thickness, (t), as shown in Fig. 12. If necessary, cut
supplied screws to length. Finally fit two screw caps.
4.2 UPVC / Metal Doors 0-50mm (0-2”) Thick
Doors constructed with metal panels may reduce the range of
the microchip reader. You may test for metal panels by drilling a
small trial hole in the middle of the intended cat flap location.
For UPVC / metal doors it is essential to cut a larger hole
than for wooden doors and to retune the cat flap as below:
4.2.1 Place exterior frame in desired position on door. We
recommend the bottom of the aperture is approximately
150mm (6”) above ground level. (Fig. 9a). If you must fit
higher consider providing a step to help your cat enter.
4.2.2 Draw around the OUTSIDE of the frame. (Fig. 9a).
Using an electric jigsaw cut 12mm (
1
/
2
”) INSIDE the line
(Fig. 9b).
4.2.3 Determine thickness of door panel, (t). (Fig. 10).
4.2.4 Position interior frame on inside of door and screw
exterior frame to it by using appropriate screws for
panel thickness, (t), as shown in Fig. 12. If necessary,
cut supplied screws to length. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
SCREWS which may prevent the flap from closing
properly - use a manual screwdriver. Finally fit two
screw caps.
4.2.5 Remove batteries for a minimum of 2 minutes after
installation. This will enable the cat flap to retune itself to
its new location.
4.3 Glass Panels
4.3.1 We recommend that you ask a glazier to cut a hole of
232mm (9
1
/
8
”) diameter in the position required and then
install the cat flap as detailed below. Alternatively, you
may prefer to replace the glass panel with a clear plastic
panel and install as instructions 4.1.1 to 4.1.6.
Note: It is not possible to cut a hole in double glazed or
toughened glass. You will need a new glass panel with
the hole already cut from your glazier.
4.3.2 Determine thickness of panel, (t). (Fig. 10).
4.3.3 The black foam seal is not suitable for fitting to glass and
should be removed. If desired, the exterior frame may be
sealed to the glass panel using silicone sealant.
4.3.4 Position interior frame on inside of panel, screw exterior
frame to it by using appropriate screws for panel
thickness, (t), as shown in Fig. 12. If necessary, cut
supplied screws to length. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
SCREWS which may prevent the flap from closing
properly - use a manual screw driver. Finally fit two screw
caps.
4.4 Wall Fitting
If you are installing your cat flap in a wall, you will need to
purchase Cat Mate Elite Wall Liners. You will need 1 wall liner
for every 50mm (2”) of wall thickness over 100mm (4”).
4.4.1 Create a rectangular hole in your wall 205mm (8”) high
by 180mm (7”) wide.
4.4.2 Remove interior frame battery cover by pushing up as
shown (Fig. 2).
4.4.3 Remove interior frame cover by unscrewing 2 screws in
rear of interior frame (Fig. 13). (Note: these screws may
be discarded as it will be impossible to refit them). Next
remove the outermost 2 screws under the battery cover
and remove the interior frame by pivoting down (Fig. 14).
4.4.4 Carefully remove 2 screw clips with pliers. (Fig. 15).
4.4.5 Fit interior frame assembled with requisite number of wall
liners to interior wall securing in position with 2 suitable
screws as shown in Fig. 16. (Note: you will need to fit a
washer (not supplied) under the head of the screws). If
required, the wall liners may be glued in place, although
a firm push fit will usually suffice.
4.4.6 Refit interior frame cover with 2 screws under battery
cover, taking great care not to trap electrical wires.
Replace the battery cover.
4.4.7 Fit exterior frame using 2 off 25mm (1”) screws supplied
and finally, fit 2 screw caps.
5. Training Your Cat to Use the Cat Flap (or if Your Cat Has
Lost its I.D. Disc)
It may take a little time for your cat to get used to its new cat
flap. To help your cat get used to entering and exiting the
flap, the flap can be set to ‘TRAINING MODE’ by pressing
and holding the ‘PROG’ button and within 3 seconds briefly
pressing the ‘4 WAY’ button.
After 5 seconds the lock will unlock and the ‘PROG’ button
should then be released. The ‘IN & OUT’ symbol will remain
flashing.
Please be aware that in ‘TRAINING MODE’ your cat flap will
allow access for other animals.
To exit the ‘TRAINING MODE’, press and hold the ‘PROG’
button and within 3 seconds briefly press the ‘4 WAY’ button.
After 5 seconds the flap will re-lock and the ‘PROG’ button
should then be released.
For very hesitant cats, whilst in the ‘TRAINING MODE’, use
food to encourage the cat to enter and exit the flap.
NOTE: We do NOT recommend that cats, particularly kittens,
are left alone to use their cat flap until you are satisfied that they
are completely familiar with its operation.
6. Viewing Your Cat’s Location
The LCD shows at a glance, the location of up to three cats
(1-3).
The cat last went
through the flap,
coming into the house.
The cat last went
through the flap, going
out of the house.
Please note this display is only a guide to your cats’ location.
The cat flap determines the location of your cat by recording
its last movement through the cat flap. The results may be
misleading if the cat has an alternative entrance/exit to the
house or if the cat has followed another cat through the cat
flap; if it only puts its nose out of the cat flap etc.
7. To View How Long Since the Cat(s) Last Used the
Cat Flap
7.1 To view how many hours and minutes since cats 1, 2 or 3
last used the cat flap, press the ‘+’ button.
7.2 The display will show the symbol for ‘CAT 1’ and how
many hours and minutes ago ‘CAT 1’ used the flap up to a
maximum of 99 hours.
7.3 Press ‘+’ again for similar information on Cats 2 and 3.
7.4 Press ‘+’ a fourth time (or leave for 20 seconds) and the
normal display will be resumed.
8. Access Options
The access options available are shown below.
‘In & Out’ Your cat(s) can come in and out of the flap
‘In Only’ Your cat(s) can come in through the flap but
cannot leave through the flap
‘Out Only’ Cat(s) can go out through the flap but cannot
enter through the flap
‘Locked’ Cat(s) cannot use the flap
