Summary of Contents for Diggs Evolv Modern Dog Crate
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Designed for Better Bonds Evolv Modern Dog Crate User Manual 1.0 Components 2.0 Assembly Instructions 3.0 Crate Doors 4.0 Puppy Divider 5.0 Removing the Tray 6.0 Disassembly Instruction 7.0 Troubleshooting 8.0 Warnings 9.0 Registration & Resources 10.0 Warranty...
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Designed for Better Bonds 1.0 Components Components: Front Door Panel Side Door Panel Side Wall Panel Back Wall Panel Base Frame Ceiling Panel Puppy Divider Tray Bottom Corner Top Corner Connectors (4) Connectors (4)
Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions Video: How to Assemble After you unpack your crate, be sure to keep the box and all packing materials in case you need to make a return. Re-packing instructions can be found at Re-packing Instructions.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions For the first few steps of assembly, you will be assembling the crate upside-down. Arrange the front and side door panels based on your preferred orientation option: For option A, stand the panels on the floor so that the door handles meet at the LEFT side of the crate.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions Slide the post and hole features together to connect the front and side door panels. Connect the remaining side wall and back wall panels using the post and hole features until all 4 sides are connected and standing on the floor.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions Place the base frame, notched side down, on the top of the 4 side panels. Install the bottom corners: 6a. Locate the 4 bottom corner connectors (bottom corners have a base plate and circular “foot”) and rotate the knob into the open position.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions . Hold the base frame and side panels together with one hand. With the foot facing up, place the bottom corner connector over the intersection of the frames. . Press the corner firmly against the frames, and rotate the knob clockwise until the shapes are aligned and the corner is locked together.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions . Starting with the opposite corner, repeat this process for the remaining 3 bottom corners, continuing to check for proper connection at each one Flip the crate over so the feet on the bottom corners sit on the floor. For the Intermediate, Large and XL crate sizes we recommend 2 people flip the crate.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions Insert the tray into the bottom of the crate through the opening where the ceiling will be installed. The tray will nest within the notch in the bottom frame.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions If you need to install the puppy divider, please continue with step 9a. If your dog is fully grown, continue to step 10. 9a. Insert the puppy divider feet into the pair of base holes that are most appropriate to the size of your dog.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions Place the ceiling panel, notched side down, on the top of the 4 side panels. Install the top corners: 11a. Locate the 4 top corner connectors and rotate the knob into the open position.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions . Hold the base frame and side panels together with one hand. Place the top corner connector over the intersection of the frames. . Press the corner firmly against the frames, and rotate the knob clock- wise until the shapes are aligned and the corner is locked together.
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Designed for Better Bonds 2.0 Assembly Instructions . Starting with the opposite corner, repeat this process for the remaining 3 top corners, continuing to check for proper connection at each one...
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Designed for Better Bonds 3.0 Crate Doors To Open: Squeeze both sides of the door handle together and swing the door out. To Close: Squeeze both sides of the door handle together, press the door in until it contacts the frame, and release the handles. Check that the locking pins are engaged with the latch, and pull on the mesh firmly to ensure the door is secure.
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Designed for Better Bonds 4.0 Puppy Divider If you are using the puppy divider, it will need to be re-positioned or removed as your dog grows into the crate. To do this: Disengage the top corner connectors. a. Place your left thumb on the top of the left arm of the corner knob. b.
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Designed for Better Bonds 5.0 Removing The Tray For proper function the tray must be used any time a dog is inside, however the tray can be removed for cleaning. Please note: If there is a puppy divider installed, it needs to be removed. Please consult the puppy divider section of this manual.
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Designed for Better Bonds 6.0 Disassembly Instructions Video: How to Disassemble Disengage the top corner connectors. a. Place your left thumb on the top of the left arm of the corner knob. b. Place your right thumb below the right arm of the corner knob. c.
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Designed for Better Bonds 6.0 Disassembly Instructions Using the same process you followed to remove the top corners, disen- gage all 4 bottom corner connectors and set them aside. Lift the base frame off the crate and set it aside. One at a time, slide the post and hole features on the side panels apart until all sides are disconnected.
Designed for Better Bonds 7.0 Troubleshooting The corner connectors don’t align properly with the frames: Double check that all of the post and hole edge connectors are fully seated against one another. Check the other corners you have attached to the crate. If one of those is misaligned, it is very likely to make other corners difficult to assemble.
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A part of the crate is damaged or broken: Spare parts under warranty are available at: https:/ /www.diggs.pet/registration-warranty/ Spare parts outside of warranty are available at: https:/ /www.diggs.pet/collections/evolv-spare-parts/ Panels and corner connectors are interchangeable. To replace the broken part, simply disassemble the crate, replace the old part with the new one, and re-assemble.
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Designed for Better Bonds 8.0 Warnings Warnings Failure to follow these warnings and instructions could result in serious injury or death. Read all instructions before assembly or use of your Evolv Crate (the “Crate”). Do not use the Crate if it is damaged or broken. Always ensure that the front and side doors are securely locked.
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Designed for Better Bonds 9.0 Registration & Resources If through some unforeseen circumstance Diggs Inc. needs to issue a product recall, we ask that you please register your Evolv Crate. You may do this by registering online at https:/ /www.diggs.pet/registration.
1 year from the date of original purchase, with the exceptions stated below. Diggs Inc. will repair any Crate that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, or if Diggs Inc. otherwise thinks necessary, Diggs Inc.
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