Reptile Habitats 24x18x12 22 Gallon Enclosure Instructions
- June 13, 2024
- Reptile Habitats
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Reptile Habitats 24x18x12 22 Gallon Enclosure
Internal dimensions: 23 3/16″ x 16 14/16″ x 11 4/16″
You must assemble this enclosure on a hard surface, this will not assemble
correctly on carpet. When hammering all corners, try to make seams as tight as
possible**
Step 1
Remove film from all panels, on both sides. Be sure to remove the film from
acrylic panels as well.
Step 2
Get 2 (K) Corner Connectors, 1 (W) Medium L-shaped Bar, Single Track, 1 (G)
Long L-shaped Bar, Single Track, and 1 (H) Long L-shaped Bar with Logo Bar,
Double Track. Ensure the (H) logo is facing the front and hammer in parts as
shown. Tracks should all be facing upwards, and (K) should all have openings
on the floor, as shown in the following photo.
Please double-check that all (K) Corner Connectors have the opening facing the floor. These are not meant to come out once hammered in.
Step 3
Slide 1 (A) 24″ x 18″ Panel into the frame tracks.
Panel must be placed between both single tracks as shown.
Step 4
Get 2 (K) Corner Connectors and 1 (W) Medium L-shaped Bar, Single Track.
Hammer the two corner connectors into the (W) frame piece. Be sure the track
is facing up and the openings on the corner connectors are facing down. Hammer
the corner connectors into the medium frame piece as shown.
Step 5
Hammer the assembled frame part into the rest of the bottom portion to
complete the bottom frame as shown. It helps to hammer it in slowly,
alternating sides, in order to evenly secure.
Step 6
Get 2 (I) Short L-shaped Bars, Single Track. Hammer into the back of the
frame. Line up the tracks on each side and hammer into the existing (K) Corner
Connectors. This should be opposite from the long bar with the logo.
Step 7
Get 2 (J) Short L-shaped Bars, Double Track. Ensure the double tracks line up
in the front with the double tracks on the long logo bar. Hammer both (J)
parts into the existing front (K) Corner Connectors.
Newer models may have stickers that say This is the Front. Not all models will have this.
Step 8
Get 1 (C) 24″x12″ Panel and 2 (B) 18″ x 12″ Panel. Slide each (B) side panel
into the right and left tracks. The cable port holes should be in the top/back
of the enclosure. Once in place, add (C) to the backtracks.
Step 9
Assemble the (F) Screen Top. You will need 1 (F) Screen Top, 2 (O) Support
Rods, 4 (P) Support Rod Brackets, and 8 (Q) Support Rod Screws.
Step 10
Flip F (Screen Top) with (K) Corner Connectors facing up. This is the inside
of the enclosure. Place 2 (O) Support Rods to line up between the pre-drilled
holes as shown. Place 1 (P) Support Rod bracket over each (O) Support Rod,
lining up the holes on each. Use 2 (Q) Support Rod Screws in each (P) Support
Rod Bracket using a Phillips head screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
Once assembled, the screen top should appear as such.
Note: This may have a sticker that says “This is back”. Ensure the sticker is on the back side of the enclosure – opposite side of the logo bar.
Step 11
Hammer assembled (F) Top Screen onto the rest of the frame. Hammer each corner
in a little at a time, attempting to keep it even levels as much as possible.
Step 12
Get (S) Double-sided tape. Lay your (E) Substrate Panel flat on the floor. Be
sure you removed the film on both sides of the panel. Unravel and press your
tape onto the long end along the bottom. Press firmly all the way down the
tape and then lift the edge of the red side and pull. This will expose the
other sticky side.
Step 13
The exposed sticky side is meant to go inside the enclosure behind the double
tracks. Do not put this inside a track. This should be pressed against the
inside behind the track firmly.
Close-up photo of placement
Step 14
Get 2 (L) Cable Port Covers. This screws apart two ways. Unscrew as shown for
assembly, place the covered part into the exterior hole, and screw the hollow
part onto that via the interior hole.
Important Note
The cable port covers unscrew in two places. Once assembled, they can be turned to remove the “cover” part when adding cables for interior lighting. Please be aware, that some species can turn these and possibly escape. If you do not have interior lighting, you can use an aquarium/marine-grade silicone to secure it permanently. Please be aware of cure times based on brand.
Step 15:
Get 2 (D) Acrylic Door, 2 (M) Door Handle w/ Screws. Be sure the handle is on
the outside of each door. Assemble each door in the following order:
Door Handle, acrylic, screw Do not over-tighten screws, they can break the acrylic
Tip: If you plan to seal your enclosure for bioactive or otherwise, now is a good time!
Step 16
Get your assembled doors. With handles facing out, align one (D) Acrylic Door
(left door) in the back top track, press up, and place it into the back bottom
track. Take the second (D) Acrylic Door (right door) and place it into a front
top track, press up, and place it into the front bottom track.
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