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The door must be attached to the opener BEFORE installing the batteries. Do not fit the batteries until
the ChickSafe and door are fully installed.
The door must be lifted and held in the open position before attaching the cord. The ChickSafe is supplied
with the cord wound in ready to be attached to the open door. It will return to this position each time it
opens.
The door must stop against a solid surface at its closed position. The ChickSafe detects when the weight
of the door is no longer being supported on the cord and that lets the control know the door is closed.
The distance the door moves between its closed position and open position must be no greater than
400mm (15 inches). If the door moves down through a greater distance the cord will wind back in again
and the door will be open even when the ChickSafe shows it is closed (double flashes of the LED light).
Do not remove the knot in the cord that was tied there at the factory. This knot operates the sensing
device to stop the ChickSafe in the open position.
Ensure the maximum door weight of 4kg (8lbs) is not exceeded as this will cause damage to the motor
and invalidate the guaranty! Note that wooden doors are heavier when wet.
Check the sliding door to make sure it runs smoothly and reliably both upwards and downwards. The
ChickSafe uses gravity alone to close the door.
To mount the ChickSafe further away from the door, an additional length of cord may be attached to the
end of the internal cord. Do not wind out any cord from inside the ChickSafe.
For helpful information see our ChickSafe 'Frequently Asked Questions' page and installation videos at
www.brinsea.co.uk
Please read these instructions carefully before setting up your ChickSafe Eco to achieve best results and keep these
instructions safe for future reference.
To register your new Brinsea product and qualify for your free 3 year guaranty please visit www.brinsea.co.uk
within 30 days of purchase and follow the link on the Brinsea home page. The serial number may be found on the
box and inside the battery compartment. Sign up for the Brinsea newsletter to receive the latest news and
information.
Warning - Risk of injury! Keep fingers clear of moving door and cord. Motor may start without warning.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES!
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Installation and
Operating Instructions
CS020 GB Issue 02

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  • Page 1 To register your new Brinsea product and qualify for your free 3 year guaranty please visit www.brinsea.co.uk within 30 days of purchase and follow the link on the Brinsea home page. The serial number may be found on the box and inside the battery compartment. Sign up for the Brinsea newsletter to receive the latest news and information.
  • Page 2 Tools needed for installation: - Screwdriver (cross head PZ1) 121mm - Drill with a 3mm diameter drill bit, or bradawl - Tape measure Caution! - Please Note: • Use only alkaline AA batteries • Observe correct polarity to prevent leakage or risk of fire •...
  • Page 3 Fit the connector to the battery holder. The motor will operate briefly, then the display should show: L A N G U A G E E N G L I S H Fit the 4 batteries into the The battery holder fits this way ←...
  • Page 4 BASIC FUNCTIONS Sleep Mode: The ChickSafe is designed to use as little battery power as possible. It will normally be in sleep mode with a blank display and will flash the indicator LED periodically to show its status. Press briefly to ‘wake’ the display and show the current time and battery condition. The display will go off after 10 seconds to conserve power.
  • Page 5: S E T D A Y O F W E E K

    TIME MENU FUNCTIONS Setting the language, time and day of the week: When the batteries are first connected the language, time and day of week must be set: Press to adjust the time or scroll through options. Press to move to the next screen. Power-Up screen.
  • Page 6: Main Menu Functions

    TESTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE DOOR Note that the open now and close now functions only operate from sleep mode (blank display) and must be pressed for 5 seconds which helps prevent accidental operation. To test the door operation: From sleep mode, press and hold for 5 seconds.
  • Page 7 Setting the open modes, close modes and light sensitivity Press to wake the display. Press together to open the menu. Press to adjust the time or scroll through options. Press to move to the next screen. Press to wake the Power-Up screen. B R I N S E A .
  • Page 8: Save Changes

    Select the close mode. Choose from: LIGHT: Close when it gets dark. TIME: Close at the time you set. LIGHT+TIME: Close when it gets dark, or no later than the set time. C L O S E : L I G H T MANUAL: The door will stay open until you ←...
  • Page 9 Reattach the cord to the door in its open position. Follow the installation instructions from the start to ensure the door opens to the correct position. j. Reconnect the battery holder. The system is now reset to the factory position. For helpful information see our ChickSafe ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page at www.brinsea.co.uk...
  • Page 10 Automatic openers and accessories are intended to help keep chickens safe but the overall responsibility for the welfare and safety of livestock remains with the owner/keeper. Brinsea, its retailers or distributors will not be responsible for the loss of livestock or consequential loss in the event of failure however caused.

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