Troubleshooting - LitterMaid LM500 Manual De Instrucciones

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The LitterMaid™ Triple-Action Tool
This handy 3-way tool helps you measure the level of litter (Fig. 6a), assists in cleaning
the Rake (Fig. 6b), and aids in the removal of small waste particles (Fig. 6c).
Fig. 6a Fig. 6b
ACCLIMATING YOUR CAT
If your cat needs to acclimate to the new LitterMaid™ Self-Cleaning Litter Box, follow
these instructions.
• Place the LitterMaid™ unit next to your old litter box.
• Set it to run automatically by turning the On/Off Switch to "on".
• Do not clean out the old litter box. (Cats prefer to use a clean box, and the
LitterMaid™ Litter Box will always be clean.)
• If your cat is shy, do not operate the LitterMaid™ Litter Box automatically for 2 to 3
days. (Turn the On/Off Switch to "off.")
• Manually activate the LitterMaid™ Litter Box 2 to 3 times a day for the first 2 to 3 days
to let your cat get used to going into the LitterMaid™ Litter Box before you set it to
clean automatically.
• As soon as your cat is acclimated to the LitterMaid™ Litter Box, set it to clean
automatically. Turn On/Off Switch to "on", and remove the old litter box.
• Note: Do not place your LitterMaid™ Litter Box in a wet environment or in direct
sunlight.

TROUBLESHOOTING

A. Rake continues to go through cleaning cycles.
Probable Causes:
• Too much litter in the litter box is causing excess litter to collect behind the Rake,
preventing it from returning to home position. If the Rake cannot move an obstacle
during the cleaning cycle, the unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five times in
an attempt to clear the obstacle. If unsuccessful, the Rake will return to its home
position, and the red light will blink slowly (approximately every second), indicating
that the Rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move.
1. Turn the On/Off Switch to "off."
2. Check to make sure litter in Tray is just below the "full line". Use the LitterMaid™
Triple-Action Tool to measure the level of the litter in the center of the unit.
Full Line will not be visible if Tray is overfilled.
Fig. 6c
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3. Remove excess litter and smooth out litter from front to back using the
LitterMaid™ Tool.
4. Turn the On/Off Switch to "on."
5. The Rake will run through a complete cleaning cycle. When cycle is finished,
the unit is ready for use.
• There is an obstacle in front of the Rake (most often a clump of litter stuck to the
bottom of the Litter Tray or too much litter in the Tray.) If the Rake cannot move an
obstacle during the cleaning cycle, the unit will go through a cleaning cycle up to five
times in an attempt to clear the obstacle. If unsuccessful, the Rake will return to its
home position, and the red light will blink slowly (approximately every second),
indicating that the Rake has encountered an obstacle it cannot move.
1. Turn the On/Off Switch to "off."
2. Clear the obstacle (refer to E).
3. Check to make sure litter in Tray is just below the "full line." Use the LitterMaid™
Triple-Action Tool to measure the level of litter in the center of the unit.
Full Line will not be visible if Tray is overfilled.
4. Remove excess litter and smooth out litter from front to back using the
LitterMaid™ Tool.
5. Turn the On/Off Switch to "on."
6. The Rake will run through a complete cleaning cycle. When cycle is finished, the
unit is ready for use.
B. Unit does not operate 10 minutes after cat leaves.
Probable Cause:
• Dusty Sensors (Sensors need to be covered for 5 seconds to activate.)
1. Wipe each Sensor with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust.
2. Turn the On/Off Switch to "off."
3. Turn the On/Off Switch to "on."
4. Unit will run through a cleaning cycle.
C. Unit does not completely clean litter box.
Probable Cause:
• Low-quality clumping litter.
1. Do not use non-clumping, crystal or pearl-like litter.
2. Use only premium clumping litter.
D. Unit does not operate when On/Off Switch is switched on.
Probable Causes:
• Faulty or non-activated outlet
Check outlet
• Power outage
Switch to battery power
• Incorrectly installed or dead batteries. (Batteries should only be used as backup.)
1. Turn On/Off Switch to "off".
2. Open Battery Compartment; check to see that batteries are correctly installed.
3. Turn On/Off Switch to "on". The unit should perform a whole cleaning cycle.
4. If unit does not operate, replace batteries with fresh ones and try again.
5. If unit does not operate with fresh batteries, try it with the AC Adapter.
6. Red light should come on. If it does not, there is a problem with the AC Adapter
or batteries.
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