Petsafe Staywell Magnetic 900 Series User manual

Fifth Edition
900 Series
Magnetic
4 Way Locking Classic Cat Flap
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Your Staywell Pet Door...
All Staywell pet doors are suitable to fit any door, wall or partition although additional materials and competent DIY skills may be required.
* It is not possible to cut holes in toughened glass or double glazed units except at the time of manufacture. Please consult a glazier.
** If fitting a ‘Magnetic’ model into double glazed glass a plastic spacer bar must be used. Please consult a glazier.
*** ‘Magnetic’ cat flaps will not work if installed directly into a surface containing metal. The unit must be isolated from these materials in a wooden frame.
Fits wooden doors
Fits glass windows & doors,
single and double glazed*/**
Fits brick walls
Fits PVC/uPVC/metal***
Fixed tunnel included is suitable
for most thickness of doors
Cat
Magnetic
4 way locking system
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Before installing your cat flap please
read the following step-by-step
instructions carefully.
Tools required
•Pencil
•Ruler
•Jig or Keyhole Saw
•Drill
•Set Square
•Screwdriver
•Tape measure
Measurement and marking
Measure the belly height of your cat. This is usually 100 -150mm (4-6”) (Fig. 1).
Mark this measurement on the outside of your door and draw a straight
horizontal line 169mm (65/8”) (Fig. 2).
Usually this line will be the bottom of the hole you cut in your door – the
frame of the cat flap will be slightly lower. With Magnetic cat flaps it is
important that the cat is able to approach the cat flap without obstacle. There
should be a level area in front of the cat flap outside which is sufficient for
the cat to stand with all four paws on the same level.
FIG.1 FIG.2
Cutting a hole for your cat flap
a) In Wood
The cat flap requires a square cut-out of 169mm x 169mm (65/8” x 65/8”). (Fig. 3).
Not to scale - for best results you should refer
to the enclosed cutting template.
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Wooden doors
169mm (65/8”)
169mm
(65/8”)
FIG.3
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b) In PVC/uPVC/Metal
***‘Magnetic’ cat flaps will NOT WORK if installed directly into a
surface containing metal. The unit must be isolated from these
materials in a wooden frame (not provided).
Using the horizontal line as a base, draw a square with minimum
dimensions of 306mm x 306mm (121/4” x 121/4”). (This will be the external
dimensions of your wooden frame).
Cut out the square with a jig or keyhole saw. Fit a wooden frame to the
hole with internal dimensions of 169mm x 169mm (65/8” x 65/8”). The enclosed
cutting template can be used to ensure an accurate cut out.
It is within the wooden frame that your cat flap should be fitted to ensure
that is fully isolated from any metal. (Fig. 4).
c) In Glass
* It is not possible to cut holes in toughened glass or double glazed
units except at the time of manufacture. Please consult a glazier.
** If fitting a ‘Magnetic’ model into double glazed glass a plastic
spacer bar must be used. Please consult a glazier.
The cat flap requires a circular hole with diameter of 210mm (81/4”).
(Fig. 5).
Not to scale - for best results you should refer
your glazier to the enclosed cutting template.
d) In Walls
Follow the instructions for “Wood”, by using the enclosed cutting template.
Please note that additional tools, materials and competent DIY skills may
be required.
PVC/uPVC/Metal***
PVC/uPVC/Metal door
FIG.4
Wooden frame
169mm
(6
5
/ 8” )
169mm
(6
5
/ 8 ")
306mm
(12
1
/ 4 ")
306mm
(12
1
/ 4 ")
Glass windows & doors,
single and double glazed*/**
210mm (81/4”)
FIG.5
Fits brick walls
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Fitting your cat flap
Your Staywell cat flap is fitted with the red 4 way lock on the inside
of your house.
Temporarily place the cat flap in the hole and position the outside cover on
the outside of the house. From the outside mark screw holes on the door
through the holes in the outside cover. (Fig 6.).
Remove the cat flap and drill the holes with a 4.5mm (3/16”) drill bit (Fig. 7).
FIG.6 FIG.7
Replace the cat flap in the hole and from the outside screw into place. (Fig. 8).
If the screws are too long they may need to be cut down to match the
depth of your door. Using over long screws may damage the cat flap.
The screws should be removed from the cat flap before cutting. File down
to ensure there are no sharp edges.
Finally, cover the screw holes with the blanking plugs on the outside frame
to ensure a neat finish (Fig. 8).
FIG.8
If fitting into glass, the cat flap is ‘clamped’ to the glass
using two screws from the outside of the house.
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Magnetic tunnel
The fixed tunnel is an integral part of the mechanism and MUST NOT be
cut or damaged, as it will affect the operation of the latch mechanism (Fig. 9).
Operates by magnetism and requires no batteries.
Using the 4 way lock
The 4 way lock allows you to control your cat’s access in and out of
your home.
It is a good idea not to use the 4 way lock until your pet is thoroughly
familiar with using the door. Your pet may become confused as to why
you have installed it.
Fixed tunnel included
Your Staywell cat flap is now ready to use.
4 way locking system
•3: Out only
•2: In only
•4: In or Out
FIG.9
•1: Fully locked
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Testing your magnetic cat flap
Position the 4 way lock in the ‘in or out’ position. Place collar key on
centre of tunnel. Let go of collar key and push door with your hand to open
(Fig. 10). Do not force flap open with magnet in hand (Fig. 11). Fit one
hanging key to your cat’s collar (Fig. 12).
Training your cat to use the cat flap
Most cats will learn to use the cat flap almost at once but there are a few
who may be a little nervous at first. The following tips will help your pet to
take full advantage of the outdoor freedom and indoor comfort – which
you want for your cat – and which your new cat flap provides.
The most important rule is to be patient with your cat. Don’t be in a hurry.
Let your cat work out for itself that it can go in and out of doors. Don’t
force it through the flap or it may become frightened.
Many cat owners install cat flaps when they move house. If this applies
to you, make sure that your cat is familiar with his or her surroundings
before you fit the cat flap. Take it on supervised trips outdoors on a
leash and make sure it also feels secure and comfortable in its new
indoor environment. Cats can develop long lasting fears in unfamiliar
surroundings.
Once you have installed your cat flap, leave the flap open for some time.
You can do this by using a long strip of masking tape; open the flap and
use the tape to keep it held open by fixing the other end of the tape to the
surface above. Make sure that the fixing is secure so that the flap can not
fall down accidentally. Let your cat become familiar with it and go in and
out freely.
Establish a motive for your cat to use the
door. A good one is food. First feed the
cat near the door, inside and then near the
door outside. Repeat as often as you need
to. Most cats, especially kittens, also have
a strong urge for freedom, perhaps to
hunt. Cats are also social creatures – they
enjoy the company of other cats. This can be
another reason for them to explore outside.
If this is something new to your cat, it may
take some patience to teach your cat how
to use it. When your cat makes progress,
give them a lot of praise - they’ve earned it!
FIG.10 FIG.11 FIG.12
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Training your cat to use the magnetic
collar key
Before allowing your cat to use the cat flap, it is wise to acquaint your self
with the operation of the magnetic lock. From the outside of the house
take the collar key in your hand and then move it to the bottom of the fixed
tunnel attached to the inner frame. You should hear the lock mechanism
“click”. (Please note that this will only work when the cat flap is fully
assembled).
Leaving the magnet on the tunnel, push the flap using your hand. You
should note that the flap will not open if you hold the collar key against the
flap in your hand – only when leaving it on the fixed tunnel. You can prove
this by trying to push the flap with your hand when the magnet is not on
the tunnel.
Only when the cat is comfortable going in and out of the cat flap whilst
the flap has been propped open, (in line with the general training tips in
the previous section) should you fit the collar key onto your cat’s collar.
When fixing the collar to your cat, ensure that the collar key is positioned
centrally below your cat’s chin. (Please note that the magnetic collar key is
required only to enter the cat flap).
Some cats can take time to get used to the operation of the magnetic cat
flap - some learning more quickly than others. The emphasis here is on
persistence; try using a favourite treat to not only coax your cat through
the cat flap, but to encourage the cat to move their head, and therefore
their collar key towards the base of the tunnel.
If your cat has only just become familiar with the using a cat flap, it may
take some patience to teach your cat how the magnetic function works.
When your cat makes progress, give them a lot of praise. Keep repeating
the exercise until your cat can come through the cat flap comfortably.
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Cleaning the cat flap
Your cat flap is constructed in the highest quality material with a
toughened flap and has been designed to last for many years.
To maintain its appearance, occasional wiping with a damp cloth
is all that is necessary.
3 year warranty
Your Staywell product is provided with a three year warranty. Warranty
covers the replacement of parts, or at the Company’s discretion the
replacement of a complete product. Warranty only covers manufacturing
defects and does not cover consumer misuse or damage.
In the event that a warranty claim is necessary, please contact Staywell
Customer Care. Please only return goods for inspection on the
authorisation of a Customer Care Representative who will advise you of
the procedures.
Register your warranty now - www.staywell.co.uk
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CUSTOMER CARE
www.staywell.co.uk
0800 046 1414
353 (0) 58 44 988
44 (0) 28 8776 9327
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Votre chatière Staywell...
Les chatières Staywell s’adaptent à toutes les portes, à tous les murs et à toutes les cloisons, bien que du matériel supplémentaire et des compétences en bricolage se révèleront peut-être nécessaires..
* Il n’est pas possible de découper du verre trempé ou un double vitrage sauf au moment de la fabrication. Veuillez consulter un vitrier.
** Si vous installez un modèle magnétique sur du double vitrage, vous devez utiliser une cale en plastique. Veuillez consulter un vitrier.
*** Les « chatières magnétiques » ne fonctionneront pas si elles sont directement installées sur une surface contenant du métal.. L’unité doit être séparée de ces matériaux par un encadrement en bois (non fourni).
Convient aux portes en bois
Convient aux fenêtres et aux
portes en verre à simple ou à
double vitrage*/**
Convient aux murs en
briques
Convient au PVC, au PVC
rigide et au métal
Le tunnel inclus convient à la
majorité des épaisseurs de
portes
Chat
Magnétique
Système de verrouillage
à 4 positions