Easy Maintenance On Your Run System

One of the best reasons to have a Snyder Manufacturing Run System is that it is very easy to maintain. Our runs are set apart from other systems, by the fact that all parts are replaceable. Everything, including an entire glass panel, a hinge, card holder clips and screws, can be easily replaced. There are no welded parts in our kennel run systems, so maintaining the appearance and functionality of your kennel runs is very simple. The most commonly replaced parts in a Snyder Run System are the legs of the dog bench, the guillotine door lugs, and the aluminum rods in the gate.

Dog bench leg replacement: All that is necessary is to obtain a new leg from Snyder Manufacturing Company, then unscrew the old leg, and screw in the new one.

Guillotine door lug replacement: The guillotine door lug is the barrel/eyelet part between the end of the cable and the wire hook that attaches to the guillotine door itself. If this lug comes off of the cable, you will need to replace it with a new one, using a special crimping tool. This crimping tool will be sent as a loan, and needs to be returned to Snyder when the job is complete.

Please discuss this detail with your Snyder customer service representative.

Handle lug replacement: (Same part as the guillotine lug). Remove the guillotine remote (pull handle) from the mounting bracket. Make sure the cable is through the hole in the top of the remote. Put the new lug on the raw cable (see instructions above) and crimp, then reattach the lug back onto the top of the handle by way of the handle screw.

Rod replacement: Take the gate off its hinges. Unscrew and remove the bottom of the gate. The gate perimeter screws can be difficult to remove as they have a small application of thread locker applied. Using a large, appropriate sized screwdriver is a must. Once the bottom of the gate is removed, it is easy to slide the damaged rod out and put in a new one. If the gate rod is so bent that it will not slide through the gate middles easily, you may need to use a hacksaw or bolt cutter to remove the over-bent section. Install the new rod, then replace the bottom of the gate and tighten the screws. Re-hang the gate. If your door has a dual swivel feeder, call us for assistance.