• Remove the AC adapter from paper pulp packaging and plug it into the unit.
Then plug cord into a standard electrical wall outlet. Press the On/Off button
"on" and a green light will appear at top of unit. The rake will automatically run
through its first cleaning cycle and smooth out litter.
Optional Items
LITTER BOX CARPET
• Place assembled unit on carpet.
PAW-CLEANING RAMP
• The paw-cleaning ramp has two holes that snap into the pivot pins on the
inside of waste receptacle compartment cover. Position paw-cleaning ramp with
carpet-side facing up. Point pivot pins toward the disposable waste receptacle
end of unit. Lift paw-cleaning ramp and insert one of the pivot pins into one of
the holes. Slightly stretch the other pivot pin to reach other hole, then insert
(Fig. 5). Tug slightly on ramp to ensure that it is firmly in place.
Fig. 5
LED LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL
• LED light blinks slowly when the cleaning mode is activated.
• LED light blinks fast when the battery level is low or when there is a blockage.
• Red LED light blinks slowly (approximately every second) when the rake has
encountered an obstacle that it can not remove.
Helpful Information
If you need to acclimate your cat to the LitterMaid
Your Cat" in this use and care book.
If your unit is not working properly, refer to "Troubleshooting" in this use and care
book.
Batteries (Recommended for use only as back-up):
• Remove pull-on tabs on the edge of battery compartment to open it.
• Remove battery door.
• Follow diagram in the compartment to install 8 "AA" cell batteries. (Batteries not
included.)
Important: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline and
carbon-zinc (standard) batteries. Do not use rechargeable type (Ni-Cad,
Ni-MH or Li-lon) batteries.
Just as your alarm clock continues to run on batteries if there is a power failure,
®
the LitterMaid
litter box will continue to operate as long as batteries are installed.
®
litter box, refer to "Acclimating
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SENSORS
Sensors (located on interior side panels) must be clean at all times. Wipe sensors
with a soft, dry cloth to keep them dust free.
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THE LITTERMAID
SCOOP AND RAKE CLEANER
This handy 3-way tool helps you measure the level of litter (Fig. 6a), assists in
cleaning the rake (Fig. 6b), and aids in the removal of small waste particles (Fig.
6c).
Fig. 6b
Fig. 6a
Troubleshooting
A. Rake continues to go through cleaning cycles.
Probable Causes:
• Too much litter in litter box is causing excess litter to collect behind rake,
preventing it from returning to home position. If the rake cannot move an
obstacle during the cleaning cycle, unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to
five times in an attempt to clear the obstacle. If unsuccessful, rake will return to
its home position, and red light will blink slowly (approximately every second),
indicating that rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move.
1. Turn On/Off button to "off."
2. Check to make sure litter in tray is just below "Max Line". Use the
®
LitterMaid
scoop and rake cleaner to measure the level of litter in the
center of the unit. Max Line will not be visible if tray is overfilled.
3. Remove excess litter and smooth out litter from front to back using the
®
LitterMaid
tool.
4. Turn On/Off button to "on."
5. Rake will run through a complete cleaning cycle. When cycle is finished,
unit is ready for use.
• There is an obstacle in front of the rake (most often a clump of litter stuck
to bottom of the litter tray or too much litter in tray.) If rake cannot move an
obstacle during cleaning cycle, unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five
times in an attempt to clear obstacle. If unsuccessful, rake will return to its home
position, and red light will blink slowly (approximately every second), indicating
that the rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move.
1. Turn On/Off button to "off."
2. Clear obstacle (refer to E).
3. Check to make sure litter in tray is just below the "Max Line." Use the
®
LitterMaid
scoop and rake cleaner to measure level of litter in the center of
unit. Full line will not be visible if tray is overfilled.
4. Remove excess litter and smooth out litter from front to back using the
®
LitterMaid
scoop and rake cleaner.
Fig. 6c
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