Brinsea ChickSafe Eco Door Opener with Door User manual

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ChickSafe Eco Door Opener with Door: Installation and Operating Instructions
Important! Install the ChickSafe Eco and attach the door BEFORE installing batteries.
Failure to observe this may cause incorrect operation and possible damage. (See page 5).
The ChickSafe is supplied pre-set to be attached to a FULLY OPEN DOOR. Failure to
observe this will cause incorrect operation and possible damage. (See page 5).
Please read these instructions carefully before setting up your ChickSafe Eco to achieve best results and keep these
instructions safe for future reference.
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Warning - Risk of injury! Keep fingers clear of moving door and cord. Motor may start without warning.
If using with an alternative door, ensure the maximum door weight of 8lbs (4kg) is not exceeded as this
will cause damage to the motor and invalidate the warranty! Note that wooden doors are heavier when
wet.
Please note the maximum door lifting height is 15” (400mm). Do not exceed this as operation will be
incorrect and the cord may become detached.
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. For
helpful information see our ChickSafe ‘Frequently Asked Questions’page at www.brinsea.com
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.
Pack Contents:
CS015 US Issue 02
Tools needed for installation:
- Screwdriver (cross head PZ1)
- Drill with 1/16” (1.5mm) and 1/8” (3mm) diameter drill bits, or
bradawl
- Tape measure
- 5.5mm wrench or pliers
(a) x1
(b) x2
(c) x2
(d) x2
(e) x6
(f) x2
x2
x4
x1
x1
x1
x1

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Door Installation Instructions:
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5
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A
A
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2
4
12.7”to
12.8”
(322mm to
325mm)
between
holes
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
aluminum 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
wrench.
Locate the rivet in the hole, then
push it in to secure it.
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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 12.7” –12.8” (322mm
–325mm) apart.
Once the channels are vertical and
the holes 12.7” –12.8” (322mm –
(325mm) apart, mark the locations
for the six fixings. Drill 1/16”
(1.5mm) diameter holes.
b
c
a
d

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ChickSafe Eco Door Opener installation and operating instructions:
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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A
A
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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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1/8” (3mm)
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.
4 3/4”
121mm
Mark two hole positions 4 ¾”
(121mm) apart and approximately
6 ½” (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 1/8” (3.0mm)
drill bit or bradawl.
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12
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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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e
6 1/2 “ 170mm

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7
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Start to fit the two silver
woodscrews (f) into the holes
you have made.
Tighten each screw until its head
is 1/4" (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.
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.
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!
The ChickSafe is now ready!
The door will be opened or
closed according to daylight.
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f
1/4”
(7mm)

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Darker
Lighter
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!
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:
1. The ChickSafe must be upright in its installed position.
2. Disconnect the battery holder connector.
3. Wait 1 minute.
4. Gently pull the end of the cord down and, while pulling, refit the battery holder connector.
5. Maintain tension on the cord. After 10 seconds the cord will be wound out for a second and then start to wind in.
6. Keep maintaining tension on the cord all the time until the motor stops.
7. Disconnect the battery holder.
The system is now reset to the factory position. Follow the installation instructions from the start to ensure the door
opens to the correct position. For helpful information see our ChickSafe ‘Frequently Asked Questions’page at
www.brinsea.com
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
effect.

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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.
ChickSafe Opener Dimensions:
Height 5.9” (150mm)
Width 5.9” (150mm)
Depth 3.0” (75mm)
Weight 13oz (375g)
Door Dimensions:
Height 21.3” (540mm)
Width 13.1” (334mm)
Depth 0.7” (17mm)
Weight 2lbs (910g)
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