Installation Guide - Page 1
smart
flap
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY PRIOR TO FORMING OR MODIFYING AN OPENING IN
YOUR SELECTED DOOR OR WALL.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOUR SMART FLAP IS ASSEMBLED, POWERED UP AND PROGRAMMED FOR YOUR CAT AND A CHECK
MADE THAT IT WORKS WITH THE MICROCHIP IN YOUR CAT FIRST.
Whilst the Smart Flap works with the most common microchips used in Europe (FDX–B 15 digit microchips) there are a small number of
cats that have microchips without the necessary range to reliably operate the Smart Flap. Occasionally microchips migrate to positions
within the cat that the scanner cannot read reliably. In these cases the Smart Flap can only be used as a cat flap without the selective
entry (or exit if purchased). Therefore before the Smart Flap is actually fitted to the selected door or wall we strongly advise you that
your Smart Flap unit should be assembled, powered up, programmed for your cat and that you have ensured that the unit will work with
the microchip in your animal at the same distance as your cat will be approaching the Smart Flap when it is installed.
For the latest list of compatible microchips please visit our website
www.petporte.com
We do not accept any responsibility for openings that are formed or modified in doors or walls. We do not accept any responsibility for
damage caused to doors or walls in the forming or modification of such openings or any costs associated with the repair or reinstate-
ment of doors or walls.
1.
SMART FLAP ASSEMBLY (FOR TESTING PURPOSES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION)
Before assembling or disassembling the unit, always ensure that the power is turned off and any installed battery is removed.
i)
Offer the porch up to the front of the exterior section of the cat flap
(as shown in Figure 1)
. ensuring that the
wire and connector pass through the rectangular slots on the porch and exterior sections.
ii)
Insert the four plastic “mushroom” pins through the holes on the reverse side of the exterior section of the Smart Flap
and through the porch
(see Figure 2)
.
iii)
From the inside of the porch, secure the plastic pins in place with the four “horseshoe” clips
(as shown in Figure 3)
.
iv)
Next remove the tunnel extension from the interior section and remove the four self tapping fixing screws from the
large interior cover and remove it
(see Figure 4)
.
v)
Remove the transparent door.
vi)
Feeding the wire from the porch and through the rectangular slot on the interior section
(see Figure 5)
. Mount the exterior
section with attached porch over the tunnel molding on the interior section.
vii)
Temporarily attach the external and interior sections using the two supplied M6 screws through the exterior
section and loosely screw into the interior section.
viii)
Push the scanner cable connector onto the electronics board, any excess cable can be routed to the right of the
rectangular slot
(see Figure 6)
.
ix)
Attach the low voltage power cable to the power connector on the left of the electronics board and route the cable
along the cable guides so that the wire passes through one of the slots at the bottom of the Smart Flap
(see Figure 7)
.
Do not plug in or turn on the power. Alternatively, or in addition to the power cable, attach a PP3 battery and insert
into the rectangular slot below the electronics board.
x)
Replace the transparent door ensuring that the ridge around the door is inward facing.
xi)
Place the large cover over the interior section and loosely screw in place using the four self tapping screws for testing
purposes
(see Figure 8)
.
xii)
If not already in position click the small cover in place over the battery compartment
(see Figure 9)
.
xiii)
Power up your Smart Flap by plugging in and/or turning on the mains supply or temporarily activate the battery by
gently pushing the transparent door against the green lock to activate a switch. There will be a small mechanical click.
xiv)
Now please refer to the user guide for programming your cat’s microchip number into your Smart Flap. Once your cat
is programmed you need to ensure that the Smart Flap can reliably read the microchip at the distance that your cat
will approach it when installed. Repeat this for all of your cats that you want to be programmed in
(see Figure 10a and 10b)
.