7.2 Installation in wooden doors, plastic doors, or plasterboard walls
1.
Place the external frame face down as in Figure 2. Attach a ball of Blu Tack (or similar
adhesive putty) in each of the four corners. These should allow you to stick the frame
to most doors.
2.
Choose the position on the door at which you want to mount the pet door and stick
the frame to the door. To ensure that it is level we recommend you use a spirit level as
shown in Figure 3.
3.
Run a sharpened pencil or pen around the inside edge of the frame where it would
touch the door. You need to make a legible line as this will be used for cutting against.
4.
Remove the frame from the door and check you have a solid line (Figure 4). Before
you cut out the hole for the tunnel drill holes in all the corners large enough to allow
your jigsaw blade through, see figure 5. Cut out the tunnel hole with an electric jigsaw
–ensure you cut 2mm (1/16") outside the line you have marked for the hole to allow
enough clearance for the tunnel, see Figure 6. Make sure that your jigsaw is sitting flat
on the door at all times while cutting.
5.
Clean off any loose debris, dust and dirt from the door before you install the SureFlap
Microchip Pet Door.
6.
Mount the pet door in the hole with the main assembly (battery covers and LCD
screen) inside the house. See Figure 7. Mount the external frame on the outside of
the house and mark the 4 screw holes. Using a drill with a 6mm (1/4") diameter bit,
drill the holes for the screws. It is vital these holes are drilled straight to ensure the two
halves of the pet door connect properly.
7.
Re-mount the pet door and the external frame on the outside of the house. Depending
on the thickness of the door, the tunnel will protrude through the frame by differing
amounts. Under no circumstances should you cut or drill through the tunnel
as this contains the microchip reader and will prevent the unit from working
properly. Three different lengths of screw have been provided for your use. Choose
the correct screw length to suit the thickness of your door. If you are not sure, use the
smallest first, if this is too short use the next size up. Take care not to use a longer
screw than needed, as this may damage the main assembly front face. Screw the
external frame to the main assembly. See Figure 8.
8.
When the pet door has been mounted correctly, place the screw caps over the screw
holes on the external frame. Align the screw caps with the slot pointing outwards
and push firmly into place. See Figure 9. To remove the screw caps slide a flat blade
screwdriver into the side slot and lever the cap out of the hole.
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