Any size stall can be built using the Equus System.

1. Corner post can be set 10' or 12' (or any other spacing as desired) on center to fit building design or special needs. Equus grill work channels will have to be cut to fit space between post if this system is used.

2. Preferred option is to set the face to face dimension between 4x4 (nominal 31/2"x 31/2') post an even two foot spacing plus 1/2" to use the Equus grill system without cutting.

3. On all layouts, the opening for the slide door must be no larger than 46" and should be no smaller than 48" minus the post size. ie: using a 31/2" Post, the door opening should be no smaller than 48"-3 1/2"=44 1/2". After making your lumber list (top of page 5), the next step is to layout the stall. Install all corner posts with 8 feet or more of length above the ground with 10 foot or 12 foot plus 1/2 inch BETWEEN posts, depending on the width of the Equus grill you have selected. This is shown in FIGURE 1. Be sure all posts are plumb, level and true.

NOTE: If you are not fastening the posts at the top you will need to make sure they are placed deep enough into the footing to provide adequate holding power.

Next, install the center door post in the front wall with a 44 1/2" space for the door opening shown in FIGURE 1. Take note of the 13/4" inset of the center post, which is necessary so that the sliding door can be flush with the corner post and open past the center post.. The front wall and the center post must all be flush and 13/4" back from the front of the corner post to allow the sliding door track installation and door operation.

With all posts in place, you are now ready to install the Equus stall walls you have selected. Unpack each carton for installation and account for all parts on the packing list. Review the assembly drawings to understand where the parts should go and read all instructions carefully. To avoid mistakes, perform each step in the sequence shown here.

Step 1 : Install end channels (item 1, part #4501) on the corner post and center post. End channels should be centered on the inside surface of the corner posts for the sides and back of the stall. For the front of the stall the end channels should be 1 3/4" inset from the front of the corner posts and flush with the front of the center post which is inset from the corner post line, as shown in FIGURE 1 and in the assembly drawing (figure 2). All channels should be placed 1/2" above the floor surface and anchored to the posts with q/4" truss-head screws supplied.

FIGURE 2

For grill work walls, fasten only one (1) end channel at the bottom of each post.

Step 2: You are now ready to install the wall lumber. Slide the first board down to 1/2" below the bottom of the end channels. After the bottom board is located and leveled, anchor it in place with the 3/4" truss-head screws supplied. Note: Rubbing soap on the inside surfaces of the end channels will let the wood slide in easier.

For solid wood walls, continue installing all remaining wall boards and secure in place with the 3/4" truss head screws supplied. Complete installation by adding two (2) wall braces (item 3,Part #4503) vertically, one above the other, and centered on the stall wall, outside whenever possible. For grill work walls, continue installing wall boards up to the top of the lower end channels.

Installing Grill Work in Front Walls

Step 3: Using the '!4` truss-head screws, install two (2) header channels (item 2, part#4502) one on the corner post and one on the center post 351/4" above the lop 2" x 10" wall board. The 351/4' dimension is from the top of the 2" x 10" to the bottom of the header channel.

Step 4: The grill work pipes have two dimples on each end which are used to hold the pipes in the U channels. To assemble, make sure a plastic grommet is installed in each pipe hole in the U channel then push the pipes into the U channel until they snap into.

Note: If you plan to install a Model 4250 Feeder Door into the grill work, remove three bars from the area where you want the door located. Slip the Feeder Door over the pipe by the opening. This pipe will act as a hinge. The spring-loaded latch must face toward the aisle.

After all pipes are in place. place the grill work assembly over the wall board and press down until the pipes come into contact with the lumber.

Step 5: Slip the first header board (2" x 6") into the header channels installed in step 3, and slide down until it rests firmly on top of the pipes in the grill work. Set the second header (2' X 8')
on top of the first and attach through the header channels.

Step 6: At this point, the remaining 3/4" truss-head screws should be installed in the header channels and the upper and lower grill work U channels.

Step 7: Using the 3/4" truss-head screws furnished, install the wall brace centered vertically on the wall below the grill work outside the stall whenever possible.

Step 8: To install the door header, use the 314" truss-head screws supplied, install two (2) header channels, one on the door corner post and one on the center post. (88 1/4" above the floor
measured to the bottom of the header channel.) The header channels should be 13/4.. inset from the front of the door corner post and flush with the front of the center post. This is inset from
the corner post line, shown in figure 1 and 2.

Step 9: Install the 2" x 8 wood door header into the header channels installed in step 8 above. Set the top of the door header board at 95 1/4". (This dimension may be adjusted for building and wood tolerances to allow the door to align with the stall front).