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2A Remove door from hinges.
2B Place on a raised level surface such as saw horses.
Helpful Tip: Clamp or weigh down the door to prevent it from moving.
NOTE: The pet door can be installed with the door hanging based on your skill level.
2C Match the marked lines on the door with the shoulder and center lines on the template. Tape the template in place.
NOTICE
When applying the template there should be a minimum of 3” (7.6 cm) between the bottom and sides of the door and the outer edge of the template to maintain the structural integrity of the door.
Step
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Cut Pet Door Opening
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| straight at a 90° angle. | |
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| 3B Beginning in one of the holes you just drilled, | |
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| cut along the template lines. After cutting out the | |
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| opening, remove excess template. You may need | |
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| to recut to square the opening. This is necessary | |
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| for the pet door frame to fit correctly. | |
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| wood door and metal blade for a metal door). | |
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| slow, steady and straight at a 90° angle. This will | |
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| prevent the blade from cutting unevenly between | |
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| interior and exterior areas of door. | |
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Make sure there is nothing underneath the door where you will be drilling the holes or cutting out opening.
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