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AutoPets Litter-Robot Open-Air Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual The Self-Cleaning Litter Box that Really W orks!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important – Read This First ..........3 Introduction ..............4 Unpacking Your Litter-Robot ........... 5 Getting Your Cat to Use the Litter-Robot ......8 Components and Features ..........11 Control Panel - Button Functions ........11 Power Button ................11 Cycle Button .................

  • Page 4: Important - Read This First

    Important – Read This First The Litter-Robot is not recommended for kittens, or small • cats that weigh less than 2,5 kg. • Always be sure that each cat in your household is heavy enough to activate the Cat Sensor before you let the Litter-Robot operate in automatic mode.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    , the self- that really works! cleaning litter box At AutoPets (Automated Pet Care Products, Inc.) we aim to develop products that keep your pets happy and make your life easier. This manual will help you get the most out of...

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Litter-Robot

    Unpacking and Setting Up Your Litter-Robot Your Litter-Robot comes completely assembled and ready to use. Make sure box is right side up. Find and set aside the power supply in the pocket of the top cardboard insert. Remove and set aside the top cardboard insert. Remove and set aside the cardboard corner braces.
  • Page 7 Reach down along the sides of the unit and find the hand holds on the base unit and lift the whole unit out of the box. The unit weighs 12 kg. Try to avoid cutting open or damaging the outer box as you may need it later. Remove cardboard spacers between the Bonnet and Globe.
  • Page 8 non-clumping litters, newspaper based litters, loose clumping litters, and absorbent wood-based pellets. If you are using a litter alternative not listed here, please contact us at support@robotshop.com to make sure you are using a compatible litter. If you are filling the Litter-Robot with litter for the first time, we recommend that you do not switch litter brands at this time.

  • Page 9: Getting Your Cat To Use The Litter-Robot

    Insert the small plug end of the AC/DC adapter cord into socket located in back of the Base unit. Next, plug the AC/DC adapter into a wall outlet. Locate and press the Power Button. The Litter-Robot will now perform an initialization cycle which will last approximately 2 ½...
  • Page 10 make sure it is turned OFF. Give your cats a day or two to explore the Litter-Robot. If your cats show no interest, you can entice them to approach the Litter- Robot by using some catnip or their favorite treat. Add a scoop of litter from the old litter pan.

  • Page 11: Components And Features

    Components and Features Globe Night Light Internal Shield Fill Line Bonnet Flexible Liner Cat Entry/Exit Power Button Step Mat Control Panel Waste Drawer Indicator Lights Carbon Filter Base Front View Shown in Home Position Bonnet Globe Power Input Cat Sensor Rear View Shown in Home Position +33 (0) 8 00 00 18 37...

  • Page 12: Control Panel - Button Functions

    Cat Sensor Base Battery Pocket Handles (Battery Backup Optional) Carbon Filter Waste Drawer Waste Drawer Handle Bottom View Control Panel - Button Functions Power Button + [Night Light Function] Night Light Sensor Press and Release: This turns the system power On and Off.

  • Page 13: Cycle Button

    2. If the Night Light function is deactivated and the ambient light levels are high (day light) the light will flash on then off indicating Night Light function has been activated. In low ambient light (dark room) the light will come on and stay on.

  • Page 14: Empty Button

    only the blue LED on and the Cat Sensor will be active. The 8 Hour Sleep Mode period (Cat Sensor deactivated) will be repeated every 24 hours at the time of initial setting. Press and hold Cycle to exit this mode - note that if not within 8 Hour Sleep Mode period, yellow LED will flash on then off indicating you have exited this mode.

  • Page 15: Reset Button

    have enough time to set up). Extending the wait time may be desirable when using a lower quality clumping litter that needs more time to set up. Reset Button + [Control Panel Lockout] Press and Release: Press Reset to pause the unit during cycling or reset the Cat Sensor’s baseline when pushed at home position with blue LED on.

  • Page 16: Control Panel - Indicator Lights

    Control Panel - Indicator Lights Blue LED On (OK/Waiting) Indicates that the unit is OK and that the Litter-Robot is ready for your cat. Blue LED Flashing (Waste Drawer is Full) Indicates that the Waste Drawer is almost full. Empty the waste drawer and press Reset to cancel the indicator light.

  • Page 17: Cat Sensor

    on after three, seven or fifteen minutes depending on the setting. Default setting is seven minutes. Note If the Cat Sensor is tripped again within the set count-down period, the count-down timer resets. The Globe will not rotate until another three, seven or fifteen minutes have elapsed, depending on the setting.

  • Page 18: Drawer Full Indicator

    count-down the Litter-Robot will start its cleaning cycle. Any subsequent tripping of the Cat Sensor starts a new seven- minute count-down, preventing the Globe from rotating with your cat inside. You can adjust this time setting by pressing and holding the Empty button for 5 seconds and then pressing the Reset button to toggle through the settings.

  • Page 19: Bonnet

    conditions such as a basement room without any windows. A light sensor located below and to the left of the Power Button turns the Night Light On and Off automatically. The Night Light function can be turned On and Off by pressing and holding the Power Button (see Control Panel - Buttons section ->...

  • Page 20: Internal Shield And Key

    Internal Shield and Key The Internal Shield is located near the top, left side of the litter chamber or Globe. It provides a barrier between the working surfaces of the interior Globe and the space used by your cat. The position of the Internal Shield during cycling is controlled by the 'Key' located at the back of the Globe.

  • Page 21: Wait Time Setting

    The 8-hour period is repeated every 24 hours. The start of the 8-hour period is determined by when the mode was initially set. To start this mode, at the desired time, press and hold the Cycle button until the yellow LED lights up. Both yellow and blue LEDs will be lit now, and during the next 8 hours indicating the unit is in 8 Hour Sleep Mode.

  • Page 22: Control Panel Lockout

    Control Panel Lockout The Control Panel Lockout feature prevents children (or your pet) from pressing the buttons and cycling the unit unnecessarily. However, the Litter-Robot will continue to function normally in the automatic mode. Press and hold the Reset button until the blue LED flashes indicating you have entered this mode.
  • Page 23 Cat Sensor Connectors Battery Pocket Base Bottom View When power to the Litter-Robot is interrupted, the unit automatically switches to Battery Backup mode and is indicated by the Power button backlit with a yellow LED. Note that the Night Light function is disabled when in Battery Backup mode to conserve energy.

  • Page 24: Use & Care

    Use and Care Installing Waste Drawer Liners Your Litter-Robot is shipped with a Waste Drawer Liner already installed - two extra Drawer Liners have been provided. The supplied Drawer Liners are made specifically for the Litter-Robot, however, any 30-50L trash bag will also work well.
  • Page 25 Carbon Filter The Litter-Robot comes equipped with a flexible carbon filter pad for absorbing odors in the drawer. The carbon filter can be easily removed and replaced when cleaning the drawer. The carbon filter is not required for the unit to function and replacement frequency is based on personal preference, however one filter should last a few months under normal use.
  • Page 26 Cleaning the Globe Before you clean the Litter-Robot please make sure that you remove all litter from the Globe - wet litter turns into messy clay. After removing all litter from the Globe, remove the Bonnet by pressing and releasing the latches on both sides of the Bonnet, then lift and rotate the Bonnet off of the globe and carefully set aside.
  • Page 27 Reinstalling Globe and Bonnet 1. Place the Globe on the Base in the approximate home position (lip of opening at bottom) with the gear track lined up with the groove in the Base. Note that the Globe rotational axis is positioned at a 20- degree angle relative to the floor, therefore, Globe is installed slightly tilted in the Base.
  • Page 28 With Bonnet removed, make sure Globe Rotate Key into pocket in Base Unit. gear track is aligned in groove of Base Unit. Align and slide rear facing Tabs located Rotate Bonnet downward aligning Snap on each side of the Bonnet into holes in Tabs with corresponding slots in Base Base Unit.

  • Page 29: Safety Features

    Safety Features Globe Bonnet The Bonnet functions as a cover and guard for the waste port as the Globe (and waste port) rotates from the top of the unit into the Base. The Bonnet also provides a mount location for the Automatic Night Light, wires, and electrical terminals that provide a low and safe 5VDC to the Night Light.
  • Page 30 Internal Shield The Internal Shield provides a barrier between interior working surfaces of Globe and interior area used by your cat preventing waste and litter residue from coming into contact with your cat. Automatic Shut Off If the Globe becomes jammed or overloaded, the motor will stop and the Control Panel will display a yellow, then red LED blinking sequence.

  • Page 31: Money-Back Guarantee And Warranty

    Please note that you are responsible for return shipping cost. Please note that if you have purchased your Litter-Robot through a source other than AutoPets you must coordinate the return with that source and according to their product return policy.

  • Page 32: Contact Customer Service

    Contact Customer Service If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance, contact RobotShop and we’ll be glad to help. support@robotshop.com +33 (0) 8 00 00 18 37 M – F: 3 PM – 10 PM CET If repairs are necessary, call or email us to obtain an RMA number prior to sending your Litter-Robot in for service.

  • Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Will my cat actually go inside the Globe? Cats are generally curious and will investigate any new object. Cats that are already used to a covered litter box may be quicker to investigate. We recommend that the Litter-Robot be placed in the same location where the old litter box used to be.
  • Page 34 What happens if my cat tries to enter the Globe while it is rotating? The Cat Sensor will detect the presence of your cat once it enters the Globe and the motor will stop. The Litter- Robot pauses 15 seconds before resuming the clean cycle - assuming the cat has left the Globe.
  • Page 35 Does the Litter-Robot require special litter? No, the Litter-Robot does not require special litter. In fact, the Litter-Robot works just fine with any clay-based clumping type litter. Some silica gel litter beads and crystals can also be used with the Litter Robot. Litters that do not work in the Litter-Robot are the strictly absorbent, loose clumping or non-clumping litters, newspaper based litters and absorbent wood pellet litter.
  • Page 36 How often do I have to clean the inside of the Litter-Robot Globe? This depends on your personal preference and your cat’s behavior. However, we recommend that you clean the inside of the Globe every one to three months. How do I clean the Litter-Robot exterior? Cleaning the Litter-Robot exterior is easy.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Yellow-> Red LEDs flashing sequentially: Motor has detected an obstruction or jammed condition. Turn unit OFF then back ON to reset. Red LED Flashing: Cat Sensor has been activated continuously for more than 2 minutes. Check for excess weight, such as too much litter or waste.
  • Page 38 Blue-> Yellow-> Red Flashing Sequentially: Litter- Robot cannot find the dump position. Turn off then back on to reset unit. If condition persists, please contact customer service to discuss repair options. Red-> Yellow-> Blue Flashing Sequentially: Litter-Robot cannot find the home position. Turn off then back on to reset unit.

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