PLAZA Magnador User manual

Heavy Duty Magnet Pet Door
Plaza Enterprises
Installation Instructions
Items Provided
 Installation Template
 Wood screws equal to number of mounting holes in the frame
 2 sets of black locking nuts and bolts
Items Required
 Good exterior caulk such as Silicone or Vulkem
 Pencil
 Electric drill with 1/8” and 3/8” bits
 Jig saw
 Straight Edge
 Masking Tape
 Phillips Screwdriver
Caution
Please read the instructions carefully. Improper installation may cause damage to your
Magnador™ and VOID any manufacturer warranty. This installation template is a guide.
Before cutting and installing your door, please verify your marks with the actual product.
Step 1:
 Identify the location for your Magnador™ pet door.
 Check the surrounding are to make sure there is nothing that will interfere with
the full swing range of the hinged door panel.
 Improper installation of the door may result in damage to surrounding areas and
negatively impact the operation of the door and proper usage by the pet.
Step 2:
 The Magnador™ pet door must be installed on a flat surface.
 Use the shoulder height of your tallest pet to set the height of the opening for the
Magnador™ pet door.
Step 3:
 After you have determined the location and proper mounting height for your
Magnador™ pet door, use masking tape to fasten the template to the mounting
location.
 Use a pencil to mark the screw positions through the marks on the template.
 Mark the 4 corners through the marks on the template.

 Remove the template and use a straight edge to draw a line connecting the 4
corner marks.
 The area inside the 4 corners and connecting lines will be cut out for the door..
Step 4:
 Drill four, 3/8” holes on the INSIDE of each corner of the cut out area
 Using a jig saw, cut on the line to all four corners.
 Using a 1/8” bit, drill ¾” deep pilot holes at each marked from the template.
CAUTION: These are only pilot holes. Do not drill completely through the
mounting area.
 Test fir the door to the opening by loosely installing a screw in each corner.
 The RAIN HOOD should face towards the exterior to give maximum weather
protection.
 Verify that the hinged door panel swings freely through the cut out area. Any
rubbing or interference between the hinged door panel and the frame will be
adjusted for in Step 5.
Step 5:
 Remove the four corner screws from the test fit and remove the Magnador™ pet
door from the mounting surface.
 Apply a small bead of caulk between the raised guidelines on the back surface of
the door.
 Re-install the Magnador™ loosely installing the four corner screws and gently
press against the mounting surface to compress the caulk and provide a weather
tight seal.
 Loosely install the remaining mounting screws but do not tighten.
 Check for a free and unobstructed swing of the hinged door panel.
 If rubbing occurs between the frame and panel, gently push the frame in a
direction to eliminate the rubbing and tighten the mounting screws.
 Tighten the remaining screws EVENLY to provide firm pressure on the caulk.
Step 6:
 The magnetic ‘holding’ power between the frame and the hinged door panel can
be increased or decreased by adjusting the distance between the magnets.
 To adjust the distance between the magnets, loosen the screws at the bottom of
the door frame and while applying upward (increase) or downward (decrease)
pressure to the door frame, retighten the screws.
 After adjusting the magnetic ‘holding’ power, verify that the hinged door panel
swings freely.
Step 7:

 Insert the black locking bolts through the rectangular slots in the bottom
corners of the Magnador™ frame.
 Bolts can be inserted from either the front of the back.
 Hold the bolts in place and screw the nuts onto the bolts.
 For free swinging door operation, slide the locking bolts to the lower position
in the slot and tighten the nuts.
 To lock the swinging door in place, slide the locking bolts to the upper position
in the slot and tighten the nuts.