Install your catio in your garden or yard
An illustrated, even more detailed guide will be included in your package to walk you through each step.
Preparation
You will receive the catio frames disassembled. To protect them, they will be bundled together with zip ties that will need to be cut.
Before starting, check that you have all the provided items, namely:
- frames,
- rivet gun,
- rivets,
- zip ties,
- 3.2mm drill bit,
- torx screws,
- wall plugs
Step 1 – Assemble the top and bottom tubes
Assemble the horizontal tubes (at the top and bottom of each frame) using the rivets and the rivet gun provided (tool included only for models delivered disassembled).
1: Fit the tubes together in pairs by inserting them into one another until they are perfectly
aligned.
2: Once the tubes are fitted together, insert the rivets into the pre-drilled holes, then use the rivet gun to secure them firmly.
Step 2 – Secure the left or right frame against the wall
1 : Position the side frame against the facade in the desired location.
2 : Mark the drilling points at the top and bottom of the frame (the tubes are pre-drilled to guide you), using a spirit level to ensure it is vertical.
3 : Use a hammer drill (not included) with the supplied drill bit.
4 : Insert the supplied wall plugs.
5 : Position the frame and screw it in securely.
6 : Repeat the process for the opposite frame, taking into account the length of the middle frame.
Step 3 – Position the length frame
1 : Attach it to the existing frame using two double clips (one at the top and one at the bottom).
2 : Drill through the middle of the double clips using a drill and the provided drill bit.
3 : Rivet the double clips to ensure stability.
4 : Complete the attachment with two cable ties to hold the frames firmly together.
5 : Cut off the excess cable tie using wire cutters once they are tightened securely.
Step 5 – Install the upper frame
1 : Position 6 double clips at the top of the frames: two clips at each end of the three already installed frames.
2 : Using a ladder if necessary, position the top frame to close the catio. Secure the roof frame by inserting it.
3 : Rivet each double clip to ensure it is secured.
4 : Add zip ties if necessary at the ends to reinforce stability (be careful not to block the opening of the net when attaching the zip tie and to secure them well to the ends of the frame). Trim the excess from the ties once they are securely fastened.
Verification
Ensure that the catio is stable and that the nets slide well.