Installation In Metal Doors - Sure Flap Microchip Cat Flap Gebrauchsanweisung

6.3 Installation in metal doors

The presence of a metal plate in a door can influence the performance of the SureFlap Microchip
Cat Flap, reducing the range of the microchip reader. This includes the following:
• Metal skin doors
• Security doors
• Metal garage doors
• UPVC coated metal doors
For most situations you will not notice anything, as the read range will still be sufficient for the
majority of microchips. However, if you experience intermittent operation or failure to open for
your cat, first check for the presence of a metal plate in the door. Note that UPVC coated metal
doors often look the same as standard UPVC doors and you may need to look carefully where
the panel has been cut. If a metal plate is confirmed, follow the instructions below for improved
read range.
Improved installation in metal doors requires the mounting adaptor shown in Figure 12. For
details of where to purchase this adaptor see our website www.sureflap.com.
1. Cut a circular hole in the door 212mm (8.5") in diameter. Install the SureFlap Microchip
Cat Flap in this circular hole according to the instructions in section 6.2. The circular hole
removes some metal in the vicinity of the reader antenna, which sits within the tunnel. The
result will be improved read range and more reliable performance.
2. If you still experience intermittent operation, increase the diameter of the hole from 212mm
(8.5") to the maximum diameter of 260mm (10.25") that can be accommodated with the
mounting adaptor. This will extend the read range further and should resolve any issues with
mounting in a metal door.
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