Flying saucer

[fbodgrl]

I feel a little silly asking this, but I will.

I bought a used flying saucer from rcr. Can someone tell me how I am supposed to install/put it in. I have a ferret nation cage.

Pics may be helpful as apparently I am not that smart :hilarious:

 

[alli713]

This site shows the general idea on how to install it. Once you know what you're looking at they aren't hard at all to install.
http://www.flyingsaucerwheels.com/wheelassemblyandinstallation.html

I know some people put a block of wood below the support bar to reduce noise, that is shown about half way down this page.
http://www.flyingsaucerwheels.com/wheelinformation.html

I know the FN cage has larger openings than some cages, but my cages had openings just as big and I was able to slant the U bolts enough to get them to hook just fine. Perhaps someone with a FN will have more advice for you.

 

[Zompter]

Yep works fine with the FN. The only difference is you should put the u bolts on at an angle since the spacing is larger. So instead of - or | they should be like / .
The noise isn't bad either with the FN you just have to make sure the bolts are tightened well, so a wrench is advised as I couldn't do it with my fingers. I don't remember if the bolts come with washers, but by adding a standard washer outside the cage in front of the bolt helps with the noise as you won't have to re-tighten it as often.

 

[seachin]

I have two of those on my FN. I like to put the top U bolt diagonally across the intersection of a vertical and horizontal bar. This helps give it strength, not bounce around so much, and keeps it stable. The bottom U bolt can be placed wherever works. Some add a 3rd U bolt, though not necessary. It takes some time to adjust it so it stays stable and is not loud. Mine are pretty quiet compared to other wheel types. Be sure the bottom lip of the wheel is no more than 6" off the floor of the cage (preferably around 4-5" so chins can safely maneuver under the wheel, especially if you have more than one chin in the cage) and far enough away from the sides of the cage that a chin jumping on or off or competing with other chins wont get wedged/stuck/hurt.

 

[fbodgrl]

Thanks! I"ll try and put it in tonight.