More freedom for your pet, more safety for yourself.
The Swing Microchip flap is as useful for your cat as it is for you. You can use it to set your pet free to come
in and out of your house, giving him freedom that would otherwise be denied. At the same time, thanks
to the microchip function, you will be sure you won’t have any unwanted guests coming into your home.
In addition, the Swing Microchip flap has various functions to fit all your requirements: you can allow your
cat to enter but not to go back out. You can arrange it so that the flap opens just for him. You can even
see, with just one glance, if he is indoors or outdoors. Let’s see how.
ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SWING MICROCHIP FLAP
The microchip system: a key especially for him
The Swing Microchip flap is equipped with an innovative electronic system, which can identify only your
cat, having an implanted microchip or wearing the provided collar with microchip. When your cat
approaches the door, the sophisticated device will detect the previously recorded microchip and unlock
the door. If the microchip cannot be identified, the door will not open, thus preventing unknown cats
from entering your house. The Swing Microchip can record up to 32 different ISO 11784 microchips with
15 digits each.
IMPORTANT
•
WARNING! Do not cut the tunnel of the Swing Microchip flap because it contains delicate
mechanisms!
• Make sure your cat has a standard ISO microchip with 15 digits (FDXB standardized system, worldwide
approved and used). The product will not identify other kinds of microchips. If you use the microchip
provided with the included collar, it will only work under the guarantee if the cat does not have other
implanted microchips.
• Do not pour with any liquid on the pet door, especially on the battery area; this may damage the
batteries and the sophisticated electronic board inside the product.
• If the pet flap is fitted on a door, ensure that you do not slam it; if the door is slammed, check that the
product is still in full working order (i.e.: put the flap in the manual mode by pressing the memory
button twice and check if the electric power is working and if the flap opens and closes correctly). If it
doesn’t work, check if the batteries are placed correctly inside their compartment and if they are
touching the contacts; if not, the contacts can be adjusted easily. Also periodically check if the batteries
are oxidised because this will prevent the electric contact. NB: if the batteries are removed, the
recorded microchips will be saved and kept even without power and so you do not need to enter them
again when the batteries are put back in.
WARNING! The electronic device does not work near metal objects, which could interfere with the
reliable function of the device. If installed in double-glazed doors, where there is a metal strip in between
the panes, this must not be in contact with the flap and must be properly insulated. The electronic system
does not work if the flap is installed in metal doors, metal doors coated in uPVC (Ultra Resistant Polyvinyl
Chloride), doors with metal panels or security doors. The door must be insulated. (see paragraph "Metal
doors").
The 4-way locking system: you decide! (Fig.1)
The microchip pet flap has been designed to meet all your requirements and those of your pet. For this
reason you can rely on the original 4-way locking system that enables you to control the usage by your
pet. You can choose between the following:
• ACCESS ONLY • EXIT ONLY • ACCESS AND EXIT • CLOSED
Windstopper system
This innovative system prevents draughts.
The last in or out direction indicator (Fig.2): you always know where they are.
The microchip flap uses the last IN or OUT direction indicator. This system helps you know whether your
cat is indoors or outdoors. This feature is useful if you have to go out and you can’t find your pet. A quick
glance is sufficient: the “flag” (see picture) on the bottom part of the flap will point in the last direction in
which he went through the flap.
WARNING! In severe weather conditions (wind, etc.) the total reliability of this system cannot be
guaranteed. If your pet should open the flap without actually going through the tunnel, the indicator
would not be reliable.
HOW TO TEACH YOUR CAT TO USE THE SWING FLAP
Teaching your cat how to use the microchip flap is much easier than you think. It is important not to
expect too much from him but to let him learn in his own time. The easiest way for your pet to discover it
is to leave the flap completely open. Cats are curious by nature and will be quickly tempted to go through
the open flap towards freedom. If this is not the case – and your pet isn’t that adventurous – you can
always fall back on a foolproof method: of bribery, metaphorically speaking. Simply prepare his favourite
food and put it in front of its nose, firstly on one side of the flap and then the other side. Your cat will just
not be able to resist the temptation. Once your cat has got used to going through the flap, it’s time to face
the next step. Leave the pet flap closed, but not locked: your pet, who now considers the flap to be its
own, will not think twice about pushing it to get to the other side. And if this doesn’t happen straight
away, go back to the old food ‘bribery’ method. One sniff and your dog or cat will naturally attempt to
reach its target. It’s a proven method. Often a move of house may provide another reason to install the
pet flap. If you have just moved, remember that your cat also needs time to become familiar with their
new surroundings too.
Therefore don’t rush: Only when your cat feels perfectly at home, will it feel the need to discover all the
secrets and new adventures, amongst which, its own private door. As for the lock, you need a little
patience: only start to lock the flap once your pet is used to coming in and going out of it.
HOW TO INSTALL CORRECTLY
Read these instructions carefully and you will find that the pet flap is easier to install than you think.
The tools required are the following: Template (supplied in the pack), Pencil, Drill, Jig saw, Screwdriver.
SAFETY WARNINGS
• Read the safety warnings carefully. Mount and use the product only as
described in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage.
• Keep small parts that can be swallowed and the packaging material out
of the reach of children. Risk of suffocation! Children must be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the product.
• Swallowing batteries can be fatal. If a battery has been swallowed, this
can lead to severe internal chemical burns and even death within 2
hours. Therefore, keep both new and old batteries out of the reach of
children. If you think that a battery has been swallowed or has got into
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