Windsor Hutch Cover Instructions

Gently unpack the cover without forcing it open to avoid damaging the plastic.

In colder months, use a hairdryer on low or medium heat or place the cover near a radiator. This helps expand the material and plastic for easier handling.

Pro Tip: You can fit the Windsor Hutch cover by yourself, but having an extra pair of hands can make the process smoother!

STEP 1: Open the roof panels of the hutch.

 

 

STEP 2: Line up the front of the cover with the front of your hutch. Secure the top left corner of the cover over the front corner of the hutch framework.

Note: The cover should cover the hutch framework corner, not the roof!

Pro Tip: Have someone hold the roof panel at a 45-degree angle while you slip the cover’s corner under the roof panel and onto the hutch corner.

 

 

Next, repeat the same process on the right side, pulling the cover tight. Ensure the sewn corners of the cover align with the hutch’s top corners.

 

 

STEP 3: Wrap the cover around the hutch and temporarily secure it with the Velcro strip. This frees your hands to complete the fitting.

 

STEP 4: Secure the strap at the back that connects to the front of the cover.

 

 

STEP 5: Work around the sides of the hutch, pulling the cover tightly for a snug fit. Ensure the corners align and join the two Velcro strips at the back.

PRO TIP! Start pulling from the bottom first for a tighter, better fit!

 

 

 

In warm weather, your hutch can get dangerously hot if the cover is left on. We recommend that you remove your cover during warm weather.

We also recommend that you allow your cover and hutch to air out regularly, especially after long periods of wet or damp weather.

Failure to do so can result in a build-up of mould on the cover (and inside your hutch) and will result in the deterioration of the cover.

During periods of prolonged rain, the hutch cover will become saturated and the inside of the cover can become wet.

To prolong the life and enhance the performance of your hutch cover, especially during wet periods, the manufacturer recommends this (link).

Rabbits might nibble on small areas of the cover, and if they chew the zipper track, it could cause the zipper to come apart.

Please note that damage from chewing isn't covered by our manufacturer's guarantee.

To prevent this, we recommend taking a few extra steps to safeguard your cover against nibbling.