Brinsea ChickSafe CS020 User manual

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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.
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.
Installation and
Operating Instructions
CS020 GB Issue 02

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Tools needed for installation:
- Screwdriver (cross head PZ1)
- Drill with a 3mm diameter drill bit,
or bradawl
- Tape measure
Caution! - Please Note:
•Use only alkaline AA batteries
•Observe correct polarity to
prevent leakage or risk of fire
•Do not mix old and new
batteries, replace all 4
•Do not use re-chargeable
batteries
•Do not use a 9 volt battery
•Remove the batteries if you do
not intend to use the ChickSafe
for a long period.
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3mm
7mm
Raise the sliding door to its fully
open position.
Support the door in that
position.
Once fitted, the ChickSafe will
always open the door to this
height. Make sure it is correct.
121mm
170mm
Mark two hole positions 121mm
apart and approximately 170mm
above the top of the sliding door.
Make sure they are level and
evenly spaced above the centre
of the door.
Make the holes with a 3.0mm
drill bit or bradawl.
Start to fit the two screws
supplied into the holes you have
made.
Tighten each screw until its head
is 7mm from the surface.
Hang the ChickSafe on the two
screws.
Gently tighten each screw to
make the ChickSafe secure.
Make sure the ChickSafe remains
flat against the fixing surface.
Make a hole or fix a ring to the centre
of the top of the door as necessary.
Tie the ChickSafe cord to the
hole/ring.
Make sure the cord is taut once tied
on.
Now allow the door to hang on the
cord.

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Fit the 4 batteries into the
holder.
Check the polarity of each
battery!
The battery holder fits this way
up in the top of the ChickSafe.
Fit the connector to the battery holder.
The motor will operate briefly, then the
display should show:
If the display only shows ‘RESET’ please
see page 9 on clearing a blocked door
and performing a cord reset.
Fit the battery cover over the
top.
It pushes down into place.
READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES
TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTROL
FEATURES. SET THE LANGUAGE,
TIME AND DAY OF THE WEEK.
TEST THE OPEN AND CLOSE
FUNCTIONS OF YOUR
CHICKSAFE (SEE PAGE 6).
Check operation carefully for
the first few days to ensure the
installation is successful and the
door is operating smoothly.
The red indicator LED provides
information on current status.
The ChickSafe is now ready to be
set up. Read the rest of the
instructions carefully to get the
most benefit from your ChickSafe.
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L A N G U A G E E N G L I S H
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Sleep Mode:
The ChickSafe is designed to use as little battery power as possible. It will normally be in sleep mode with a blank
display and will flash the indicator LED periodically to show its status.
Press briefly to ‘wake’ the display and show the current time and battery condition.
The display will go off after 10 seconds to conserve power.
Open Now: Note that this function only works from sleep mode (blank display) to prevent accidental opening
The door may be opened at any time from sleep mode (blank display) using an open now function:
Press for 5 seconds to open the door. The display will wake and the door will start opening. You can now release
the key. It will stay open until it is next due to close (as set in close mode) but remember to close the door again using
a ‘Close Now’ command if it had already closed that evening.
Close Now: Note that this function only works from sleep mode (blank display) to prevent accidental closing
The door may be closed at any time from sleep mode (blank display) using a close now function:
Press for 5 seconds to close the door. The display will wake and the door will start closing. You can now release
the key. It will stay closed until it is next due to open (as set in open mode).
Manual Override Mode:
If the automatic system is not required to function for a period of time, all automatic functions may be stopped from
sleep mode (blank display) using the manual override mode function:
Press for 5 seconds. The display will state ‘MANUAL MODE IS ON!’.
While manual override mode is on, the door may still be opened and closed using open now and close now functions.
To turn manual override mode off and resume normal automatic function:
Press for 5 seconds. The display will change from ‘MANUAL MODE IS ON!’ to ‘MANUAL MODE IS OFF’.
Battery Condition Display:
The battery voltage is checked while the door is being opened to give an indication of battery condition:
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B R I N S E A . C O M A D 0 1
1 1 : 2 8 B A T >
New batteries
B R I N S E A . C O M A D 0 1
1 1 : 2 8 B A T >
Partially discharged
B R I N S E A . C O M A D 0 1
1 1 : 2 8 B A T > L O W !
Replace batteries immediately!
If the status LED is flashing every second the
system has detected the batteries will no
longer reliably operate the door. It will stay
closed.

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TIME MENU FUNCTIONS
Setting the language, time and day of the week:
When the batteries are first connected the language, time and day of week must be set:
Press or to adjust the time or scroll through options.
Press to move to the next screen.
Press ++ together to change the above settings at any time.
B R I N S E A . C O M A D 0 1
0 : 0 0 B A T >
L A N G U A G E E N G L I S H
OK ← →
S E T T H E T I M E
O K ↓ 0 0 : 0 1 ↑
S E T T H E T I M E
O K ↓ 0 0 : 0 1 ↑
S E T D A Y O F W E E K
O K ↓ M O N ↑
S A V E D !
Power-Up screen.
The ChickSafe will automatically detect the
door position. Please wait…
Select the language:
Options: English, French, Spanish.
Set the current time:
Hours.
Set the current time:
Minutes.
Set the day of the week:
Options: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
The settings are automatically saved.
Note: If the battery has been removed or
discharged these settings will need to be
updated again before the system will operate.
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TESTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE DOOR
Note that the open now and close now functions only operate from sleep mode (blank display) and must be pressed
for 5 seconds which helps prevent accidental operation. To test the door operation:
From sleep mode, press and hold for 5 seconds. The door will close. The motor should stop as the door lands
on the flat surface at the bottom of the pop hole. If it stops sooner, the door is getting stuck in its runners.
From sleep mode, press and hold for 5 seconds. The door will open. The motor should stop as the door reaches
its fully open position, where it was held open during installation.
To test the light sensing function:
The main menu settings must still be set as their default values with both open mode and close mode set to light.
Cover the ChickSafe with a dark cloth or box. It must be very dark under the cover. The door will close after
approximately 6 minutes. Remove the cloth or box. The door will open after approximately 6 minutes.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS
Open Mode:
Select to open the door according to:
Light –the door will open as it gets light.
Time –the door will open at the set time.
Manual –the door will only open when you press
Open Delay:
If open mode is set to light the open delay will open the door 0, 1, 2 or 3 hours after it gets light. This can be useful in
the summer months when it gets light very early. A different delay may be set for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
to allow a later opening of the door on those days.
If open mode is set to time the open delay will open the door 0, 1, 2 or 3 hours after the set time. A different delay
may be set for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) to allow a later opening of the door on those days.
Close Mode:
Select to close the door according to:
Light –the door will close as it gets dark.
Time –the door will close at the set time.
Light + Time –the door will close as it gets dark, but no later than the set time.
Manual –the door will only close when you press
Closing Light Level:
The closing light level at dusk may vary with location and how the sunlight falls on the ChickSafe. The light level that
makes the door close may be adjusted between 0 and 255 where 0 is complete darkness. The default number is 50
and suitable for most locations.

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Setting the open modes, close modes and light sensitivity
Press to wake the display.
Press +together to open the menu.
Press or to adjust the time or scroll through options.
Press to move to the next screen.
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B R I N S E A . C O M A D 0 1
1 7 : 3 0 B A T >
O P E N : L I G H T
O K ← →
S E T O P E N T I M E
O K ↓ 0 7 : 0 0 ↑
Press to wake the Power-Up screen.
Press +to open the menu.
Select the open mode. Choose from:
LIGHT: Open when it gets light.
TIME: Open at the time you set.
MANUAL: The door will stay closed until you
press: to open it whenever you want to.
Set the open time (hour):
The door will open at this time if the open
mode is set to TIME.
Ignore if open mode is set to Light or Manual.
Set the open time (minutes):
The door will open at this time if the open
mode is set to TIME.
Ignore if open mode is set to Light or Manual.
S E T O P E N T I M E
O K ↓ 0 7 : 2 8 ↑
O P E N D E L A Y MO –F R
O K ↓ 0h r s ↑
O P E N D E L A Y S A –S U
O K ↓ 2h r s ↑
Set the open delay (Monday to Friday):
This delays the door opening by 0 –3 hours
from when it gets light (or from the set open
time above).
Set the open delay (Saturday and Sunday):
This delays the door opening by 0 –3 hours
from when it gets light (or from the set open
time above). This allows you to choose a
different opening time at the weekend.
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OK
LED STATUS INDICATOR
C L O S E : L I G H T
OK ← →
S E T C L O S E T I M E
O K ↓ 1 9 : 4 5 ↑
S E T L I G H T L E V E L
O K ↓ 50 ↑
S E T C L O S E T I M E
O K ↓ 1 8 : 3 0 ↑
Select the close mode. Choose from:
LIGHT: Close when it gets dark.
TIME: Close at the time you set.
LIGHT+TIME: Close when it gets dark, or no later
than the set time.
MANUAL: The door will stay open until you
press: to close it whenever you want to.
Set the close time (hour):
The door will close at this time if the close
mode is set to TIME, or no later than this time if
set to LIGHT+TIME and it is not yet dark.
Ignore if close mode is set to Light or Manual.
Set the close time (minutes):
The door will close at this time if the close
mode is set to TIME, or no later than this time if
set to LIGHT+TIME and it is not yet dark.
Ignore if close mode is set to Light or Manual.
Set the closing light level:
Closing light levels at dusk vary with location
and direction of installation. The light level that
makes the door close may be adjusted from 0
(complete darkness) to 255. The default is 50.
S A V E C H A N G E S ?
↓ Y E S N O ↓
S A V E D !
Save or reject changes:
Press to SAVE the new settings.
Press to reject any changes.
Changes have been saved. These settings are
stored even if the battery is removed or
discharged.
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Single flash every 30 seconds –Door is open
Double flash every 30 seconds –Door is closed
Single flash every 10 seconds –Door is open, replace batteries soon!
Double flash every 10 seconds –Door is closed, replace batteries soon!
Single flash every second –Door is stuck or batteries too discharged to
open the door. Investigate cause!

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Cleaning:
Disconnect the battery holder before cleaning the ChickSafe Advance.
Keep the battery holder and electrical connections dry at all times.
Do not immerse the ChickSafe Advance in water.
Wipe surfaces clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent as necessary.
Cord Reset:
If the batteries have been connected before the door is installed, or if the cord has become detached from the door,
it may be necessary to reset the cord system:
a. The ChickSafe must be upright, in its installed position.
b. Disconnect the battery holder connector.
c. Wait 1 minute.
d. Gently pull the end of the cord down and keep gently pulling during the next few steps. It is important to
maintain some tension on the cord.
e. While pulling, refit the battery holder connector and still keep pulling gently.
f. Maintain tension on the cord. After 10 seconds the cord will be wound out for a second and then start to
wind in. Keep maintaining tension on the cord all the time until the motor stops.
g. Release the cord.
h. Disconnect the battery holder.
i. Reattach the cord to the door in its open position. Follow the installation instructions from the start to
ensure the door opens to the correct position.
j. Reconnect the battery holder.
The system is now reset to the factory position. For helpful information see our ChickSafe ‘Frequently Asked
Questions’ page at www.brinsea.co.uk
Clearing A Blocked Door Error:
The ChickSafe monitors door movement and if it appears the door has become blocked /stuck the system will stop
the motor to help prevent damage and will flash the status LED every second to warn the door may not be closed.
Press to wake the display. If the blocked door system has been activated one of the following is shown:
Check the door is still attached to the cord and is free to move upwards and downwards freely. Once the door is
free to move correctly wake the display by pressing and then press to reset the system.
If the cord has become detached from the door, perform a cord reset as described below and then attach the cord
to the door by following the instructions on page 2.
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D O O R I S B L O C K E D !
P R E S S T O R E S E T ↓
This screen shows during setup if the system detects an
error after the batteries are connected for the first time.
This screen indicates a blocked door some time after the
initial installation.

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Declaration of Conformity
We: BRINSEA PRODUCTS LTD.
32-33 Buckingham Road
Weston Industrial Estate
Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset
BS24 9BG
Declare under our sole responsibility the products:
Automatic hen house door openers:
ChickSafe Eco (Serial numbers CS010/xxxxxxxxx)
ChickSafe Eco with Door (Serial numbers CS015/xxxxxxxxx)
ChickSafe Advance (Serial numbers CS020/xxxxxxxxx)
ChickSafe Advance with Door (Serial numbers CS025/xxxxxxxxx)
to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following EU Directives:
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2011/65/EU Restriction on the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations
The relevant sections of the following Standards have been used:
EN 60335-1:2012+A13:2017
EN 55014-1:2006+A2:2011
EN 55014-2:1997+A2:2008
EN 50581:2012
The technical documentation for the products is available from the above address.
Authorised Representative: Ian Pearce, Managing Director
Signature:
Date of Issue: February 2020
Place of Issue: 32-33 Buckingham Road, Weston Industrial Estate, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 9BG, United
Kingdom.
Automatic openers and accessories are intended to help keep chickens safe but the overall responsibility for the welfare
and safety of livestock remains with the owner/keeper. Brinsea, its retailers or distributors will not be responsible for
the loss of livestock or consequential loss in the event of failure however caused.
Product Dimensions: Height 150mm, Width 150mm, Depth 75mm. Weight 375g.
Used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take
this product to a designated collection point where it will be accepted free of charge.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment,
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Brinsea Products Ltd, 32-33 Buckingham Road, Weston Industrial Estate, Weston-super-Mare, N. Somerset, BS24 9BG
Tel: [phone] [phone] [email protected] www.brinsea.co.uk