Adhere exterior caulking around all three sides of the opening for the pet door.
Installing a pet door in a 6 panel door.
The width of the pet door should be 2 inches wider than the measurement between your pet s shoulders see pictured.
Hale pet door door model security cover 5 8 6 phillips head screws 7 64 drill bit raincap optional build out may be included for doors thinner than 1 3 8 if factory modified cutdown was not ordered.
Push the interior door frame into place and use a screwdriver to screw the door in securely.
However for most patio panels the step over is fixed.
Here are a few tips.
Consider the size of your home and your pet when making your selection.
The height of the pet door should be 2 inches taller than the measurement between the top of your pet s shoulders and the bottom of its chest see pictured.
Hidden pet door in panel door.
If no screws came with your pet door use inch wood screws to install.
Below however are a few installation styles unique to each.
The exceptions are the quick panel 3 and the thermo panel 3e which have a patented user adjustable step over.
Both endura flap and hale carry classic pet door installation styles including the door mount wall mount sliding glass insert and window panel insert.
Before purchasing a new dog door or cat door consider the size.
Measure your pet the dog or cat door you choose needs to be large enough to accommodate the height and width of your dog.
How to install an exterior 6 panel door.
Endura thermo panel 3e the thermo panel 3e is perfect for pet owners who want a highly insulating pet door for sliding glass doors.
Our pet door installation expert shows step by step how to install a freedom pet pass energy efficient pet door into a raised panel door.
A six panel door adds a traditional touch to a newer home or reinforces the vintage style of your older home if you live in one of the many pre world.
When installing a pet door in a door or wall you can choose the step over dimension.
Then push the pet door frame into place and wipe away any excess caulking.
This step shows how to apply the pet door to a raised.
Tools you will need vary depending on the type of door into which you are installing the pet door.