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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HALE PET DOOR™
OMNI PANEL MODEL

Please read these instructions carefully and completely before attempting to install your pet door; they will guide you through the steps and precautions needed for an Omni panel installation. Illustrations and pictures have been added to help our customers understand various instructions.

Hale Pet Doors are designed for ease of installation and are ideal for most sliding patio doors. However, at any time during installation if you are in need of some technical assistance, you can reach an experienced installer for free consultation at 1-800-888-8914. Do not make any cuts or modifications to the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert. This may invalidate the warranty.

A SAFETY REMINDER!
Always wear eye protection and gloves when appropriate.

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

Step 1: Before installation, be sure that you have the proper size pet door for your pet. If in doubt, larger is better. It may be harmful for your pet to use a pet door that is too small.

Step 2: Take a brief look at the full page illustration of the Omni panel and become familiar with the various components of this pet door model. This will not only help in understanding the terms used in these instructions but can be very useful should you need to call for technical support.

Step 3: Check the package you received to make sure that it contains all the necessary parts.

Complete Kit includes:

Step 5: The sliding glass doors will overlap once the installation is complete. Before you begin installation, clean this area of glass as it will be difficult to reach later. (Figure 5)

Step 6: Determine on which side of your patio door you want to install your Omni Panel. The stationary side is preferred, but the sliding side is slightly easier.

NOTE: If you decide on the stationary side, there are usually some screws on the inside securing the stationary panel to the door jamb. (Figure 3) There may also be securing brackets on the outside of the stationary panel. (Figure 4)

If installing in the sliding side, skip steps 7, 12, & 14.

Step 7: Remove the securing screws & brackets, and slide the stationary panel over.

Step 8: Unroll the strips of fuzzy grey pile weather stripping and feed them into the channel running the length of the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert. There is a channel on both sides of the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert. Apply the pile weather stripping to both sides. Start at the bottom of the OMNI and push the end of the pile weather stripping into the channel. Gently push up to feed the entire roll into the channel. You may want to tug gently with a pair of needle-nosed pliers. The weather stripping will fill the entire channel except for about 4” at the top. If you are going to use the OMNI extension (see step 9), you need to leave the pile weather stripping off that side. There are also two short pieces of pile weather stripping that go at the top of the channel. These are to cover the adjusting screws. (Figure 2C)

Unroll grey weather stripping and feed into channels on both sides of the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert. If you use the Omni extension, leave the weather stripping off that side.

Step 9: Set the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert into the door track. If the track is deep enough to interfere with the pet door frame, see the supplemental instructions titled “using the OMNI extension”.

Set panel insert into door track at both top and bottom. Use the Omni extension on the side of the panel if the track is too deep.

Step 10: With your hand, push the “U” channel (Figure 2 E) up securely into the top of the track (Figure 2 Door Channel). Pull the sliding plate (Figure 2 B) down to expose the adjusting nuts. (Figure 2 A)

Step 11: Tighten the adjusting nuts with your fingers. Slide the stationary panel over tight against the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert (or close the sliding door if you are installing on the sliding side) and inspect for gaps. To close any gaps, the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert can be adjusted by tightening or loosening one adjusting nut. This should cause the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert to lean slightly one way or the other. Once you are satisfied with the insert placement, tighten the adjusting nuts with the wrench provided.

Step 12: Slide the stationary panel away from the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert so you can access the edge of the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert.

Step 13: Slide the short piece of fuzzy weather stripping (Figure 2 D) up to expose the adjusting screws (Figure 2 C). There are adjusting screws on both edges of the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert, but you only need to deal with the screws on one edge. Do not worry about the screws on the inaccessible edge! Loosen both preset screws one or two full turns. Loosening them too much may cause the slide plates (Figure 2 B) to fall out. Push the slide plates up until they stop. Tighten the adjusting screws. Slide the short piece of fuzzy weather stripping back down to cover the adjusting screws. There will be a gap above the fuzzy weather stripping between the edge of the panel and the edge of the adjustment unit. Cover it with a piece of foam tape (included).

After loosening the adjusting screws, push the slide plates up until they stop and then retighten the adjusting screws with a Phillips head screwdriver.

Step 14: Slide the stationary panel back up against the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert. You may wish to re-install any securing screws or brackets at this time. If you move the securing screws to a new location, BE VERY CAREFUL THAT YOU DO NOT HIT GLASS when screwing them in.

Step 15: You are now ready to install the 1 7/8” black vinyl weather stripping to the back edge of the slider or the front edge of the stationary panel to seal the now-existing gap. (Figure 5) Cut to length with scissors. Peel the protective paper off the double sided tape and press firmly into position.

Step 16: Peel the protective covering from the GE Lexan® cover and set it aside for a couple of hours before installing it into the front frame. A drying period will prevent the inner flap from sticking to the newly uncovered GE Lexan®. The cover will slide easily into place in the built in frame and can be easily locked and unlocked with the positive action pin bolt lock.

Step 17: Clean the glass in the panel to remove any installation residue or fingerprints. If needed, you can also clean the flaps of the pet door with any standard window cleaner. If you are installing your Hale Omni Panel™ Insert on the stationary side, you are done. If you are installing on the sliding side, proceed to the lock bar instructions below.

Installing the sliding bar lock

(CAUTION) Drilling holes for installing with screws may result in damaged or fractured glass. Hale Pet Door™ will not be responsible for damage resulting from the use of screws for installing the door lock. Hale Pet Door™ has provided a special double adhesive tape for holding the lock into position.

1. Choose an area approximately midway between top and bottom of the Hale Omni Panel™ Insert. Clean the area inside the door channel and the back of the sliding door. Make sure the areas are dry. Measure from the bottom of the sliding door track and place a pencil mark in the vertical door channel. Repeat this step and mark the back edge of the sliding door. These marks are where you will install the sliding bar lock. (Figure 6)

2. Peel the protective paper from the double stick tape on the back of the sliding bar lock. Make sure the thumb release is aligned upwards and press the bar lock into the door channel. (Figure 7) Peel the paper off the back of the receiver and press it very firmly onto the back of the sliding door.

You are finished.

YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE. AFTER A BRIEF TRAINING PERIOD, YOUR PET SHOULD BEGIN USING THE NEW PET DOOR ON HIS OWN. WE SINCERELY HOPE YOU AND YOUR PETS ENJOY THE FREEDOM PROVIDED BY YOUR HALE PET DOOR FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

	After installation is complete, show your pet how to use the new pet door.  (See our website for tips on training your pet.)  Most pets happily begin enjoying their new freedom in a few short hours.
Installed Exterior View		Installed Interior View

Using the OMNI extension

1. An extension the length of your Hale Omni Panel™ Insert has been included in case your door channel is so deep that it interferes with the installation of your Hale Omni Panel™ Insert. The extension is attached to one edge of the OMNI™ when it is packaged. If the extension is not needed it will slide off. If the extension is on the wrong edge, slide it off and put it on the other edge. (Figure 8)

2. There are also two small pieces of adhesive back weather stripping included. These are for filling in any gap at the top of the extension. (Figure 8) Once you are satisfied with the extension, continue with step 6 of the main installation instructions.