IMPORTANT:
• Do not cut tunnel (C, Fig. 1) of cat flap.
• To check that your cat's microchip is correctly positioned and functioning, we
strongly recommend you program the cat flap for all your cats before
installation (see Section 3). Then check the cat's microchip operates the catch
(D, Fig. 1) when the cat's head and cat flap are positioned as shown in Fig. 2.
• We do not recommend this cat flap is used with the combination of metal
panels and FDXA 10 digit microchips (normally fitted in the U.S. only).
• For metal doors thicker than 35mm (1
• For metal doors it is essential to retune the cat flap after fitting (see Section 9).
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cat Mate Microchip Cat Flap.
The Cat Mate Microchip Cat Flap allows you to control up to 30 cats' access through
your cat flap.
This cat flap is suitable for all popular microchips. Alternatively it may be operated by
a Cat Mate I.D. Disc (available separately). You may wish to use an I.D. Disc for cats
without a microchip or in the event that your cat's microchip is faulty or poorly
positioned.
2. Fitting the Batteries
2.1 Remove the battery cover by pushing the battery cover upwards (see Fig. 3).
2.2 Insert 4 x AA (R6) batteries using the orientation symbols marked on the inside
of the battery compartment. Do not replace cover until you have programmed
the cat flap.
2.3 The cat flap will self check for up to 30 seconds and then the flap is ready to
program.
All popular batteries can be used including rechargeable batteries, but the battery
warning (Section 6) will only work correctly with alkaline batteries. Good quality
alkaline batteries should last approximately 12 months (depending on number of cats
and usage). You MUST NOT use lithium batteries.
3. Programming
Program your cat's microchip or I.D. Disc(s) as follows:
3.1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button (H, Fig. 1) for 5 seconds until the
LED (A) illuminates. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds.
3.2 To program your cat's microchip, encourage your cat to slowly pass through the
tunnel by holding the flap open as shown in Fig. 4 after checking the rotary 4 way
lock (E) is set to IN & OUT. To program an I.D. Disc, place in tunnel opening as
shown in Fig. 5.
3.3 When programmed, the LED will flash.
3.4 Press the 'PROGRAM' button to save the setting.
For additional cats, up to a maximum of 30, repeat steps 3.1 to 3.4.
NOTE: If you attempt to program more than 30 I.D. Discs / microchips, the LED
will flash. If this occurs perform a FACTORY RESET (Section 8) and reprogram
I.D. Discs / microchips in current use.
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4. Access Options
Once your cat(s) microchip(s) / I.D. Disc(s) are programmed, the access options
available with the rotary 4 way lock are:
'In & Out'
Your cat(s) can come in and out of the flap
'In Only'
Your cat(s) can come in through the flap but cannot leave
through the flap
'Out Only'
Cat(s) can go out through the flap but cannot enter through
the flap
'Locked'
Cat(s) cannot use the flap
5. Training Your Cat to Use the Cat Flap or if Your Cat Has Lost its I.D. Disc
It may take a little time for your cat to get used to its new cat flap. To help your cat
get used to entering and exiting the flap, the flap can be set to TRAINING MODE
as follows:
5.1 Remove one battery for 60 seconds.
5.2 Replace battery and wait until interior lock (D) drops after approximately
5 seconds.
5.3 Remove battery within 5 seconds before lock is reactivated and replace battery
cover.
Please be aware that in TRAINING MODE your cat flap will allow access for
To exit the TRAINING MODE, simply reinstall all batteries.
other animals.
NOTE: We do NOT recommend that cats, particularly kittens, are left alone to use their
cat flap until you are satisfied that they are completely familiar with its operation.
6. Battery Replacement
When the LED flashes slowly (every 30 seconds), alkaline batteries should be
replaced (See Section 2).
Please note, after fitting new batteries the Battery warning may take up to 15 minutes
to disappear.
7. Factory Reset
To erase all programmed I.D. Discs / microchips, press and hold the 'PROGRAM'
button for 30 seconds until LED flashes. After a further 30 seconds you may
re-programme I.D. Disc(s) / microchip(s) (See Section 3).
8. Maintenance
Regularly clean the two detector lenses (B, Fig. 6) fitted in the top of the tunnel and the
interior surfaces of the tunnel bottom (C, Fig. 1) using a damp cloth. The need to clean
these surfaces is indicated by a double flash of the LED (A) every 30 seconds.
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