Petsafe Extreme Weather Pet Door PPA00-10984 User manual

Extreme Weather Pet Door
™
Installation Guide for Small, Medium and Large
Please read this entire guide before beginning.
Model Numbers: PPA00-10984, PPA00-10985, PPA00-10986

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Important Safety Information
Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to
personal injury.
• When children are present in the home, it is important to consider
the pet door during child proong activities, the pet door may
be misused by a child resulting in the child accessing potential
hazards that may be on the other side of the pet door. Purchasers/
Homeowners with swimming pools should ensure that the pet door
is monitored at all times and that the swimming pool has adequate
barriers to entry. If a new hazard is created inside or outside of
your home, which may be accessed through the pet door, Radio
Systems Corporation recommends that you properly guard access
to the hazard or remove the pet door. The closing panel or lock, if
applicable, is provided for aesthetic and energy efciency purposes
and is not intended as a security device. Radio Systems Corporation
will not be liable for unintended use and the purchaser of this
product accepts full responsibility for oversight of the opening it
creates.
• Power Tools. Risk of severe injury; follow all safety instructions for
power tools. Be sure to always wear safety goggles.
• The user, prior to installation, must become familiar with all
building codes that may affect the installation of the pet door and
determine, along with a licensed contractor, its suitability in a given
installation. This pet door is not a re door. It is important for the
owner and contractor to consider any risks that may be present
inside or outside of the pet door, and any risks that may be created
by subsequent changes to your property and how they may relate
to the existence and use, including misuse of the pet door.
• Be sure to use heavy scissors for cutting the core covers.
• If cutting a metal surface, be aware of sharp edges to prevent
injury.

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NOTICE
• Keep these instructions with important papers; be sure to transfer
these instructions to the new owner of the property.
• If painting the pet door, it is recommended to paint it prior to
installation. For best results, use a primer for plastics before
applying paint.
• If homeowner’s door or other application is not level, the pet door
must be marked level to swing properly.
• Cut out correct size template. For the Large no cutting is required.
If installing in a wall, reduce cut-out width by 1” for the Small and
Medium. For the Large, reduce cut-out width by 1” and cut-out
height by 1”.
• When applying cutting template there should be a minimum of 3”
between the bottom and sides of the door and the outer edge of
the template to maintain the structural integrity of the door.
• Make sure there is nothing underneath the door where you will be
drilling the holes or cutting out opening.
• Use a manual screwdriver to tighten screws. Do not overtighten.
Overtightening can strip the screws or warp the pet door frame.

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Thank you for choosing the PetSafe®brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship that includes
memorable moments and a shared understanding together. Our products and training tools promote a
lifestyle of protection, teaching, and love—essentials that inuence memories for a lifetime. If you have
any questions about our products or training your pet, please visit our website at www.petsafe.com or
contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.
NOTE: The Extreme Weather Pet Door
™
can be installed in most doors and walls.
Installation in thinner or thicker applications may not require the Plastic Core Covers.
If installing in a wall, reduce cut-out width by 1” for the Small and Medium. For the
Large reduce cut-out width by 1” and cut-out height by 1”. Additional tools and
materials, such as wood framing, may be required.
Key Denitions
• Outer Frame Size: Overall pet door dimensions
• Cut-Out Size: Opening cut in homeowner’s door for proper t and pet door installation
• Replacement Flap Size: Overall ap size when removed from pet door. During extreme changes in
weather, vinyl aps can shrink during cold months and stretch in warmer months
• Flap Opening Size: Usable ap size for pet to enter and exit through pet door
• Interior Frame: Pet door frame on the inside of home
• Exterior Frame: Pet door frame on the outside of home
• Insulated Flap: Flap located behind the vinyl ap in the interior frame
• Plastic Core Covers: Plastic pieces that cover the cut-out or “core” of the homeowner’s door
• Snap-on Closing Panel: Cover that snaps onto the pet door frame to close the pet door opening
• Hammer
• Jigsaw
• Drill
• ½” (13 mm) Drill Bit
• Wire Cutters
• Slotted & Phillips
Screwdrivers
• Tape Measure
• Masking or Painter’s
Tape
• Pencil
• Level
• Scissors
• Safety Equipment
Optional
• Duct Tape
• Caulk
Tools Needed
Snap-on Cover
Interior Frame
with Flap
Plastic Core
Covers
Template and
Installation Guide
Exterior Frame
Hex Nuts
- Small 4 pcs.
- Medium 6 pcs.
- Large 10 pcs.
Nylon Screws
- Small 4 pcs.
- Medium 6 pcs.
- Large 10 pcs.
In the box

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NOTICE
If painting the pet door, it is recommended to paint it prior to installation.
For best results, use a primer for plastics before applying paint.
Step
1
Step
2
Determine Pet Door Location
1A 1B
1A Measure and mark your pet’s shoulder height on
the interior side of door.
1B Determine location for the pet door. Draw a vertical
center line through the shoulder height line using
a level.
NOTICE
If homeowner’s door or other application is
not level, the pet door must be marked level to
swing properly.
Prepare Door
2A
2B
2C
2A Remove door by removing door hinge pins.
2B Place on a raised level surface such as saw horses.
Place interior side of door facing up.
Helpful Tip: Clamp down the door to prevent it
from moving.
Note: The Pet Door can be installed with the door
hanging based on your skill level.
2C Cut out the correct size template. Match the
marked lines on the door with the shoulder and center
lines on the template. Tape the template in place and
carefully trace template. Make sure to trace under-
neath tape and connect the corners. Now, remove the
template and any excess tape from the door.
NOTICE
When applying cutting template there should be a
minimum of 3” between the bottom and sides of the
door and the outer edge of the cutting template to
maintain the structural integrity of the door.
NOTICE
Cut out correct size template. For the Large, no
cutting is required. If installing in a wall, reduce cut-
out width by 1” for the Small and Medium. For the
Large reduce cut-out width by 1” and cut-out height
by 1”.
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Cut Pet Door Opening
3A Drill ½” holes in inside corners of drawn template.
These will be the pilot holes for the saw blade.
Helpful Tip: Use both hands to hold drill steady and
straight at a 90° angle.
3B Beginning in one of the holes just drilled, cut along
the drawn template lines. After cutting out the opening,
you may need to recut to square the opening. This is
necessary for the pet door frame to t correctly.
Helpful Tip: Use proper saw blade length and type
according to door thickness and material (for example
a wood blade for a wood door and a metal blade for
a metal door). Cut slowly using both hands to hold
the saw steady and straight at a 90° angle. This will
prevent the blade from cutting unevenly between
interior and exterior sides of the door.
NOTICE
Make sure there is nothing underneath the door
where you will be drilling the holes or cutting
out opening.
Fit Core Covers
4A Measure the thickness (T) of your door. Note this
measurement.
4B Cut the grooved side of the plastic core covers to
equal the thickness (T) of your door + ⅞”.
4C Snap uncut edge (side with one rib) of assembled
core covers inside bottom and side tabs of interior
frame (frame with 2 aps). Core covers may need
trimming to meet at corners.
Optional
Optional: Use duct tape in the
corners of core covers to help secure
in place and to improve weather
resistance. Cut off any excess tape.
3A
3B
4A
4B
4C
Step
3
Step
4

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Step
5
Install Pet Door
Before putting away jigsaw, place the exterior frame (frame with 1 ap)
into the underside of the opening to check the t. If the screw holes on frame are not
visible through cut-out, you may need to recut opening before proceeding with the
installation.
5A Place interior frame (frame with 2 aps) into
cut-out. Next place exterior frame into cut-out from
under side of door, inserting core covers inside tabs
of frame. Hold frame together. Insert nylon screws
through holes in interior frame into holes in exterior
frame. Thread a hex nut onto bottom of each screw.
Helpful Tip: Use saw horses, table or other work
surface to hold exterior frame in position while
installing pet door.
Helpful Tip: Look through screw holes to help align
interior and exterior frames.
5B Use a screwdriver to evenly tighten screws
through-out frame while keeping core covers in
position. It may be necessary to adjust screws to
make sure pet door t is correct.
Helpful Tip: Look though ap opening to check if core
covers are in position as you tighten the screws.
5C Use wire cutters to trim screws ush with exterior
frame.
NOTICE
Use a manual screwdriver to tighten screws.
Do not overtighten. Overtightening can strip the
screws or warp the pet door frame.
Optional: Caulk around the exterior frame (frame
with one ap) and inside threshold where core covers
meet for weather resistance.
5A
5B
5C
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Train Your Pet
6A 6A Rehang your door and begin training your pet. It may
help for you to be on one side of the door and your pet
on the other. Lift or tape open ap and try to talk your
pet through the pet door. After your pet has gone through
a few times, allow the ap to touch your pet’s back so
they will become comfortable using the pet door. If your
pet will not go through the door, tape the ap open until
they use it on their own.
Helpful Tip: Try treats or toys to encourage your pet to
go through the pet door and become comfortable using it.
Closing Panel
The Closing Panel snaps onto the interior frame of the
Extreme Weather Pet Door™. It is useful during inclement
weather or to keep your pet from using the pet door.
An additional closing panel (sold separately) can be used
on the exterior frame of the Extreme Weather Pet Door™
for improved weather resistance. See “Replacement Parts
and Accessories” on page 10.
Step
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Replacement Flaps
Vinyl Flap Replacement and Adjustment
During extreme changes in weather, vinyl aps can shrink during cold months and expand in warmer
months. Easily replace or adjust to ensure a snug t during seasonal changes.
3
To Replace vinyl ap,
remove ap screws and ap
support from top of pet door
frame.
Note: Interior ap has a
ap support, exterior ap
does not.
To Adjust slightly loosen
ap screws on top of pet
door frame.
Remove vinyl ap and ap
clamp with attached insulated
ap.
Note: Interior ap clamp
has insulated ap attached,
exterior ap clamp does not.
Replace ap clamp with
attached insulated ap. Insert
new vinyl ap between ap
clamp and ap screw holes
in top of frame. The PetSafe®
logo should be readable
on vinyl ap. Replace ap
support. Align screw holes
in ap support, frame, vinyl
ap and ap clamp. Replace
and start screws to hold
ap in place. Adjust ap
horizontally until centered in
pet door frame. Adjust ap
vertically until magnet bar on
frame jumps to meet magnet
on bottom of ap. Tighten
screws.
Adjust ap horizontally until
centered in pet door frame.
Adjust ap vertically until
magnet bar on frame jumps
to meet magnet on bottom
of ap. Tighten screws.
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To replace the insulated
ap, remove ap screws
and ap support from top
of pet door frame.
Insulated Flap Replacement
Remove vinyl ap and
ap clamp with attached
insulated ap.
Remove screws, insulated
ap and backing plate from
back of ap clamp. Insert
new insulated ap between
ap clamp back and backing
plate. Align screw holes.
Replace and tighten screws.
Follow step 3 under “Vinyl
Flap Replacement and
Adjustment” on page 9.
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Replacement Parts and Accessories
Part Description Part Number
Small Vinyl Replacement Flap PAC11-11037
Medium Vinyl Replacement Flap PAC11-11038
Large Vinyl Replacement Flap PAC11-11039
Small Insulated Replacement Flap Kit MPA00-12817
Medium Insulated Replacement Flap Kit MPA00-12818
Large Insulated Replacement Flap Kit MPA00-12819
Small Snap-on Closing Panel MPA00-12826
Medium Snap-on Closing Panel MPA00-12827
Large Snap-on Closing Panel MPA00-12828
Installation Hardware Kit MPA00-11824
Replacement aps can be purchased by visiting www.petsafe.com or by contacting our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.