High Tech Armor Flex Pet Door Wall Framing Tunnels
- Add additional tunnel length to your High Tech Armor Flex In-Wall Pet Door
- Converts your pet door for wall use or provides an additional 5" in depth to your in-wall door's inner tunnel
- Quick and easy to install
- Made from premium, heavy-duty aluminum
- Fully sealed against wind, rain, and snow
Product Details
The High Tech Armor Flex Pet Door Wall Framing tunnels lets you achieve a professional-looking wall installation, adapting your Armor Flex Door Mount Pet Door for walls. Or, if you already have an Armor Flex Wall Mount, you can add an additional 5" of tunneling to the length. These aluminum framing tunnels fully seal against wind, rain, and snow to prevent damage to your home.
Size Chart
| Tunnel Size | Tunnel Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Small | 9.25"W x 16.25" H x 5" D |
| Medium | 11.25" W x 20" H x 5" D |
| Large | 13.375" W x 24" H x 5" D |
| Extra Large | 15.5" W x 27.75" H x 5" D |
Installation Instructions
The following instructions detail how to install an Armor Flex Wall Assembly (wall tunnel and previously purchased Armor Flex Pet Door).
Difficulty
High
Steps
07
Time Required
2-3 hours
Sections
01
Flags
00
Parts
- Aluminum Wall Tunnel
- Main Door Assembly
- Outside Bezel
- Security Panel
- #10 X 1-1/4” Long, Phillips Oval Head, Stainless Steel Mounting Screws (Small, 22; Medium, 26; Large, 32; Extra Large, 32)
- Screw Anchors for screws above (Small, 22; Medium, 26; Large, 32; Extra Large, 32)
Tools
- #1 Phillips screwdriver
- Circular saw (for stucco walls use a masonry blade)
- Electric drill
- 1/4” drill bit (for drywall and stucco installations)
- Level
- Safety glasses
Step 1 Measure Your Dog's Height
- Measure your dog’s shoulder height.
- The top of your rough cut-out should be 4” higher than your dog’s shoulder height such that the bottom of your rough cut-out is at least 3” above the floor (see Figure 1).
- Position your cut-out to the higher of the two conditions.
Step 2 Mark the Rough Cutout
- Using a level for the top edge, draw the rough cut-out rectangle on your wall using the chart pictured.
Step 3 Cut the Opening
- Use a circular saw to cut out the opening.
- For stucco walls use a masonry saw blade.
Step 4 Drill the Outside Mounting Holes
- Place the bezel in the opening you cut in the outside of your wall.
- Then, trace each mounting hole circle with a pencil.
- Remove the bezel and drill a mounting hole in the center of each circle you traced.
- The screw anchors included are recommended for stucco and drywall.
- If you are planning to use the screw anchors, drill the holes with a 1⁄4” drill bit.
- For stucco, insert a screw anchor in each hole on the outside of your wall.
Step 5 Install the Main Assembly
- Reinstall the bezel and screw it into place using the Mounting Screws provided.
- With the bezel in place, insert the Main Door Assembly into inside of the opening you made in your wall.
- Then, trace each mounting hole circle with a pencil.
Step 6 Insert Screw Anchors
- Remove the Main Door Assembly and drill a mounting hole in the center of each circle you traced.
- Use a 1⁄4” drill bit if you are using the screw anchors.
- Insert a screw anchor into each hole.
Step 7 Secure the Main Door Assembly
- Reinstall the Main Door Assembly and screw it into place using the Mounting Screws provided.
- Insert the Security Panel into the Main Door Assembly.
FAQ
|
Can I only use these with Armor Flex pet doors? Yes. Pet door parts and accessories are not interchangeable between brands or models. You can only use these wall tunnels with the Armor Flex pet door. |
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Will these convert my Armor Flex Door Mount Pet Flap into an in-wall pet door? Yes. These can be installed into walls up to 7” wide in order to adapt your door mount pet flap for in-wall use. |
|
Are there color options other than white? No, but you can paint the frames with speciality paint from your local hardware store. |
|
Can a large dog & cat use the same door flaps? We recommend getting dogs and cats different doors. While the flap is lightweight, it is sealed shut with non-removable magnetic, which may make it hard for a cat to push open. If you need an in-wall pet door with removable magnets, we recommend checking out the Endura Flap Pet Door. |
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Do I have to buy these for my Armor Flex Pet Door for Walls? No. Your in-wall pet door comes with everything you need, including the tunnel extension. If yours arrived without a tunnel extension, please contact our customer service team. We can fix your order mistakes. |
|
How do I know what size I should get for my door? Your size will be the same as your pet door frame. If you have a small pet door, you need a small wall tunnel, a medium will need a medium, and so on. If you do not know what size door you have, you can measure the dimensions of your pet door frame and compare it to the size chart. |
|
How much does shipping cost? Shipping is calculated at checkout. |
Warranty
All of our products carry a full one-year warranty (with the exception of replacement collar key batteries. If your product fails to operate at any time, for any reason, within one year of the original delivery date we will repair or replace it at our expense, no questions asked. If it doesn't work, send it back, get another one.
Guidelines:
Your product must be returned to High Tech Pet Products and must be clean and free of pet hair, dust and dander. Items that are dirty or containing pet hair and requiring cleaning will be subject to a charge equal to 25% of the original purchase price. We will ship the repaired or replaced product back to you via FedEx Ground or USPS priority mail, at our expense however, you are responsible for the cost of shipping the defective product to us.
In no case will High Tech Pet Products arrange or pay for the shipping of the defective product from your location to ours. Should you request the product to be sent out via air service, we will be happy to accommodate your request however, you will be required to pay the entire cost of the expedited service. ALL products, including pet doors, must be returned to us before we send out a replacement unit.
We must receive and examine the defective unit before the repaired or replaced unit is shipped out to you. There are no exceptions to this policy. When returning a product for repair or replacement, you must allow at least 1 – 2 weeks for replacement plus shipping time each way. In some cases, especially for special order items, the replacement time may be longer.
Customer Reviews
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAdditional Tunnel Depth (staff review)
Whether you have a thick wall or want to convert a door mount to a wall mount, this is the product you'll need.
United StatesHeavy Duty (Staff Review)
This tunnel is built with heavy-duty aluminum that is built to last. It will keep the interior of your wall protected from the elements when your High Tech Door is installed.
Size Chart
| Tunnel Size | Tunnel Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Small | 9.25"W x 16.25" H x 5" D |
| Medium | 11.25" W x 20" H x 5" D |
| Large | 13.375" W x 24" H x 5" D |
| Extra Large | 15.5" W x 27.75" H x 5" D |
Installation Instructions
The following instructions detail how to install an Armor Flex Wall Assembly (wall tunnel and previously purchased Armor Flex Pet Door).
Difficulty
High
Steps
07
Time Required
2-3 hours
Sections
01
Flags
00
Parts
- Aluminum Wall Tunnel
- Main Door Assembly
- Outside Bezel
- Security Panel
- #10 X 1-1/4” Long, Phillips Oval Head, Stainless Steel Mounting Screws (Small, 22; Medium, 26; Large, 32; Extra Large, 32)
- Screw Anchors for screws above (Small, 22; Medium, 26; Large, 32; Extra Large, 32)
Tools
- #1 Phillips screwdriver
- Circular saw (for stucco walls use a masonry blade)
- Electric drill
- 1/4” drill bit (for drywall and stucco installations)
- Level
- Safety glasses
Step 1 Measure Your Dog's Height
- Measure your dog’s shoulder height.
- The top of your rough cut-out should be 4” higher than your dog’s shoulder height such that the bottom of your rough cut-out is at least 3” above the floor (see Figure 1).
- Position your cut-out to the higher of the two conditions.
Step 2 Mark the Rough Cutout
- Using a level for the top edge, draw the rough cut-out rectangle on your wall using the chart pictured.
Step 3 Cut the Opening
- Use a circular saw to cut out the opening.
- For stucco walls use a masonry saw blade.
Step 4 Drill the Outside Mounting Holes
- Place the bezel in the opening you cut in the outside of your wall.
- Then, trace each mounting hole circle with a pencil.
- Remove the bezel and drill a mounting hole in the center of each circle you traced.
- The screw anchors included are recommended for stucco and drywall.
- If you are planning to use the screw anchors, drill the holes with a 1⁄4” drill bit.
- For stucco, insert a screw anchor in each hole on the outside of your wall.
Step 5 Install the Main Assembly
- Reinstall the bezel and screw it into place using the Mounting Screws provided.
- With the bezel in place, insert the Main Door Assembly into inside of the opening you made in your wall.
- Then, trace each mounting hole circle with a pencil.
Step 6 Insert Screw Anchors
- Remove the Main Door Assembly and drill a mounting hole in the center of each circle you traced.
- Use a 1⁄4” drill bit if you are using the screw anchors.
- Insert a screw anchor into each hole.
Step 7 Secure the Main Door Assembly
- Reinstall the Main Door Assembly and screw it into place using the Mounting Screws provided.
- Insert the Security Panel into the Main Door Assembly.
FAQ
|
Can I only use these with Armor Flex pet doors? Yes. Pet door parts and accessories are not interchangeable between brands or models. You can only use these wall tunnels with the Armor Flex pet door. |
|
Will these convert my Armor Flex Door Mount Pet Flap into an in-wall pet door? Yes. These can be installed into walls up to 7” wide in order to adapt your door mount pet flap for in-wall use. |
|
Are there color options other than white? No, but you can paint the frames with speciality paint from your local hardware store. |
|
Can a large dog & cat use the same door flaps? We recommend getting dogs and cats different doors. While the flap is lightweight, it is sealed shut with non-removable magnetic, which may make it hard for a cat to push open. If you need an in-wall pet door with removable magnets, we recommend checking out the Endura Flap Pet Door. |
|
Do I have to buy these for my Armor Flex Pet Door for Walls? No. Your in-wall pet door comes with everything you need, including the tunnel extension. If yours arrived without a tunnel extension, please contact our customer service team. We can fix your order mistakes. |
|
How do I know what size I should get for my door? Your size will be the same as your pet door frame. If you have a small pet door, you need a small wall tunnel, a medium will need a medium, and so on. If you do not know what size door you have, you can measure the dimensions of your pet door frame and compare it to the size chart. |
|
How much does shipping cost? Shipping is calculated at checkout. |
Warranty
All of our products carry a full one-year warranty (with the exception of replacement collar key batteries. If your product fails to operate at any time, for any reason, within one year of the original delivery date we will repair or replace it at our expense, no questions asked. If it doesn't work, send it back, get another one.
Guidelines:
Your product must be returned to High Tech Pet Products and must be clean and free of pet hair, dust and dander. Items that are dirty or containing pet hair and requiring cleaning will be subject to a charge equal to 25% of the original purchase price. We will ship the repaired or replaced product back to you via FedEx Ground or USPS priority mail, at our expense however, you are responsible for the cost of shipping the defective product to us.
In no case will High Tech Pet Products arrange or pay for the shipping of the defective product from your location to ours. Should you request the product to be sent out via air service, we will be happy to accommodate your request however, you will be required to pay the entire cost of the expedited service. ALL products, including pet doors, must be returned to us before we send out a replacement unit.
We must receive and examine the defective unit before the repaired or replaced unit is shipped out to you. There are no exceptions to this policy. When returning a product for repair or replacement, you must allow at least 1 – 2 weeks for replacement plus shipping time each way. In some cases, especially for special order items, the replacement time may be longer.
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAdditional Tunnel Depth (staff review)
Whether you have a thick wall or want to convert a door mount to a wall mount, this is the product you'll need.
United StatesHeavy Duty (Staff Review)
This tunnel is built with heavy-duty aluminum that is built to last. It will keep the interior of your wall protected from the elements when your High Tech Door is installed.
