IDEAL "Ruff Weather" or "Protector Series"
Thermal Pet Door
Detailed Installation Instructions

Tools Required for Installation

Hammer and Awl (or Nail)  .  Drill and 3/8" Drill Bit  .  Saber Saw  .  Phillips Screwdriver

1. DETERMINE TEMPLATE PLACEMENT - The die-cut template is located in the center of
    pet door. Remove screws holding the frame together; lift out template. Center template
    (width) in middle of door; tape in place. Position the top of the template 2" taller than your pet's shoulder.
    Important: Under no circumstances should the bottom edge of the rough opening be less
     than 3" from the bottom edge of the wood door.

2. OUTLINE PET DOOR OPENING - With template taped in place, use a pencil to draw
     around the inside edge of template onto door. Use a nail or awl to mark inside edge corner
     holes (as indicated) and outer hardware holes.

3.  DRILLING HOLES - Drill four 3/8" diameter inside edge corner holes. Next: Drill the eight
      3/8" diameter outer door hardware holes.

4. CUTTING THE OPENING - Begin     with one of the inside edge corner     holes. Next: Using a saber saw, cut     along inside edge pencil line. 5. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS     SEE DIAGRAM)- Insert outer frame  (A) into opening from exterior side    (frame must be flush  with door    surface). Place inner frame (B) into    opening from inside door and hold in    place. Install screws (C) and tighten    until snug.  Do not over-tighten.  6. LOCKING YOUR PET DOOR USING     THE SHURELOCK TM SYSTEM.     Slide cover into guide channels     located on both sides of pet door     opening. Lock inside slide (D) with     Shurelock TM red tab located on     door's upper left side.

THE  RUFF WEATHER WALL INSTALLATION KIT
The RUFF WEATHER Pet Door can also be installed in walls (43/4" - 51/4" or 63/4" -71/4").
 using the optional Wall Kit.