DOCARE ASF03 Automatic Slow Feeder Instruction Manual

DOCARE ASF03 Automatic Slow Feeder

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. This product is not intended for use by, on, or near young children, invalids or infirm persons with reduced physical, sensory, or reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their safely. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
2. Dispose of all packaging materials properly. Some items may be packed in polybags, these bags could cause suffocation, keep away from children and pets.
3. The base unit should NOl De submerged in water at any time, as this may damage is electronic components.
4. Do not place or store the product on wet surfaces or in damp places. Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
5. Place the product on a flat surface. To avoid tripping, please always place the product out of the paths people walk. Do not place the product on or near a stairway.
6. The product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use the product outdoors.
7. The product is intended for use with dogs or cats only. Do not use the product for any purposes other than its intended purpose. Do not use This product on puppies or Kittens under 3 months or age and dogs or cats not able to reach the blood bow or with any physical disability.
8. Do not touch the food outlet or the inside of the food hopper when the product is in use.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. Do not modify the product. Do not disassemle the product (except for detachable accessories as shown in this manual) as incorrect reassembly may result in an eclectic snock fire.
10. When not in use, the product should be unplugged, stored in a safe and dry location, and out of reach of children. If the product is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Install new batteries before using it again.
11. The ambient temperature range for operation and charging should be 32 F to 113 F.

CAUTION

1. For dry pet food or freeze-dried raw pet food only. The product can be adapted to dry food with particle diameters from 3/32″ to 5/8′. Do not use wet, canned, or moist food.
2. Examine this product after installation. Do not plug in if there is water on the power cable. If there is water in the battery compartment, do not insert the batteries.
3. Do not place anything other than dry pet food or Freeze-dried raw pet food in the food hopper. This may cause abnormal functioning of the product or even injuries to humans or pets.
4. Do not allow pets to chew on or swallow any parts. ” If you are concerned your pet may chew the power cable, purchase a cord conduit (a hard plastic protector) at any hardware.
5. Some pets have been known to be sensitive to plastic food containers. f your pet shows sign of an allergic reaction to the plastic, please discontinue use until you have consulted with your veterinarian.
6. It is recommended to replace the desiccant every month. I1 the desiCcant is damaged, stop using and replace it Do not immerse the desiccant in water.
7. Check the operating status of the product regularly and clean the outlet regularly to ensure that t functions normally
8. Do not lift the product by lid, hopper, or box. Lift and carry it using both hands and the base, while keeping the product in an upright position.
9. In order to prevent tip-overs, t is recommended to place the product at the comer of a room or against a wall, and use the included fixing bracket.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Button Version(ASFO1/ASF04) Quick Start

Panel quick guide

Setting the time

• You will need to set the time (in 24-hour format) when using your automatic slow feeder for the first time.

1. Short press the M BUTTON to wake up the automatic slow feeder.
2. Short press the T BUTTON. The TIME INDICATOR hour area flashes. Use UPIDoWN to set the hour.
3. Short press the T BUTTON again. The TIME INDICATOR minute area flashes. Use UP/DOWN to set the minute.

Dual feeding modes

• Immediate Feed Mode.

1. Short press the M BUTTON to wake up the automatic slow feeder.
2. Long press the T BUTTON for 2 seconds, the automatic slow feeder beeps and begins to feed.
3. During feeding, long press the T BUTTON again for 2 seconds to stop feeding.

Bluetooth Version(ASF02/ASF03) Quick Start

System requirements

• iPhones with iOS 10.0 or higher or Android smartphones with 9.0 or later, Bluetooth and location permission enabled.

Dual feeding modes

Immediate Feed Mode

• Short press the button to wake up the automatic slow feeder.
• Short press the button again and the automatic slow feeder begins to feed.
• During feeding, short press the button to stop feeding.

Scheduled Feed Mode

• After connecting your smartphone to the automatic slow feeder via Bluetooth, you can set or modify the feeding schedule on your smartphone
• Search for PerPur in your phone’s app store and download the app. Locate the app on your Smartphone and follow the onscreen instructions.

Low battery alert

• If only battery power is used, when the battery power is low, the automatic slow feeder will beep every 5 minutes to remind you to replace the batteries.

Setting up

In the box

Dishwasher safe

1. Lid
2. Food hopper
3. Bowl
4. Funnel (only available with ASF03 and ASF04)
5. Food outlet adjusters (S/L)
6. Agitator

Hand wash with cold water

1. Desiccant holder
2. Fixing bracket

Do not wet

1. Base
2. User manual
3. Desiccant
4. Hook and loop fasteners x2
5. AA batteries x2
6. USB-C cable

Preparation before installation

Clean the washable parts before first use

• Use mild detergent and water to clean the lid, desiccant holder, agitator food hopper, food outlet adjusters (SL), and bow. Rinse thoroughly. Let all parts air dry completely before assembling.

Caution: do not wet the base, batteries, and USB-C cable.

Dual power supply

Batteries

• Open the battery compartment located at the bottom of the best and install two AA batterles in the specified direction.
• After the batteries are properly installed, the automatic slow feeder will beep.

Note: if not using the feeder for a long time, take out the batteries before storing them

USB-C cable

• Insert the USB-C cable into the port at the bottom of the base and fix the cable through the slot. Close the battery compartment.
• Connect the USB-C cable to a 5V/1A adapter or other relevant power sources.
• If both power supplies are used, the battery power will be the backup power.

Adjust the food outlet

Adjust the size of the food outlet according to the diameter of the pet food used.

• Diameter 3/8″-5/8: no need to install the food outlet adjusters

• Diameter 5/6″-3/8″: install the larger outlet adjuster (L)

• Diameter 3/32″-5/16″ install the smaller outlet adjuster (S)

• If you need to remove an installed adjuster from the outside of the food hopper, pry the top edge of the adjuster with a hard tool and push the adjuster out.

Note: When properly installed, the adjuster should be flush with the inside of the food hopper. Otherwise, it can cause the agitator to malfunction; it may even fall out of the food outlet and into the food hopper.

Install the food hopper

• Place the food hopper above the base, align the alignment mark on the base with the alignment mark on the food hopper, and rotate the food hopper clockwise until you hear a click.
• The food hopper will be locked with the base after installation To detach the food hopper, you will need to press the lock.

Install the agitator

1. Ensure that the lock on the agitator is unlocked. Buckle the agitator to the adapter shaft and press down until you hear a click.
2. Rotate the lock on the agitator clockwise to lock it in place.
3. Rotate the agitator slowly until it seals the food outlet from the inside of the food hopper.

Install the bowl

• Place the bowl on a flat surface, and clamp the base down on the slot of the bowl until they are flush with each other.

Add dry food

• Add your pet’s favorite dry food ar freeze-dried raw food to the food hopper, the height of the food should not exceed the MAX scale line.
• The automatic slow feeder can be adapted to dry food with particle diameter from 3/32″ to 5/8

Note: do not use wet, canned or moist food. Do not put anything other than dry food or freeze-dried raw food in the food hopper.

Install the lid

• Take out the desiccant from the polybag. Place the desiccant in the desiccant holder.
• Install the desiccant holder at the bottom of the lid until you hear a click.
• Align the alignment mark on the lid with any groove on the food hopper and turn the lid clockwise until you hear a click.

Fix the automatic slow feeder

To prevent pets from accidentally tipping over the automatic slow feeder, it is recommended to use the fixing devices provided in the package.

1. Flix the automatic slow feeder to the wall using the fixing bracket and screws (not included)
2. Fix the automatic slow feeder to a leg of furniture using the fixing bracket and hook and loop fasteners

Note: do not place or store the product on wet surfaces or in damp places. This may cause damage to the electronic components of the base or deteriorate dry food.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Maintenance

We recommend that you clean the agitator after the automatic slow Teeder has been in continuous operation for more than Clean the automatic slow feeder regularly to prevent residue and grease from contaminating your pet’s food.

Cleaning

1. Unplug the USB-C cable.
2. Remove the lid, open the desiccant holder, and take out the desiccant.
   • Caution: do not immerse the desiccant in water.
3. Rotate the lock on the agitator counterclockwise to unlock it. Detach the agitator.
4. Press the lock on the base while turning the food hopper counterclockwise to remove the food hopper from the base.
   • Caution: always detach the base before cleaning the feeder. Do not wet the base. Wetting the base may damage its electronic components.
5. Clean the lid, desiccant holder, agitator, food hopper, food outlet adjusters (S/L), and bowl with mild detergent and water Do not use water above 120 °F. Rinse thoroughly.
   • Caution: do not wet the base, batteries, and USB-C cable
6. The lid, food hopper, food outlet adjusters (S/L), and bowl are dishwasher safe. If placing the parts inside the dishwasher, we recommend the top rack and/or silverware holder. If possible, turn down the temperature of the water inside the dishwasher to below 160 °F
   • Caution: do not put any parts in a disinfection cabinet for high-temperature sterilization.
7. Let all parts air dry completely or wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Reassemble the automatic slow feeder.

Product Specifications

Troubleshooting

Guarantee Terms and Conditions

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CONFORMITY INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limts are designed to próvide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, r not installed and used in accordance will one instruction, may cause harm never once to harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate one receiving antenna.
• increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The device has been evaluated to meet the general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

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