SureFlap MICROCHIP CAT FLAP - Product overview; How the cat flap works; Key features

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2. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap. This cat ap has been
designed to recognise either the microchip already implanted in your cat or the SureFlap RFID
Collar Tag (sold separately), allowing access to your pet whilst keeping out animal intruders. Your
home becomes a secure environment for your pet, leading to a happier, more relaxed animal.
Operation of the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap couldn’t be simpler. Once the batteries have been
inserted, the ap can be put into learn mode. The next cat to pass through the ap from either
direction, or to put its head into the tunnel with its nose up to the door, will have its microchip
number stored in the memory. Now the cat ap is ready to install and will unlock whenever your
cat wants to come into the house.
Multiple cats are no problem. Up to 32 cats can be programmed into the ap at the same time –
more than enough for most people’s needs!
The SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap has all the features you would expect from a high quality cat
ap, including:
• Robust and elegant design
• Learn mode for programming multiple cats
• 4-way manual lock
• Low battery indicator
• Typical battery lifetime at least 6 months
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We wish you years of trouble-free operation with your SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap and hope you
enjoy the benets it brings to your home and pet.
3. Microchip Type
The SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap is compatible with all the following types of microchip commonly
used for pets.
• 15-digit microchips (also known as FDXB)
• 10-digit microchips (also known as FDXA) except those with codes starting 000..., 010...,
or 020...
• 9-digit microchips
In addition the cat ap is also compatible with the SureFlap RFID Collar Tag (sold separately).
Extensive tests have shown that the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap works perfectly with the vast
majority of microchips. However a very small percentage of cats have a microchip without the
required range for the cat ap – this does not mean there is a problem with the microchip. In
these rare cases please contact our customer service team for assistance.
If permanent changes to a door or wall are required for installation we strongly advise testing the
SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap with your cat(s) rst. To test that it works for your cat carry out both
the learn process (see section 5) and then test normal operation (see section 8).
1 Based on normal usage. Note that heavy usage by many cats may reduce battery lifetime.