zooplus Noma Automatic Feeder Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- zooplus
Table of Contents
zooplus Noma Automatic Feeder
Notes on the manual and the manufacturer
Storing the instructions
These instructions form part of the device.
- Read the instructions carefully before using the device for the first time.
- Follow the instructions and specifications in this manual.
- Keep the manual for the device’s entire useful life.
- Keep the manual available for reference purposes.
- If the manual is lost or has become illegible, request a new one from the manufacturer.
- Include the manual if you sell or otherwise pass on the device.
Copyright
This manual contains information that is subject to copyright. This manual
may not be copied, printed, filmed, processed, reproduced or distributed in
any form, in whole or in part, without the manufacturer’s prior written
consent.
© v2022 zooplus SE All rights reserved.
Manufacturer’s address
zooplus SE Sonnenstraße 15
80331 Munich
Germany
E-Mail: info@zooplus.com
Internet: zooplus.de
For GB market: zooplus Services Ltd 30 St. Giles Oxford OX13LE England
Safety
Intended use
The Noma automatic feeder is used to offer a full bowl of food to domestic
cats or dogs in a time-controlled manner. The device may only be used for this
purpose and only in dry rooms.
Avoiding risks of injury
- There is a danger of death due to choking, swallowing or inhalation when playing with packaging films.
- Keep packaging materials away from babies and small children.
- Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
- The device is battery operated and contains small parts. Children can swallow batteries and small parts. There is a danger of death!
- Do not allow children to play with the device. The device is not a toy.
- Keep batteries and small parts away from babies and small children.
- The device may be used by people who cannot operate the device safely. There is a risk of injury and incorrect operation.
- Supervise children under 8 years of age and people with limited abilities when handling the device.
- If batteries are handled improperly, there is a risk of battery leakage. Leaking batteries can cause injury and malfunction.
- Pay attention to the polarity when inserting the batteries.
- Always replace all the batteries at the same time.
- Do not use batteries of different types or brands.
- Remove all the batteries if you do not use the device for a long time.
- Only set up or store the device indoors in a dry place.
- Observe the following if batteries have leaked:
- Avoid getting leaking battery fluid in contact with the skin and eyes.
- Remove leaking batteries with rubber gloves.
- Clean contaminated areas thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Avoid material damage and malfunctions
- Opening the base unit irreparably destroys the device.
- Only open the parts of the device that are described in these instructions.
- Do not attempt to repair the device.
- Moisture can enter the device and damage the batteries or electronics.
- Only set up the device in a dry place.
- The housing is not dishwasher safe. Clean only with a damp cloth.
- When cleaning the housing, make sure that no moisture penetrates into the device.
- Make sure that the underside is dry before inserting the feeding tray.
Notes on animal welfare
Most animals quickly get used to feeding with the device. However, they can
still damage the device by chewing on it or scratching it. Incorrect filling
may cause the device to malfunction. Damage, especially to the electronics and
batteries, or malfunctions can jeopardise animal welfare.
- Get the animal used to the device.
- Supervise the animal during the initial period when using the device. Prevent any animal misbehaviour such as nibbling on or scratching at the device.
- Ensure that the animal does not damage the device.
- If the animal has damaged the device and swallowed fragments or batteries, consult a veterinarian immediately.
- Position the device so that the animal can comfortably use all the bowls. Do not place in niches or corners.
- Place the device on a non-slip surface.
- Do not overfill bowls.
- Do not leave a bowl empty between filled bowls.
- Ensure that sufficient fresh water is available to the animal in addition to food.
Description
Task and function
The automatic feeder contains a feeding tray with five bowls for up to five
feedings. The filled bowls open one after the other after an adjustable time
interval.
Overview of the device
- Front and back of the device
1. Assembled device
2. ‘On’: Switch-on switch
3. ‘Off’: Switch-off switch
4. Battery compartment
- The individual parts of the device
1. Base unit
2. Feeding tray with 5 bowls
3. Lid
4. Opening for a bowl
5. Lid handle
6. Clip closure in the lid handle
7. Display
8. Automatic rotation mechanism
- Indicators and buttons on the display
1. ‘Rst’ (‘Reset’): Restart the program
2. Hour indicator (0–23)
3. Minute indicator (0–59)
4. ‘Hr’ (‘Hour’): Activate the hour indicator and set the hours
5. ‘Min’ (‘Minutes’): Activate the minute indicator and set the minutes
6. ‘H/S’ (‘Handsetting’): Turn the lid clockwise on to the next bowl
Use
Inserting batteries
You need 4×1.5V AA batteries. They are not included in the scope of
delivery. The battery compartment and on/off switch are located on the
underside of the device.
- Open the battery compartment: Loosen the screw 1 in the battery compartment cover 2 with a small Phillips screwdriver.
- Insert 4×1.5V AA batteries. Note the polarity when doing so: The negative pole is in contact with the spring.
- Close the battery compartment: Screw the battery compartment cover back on.
- Press the ‘On’ switch 3 next to the battery compartment.
- If the batteries are inserted correctly, the display on the front of the device will now switch on.
Filling with animal feed
You can fill any number of bowls (i.e. bowls 5 to 3, 4 to 1, 3 to 2, etc.).
The filled bowls must be next to one another. You cannot close the first
filled bowl. It is used to feed the animal immediately. If you’d like feeding
to start after the set time interval, leave the first bowl empty.
- Pour pet food for one feeding session into the first or second empty bowl.
- Press the ‘H/S’ button .
- The lid opening rotates clockwise to the next empty bowl.
- Pour pet food into this bowl.
- Fill additional bowls as desired.
- At the end, turn the lid anti-clockwise by hand back onto the first bowl.
- You can also remove the lid completely to fill the bowls (to remove and replace the lid, see page 16).
Setting the time interval
You must set the time interval for the lid’s automatic rotation.
The display flashes during the setting process. The flashing stops after 5
seconds without any button being pressed.
- Press the ‘Hr’ button once. The hour indicator flashes.
- Press the ‘Hr’ button repeatedly to set the desired number of hours (0–23).
- Press the ‘Min’ button once. The minute indicator flashes.
- Press the ‘Min’ button repeatedly to set the desired number of minutes (0–59).
- Press the ‘Rst’ button.
- The feeding interval is set.
Using the device
- Place the automatic feeder in a dry place in the house or apartment.
- The program is run.
- To run the program a second time, press the ‘Rst’ button after filling again.
After the end of the program
- Press the ‘Off’ switch on the back of the device to switch it off.
- The display goes out.
Cleaning the device
Removing the lid and the feeding tray from the device
To remove the lid:
- Press in the clip closure in the lid handle with your thumb and forefinger.
- Remove the lid.
- Turn the feeding tray anti-clockwise until you hear a click.
- Take out the feeding tray.
Cleaning
- Clean the lid with a soft, dry cloth.
- Wash the feeding tray with a mild detergent by hand.
- Inspect the inside of the device for dirt or foreign objects. If there is dirt or foreign objects, remove it / them.
Replacing the lid and the feeding tray
- Align the triangle on feeding tray 1 with the triangle on the base unit 2.
- Insert the feeding tray. The hook 3 on the underside of the feeding tray thus engages in the opening 4 on the base unit.
- Turn the feeding tray clockwise until you hear the click.
- Place the lid so that the lugs 1 on the underside of the lid handle engage in the holders 2 in the centre of the feeding tray.
- Press the lid onto the device.
- The device is ready for operation again.
Disposing of packaging and device
- Dispose of the product in accordance with the regulations that apply in your country.
Electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol must not be
disposed of together with household waste. The equipment may contain hazardous
substances and substances that are harmful to the environment. Dispose of the
packaging material separately from unsorted municipal waste in an
environmentally friendly manner at the end of its service life in accordance
with the regulations in force at the place of use. Distributors of electrical
and electronic equipment as well as distributors of food who regularly or
permanently offer electrical and electronic equipment are also obliged to take
back old electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. When purchasing a
new appliance, the distributor must, at the end user’s request, take back an
old appliance of the same type free of charge on a 1:1 basis. Even without a
new purchase, distributors are obliged to take back up to three old appliances
(max. edge length of 25 cm) free of charge at the end user’s request. There
are free collection points for old electrical appliances in your area and, if
necessary, other collection points for the reuse of appliances. You can obtain
the addresses from your city or local government. Old appliances from private
households that can be sent by parcel post can also be returned. For this
purpose, we will provide you with a return label free of charge, which you can
request at service@zooplus.com. When doing so,
ensure proper shipping packaging so that breakage is avoided as much as
possible and mechanical compaction or breakage can be ruled out.
Please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to delete all personal data
on the device before returning it.
Batteries marked with this symbol must not be disposed of together with household waste.
- Remove old batteries, accumulators, and lamps if possible without destroying the device.
You are legally obliged to return all used batteries to a collection point in your municipality/district or a retailer (free of charge). Batteries contain hazardous substances which can be toxic. If they are disposed of improperly, they are harmful to the environment and have health effects on humans, animals and plants.
References
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