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The Litter-Robot is manufactured by Automated Pet Care Products, Inc.

AutoPets™

2900 Auburn Ct.

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

www.litter-robot.com

Litter-Robot

Open Air

Instruction Manual: Rev1.0

Cat Evolution

Loving the Urban Lifestyle

C/- Urban Pet Products Pty Ltd

AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTORS FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

[email protected]

1300 350 635

PO Box 495

Fremantle WA 6959

Australia

Summary of Contents for litter-robot open air

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual The Self Cleaning Litter Box that Really Works ...

Page 2: ...1 Toll Free 1300 350 635 www catevolution com au Aust NZ ...

Page 3: ...nctions 11 Power Button 11 Cycle Button 12 Empty Button 13 Reset Button 14 Control Panel Indicator Lights 15 Cat Sensor 16 Drawer Full Indicator 17 Automatic Night Light 17 Bonnet 18 Internal Shield and Key 19 Step Mat 19 8 Hour Sleep Mode 19 Wait Time Setting 20 Control Panel Lockout 21 Battery Backup 21 Use Care 23 Safety Features 28 Money Back Guarantee and Warranty 30 Customer Service 31 Frequ...

Page 4: ...tter Robot is placed on a level firm surface Placing the Litter Robot on deep carpet may affect the sensitivity of the unit Do not put anything in the Globe other than clumping cat litter You can use water and soap to clean the Globe Do not force your cat into the Litter Robot Do not sit on or place anything on the Litter Robot Do not remove the Globe or Bonnet while unit is rotating Do not turn p...

Page 5: ...aped litter chamber there are many new features to explore with the Open Air unit so keep this manual handy for future reference You can also download it from our website Try the Litter Robot Open Air in your home for 90 days If you or your cats are not completely satisfied for any reason simply return it within 90 days for a full refund Please note that you are responsible for return shipping cos...

Page 6: ...r Litter Robot Your Litter Robot comes completely assembled and ready to use Make sure box is right side up Find and set aside the power supply found in the pocket of the top cardboard insert Remove and set aside the top cardboard insert Remove and set aside the cardboard corner braces ...

Page 7: ... box Make sure the Litter Robot is on a level firm surface 1 Fill the Globe with litter The litter sifting system requires a clumping type litter to work properly such as Cat Evolution brand premium clumping available online Litter beads and crystals may also be used with the Litter Robot as long as the granules are small enough to pass through the screen Also note that periodic changing of this t...

Page 8: ...se their level of apprehension and anxiety However if you are currently using a non clumping litter you will need to switch to a clumping type litter For the initial charge of litter we recommend starting with 4 4 5 kg approximately 5 5 L volume of clumping litter Fill the Globe with clumping litter through the entryway and spread the litter flat until it meets or is slightly below the raised Fill...

Page 9: ...Litter Robot Tip If this is the first time you have filled the Litter Robot with litter and you are trying to get your cats acclimated you can pour a cup of used litter from the old litter box on top of the new litter in the Litter Robot This will provide a familiar scent for your cat See the next section Getting Your Cat to Use the Litter Robot for more tips Getting Your Cat to Use the Litter Rob...

Page 10: ...u are present to reassure them Turn the unit off again after the cleaning cycle has completed the Litter Robot should be in the Home Position We recommend that you no longer clean the old litter pan once the Litter Robot has been used by your cats If your cats are not using the Litter Robot within a few days continue using the old brand of litter in the old litter box and let it go as long as poss...

Page 11: ...mponents and Features Night Light Fill Line Flexible Liner Power Button Control Panel Indicator Lights Base Globe Internal Shield Bonnet Cat Entry Exit Step Mat Waste Drawer Carbon Filter Front View Home Position Key Cat Sensor Bonnet Globe Power Input Rear View ...

Page 12: ...es on or not Press and Release Turns power on and off Press and Hold Toggles Night Light on and off 1 To Deactivate If the Night Light function is activated and the light is on due to low ambient light then the light will turn off when toggled OFF via the Power button if the Night Light is off due to bright ambient light then it will flash on Cat Sensor Base Handles Waste Drawer Handle Key Battery...

Page 13: ...nd press Cycle again to resume it To stop and abort a cleaning cycle press any button to pause the cycle then press either the Empty or Reset buttons to return the Globe to the Home Position Press and Hold Activates 8 Hour Sleep Mode When activated the yellow LED will light up in addition to blue LED Sleep Mode deactivates the Cat Sensor for 8 hours and the unit will only cycle if you choose to pr...

Page 14: ... from when your cat exits the unit to when the unit runs a clean cycle It may be useful to reduce the Wait Time to minimize odor and or the time waste is available to pets such as dogs Remember to allow enough time for the litter to clump lower quality litter may take longer to set up Press and hold the Empty button until you see one of the lights flash The color of the light indicates the current...

Page 15: ...d Hold Activates Control Panel Lockout indicated by the blue LED blinking temporarily Control Panel Lockout disables the buttons on the Control Panel while still allowing the unit to function normally Note that the unit may still be powered off during Control Panel Lockout by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds Press and hold the Reset button to exit Control Panel Lockout indicated...

Page 16: ...en seconds after your cat has left the Globe the unit will start to cycle again 2 If the Bonnet is removed during a cycle or while Globe is at Home Position the unit will stop if previously cycling and the yellow LED will flash once per second 3 Unit will resume previous function 5 seconds after replacing Bonnet Yellow LED Flashing Twice per Second Cycle Interrupted by Anti Pinch Safety Feature Wh...

Page 17: ...r Cat Sensor The Cat Sensor is a weight sensitive switch that detects when your cat enters or exits the Globe Your cat must be at least 2 5 kg for the sensor to work Do not use the Litter Robot with kittens or cats that weigh less than 2 5 kg Always be sure that each cat in your household is heavy enough to activate the Cat Sensor before you let the Litter Robot operate in Automatic Mode Make sure...

Page 18: ...te Drawer is checked every time the Globe returns to Home Position Upon the first activation of the DFI the blue LED flashes and the Cat Sensor remains active Upon the third activation of the DFI after 2 more cleaning cycles the Cat Sensor becomes inactive and the unit will no longer cycle automatically Check or empty Waste Drawer and push the Reset button to cancel indicator Automatic Night Light...

Page 19: ...otate without the Bonnet installed see Control Panel Indicator Lights Yellow LED Flashing page 15 The Bonnet is assembled to the Base by inserting the tabs at the bottom and rear of the Bonnet into the small holes in the Base and rotating the Bonnet downward such that the snaps located at the bottom and front of the Bonnet are inserted into the matching slots and latched Holes above the snaps prov...

Page 20: ...at the Internal Shield and Key are not required for the unit to function and may be removed if so desired Step Mat The flexible and removable Step Mat provides a soft gripping surface for entry exit as well as acts as a litter catch for tracked litter The Step Mat can be cleared of litter by simply removing turning upside down and flexing within the Globe 8 Hour Sleep Mode This mode allows you to ...

Page 21: ... LED is on not within the 8 hour sleep period the yellow LED will flash and then turn off indicating you have exited from this mode Wait Time Setting The elapsed time starting from your cat exiting the unit to when the unit runs a clean cycle can be set for three seven and fifteen minutes Seven minutes is the default setting It may be useful to reduce the Wait Time if it is important to minimize o...

Page 22: ...exit this mode The blue LED will flash indicating you have exited this mode Note that you can turn the unit off by pressing and holding the Power button for 3 seconds while in Control Panel Lockout mode Optional Backup Battery The Litter Robot has the option of a Backup Battery Using a sealed 12VDC 1 2 Amp Hour battery allows the unit to continue working during power outages The battery pocket and...

Page 23: ...ically switch to Backup Battery power indicated by a yellow LED backlight of the Power button Note that the Night Light function is disabled when in Backup Battery to conserve energy Also note that the 8 Hour Sleep Mode timer will stop when power to the unit is interrupted and in Battery Backup mode 12VDC 1 2 Amp Hour Battery ...

Page 24: ...64 cm 50 L trash bag will also work To install a Drawer Liner or trash bag in the Waste Drawer open the bag roll down the edge and push the rolled edge of the bag into the four tabs starting with the back and working your way toward the front of the Waste Drawer Carbon Filter The Litter Robot comes equipped with a flexible carbon filter pad for absorbing odors in the drawer The carbon filter can b...

Page 25: ...ntain odors within the Waste Drawer and Base Replacement seals can be ordered from Customer Service if needed at 1300 350 635 or visit www catevolution com au Emptying the Litter Robot Press the Empty button to rotate the Globe clockwise to the discharge position After the litter has dumped into the Waste Drawer you can press any button on the Control Panel to return the Globe to the Home Position...

Page 26: ...hose or power washer Be sure that the Globe is completely dry before returning it to the Base Cleaning the Waste Drawer The drawer can easily be removed and cleaned with soap and water Always remove and rinse the Carbon Filter when cleaning the Waste Drawer Make sure Carbon Filter is dry before reinstalling Cleaning the Base Never submerge or soak the Base The Base contains the Cat Sensor and elec...

Page 27: ... Base The Key controls the motion of the internal Shield and needs to be in the Base pocket to function properly 3 Find tabs at bottom and rear of Bonnet and align insert tabs into small holes in Base 4 Rotate Bonnet downward with light pressure on the sides such that Bonnet hugs the Globe This will help to ensure proper alignment of Bonnet snaps with the slot openings in the Base Once Bonnet snap...

Page 28: ...oove of Base Unit Rotate Key into pocket in Base Unit Align and slide rear facing Tabs located on each side of the Bonnet into holes in Base Unit Rotate Bonnet downward aligning Snap Tabs with corresponding slots in Base Unit Continue sliding Bonnet downward into place assuring Snap Tabs latch and Bonnet is secure 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 29: ... is trying to enter the Litter Robot during a cleaning cycle the Globe will stop rotating The Litter Robot then waits for 15 seconds before attempting to resume the clean cycle Note that weight applied on the Step will not trip the Cat Sensor and stop the Globe rotation This is intentional as we do not want to invite a cat to enter by stopping the Globe rotation If however the cat steps inside the...

Page 30: ... becomes jammed or overloaded the motor will stop and the Control Panel will display a yellow then red LED blinking sequence To reset the unit follow these steps 1 Turn off and unplug the unit 2 Remove the obstruction or excessive litter 3 Reposition the Globe in the Home Position 4 Plug the power cord back in and turn on The Litter Robot will then perform a clean cycle and return to Home Position...

Page 31: ... Cat Evolution please contact us at 1300 350 635 or email us at sales catevolution com au to obtain an RMA number Shipments without an RMA number cannot be accepted Please also refer to the Return Instructions insert Please make sure the Litter Robot is cleaned and carefully packaged the original packing materials are best in order to avoid damage in shipment The Return Instructions insert shows a...

Page 32: ... contact is email sales catevolution com au You can also call us toll free 1300 350 635 M F 9 AM 5 PM AUWST You can also write to us at Cat Evolution C Urban Pet Products Pty Ltd PO Box 495 Fremantle WA 6959 Australia Additional self help resources http litterrobot kayako com Knowledgebase List If repairs are necessary call or email us to obtain an RMA number prior to returning your Litter Robot ...

Page 33: ... box and add it to the clean litter in the Litter Robot The scent will be familiar and the cat will be inclined to investigate Once your cat has ventured inside and feels the litter under its paws it will know what to do Can kittens use the Litter Robot We do not recommend that kittens or cats weighing 2 5 kg or less use the Litter Robot in the unattended Automatic Mode Their low weight may not ac...

Page 34: ...detect the presence of your cat once it enters the Globe and the motor will stop The Litter Robot pauses 15 seconds before resuming the clean cycle assuming the cat has left the Globe Are there any rakes or wires inside the Globe No the Globe does not contain any rakes or wires that could hurt or harm your cat The Litter Robot was designed with your cat s safety in mind Are the electronics or powe...

Page 35: ...ype litter Some silica gel litter beads and crystals can also be used with the Litter Robot Litters that do not work in the Litter Robot are the strictly absorbent loose clumping or non clumping litters newspaper based litters and absorbent wood pellet litter How much litter do I put in the Litter Robot Start with approximately 4 4 5 kg of litter Check that the litter does not exceed the Fill Line...

Page 36: ...nd size of your cats For two average sized cats twice per week is typical For a single cat once per week is usually sufficient How often do I have to clean the inside of the Litter Robot Globe This depends on your personal preference and your cat s behavior However we recommend that you clean the inside of the Globe every 1 3 months How do I clean the Litter Robot exterior Cleaning the Litter Robo...

Page 37: ...cm wide x 68 7 cm deep Waste Drawer 31 75 cm wide x 40 65 cm long x 12 7 cm deep Oval shaped cat entry 39 37 cm high x 26 cm wide Litter bed inside Globe 35 5 cm across at maximum litter capacity Head room inside Globe 38 43 cm depending on the level of litter Inside Globe 50 8 cm across and 50 8 cm front to back at the widest points ...

Page 38: ...rrupted This happens when the Cat Sensor is activated during the clean cycle or if the Bonnet is removed Globe will stop cycling for 15 seconds If after 15 seconds interruption is no longer present Globe will resume cycling with yellow LED on Twice per second Anti Pinch Safety Feature has been activated Unit will stop reverse and after one minute will attempt to cycle again Blue LED Flashing The b...

Page 39: ...to discuss repair options Red Yellow Blue Flashing Sequentially Litter Robot cannot find the Home Position Turn off then back on to reset unit If condition persists please contact Customer Service to discuss repair options Blue Yellow Red Flashing Simultaneously Litter Robot cannot find both Home and Dump Position Turn off then back on to reset unit If condition persists please contact Customer Se...

Page 40: ...t Auburn Hills MI 48326 www litter robot com Litter Robot Open Air Instruction Manual Rev1 0 Cat Evolution Loving the Urban Lifestyle C Urban Pet Products Pty Ltd AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTORS FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND sales catevolution com au 1300 350 635 PO Box 495 Fremantle WA 6959 Australia ...

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