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 and also mark the four screw holes. 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 and dots where the
screw holes are, as in Figure 4. Using a drill with a 6mm (0.25") 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.
5.
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 (0.078") 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.
6.
Clean off any loose debris, dust and dirt from the door before you install the SureFlap
Microchip Pet Door.
7.
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. Depending on the thickness
8.
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.
9.
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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