Closer Pets C100 Cat Mate Two-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Closer Pets
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Closer Pets C100 Cat Mate Two-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder Instruction Manual
INDUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read all instructions before installing or using this product.
- Register your purchase on-line at www.closerpets.com (see guarantee).
- Do not allow children to play with this product.
- Inspect product regularly for correct operation and damage. Do not use if in doubt.
- This product is designed for use with pets only, as described in these instructions.
- Dispose of all packaging material properly.
NOTE: Plastic bags could cause suffocation – keep away from children and animals.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Cat Male Automatic Pet Feeder.
The C100 and C200 feeders are designed to feed your pet at its normal mealtimes, as these are the times it will generally visit its feeding place. With the C200 you can set any time delay up to 48 hours. For example, if the time is 10 a.m. on a Saturday and you wish to serve one meal at 6 p.m. on Saturday and one at 8 a.m. on Sunday, you would set one of the timing knobs to 8 hours delay and the other to 22 hours. With the C100 you may serve one meal with a maximum of 24 hours delay. We advise you monitor your pet’s usage for the first 24 hours to ensure correct operation and function.
Operation
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Turn unit upside down and remove battery cover by releasing the retainer clip. Insert AA battery in orientation as indicated by the battery symbol and check gear rotates as shown by arrow (Fig. 1).
NOTE: We recommend an Alkaline battery size AA, e.g. Duracell MN 1500. A good quality alkaline battery should normally last approximately 12 months in continuous use. Replace the battery cover. -
Open lids by aligning the pointer on the timer knob with printed ‘0’ (zero) on recessed bezel of lid (Fig. 2).
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Remove food bowl(s) by lifting back of bowl first, as shown by arrow in Fig. 3.
C200 only: If feeding wet food, insert pre-frozen ice pack.d. -
Replace filled food bowl(s) pressing bowl down firmly to engage tamper device (A, Fig. 3) into base unit. Push down on centre of lid and set desired time delay by rotating timer knob (Fig. 4). Place unit in required position.
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Remove battery after use.
Feeding cats
We suggest you introduce your cat to its feeder by following the steps below:
- Place your cat’s food in the food bowl with the lid open and place the unit in the normal feeding position. (Try using its favourite food to encourage it to get used to the feeder.)
- Finally use the timing mechanism. but try not to watch over your cat – if it knows you’re around it may wait for personal attention!
If leaving your cat for a weekend, don’t forget to make suitable toilet arrangements for it. We recommend the use of our Cat Mate Pet Fountain for the supply of cool, clear water. Kittens should not be left alone for long periods without someone to check periodically that all is well.
Simultaneous feeding (C200 only)
For feeding 2 cats at the same time. we recommend fitting the lid-link clip, supplied with the C200 feeder, to ensure the simultaneous opening of both lids. The lid-link clip is fitted as follows:
- Open both lids (as instruction 2.b.) and remove by simply pulling vertically from base unit.
- Remove both food bowls (Fig. 3), then remove lid-link clip (13. Fig. 5), stored in the front left recess of base unit.
- Turn over one of the lids and attach lid-link clip on to the lid rim between notches (C. Fig. 6). Repeat for second lid.
- Refit lids to base unit, taking care to ensure that the lid retaining clip (D, Fig. 7a) is pushed fully down into position (Fig. 7b).
- Insert pre-frozen ice pack, if required and replace filled food bowls.
- Push down lids and rotate both timer knobs to the same desired time delay (Fig. 4). Place unit in required position.
Feeding dogs
Most small dogs will readily adapt to an automatic feeder, but you are recommended to supervise your dog’s first few encounters to ensure that it is unlikely to damage the unit – which may be a problem with puppies.
When leaving your dog, do not forget to make adequate toilet arrangements for it. Dogs, and particularly puppies, should not be left alone for long periods without someone to check periodically that all is well. We also recommend the use of a Dog Mate fountain for supply of fresh water.
For extra stability the feeder may be attached to a wooden baseplate as follows:
- Remove lid(s) and food bowl(s). Place feeder in desired position on wooden board, locate the two moulded-in retaining clips (E, Fig. 8a/b) and mark a screw hole using a suitable screw down through the centre of each hole. (Fig. 9).
- Break out the retaining clips by carefully cutting retaining webs with a sharp knife (Fig. 10).
- Replace clips in holes with the flat side of the clip uppermost and screw to board at marked screw positions using suitable screws (Fig. 11).
- Turn clips to lock/unlock feeder to wooden base (Fig. 12).
Hints on food storage
Your feeder is designed for use with all pet foods. For wet food. the C200 should always be used with its ice pack unless the surrounding temperature is less than 5°C (40°F). To freeze the ice pack before use. place in a freezer for at least 6 hours. Spare ice packs are available from your dealer or directly from www.closerpets.com.
It is not possible to use an ice pack with the C100. and if leaving wet food in very warm weather we recommend that the food be chilled in a refrigerator before placing in the feeder.
When using your feeder with wet food, ensure that the food comes from a freshly opened can/pack. If the weather is very warm, you are advised not to leave wet food for long periods and may prefer to serve dry food, which has better keeping qualities. If in doubt, please consult the manufacturer of your cats’ wet food.
Positioning of feeder
The feeder should be used indoors or in a garage or outbuilding, and should be placed in a cool corner shaded from sunlight with about 2.5cm (1″) clearance at the back to allow the lid(s) to open fully.
Cleaning
The C100 and C200 feeders are very easy to clean and normally only the food bowls will require washing. The base unit. lids and lid lifting levers can all be wiped with a soapy cloth. If required. lids may be removed for washing – simply pull out vertically from the base unit. When refitting lids, take care to ensure that lid retaining clips (D. Fig. 7a) are pushed fully down into position (Fig. 7b). Under no circumstances should the base unit be immersed in water.
Hereby, Pet Mate Ltd., declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU and UK Directives. All Declarations of Conformity (DoC) may be viewed at www.closerpets.com/pages/eu-doc.
IMPORTANT: Dispose of end-of-life products and batteries in accordance with locally applicable regulations for your country. UK/EU: Refer to Terms and Conditions section EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive on www.closerpets.com for more information.
GUARANTEE
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