Removable Panel Nylon Ratchet Fastener [Back View]...
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Coop Base Assembly Step 1: Assemble the Coop Base. Start by flipping both halves upside down (Fig.a), so that you can see the underside of the coop base. On the underside, you will see that one Coop Base half is marked with an “A” and one is marked with a “B”.
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Coop Wall Assembly Step 2: Assemble the Front Wall to a Nest Side Wall by aligning, and then inserting the tabs on the Nest Side Wall into the slots of the Front Wall. (Fig.2a) Please note the difference be- tween what the exterior of the walls look like and what the interi- or of the walls look like.
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Coop Wall to Coop Base Assembly Fig. 5a Step 5: Assemble the four walls to the Co- op Base by aligning the pegs on the bottom of the walls with the corresponding holes in the Coop Base (Fig. 5a). Please note that the Co- op Base is not square and measures 40”...
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Nest Box Assembly Step 6: Assemble the Nest Box to the Nest Side Wall by first folding the two flaps on the Nest Side Wall out- ward (Fig. 6a). Then fold the Nest Box panel 90 degrees (Fig. 6b) and place it between the flaps, aligning the tabs on the Nest Box with the slots on the Nest Side Wall (Fig.
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Nest Box Assembly Step 8: Assemble the Nest Divider to the Step 9: From inside the coop, slide the Nest Box by aligning the two tabs on the Nets Nest Tray into the Nest Box, underneath the Divider to the slots in the Nest Box and insert- Nest Divider.
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Awning Assembly Step 11: Assemble the Awning to the Front Wall. The top of the Awning is the side that has five lines formed in it (Fig. 11a). Fold both ends of the Awning down 90 degrees (Fig. 11b). Insert the Awning into the opening above the door of the Front Wall at an angle (Fig.11c).
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Litter Trays, Roosts, & Removable Panel Step 12: Slide the two Litter Trays into place. (Fig. 12) Step 13: Install the Roosts by seating them into the recesses found in the Front and Back Walls. (Fig. 13) What height and whether or not you want to install all three roosts depends on your situation.
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Roof Assembly Step 15: Assemble the Front Gable and the Upper Side Wall by inserting the tabs of the Upper Side Wall into the slots of the Front Gable. (Fig. 15) Adjustable vent covers are pre-mounted to the outside of the Gables. Fig.
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Roof Assembly Step 18: Align the tabs located on the top of the Front Gable, Upper Side Wall, and Back Ga- ble to the slots located underneath the Hip Roof (Fig. 18a). First press down on one side of the Hip Roof until all the tabs are snapped in (Fig.
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Adjustable Ventilation Air circulation in the coop can be adjusted by simply lowering or raising the vent cover that has been installed on both the Front Gable and the Back Gable. Raised all the way up provides maximum ventilation and lowered all the way down will provide the maxi- mum protection from draft.
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Instruction Manual for Snap Lock Chicken Coop Model SM11...
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PARTS LIST FOR SMALL MODEL SNAP LOCK CHICKEN COOP This kit for the Small Model SNAP LOCK CHICKEN COOP includes the following: one envelope containing instructions, the warranty, five nylon ratchet fasteners, two #10x1-1/4” screws and four carabiners. It also includes all the parts listed on this page. Front Wall (1) Hip Roof (1) Lid Roof (1)
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Exploded Views with Part Descriptions Hip Roof Lid Roof Nest Divider Nest Side Wall Front Wall Nest Tray Nylon Ratchet Fastener Coop Base halves Roost Upper Side Wall Removable Panel Litter Tray Back Wall...
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Coop Base Assembly Step 1: Assemble the Coop Base. Start by flipping both halves upside down (Fig.a), so that you can see the underside of the coop base. On the underside, you will see that one Coop Base half is marked with an “A” and one is marked with a “B”.
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Coop Wall Assembly Step 2: There is an "A" marked above the upper tab and a "B" below the lower tab on the Nest Dividers. Align this with the "A" above the upper slot and the "B" below the lower slot on the back side of Nest Side Wall (Fig. 2a) to insure that the Nest Dividers are not installed upside down.
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Coop Wall Assembly Step 4: Insert the other two tabs on the Nest Side Wall Step 5: Assemble the Upper Side Wall to the Back Wall into the two slots on the Front Wall. (Fig. 4) and the Front Wall (Fig. 5). Notice the hasp eye facing outwards and the tabs at the top of the Upper Side Wall.
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Roof Assembly Step 7: Assemble the Lid Roof by first folding it up at the hinge point (Fig. 7a), until it has enough clearance to insert the tab on each end into the slot in the Front Wall and the slot in the Back Wall. Fig.
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Litter Tray, Nest tray, & Roost Step 9: Install the Nest Tray by sliding it underneath the Dividers. (Fig. 9) Step 10: Install the Litter Tray by simply sliding it in. (Fig. 10) Fig. 10 Fig. 9 Step 11: Install the Roost by first placing one end into the recess on a end panel, and then rotate the other end of the Roost until it is seated into the recess of the opposite panel.
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Removable Panel Step12: Install the Removable Panel by sliding it up, from underneath the Upper Side Wall (Fig. 12a), until the top of the Removable Panel is to the inside of the Fig. 12a bottom of the Upper Side Wall (Fig. 12b). Rotate the Removable Panel until it is vertical and the pegs on the bottom of the Removable Panel are aligned with the holes in the Coop Base (Fig.
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Adjustable Ventilation Air circulation in the coop can be adjusted by simply lowering or raising the vent cover that has been installed on both the Front Gable and the Back Gable. Raised all the way up provides maximum ventilation and lowered all the way down will provide the maxi- mum protection from draft.
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