Whelping Box Instructions
THE JONART PROFESSIONAL WHELPING BOX
SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS A WHELPING BOX!
1. Pick a flat surface to install the whelping box. Preferably
set up on a level concrete, wood, tile or vinyl floor.
2.
Remove the whelping box and hardware from the packing box. You should have: four (4) sidepieces; either two (2) floor pieces (for the large and extra large whelping box); or one (1) floor
piece (for the medium or small whelping box); eight (8) carriage bolts; and eight (8) black knob screws. The floor piece(s)
have 7.5 R insulation attached underneath. DO NOT MISTAKE THE FOAM BOARD ENCASED IN THE FLOOR PIECES FOR PACKING
MATERIAL….THIS IS YOUR INSULATED FLOOR PANEL(S). DO NOT REMOVE.
3. Place the floor piece(s) down on the flat surface insulation side down.
4. Take one of the carriage bolts and push it through each hole on all side pieces.
5. Stand two (2) sides vertically with the bubbly surface facing into the whelping box area to
form anL around the corner of the floor piece.
6. Align the holes on the whelping box wall and push in the carriage bolt so that
the bolt runs alongthe side wall. Screw in the
black knob screw.
7. Stand the last two (2)
sides vertically with the bubbly surface facing into the whelping box andpush the carriage bolt in and screw in the black knob screw.
8. Do not over-tighten the knob screws.
9. The pig rails are shipped without the leg extensions inserted. To install the
leg extensions, rub asoap solution or wax along the extension and
lightly tap it into the pig rail leg with a mallet Use a twisting and pulling motion to remove the extensions
when not in use.
10.To install
the pig rail simply connect at the corners with corner brackets inserting into plain piece with no corner bracket until all four pieces are connect to become one large square and
place the pig rail into the whelping box feet side down.
It fits securely in place with no movement. Note: The small box size has puppy rails that come assembled and glued permanently together (do not try and
pull apart).
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Note: We recommend caution and common sense when using the box on a heated floor or surface. To be
safe, do not use on a surface that is more than 75 Degrees.
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RECOMMENDED CLEANING – use a
10 to 1 solution of water to bleach or water to white vinegar and wipe the whelping box with the mixture using a cloth or
sponge. Use clean rinse water and wipe clean with a cloth or sponge and towel dry. We
cannot guarantee how commercial cleaners or chemicals will react or possibly affect the plastic, sealants, or adhesives used
in the construction of the box. Please use only bleach and water or vinegar and water to clean. We do not recommend using
a hose, power washer, shower or bath tub or submerging the panels in water in any way or run them through a car wash or sprinkler
or any combination there of as water could get inside the framework.
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RECOMMENDED STORAGE - Store the box in its original shipping box after you’ve cleaned it once
done using it. Do NOT store in a place where temperatures exceed 90 degree’s Fahrenheit or fall below
40 degrees Fahrenheit. THE JONART WHELPING BOX COMPANY, INC.P.O. Box 706 -
Ada, MI 493011-800-WhelpBox or 616-682-4982
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Returns will only be accepted with our
prior approval, so please contact us via phone first. All claims must be made within (10) business days and returned
to us within (14) business days. Returned items will be issued a refund minus the shipping cost and minus a $25 restocking
fee.
