Brinsea ChickSafe Eco Door Opener User manual

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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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Pack Contents:
Door Installation Instructions:
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Peel the protective film from the
front of each door panel.
Please note there may be superficial
marking on the back of each panel
due to the laser cutting process used
to ensure the panels are very
precisely made. This does not affect
the performance or life of the
aluminium in any way, or the
outward appearance of the finished
door.
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Fit the grommet (a) to the centre
hole in one door panel.
Fit the countersunk screws (b) and
nuts (c) to the other door panel. The
screws fit through from the back
into the countersunk holes.
Fit a plastic rivet (d) to each channel
in the hole shown.
Tighten each nut by turning the
screw with a screwdriver whilst
holding the nut with pliers or a
spanner.
Locate the rivet in the hole, then
push it in to secure it.
(a) x1
(b) x2
(c) x2
(d) x2
(e) x6
(f) x2
x2
x4
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c
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d
x1
x1
x1
x1
Tools needed for installation:
- Screwdriver (cross head PZ1)
- Drill with 1.5mm and 3mm diameter drill bits, or bradawl
- Tape measure
- 5.5mm spanner or pliers

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Check that the door panels slide up
and down easily. They must slide
down under their own weight.
The panel with the grommet must
lift the other panel as it rises.
If the panels are tight make sure the
distance between the channels is
correct.
If the channels are not flat, fit
washers or similar packing behind
the channels at the fixings to correct
them.
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322mm to
325mm
between
holes
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The channels are fitted to the hen
house with the rivets at the bottom
of each channel, not nearer to the
top.
Position the channels on each side
of the door hole on the hen house
with the hole central between the
channels. They must be perfectly
vertical, flat and level. The fixing
holes must be 322mm –325mm
apart.
Once the channels are vertical and
the holes are 322mm –325mm
apart, mark the locations for the six
fixings. Drill 1.5mm diameter holes.
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Fit the channels with the six black
wood screws (e).
Slide the door panel with grommet
down the channels.
It must be in the slot nearest to you
in each channel.
Slide the other door panel down the
channels.
It must be in the second slot in each
channel. The screws and nuts must
be at the front.
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ChickSafe Eco Door Opener installation and operating instructions:
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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
•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
Eco for a long period.
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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.
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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 silver
woodscrews (f) 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.
Tie the ChickSafe cord to the
hole fitted with the grommet in
the top of the door.
Make sure the cord is taut once
tied on.
Now allow the door to hang on
the cord.
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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. Please continue reading for more information!
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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!
Fit the 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.
After 10 seconds the motor will
operate briefly.
Fit the battery cover over the
top.
It pushes down into place.
TESTING THE MOVEMENT OF
THE DOOR
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.
The ChickSafe is now ready!
The door will be opened or
closed according to daylight.
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Darker
Lighter
Cleaning:
Disconnect the battery holder before cleaning the ChickSafe Eco.
Keep the battery holder and electrical connections dry at all times.
Do not immerse the ChickSafe Eco in water.
Wipe surfaces clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent as necessary.
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 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
Closing Light Level Adjustment
Closing light levels at dusk vary with location and direction of
installation. The light level that makes the door close may be
adjusted:
360 degree turn clockwise to decrease light level (darker).
360 degree turn anti-clockwise to increase light level (lighter).
(Use a small, flat precision-screwdriver).
Adjust by one turn at a time. The adjustment range from the
factory setting is approximately 5 turns darker (clockwise), 15 turns
lighter (anti-clockwise). Adjusting further than this range has no
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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 butthe 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.
ChickSafe Opener Dimensions: Height 150mm, Width 150mm, Depth 75mm. Weight 375g.
Door Dimensions: Height 540mm, Width 334mm, Depth 17mm. Weight 910g.
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