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ChickSafe Eco Door Opener with Door: Installation and Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES!
The door must be attached to the opener BEFORE installing the batteries. Do not fit the batteries until
the ChickSafe and door are fully installed.
The door must be lifted and held in the open position before attaching the cord. The ChickSafe is supplied
with the cord wound in ready to be attached to the open door. It will return to this position each time it
opens.
The door must stop against a solid surface at its closed position. The ChickSafe detects when the weight
of the door is no longer being supported on the cord and that lets the control know the door is closed.
The distance the door moves between its closed position and open position must be no greater than
400mm (15 inches). If the door moves down through a greater distance the cord will wind back in again
and the door will be open even when the ChickSafe shows it is closed (double flashes of the LED light).
Do not remove the knot in the cord that was tied there at the factory. This knot operates the sensing
device to stop the ChickSafe in the open position.
If using with an alternative door, ensure the maximum door weight of 4kg (8lbs) is not exceeded as this
will cause damage to the motor and invalidate the guaranty! Note that wooden doors are heavier when
wet.
Check the sliding door to make sure it runs smoothly and reliably both upwards and downwards. The
ChickSafe uses gravity alone to close the door.
To mount the ChickSafe further away from the door, an additional length of cord may be attached to the
end of the internal cord. Do not wind out any cord from inside the ChickSafe.
For helpful information see our ChickSafe ‘Frequently
Asked Questions’ page
and installation videos at
www.brinsea.co.uk
Please read these instructions carefully before setting up your ChickSafe Eco to achieve best results and keep these
instructions safe for future reference.
To register your new Brinsea product and qualify for your free 3 year guaranty please visit www.brinsea.co.uk
within 30 days of purchase and follow the link on the Brinsea home page. The serial number may be found on the
box and inside the battery compartment. Sign up for the Brinsea newsletter to receive the latest news and
information.
Warning - Risk of injury! Keep fingers clear of moving door and cord. Motor may start without warning.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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