The Self-Cleaning Litter Box that R eally W orks! Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing Litter-Robot® Open Air , the self-cleaning litter box that really w orks! At AutoPets™ (Automated Pet Care Products, Inc.), we aim to develop products that keep your pets happy and make your life easier. This manual will help you get the most out of your Litter-Robot® Open Air. We will guide you through the setup process, as well as provide you with useful tips and advice for acclimating your cat to its new, automatic self-cleaning litter box.
Important Safety Instructions Always be sure any cat in your household that might use the Litter-Robot weighs at least 2.5 kg. Cats must weigh 2.5 kg or more to safely use the LitterRobot in Automatic Mode. Always place the Litter-Robot on a firm, level surface. Avoid soft, uneven, or unstable flooring, which may affect the ability of the unit to detect your cat. Always unplug the unit before servicing. Never force your cat into the Litter-Robot.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 3 Components and Dimensions ........................................... 5 Setting Up Your Litter-Robot ............................................ 7 Introducing Your Cat to the Litter-Robot ........................... 9 Ongoing Maintenance.....................................................10 Cycles ...........................................................................11 Control Panel - Button Functions .......
Components and Dimensions Globe Night Light Internal Shield Fill Line Bonnet Flexible Liner Cat Entry/Exit Power Button Step Mat Control Panel Indicator Lights Waste Drawer Carbon Filter Base Front View Home Position Bonnet Globe Key Power Input Cat Sensor Rear View 1-866-627-3178 5 www.robotshop.
Key Cat Sensor Base Battery Pocket Handles (Optional Backup Battery) Carbon Filter Waste Drawer Waste Drawer Handle Bottom View Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Fully Assembled 75 cm x 61.6 cm x 68.6 cm Waste Drawer 12.7 cm x 31.8 cm x 40.6 cm Entryway 39.4 cm x Inside Globe 38.1 - 42.2 cm depending on litter level Floor to Step 18 cm Step to Entryway 16 cm Floor to Entryway 34 cm 1-866-627-3178 26 cm x 50.8 cm x 50.8 cm 35.6 cm x 35.6 cm Litter Bed 6 Weig ht 10.
Setting Up Your Litter-Robot Your Litter-Robot comes fully assembled and ready to use. Get started by following the steps below. Placement • • • • • If possible, place the Litter-Robot in the same location as the old litter box (at least during transition). Make sure the unit is on a firm, level surface. Avoid soft, uneven, or unstable flooring. Keep the unit indoors in a cool, dry location. Reduce exposure to high temperature and humidity. Locate the unit near a power outlet.
enough to pass through the screen will also work (periodic changing of this type of litter is required). DO NOT use litters that are the strictly absorbent, nonclumping, loose-clumping, newspaper-based, or wood-based pellets. If you are using a litter alternative not listed here, please contact us at support@robotshop.com to make sure you are using a compatible litter.
Introducing Your Cat to the Litter-Robot Most likely, your cat will quickly adapt to the Litter-Robot. Here are some ways to facilitate the transition: • Place the Litter-Robot in the same location as the current litter box, set it up (make sure you add litter to the Globe), and make sure it is turned off. Give your cats a day or two to explore the Litter-Robot. If your cats show no interest, entice them to approach the Litter-Robot by using some catnip or a favorite treat.
Ongoing Maintenance Empty the Waste Drawer when indicated by the flashing blue light on the Control Panel. How often you will need to empty the Waste drawer depends on the number and size of your cats. For two average-sized cats, twice per week is typical. For a single cat, once per week is usually sufficient. Pull out the Waste Drawer using the handle below the step, then gather the edges of the liner bag and dispose.
Clean Cycle After your cat leaves the Globe, the Litter-Robot automatically performs a Clean cycle. The patented sifting system separates the clumps from the clean litter and deposits them into the Waste Drawer below. It takes about 2 ½ minutes. You can also press the Cycle button to start a Clean cycle. During a Clean cycle, press any button to pause the cycle. Press the Cycle button to resume the cycle. Press the Reset or Empty button to abort the cycle and return the Globe to the Home position.
• The Globe will rotate past the Home position to level the litter before finally returning to the Home position. The yellow light turns off and the blue standby light turns on. If your cat re-enters the Globe during the Wait Time countdown (red light is on), the Cat Sensor detects that weight and will not cycle with your cat inside (see page 30). Once your cat exits, a new countdown will begin.
Control Panel - Button Functions 1. Power Button + [Automatic Night Light] Night Light Sensor Press and Release: Turns the system power on and off. Press and Hold: Toggles the Automatic Night Light function on and off (see page 20). The Litter-Robot arrives with the Automatic Night Light function activated. When the light sensor detects low light conditions, the Night Light turns on automatically.
2. Cycle Button + [8 Hour Sleep Mode] Press and Release: Starts a Clean cycle (see page 11). To pause a cycle, press any button on the Control Panel. Press Cycle to resume the cycle. To abort the Clean cycle, press any button to pause the cycle, then press Empty or Reset to return the Globe to the Home position. Press and Hold: Activates 8 Hour Sleep Mode (see page 22). In Sleep Mode, the yellow light will be on in addition to the blue standby light.
3. Empty Button + [Wait Time Setting] Press and Release: Starts an Empty cycle (see page 12), which empties all litter from the Globe into the Waste Drawer for easy disposal. During the Empty cycle, the Globe will rotate clockwise, then stop with the yellow light on, and await your action. Press any button to return the Globe to the Home position. To pause the Empty cycle, press any button.
4. Reset Button + [Control Panel Lockout] Press and Release: When pressed while the Globe is at the Home position with the blue light on, it resets the Cat Sensor. When pressed during a cycle, it pauses the cycle. If pressed again while paused, it will abort the cycle. If pressed when the red light is on, it cancels the Wait Time and the unit returns to standby (blue light on).
Control Panel - Indicator Lights Blue Light On: OK/Standby The unit is OK and ready for your cat’s next use. Blue Light Flashing: Waste Drawer is Full The Waste Drawer is approaching full (see page 20). Remove the waste, install a new liner, then press Reset to cancel the flashing light and adjust the Cat Sensor. Blue and Yellow Lights On: Sleep Mode The Litter-Robot is in 8 Hour Sleep Mode (see page 22). Yellow Light On: Cycling/In Use The Litter-Robot is cycling (Clean or Empty cycle).
Red Light: Cat Sensor Activated and Wait Time Countdown The Cat Sensor has been activated by a cat entering the Globe. Once the cat exits, the Wait Time countdown to a Clean cycle will begin (see page 23). You can cancel the timer (red light) by pressing Reset. Red Light Flashing: Cat Sensor Fault The Cat Sensor has been continuously activated for 2 minutes or more, either by a cat that won’t leave the Globe or by too much weight in the unit. Check for excess weight, such as too much litter or waste.
Cat Sensor The Cat Sensor is a weight-sensitive switch that detects when a cat enters and exits the Globe. Your cat must weigh at least 2.5 kg to trip the Cat Sensor. Do not use the Litter-Robot in the unattended Automatic Mode with kittens that weigh less than 2.5 kg. See FAQ: Can kittens use the Litter-Robot? on page 32. For the Cat Sensor to accurately detect your cat, the LitterRobot must be placed on firm, level flooring. Avoid soft, uneven, or unstable surfaces.
Waste Drawer, adding or removing litter from the Globe, or cleaning or moving the unit. When you are done, turn the unit back on. The Litter-Robot will perform an initial Clean cycle and the Cat Sensor will take a new measurement of the unit’s weight. The Reset button is another way to reset the Cat Sensor after doing anything that affects the unit’s weight. Press Reset firmly and quickly, then watch for the blue light to flash to confirm you have reset the Cat Sensor.
Bonnet The Bonnet functions as a cover and guard for the Waste Port as the Globe rotates. The Bonnet also provides a mount location for the Night Light, wires, and electrical terminals that provide a low and safe 5VDC to the Night Light LED. The Globe will not rotate without the Bonnet installed (see Control Panel - Indicator Lights Yellow Light Flashing, page 17). See page 28-29 for assembly instructions.
if desired. Simply remove the attachment screw in the center of the Key. Step Mat The Step Mat provides a soft, gripping surface for your cat’s entry/exit, and acts as a litter catch to reduce litter tracking. The flexible, removable Step Mat can be cleared of litter by simply peeling up, turning upside down inside the Globe, and flexing. 8 Hour Sleep Mode This mode allows you to deactivate the Cat Sensor for 8 hours so the unit will not cycle automatically.
Wait Time Setting The Wait Time is the elapsed time starting from when your cat exits the Globe until the unit starts a Clean cycle. It can be set for 3, 7, or 15 minutes. The default Wait Time is 7 minutes. Reduce the Wait Time if it is important to minimize odor and/or the time that waste is available to other pets—such as dogs. However, reducing the Wait Time may reduce the cleaning effectiveness if clumps do not have enough time to set up.
Optional Backup Battery The Litter-Robot has the option of a Backup Battery. Using a sealed 12VDC, 1.3 Amp Hour battery allows the unit to continue working during power outages. When power to the Litter-Robot is interrupted, the unit automatically switches to Backup Battery power, indicated by the Power button becoming backlit by a yellow light. Note: The Night Light function will be disabled during Backup Battery mode to conserve energy. 12VDC, 1.
Use and Care Installing Waste Drawer Liners The Litter-Robot ships with a Waste Drawer Liner installed. These biodegradable liners are made specifically for the Litter-Robot, but any 38-49 liter trash bag will also work. 1. Open a new liner or bag. 2. Roll down the edge about four times. 3. Starting at the back, push the edge of the bag into each of the four tabs, keeping the bag taut as you work forward. Push rolled edge of bag into tabs.
normal use, one filter should last a few months. The carbon filter is not required for the unit to function. Replacement carbon filters (3 count) can be ordered at www.robotshop.com or by calling 1-866-627-3178. Base Seal Strips The Litter-Robot is equipped with brush-type seal strips that help contain odors within the Waste Drawer and Base. Replace the seal strips when you notice they are worn flat or peeling up. Make them last longer by trimming loose edges between replacements.
Cleaning the Globe 1. Press the Empty button to cycle the Globe clockwise, which will allow the litter to fall through the Waste Port and into the drawer for easy disposal. Sweep any leftover litter toward the Waste Port. Then, press any button to return the Globe to the Home position. Ensure that all litter has been removed from the Globe—wet litter turns into messy clay! 2. Turn the Litter-Robot off and unplug the unit. 3.
Cleaning the Base • • • Never submerge or soak the Base. The Base contains the Cat Sensor and electronics. Wipe the surfaces of the Base with a cloth dampened with a disinfectant. If using a spray, spray away from the Base directly onto a cloth or paper towel, so disinfectant does not get on the electronics. Do not use bleach. Reinstalling Globe and Bonnet See diagrams on next page. 1.
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Safety Features Bonnet The Bonnet functions as a cover and guard for the Waste Port as the Globe rotates. The Bonnet also provides a mount location for the Night Light, wires, and electrical terminals that provide a safe, low 5VDC to the Night Light. The Globe will not rotate without the Bonnet installed (see Control Panel - Indicator Lights Yellow Light Flashing, page 17). Cat Re-Entry Protection If the Cat Sensor detects a cat trying to enter the LitterRobot during a cycle, the Globe will stop rotating.
Internal Shield The Internal Shield provides a barrier between the interior working surfaces of the Globe and interior area used by your cat, which prevents waste and litter residue from coming into contact with your cat. Automatic Shut Off If the Globe becomes jammed or overloaded, the motor will stop and the Control Panel will flash yellow then red lights. Turn unit off and remove Bonnet and Globe. Check for gear/motor obstruction. Reassemble unit and verify proper litter level. Power on and let cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions Will my cat actually go inside the Globe? Cats are generally curious and will investigate any new object. Cats that are already used to a covered litter box may be quicker to investigate. We recommend that you place the Litter-Robot in the same location as the old litter box. You can leave the old litter box near the Litter-Robot for a short time. Take a cup of litter from the old litter box and add it to the clean litter in the Litter-Robot.
What if my cat won't use the Litter-Robot? If you and your cat are not completely satisfied, just return your Litter-Robot within 90 days of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price. Please note that you are responsible for return shipping costs. Please contact Customer Service to request a Return Authorization (RMA) number. We cannot accept return shipments without an RMA number.
What happens if the Globe jams? If the Globe jams or an excessive load condition occurs, the motor is turned off automatically. In addition, the Litter-Robot is equipped with an AntiPinch Safety Feature (see page 30). Does the Litter-Robot require special litter? No, the Litter-Robot simply requires clumping litter. We recommend a high quality, clay-based clumping litter. Some silica gel litter beads and crystals can also be used with the Litter Robot, as long as they pass through the screen.
How often do I need to add litter? The Litter-Robot uses litter very efficiently since the patented sifting system only removes the clumps. We recommend checking the litter level against the raised Fill Line (on the black rubber liner of the Globe) each time you empty the Waste Drawer, which is about once per week for a single cat or twice for multiple cats. Be careful not to overfill the Globe.
Money-Back Guarantee and Warranty 90-Day Trial Period If you or your cats are not completely satisfied with the Litter-Robot, just return the unit within 90 days for a full refund of purchase price. Please note that you are responsible for return shipping costs. If you purchased your Litter-Robot through a source other than RobotShop, you must coordinate the return with that source according to their return policy. If you have purchased directly from RobotShop, email support@robotshop.
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