User manual LITTERMAID SELF-CLEANING LITTER BOX

[. . . ] s PREGNANT WOMEN and IMMUNE-DEFICIENT PEOPLE should avoid contact with cat waste at all times. Should the rake become jammed during cleaning, THIS UNIT CONTAINS A MECHANISM THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY STOP, REVERSE AND RESTART THE CLEANING OPERATION. Please read all directions in this manual carefully prior to operating this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ACCLIMATING YOUR CAT HOW THE LITTERMAID SELF-CLEANING LITTER BOX WORKS: s s s s Cat enters the unit, triggering the sensor, setting the timer for the cleaning cycle. Seated waste receptacle allows for safe and easy disposal of waste when full. [. . . ] The raised areas on waste receptacle lid should extend through the waste compartment cover by approximately 1/2 inch. INSTALLING (OPTIONAL) PAW CLEANING RAMP The paw cleaning ramp has two pivot pins. The unit has two holes located on the sides of the waste receptacle end of the unit. Lift the paw cleaning ramp and insert one of the pivot pins into one of the holes. Slightly stretch the other pivot pin to reach the other hole, then insert (Fig. Tug slightly on paw cleaning ramp to assure ramp is secure. Battery Compartment (batteries not included) Red Power Indicator Light AC Adapter Power Jack On/Off Switch Side Panels Latch Cleaning Brush Litter Tray Waste Receptacle Compartment Cover FIG. s Remove all tape wrapped around battery compartment and waste receptacle compartment. s Remove the unit including insert that protects the rake during shipping. s Using scissors or wire cutters, carefully remove restraints around rake assembly. PLEASE NOTE: Remove protective strips of clear tape from the unit. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This unit does not require as much litter as a non-automated litter box. Add more litter when the level drops to the "ADD LITTER" line. Fill the litter box to the "FULL LINE" line with premium clumping litter. NOTE: It is extremely important that only a premium brand of clumping litter is used for proper operation. Open battery compartment by pressing release tabs on compartment edge. Should an AC power failure occur with batteries installed, the unit will operate normally. If operated solely on batteries, power should last approximately 1 to 2 months, depending on number of cats and frequency of use. 5). CARE AND CLEANING SENSOR COVERS: After changing or adding litter, always wipe each sensor cover with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Remove the paw cleaning ramp by gently pulling on the fabric strip provided. To return it to its original position, slide the fabric under the tabs. It is not necessary to remove the plastic ramp to clean the mat Do not use soaps or chemical cleaners, as they may be harmful to your cat. Litter tray can be easily detached from unit for trouble-free complete cleaning and refilling. Check to make sure rake is in home position (close to the battery box). [. . . ] As rake climbs up the incline near the waste receptacle compartment cover, quickly move FIG. 8 the On/Off switch to the Off position and unplug the AC power adapter and remove batteries. Place fingers on underside of the rake and gently pull the rake up and out toward waste receptacle compartment cover. Notches on rake bar detach from screws on the rake assembly housing (Fig. [. . . ]