Installation - SURE petcare DualScan Microchip Cat Flap Notice D'utilisation

6. Installation

DIY installation may involve the use of power tools or cut glass. Safety equipment
(gloves, eye protection, etc.) should be used and if in doubt consult a professional
to carry out the installation.
Suitable door types
Instructions are provided for installation in all door types, including wooden, plastic, glass,
and metal. Before installing in a door with unknown construction please check
for a metal plate in case a larger hole is required, as described in the metal door
installation section. If you can only be sure of the construction of the door by
drilling a hole in it, make a trial hole anywhere covered by the proposed hole for the
DualScan cat flap.
Cat Flap positioning
The ideal height of the DualScan cat flap is such that the base of the tunnel is the same
height above the ground as your cat's stomach. In practice however, mounting is normally
dictated by features in the door into which the unit will be installed. In these circumstances,
it is usual to mount the cat flap as low as possible.
Note - the interior frame of the DualScan cat flap has a depth of 70mm (2 3/4") in order to
incorporate the double antenna, this should be considered when choosing the installation
location to ensure it will not be damaged. You should ensure that the cat flap will not be
hit against the wall or other object when the door is opened.
6.1 Installation in wooden doors, plastic doors, or plasterboard walls
1. Place the external frame face down as in Figure 4. 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 cat flap and stick the
frame to the door. To ensure that it is level we recommend you use a spirit level as
shown in Figure 5.
3. Use a sharpened pencil or pen to mark where the inside of the frame touches the door
as well as the two 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 6. Using a drill with a 6mm (1/4") diameter bit, drill the two
holes for the screws. It is vital these holes are drilled straight to ensure the two halves of
the cat flap 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. Cut out the tunnel hole with an electric jigsaw – ensure
you cut 3mm (1/8") outside the line you have marked for the hole to allow enough
clearance for the tunnel. Make sure that your jigsaw is sitting flat on the door at all times
while cutting. See Figure 7.
6. Clean off any loose debris, dust and dirt from the door before you install the DualScan
cat flap, see Figure 8.
7. Mount the cat flap in the hole with the main assembly (battery cover) inside the house.
See Figure 9.
10