Purrfect Freestanding Cat Fence System Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Purrfect
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Purrfect Freestanding Cat Fence System
Product Information: Freestanding Cat Fence System
The Freestanding Cat Fence System is designed to provide a safe and secure outdoor environment for cats. It is a complete kit that includes all the necessary parts for installation, including posts, ground sleeves, arms, poly mesh fence roll, welded wire mesh fence roll, post to wall straps, arm to wall straps, self-tapping screws, galvanized ground stakes, post to arm couplers, standard zip ties, and heavy-duty zip ties. The fence system is made of heavy- duty poly mesh and welded wire mesh which are durable and long-lasting. The galvanized posts, ground sleeves, and stakes are rust-resistant and can withstand harsh weather conditions. The system can be easily installed by following the step-by-step instructions provided in the user manual or installation video.
Product Usage Instructions:
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Layout Your Enclosure: Plan your layout by measuring side lengths and marking the location of each post. Post spacing should be no more than 14′ apart (12-14′ is ideal). Posts must be located at all points where the ground slope is more than gradual. The top of the fence line should run parallel to the ground. Additional posts are available for purchase when needed.
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Set Posts: Use a heavy hammer and the included drive cap to drive the ground sleeves into the ground at your post locations leaving 1 1/2 of the sleeve exposed at the top. Insert post caps into the top end of the post. Insert posts inside the ground sleeves. Secure posts to ground sleeves with included self-tapping screws. One screw on each side of the ground sleeve will prevent the post from spinning. All posts must be vertically aligned. Slightly bend posts if needed to adjust.
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Attach Arms to Posts: Use the provided post to arm couplers to attach the arms to the posts. Where posts connect to homes, sheds, barns, etc. use provided straps (version for posts and a version for arms provided) to hold the post securely against the structure. Ground sleeves may not be able to use used due to the presence of the structure’s foundation. In corners, the arm should be positioned to point at a 45 degree angle (or split the corner for any angle between 90 and 180 degrees). For outside
corners, one post with 2 arms, and 2 post to arm couplers is needed. The arms should be pointed inline with the fence leading up to the corner. Applies for any angle between 180 and 270 degrees. -
Attach Upper Poly Mesh to Arms / Posts: Unroll the mesh fence then lift the top edge up to the tip of the arm to secure with a standard zip tie. Thread the zip tie through the hole at the tip of the arm and through the poly mesh fencing. Tighten the zip tie and cut off the excess tab. Repeat for each arm along the side. Do not try to pull the mesh overly tight between arms / posts.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you review the installation video by scanning the QR code in the upper right or visiting our website at PurrfectFence.com/FS before starting your installation for the best results!
INCLUDED PARTS:
- (8) 86” Posts (1-3/8” diameter) with Post Caps
- (8) Galvanized Ground Sleeves
- (16) Self-Tapping Screws
- (8) Spring-Loaded Arms
- (8) Post to Arm Couplers
- (16) Set Screws
- (1) 7.5ft x 100ft Heavy Duty Poly Mesh Fence Roll
- (1) 24in x 100ft Welded Wire Mesh Fence Roll
- (2) Boxes of (30) 12” Galvanized Ground Stakes
- (4) Bags of (100) Standard Zip Ties
- (2) Bags of (100) Heavy-Duty Zip Ties
- (4) Post to Wall Straps
- (2) Arm to Wall Straps
- (1) Hex Wrench (for set screws)
- (1) Driving Cap (for ground sleeves)
- (1) Driver Bit (for self-tapping screws)
Please note: The components listed above are for a 100 ft kit. If you ordered more or less than 100 ft, your components may vary.
IMPORTANT:
It is strongly recommended that you review the installation video by scanning
the QR code in the upper right or visiting our website at
PurrfectFence.com/FS before starting your
installation for the best results!
LAYOUT YOUR ENCLOSURE
Layout Twice, Set Up Once
Plan your layout by measuring side lengths and marking the location of each
post. Post spacing should be no more than 14’ apart (12-14’ is ideal). Posts
must be located at all points where the ground slope is more than gradual. The
top of the fence line should run parallel to the ground. Additional posts are
available for purchase when needed.
SET POSTS
Use a heavy hammer and the included drive cap to drive the ground sleeves into the ground at your post locations leaving 1 1/2” of the sleeve exposed at the top. Insert post caps into the top end of the post. Insert posts inside the ground sleeves. Secure posts to ground sleeves with included self-tapping screws. One screw on each side of the ground sleeve will prevent the post from spinning. All posts must be vertically aligned. Slightly bend posts if needed to adjust.
ATTACH ARMS TO POSTS
Using the Post to Arm Coupler
Slide the post to arm coupler (3B) over the top of the post and secure with a
set screw (3C) using supplied hex wrench. Next, insert the spring-loaded arm
into the opposite side of the coupler and secure with a set screw. Arm height
is adjustable by loosening the set screw and moving the post to arm coupler up
or down to desired height, then retightening the set screw. Distance from the
ground to the tip of the arm should be a minimum 6 feet. Included components
allow for a height of up to 7 feet. Taller is always better when
possible.
Where
posts connect to homes, sheds, barns, etc. use provided straps (version for
posts and a version for arms provided) to hold the post securely against the
structure. Ground sleeves may not be able to use used due to the presence of
the structure’s foundation.
In corners, the arm should be positioned to point at a 45
degree angle (or split the corner for any angle between 90 and 180
degrees).
For
outside corners, one post with 2 arms, and 2 post to arm couplers is needed.
The arms should be pointed inline with the fence leading up to the corner.
Applies for any angle between 180 and 270 degrees.
ATTACH UPPER POLY MESH TO ARMS / POSTS
Unroll the mesh fence then lift the top edge up to the tip of the arm to
secure with a standard zip tie.
Thread the zip tie through the hole at the tip of the arm
and through the poly mesh fencing. Tighten the zip tie and cut off the excess
tab. Repeat for each arm along the side. Do not try to pull the mesh overly
tight between arms / posts. 
Note: The upper poly mesh will go on the bottom side
of the arm.
Poly mesh will be secured to the post and arm at the points shown with heavy-
duty zip ties.
Attach mesh in groups of 3 when possible. After completing
step 4A, start with the middle post in the span and work from side to side in
the order as shown in the diagram for best results. Continue this rotation
down the span of the post .
Note: When attaching the mesh to the posts, use more
ties at the end and corner posts of your enclosure.
Run the mesh fencing past the corner at least 4 inches before securing with
zip ties.
Once
your corner post and arm has the mesh secured, you can trim away excess mesh
along the edge of the arm and post in the patten shown. Please consult steps
4H-4K for more information about corners.
Starting with a new span of poly mesh,
overlap it 4 inches past the corner post from the opposite direction before
securing the mesh to the tip of the arm on the corner. Then repeat the
trimming in step 4F once the mesh is secure to the corner post and the next
post in the group you are installing the poly mesh fencing on.
Repeat
Section 4 as necessary until all sides of the enclosure are complete.
Note: There will be a gap between the ground and the bottom edge of the
poly mesh fencing once fully secured. This is intentional and the gap will be
sealed in the next step.
Inside Corners
At corners the arms are angled relative to the rest of the arms in the
sections which makes them “shorter.” To adjust for this, attach the fence 4
squares in from the edge of the fence at the tip of the arm. 
Run the
fence slightly past the corner post and cut the mesh fencing off the
roll.
Note: This applies for any angle between 90 and 180 degrees. Corners less
than 90-degrees should be handled with two posts/arms that “cut off” the
angle. Please contact Purrfect Fence for more information.
Outside Corners
As shown in section 3F, outside corners require a special configuration. Each
section of fence leading up to the corner must be cut at the arm leaving a gap
in the corner. A seperate piece of mesh is required for the outside corner
between the arms.
Unroll the welded wire chew/dig guard to the length needed
for the side. Form the mesh into a 90-degree angle “L” shape. Minimum of 2
squares of welded wire should be against the ground. The remainder will run
vertically up the fence. Use standard zip ties to connect the top of the
welded wire chew/dig guard to the bottom of the upper poly mesh fencing. It is
recomended that you secure the fence “every other square.” There should be a
minimum of 1 square overlap of the mesh fencing and welded wire at the top.
Excess mesh can be trimmed away or secured with zip ties once installed.
Use a
hammer to drive the provided 12” galvanized ground stakes into the ground
ensuring that the hooked tip holds the wire mesh securely to the ground. It is
best if the stake is positioned to hold the wire mesh where two strands of
wire intersect. Stakes can be spaced up to 2 feet apart (left to right) and
can be alternated from front to back for added security. Note: For
additional security against digging and chewing animals outside your
enclosure, you may choose to install the chew/dig guard on the outside of the
enclosure instead of the standard inside configuration as shown.
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References
- Outdoor Cat Enclosures | Cat-Proof Fencing | Purrfect Fence
- Purrfect Fence Freestanding Fence Installation Videos