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Enclosed:2 Rails1 Door1 Unit Box 8 Wood screws 1 Red Magnet 4 AA Batteries 1 Door Clip1 Rail Guard

9-1/8"

You will need:PencilLevelCordless screw driver

Coop HoleCut Out:

Maximum8" x 13"

8" Wide

13" Tall

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Bottom Screws Mark with Rail Guard

Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener & Closer by Cheeper Keeper

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Rail Guard Use to Mark Bottom Holes

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Mark using bottom rail guard.Mount the rails.Insert Door.Test door for easy sliding! Install bottom rail guard.Attach enclosed Clip to door.

L ift door and clear Coop Opening. Line up unit box string line EXACTLY VERTICAL

with door hole. Install unit box.

1. Mark bottom holes with horizontal Rail Guard. Mount the first rail vertically and plumb/straight with enclosed screws Always align the upper hole to the outside.

2. Mount second rail on the bottom. Mount top of rail using dimensions, above, or by placing door inside rails to test fit.Install Rail Guard.

3. Slide door into rails. Attach Swivel Clip to door. Open door, clear coop opening, mark. Place Unit box string line directly over door center, mark.

4. Unscrew the Unit Box cover and fix it at the marked position.

5. Install all optional accessories such as Timer (BS-D), Outside Light Sensor (AS), etc. See wiring diagram.

6. Insert Batteries. ONLY USE ALKALINE BATTERIES! Wait a few seconds for "start-up". Close box, hand tighten only, do not over-tighten!

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1. Manually test operation by closing doorwith enclosed red magnet placed on thebottom right on the unit box.Door should glide freely, no hitches, smoothand effortlessly.Door should stop at the bottom screws.

2. Manually reopen door with red magnet.If door is not sliding smoothly, redo the railsuntil door is free.

3. Now test internal light sensor by darkeningthe unit box with a dark jacket or similar.Wait a few seconds for door to beginclosing. After door has closed, removedarkness and door will open after 10seconds. The standard door kit is now readyfor use!

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* The key to long life is in the Rail tracks. The Door should slide effortlessly in the tracks at all times.Test by holding the door up and dropping it down; it should SLAM down quickly, yet still be firmly enclosed by the rails.Try it!

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ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES-(Sold Separately)Plug-In power supply

The power supply unit is connected to contacts 1 at the bottom (blue cable) and 2 at the top (red cable). After plugging in the power supply, the Unit starts (LED flashes several times, last red) and is now ready for operation (LED off). If the cord was unwound, it is now completely wound in. The cable length of the power supply unit is 98 inches.

The cables of the external light sensor are marked blue. Connect the cables of the outdoor light sensor to the contacts 6 (white cable) at the bottom and 5 (brown cable) at the top. When using the AS, please unscrew the internal twilight sensor (see note above) or darken it completely with a suitable closed black cap!

Manual Control Extension SAThe cables of the external manual control are marked red.Connect the cables of the outdoor light sensor to the contacts 8 (white cable) at the bottom and 7 (brown cable) at the top. Instead of the external manual control with magnet, you can also connect your own pushbutton (not latching, no switch!) to control the Cheeper Keeper manually.

External LED ExtensionThe cables of the external LED are marked green. Connect the cables of the external LED to the contacts 10 (white cable) at the bottom and 9 (brown cable) at the top. (If the polari-ty is reversed, the LED flashes red every 4 seconds after closing, not green).

Manual Control(Part SA) Opening and

closing the slider by holding on the red

magnet at the SA marking.

Adjusting Opening and Closing Times Based on Light Sensitivity

Controls

Connect the timer cables to contacts 4 at the bottom (white cable) and 3 at the top (brown cable). For exclusive control via the BS-D, please deactivate the light sensor by connecting contacts 5 and 6 with the supplied yellow "jumper wire". For a combined time and twilight control, please do not connect a "jumper wire" to contacts 5 and 6.Factory Setting is 8 o'clock opening, and 22 o'clock closing (Military Time).

Outside Light Sensor AS

BS-D Timer

*Safety instructionsPower supply in dry room only. The plug power supply is designed for dry rooms. Unless otherwise specified, cable length approx. 98 inches. Please place it dry and under normal room conditions (humidity).

Limit Switch E2

Light sensitivity can be ad-justed with the Rotary Knob: Default Setting (3) = Closes earlier in the evening, Opens later in the morning. TURN CLOCKWISE to the right = Closes later in the evening and Opens earlier in the morning.

Internal Light SensorNote:When using the outdoor light sensor (Part AS) please unscrew the internal sensor or completely darken it with a suitable black cap.

*Depending on the accessories installed, the Unit Device can be used in three different operating modes:

Twilight control: No accessory necessary, base kit. No timer or eternal light sensor. Opens at dawn, closes at dusk with sensitivity adjustments (Rotary Knob).

Combined Control: The BS-D Timer and the AS Light Sensor work in tandem to control opening and closing. Factory Setting is 8 o'clock opening (IF there is light), and 22 o'clock military time(10 o'clock pm) AT THE LATEST.

Timer Control Only: The internal or external light sensors are disabled by use of a "jumper wire" on pins 5+6. Therefore, the complete opening and closing times are adjusted on the BS-D Timer only.

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LED Indicators

Device in closed mode (1x green)Is indicated when the Unit has received the impulse to close and the internal weight sensitive switches confirm that no more weight is pulling on the device. The door should be closed. Please check the door regularly for smooth running to prevent it from getting stuck when closing.

Battery life reached (2x red)You should replace the batteries to ensure safe operation. For optimum battery life, use only alkaline batteries.

Error limit switch (3x red)Error at Limit Switch for open mode. Possibly the cord was wound incorrectly or there is not enough line to close switch (bead on string has not lifted the white foot pedal). This error is also indicated when the Limit Switch for the open mode is raised during the closing movement!

Error overload (1x red)Door is blocked during opening. Check for smooth opening and closing with the manual control.

g them to a public or private place for proper disposal.All indicated battery running times refer to the operation with our door at .5 lbs to 7 lbs.DisclaimerElectronic devices can fail for various reasons. The usage of our devices does not release you from the obligation to regularly check and monitor the welfare of the animals and the function of the device. We accept no liability for damage and consequential damage resulting from incorrect installation/operation.Safety instructionsPower supply dry room - The plug power supply is designed for dry rooms. Unless otherwise specified, cable length approx. 98 inches. Please place it dry and under normal room conditions (humidity).Risk of injury during manual intervention - Any manual intervention in the mechanics of the de-vice or the door attached to it represents a risk of injury. We are not liable for any damage resulting thereof. Make sure that the system is voltage-free when interventions are made or when you touch moving parts.

Notice:The LED signal for the error or operating mode only flashes at short intervals for approx. 2 hours after activation. The LED does not flash the whole night!

NOTES:

Error / Failure Analysis Solution / Explanation

No reaction to manual control

Did you use the red magnet and hold it against the SA mark on the control box?

Not every magnet works. A corresponding magnetic field is required. We also supply replacement magnets. Please contact us. Always hold the magnet against the corresponding control panel for SA/manual control.

A component of the manual control is defective.

Send us the printed circuit board for inspection and repair.

Power: batteries, plugged in? (If there are no reactions even to darkness or brightness.)

Are the batteries full, correctly inserted, the plug power supply connected, functional, the socket functional? Are the cables in good condition (cable breakage, gnawed, corrosion)?

No reaction to darkness or brightness

The internal sensor is removed, an external sensor (AS) is not connected.

Without a light sensor there is no reaction to changes in light. If no sensor is installed, the jumper wire must be plugged into pins 5+6 and a timer must be connected, pins 3+4, to take over automatic control.

The contacts of the internal sensor touch each other.

Short-circuit: the door remains open. Carefully bend the contacts apart again.

The internal sensor is not installed in the correct direction.

The sensor has a flat side. It points to the edge of the housing, not inwards in the direction of the battery holder.

The internal sensor is correctly installed, but defective.

If only the internal sensor is used, not an external one, you can request a replacement from us. The sensor simply has to be plugged into the screw terminal (the right way).

Rewind error, but cord cor-rectly wound up

Limit switch was raised during closing

Hold the SA-Magnet to the SA control panel to clear the fault and release the cord by using the SA field again. Observe the behavior of the limit switch when closing, is there a reason why it might be lifted?

Limit switch not correctly adjusted Replacement of the printed circuit board required. Please get in touch with us.

Door stopped halfway Batteries completely empty and unit switched off.

The device is switched off if the operating voltage is too low, as safe operation is not guaranteed. The batteries must be replaced. The LED indicator "Battery empty" was displayed. The opening/closing movement is not finished in this case. Please try new batteries.

You have operated the SA function during opening or closing.

If the motor is running in one direction and you use the SA function, the motor stops. Use it again to run the motor in the opposite direction.

Door got stuck when closing. Door is blocked in the rails. As a result it no longer pulls on the device, it does not close any further. Check rails for dirt, bends or similar. The door has to pull with its own weight until the door touches the bottom screws or ground to stop.

Door is blocked when opening / overload.

If the door jams when opening, an attempt is made to open it again and again for a while. An LED error is displayed. After approx. 1hr. no further attempt is made to open. Manually operate the SA to get the device out of the error state. It will close and you can remove the blockage.

Cord very tight in opened condition

Limit stop does not work. If the white Limit Switch is pulled extremely far towards the motor, a component of the Limit Switch is defective. Please send the device in for repair.

Door blocks during opening. The Limit Switch may only be triggered by raising the Limit Switch inside the device. This happens through a resistance in the cord. If the door gets jammed, this is not a regular switch-off, but an error (overload).

Open despite dark It was opened with SA? Close again with the SA Function

You are using an external light sensor AS, but have not removed the internal one. If the coop is bright, the device opens due to the illumination of the internal sensor.

Remove the internal sensor from the screw terminal so that only the external sensor (AS) is active or darken the internal sensor completely with a black cap.

Closed by SA, does not open after short darkening (night)

After closing by SA, it must be dark for at least 10 minutes so that it can be opened again by brightness.

If you want to reopen after closing by the SA, actuate the SA again.

Darken the device completely for at least 10 minutes, so that it can be opened again afterwards by brightening.

The batteries last only a few days / weeks / maximum 1 year

The door weight ranges between .5 lbs and 7 lbs, as well as a lift-up length from 12-13 inches.

In these situations, the battery life may be reduced to approximately 1 year. Note that even very cold temperatures can reduce battery life in the long run.

The white limit switch is not raised, but the door still jams.

The door moves against a resistance during opening before the white limit switch can be triggered. This is a fault condition and costs energy. Remove the blockade against which the door moves during opening.

Despite the limit switch being raised, an attempt is still made to open. The cord is tensioned very tightly.

The limit switch component is defective. Send us the printed circuit board for inspection and repair.

Battery type is not okay, so it is either zinc-carbon battery used, or rechargeable batteries (rechargeable batteries).

Only use alkaline batteries, or lithium batteries (but which means unnecessarily higher costs). DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Troubleshooting

Battery DisposalDo not dispose the batteries in the household waste, but please bring them to a public or private place for proper disposal.All indicated battery running times refer to the operation with our door at .5 lbs to 7 lbs.

DisclaimerElectronic devices can fail for various reasons. The usage of our devices does not release you from the obligation to regularly check and monitor the welfare of the animals and the function of the device. We accept no liability for damage and consequential damage resulting from incorrect installation/operation.

Safety instructionsPower supply dry room - The plug power supply is designed for dry rooms. Unless otherwise specified, cable length approx. 98 inches. Please place it dry and under normal room conditions (humidity).

Risk of injury during manual intervention - Any manual intervention in the mechanics of the de-vice or the door attached to it represents a risk of injury. We are not liable for any damage resulting thereof. Make sure that the system is voltage-free when interventions are made or when you touch moving parts.

WarrantyYour Cheeper Keeper comes with a 1 Year Warranty.If installed correctly and there is a manufacturer defect or malfunction, we will replace anything at no cost to you.In order to expedite your warranty claim PLEASE DO THIS FIRST:Read and try everything in "Troubleshooting". Contact us at - info@cheeperkeeper.com And include:Subject: Warranty

1. Pictures of your complete installation:Door, Rails, Unit Box, and Coop Wall.

2. Picture of the inside of the Unit box without the cover on, so we can see inside.

We will troubleshoot from the photos and get right back to you in less than 24 hours.

After the 1 year warranty, but less than 5 years:

DO THIS FIRST:Read and try everything in "Troubleshooting". Contact us at - info@cheeperkeeper.comAnd include:Subject: Repair1. Pictures of your complete installation: Door,

Rails, Unit Box, and Coop Wall.2. Picture of the inside of the Unit box without

the cover on, so we can see inside.

We will troubleshoot and get back to you and advise next steps.

Next Steps: Submit for repair:

1. Unhook the door.2. Unscrew the four screws in the corner holding the

unit box up, remove and set aside screws to reuse, do not send screws in unit box.

3. Wipe and/or clean unit box to remove contaminants from poultry yard - THANK YOU!

4. Write a brief description of the problem and supply your USPS return mailing address.

5. Place in a small box or padded envelope with plenty of sufficient padding and mail via the US Postal Service to our US Repair Department:

Cheeper RepairPO Box 145Dobbins, CA 95935

We will repair and/or replace and mail back to you free of charge in 24-48 hours and 2-3 day transit time after receipt of unit for repair.

Maintenance

Do not use lubricants or oil on the pull cord. However, you should oil or use white lithium grease inside the rail tracks once or twice a year, and check for blockages in the grooves.

If the pull cord needs rewinding or replacing:See cheeperkeeper.com for instructional videos.