SureFlap is compatible with the following commonly used microchips in North America
Check with your vet if you have a question about the type of microchip you are using. The programming process is extremely simple! Your cat walks through, the door senses the microchip and remembers it. You may have up to 32 cats programmed simultaneously.
In addition to this unique microchip sensing design, the SureFlap incorporates the familiar 4-way locking device for even more control over the movements of your cat.
As the SureFlap is battery powered (4 AA batteries last about 6 months depending upon usage), a nearby wall outlet is not required. A low battery indicator lets you know when to change the batteries.
The SureFlap is self-framing from 0" to 2 3/4" which will accommodate very thin material like plate glass to very thick exterior doors.
For Wall Installation just purchase enough SureFlap Tunnel Extensions (each one is good for 2" of wall depth) to get most of the way through the wall. The SureFlap itself will accommodate the last 0"-2 3/4". You can find the Tunnel Extensions in our eBay store.
Installation in glass requires the use of a SureFlap Mounting Adaptor (found in our store as well). The use of a glazier is imperative for 'in glass' installations but it's no problem for the glazier.
If for some reason, you don't wish to use the electronic control--say during training--you may disable the sensing mechanism and use the SureFlap as a regular manual cat flap.
If you feel that the locking feature should act more quickly, no problem. There is a special high speed locking mode that you can activate if needed.
And, if you have a really big cat that can't get close enough to trigger the chip reader, there's an extended range option:
1. Remove 1 battery from the SureFlap – and leave for 2 minutes to power completely down.
2. Press & Hold the learn button.
3. While continuing to hold down the button, reinsert the battery.
4. Release the learn button.
One last caution If you want to install this cat flap in a metal door, you'll need to build a wooden collar to keep the cat flap separate from the metal. The installation instructions explain how to do that and how wide the collar needs to be.
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