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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HALE PET DOOR™
Installing replacement parts in your Hale Pet Door

Replacement Flap Kits (instructions for replacing individual parts are listed below this section)

Your replacement flap kit should contain the following parts:

Parts List

1 or 2 flaps, depending upon kit ordered

Replacement Black Nylon Weather Stripping

Replacement Magnets (number depends on size of flap ordered)

7/64” drill bit

Replacement screws

Tools you will need: Screwdriver, mallet, pliers, drill

Make sure the flap is the correct one for your door. Please check the flap size and magnet locations. If you ordered both an interior and exterior flap, make sure they are oriented correctly. If something does not look right, please call us before proceeding further. 1-800-888-8914.

Depending on the model of pet door you have, it may be necessary to remove the outside frame to be able to reach the screws that connect the flap to the pet door. (i.e. screen model screws are always visible but panel models will need to have the frames separated to access screw locations). If you cannot easily reach the screws that attach the flap, first look between your flaps along the side edges of the pet door. Remove these screws first. Pull the frame apart and then proceed with below steps. When you have completed replacing your flaps, put the frames back together and reinsert screws into side edges of pet door.

Step 1: Remove the screws at the top of the old flap and pull down on the flap to remove it from the frame.

Step 2: While the flap is out, replace the black weather strip if needed. Grasp the old weather stripping by the aluminum holder with a pair of pliers. Wiggle the pliers a little to loosen the holder and pull it out. Alternately, you can use a mallet and screwdriver to tap the weather strip out of the frame. Place the new piece of weather stripping in the channel and tap in with a screwdriver handle.

Step 3: Insert the new flap into the top channel where the old flap was removed. The metal bar at the top should be facing the screw holes. Please note: the metal bar is riveted to the flap. What look like screw holes on the metal bar are simply rivets. They are not meant to line up with the screw holes.

Step 4: The magnets are pressure fitted into the frame and can be replaced if necessary. They are adjustable by prying out with a screwdriver or pliers or by tapping in with a standard screwdriver and mallet. Replace magnets if desired and tap or twist into the proper position in relation to the flap.

Step 5: Before drilling, adjust flap alignment so that the strikes align with the magnets and the flap is level and swings freely.

Step 6: Using the screw holes as a guide, drill a short distance into the metal bar on top of the new flap with the 7/64” drill bit. Insert the new screws into the holes and tighten.

Flaps

Install flap by inserting into the top frame, adjusting, drilling screw holes at the top then insert screws. Adjust magnets one last time

Magnets

Use a screwdriver and mallet to tap out magnets (from the inside of the frame). Be careful not to mark the frame of the pet door. Insert new magnet and tap with the handle of a screwdriver. Adjust by tapping or twisting a screwdriver under the magnet - again do this from the inside where it is hidden.

Black Nylon Weather Stripping

Use a screwdriver and mallet to tap out weather strip (from the inside of the frame - be careful not to mark the frame of the pet door. Insert new weather strip and tap in with the handle of a screwdriver.

Gray Nylon Weather Stripping

Slide weather stripping out of the metal channel. Replace with new weather stripping by sliding into channel. You may wish to carefully pull it through the channel with needle nose pliers.

Vinyl Weather Stripping

If you applied vinyl weather stripping to your door or window, it can be easily replaced with a new strip. Simply cut the vinyl to the correct length, peel off the green protective strip and press firmly to attach to correct location.

Pin Bolt Lock

Remove screws holding lock. Place new lock in correct location with black pad and replace screws.

Carpet

Measure the inside of the tunnel and cut the carpet to the correct width. If needed, you can also trim it to the correct length to cover the sides and bottom of the tunnel. Use any construction adhesive to adhere the carpeting to the tunnel. Inexpensive latex caulking also works quite well for this purpose.

Standard Panel Door Lock

Remove screws holding lock - replace with new lock and provided screws and adjust.

Standard Panel Locking Strip

Measure the height of the leading edge of the panel of your sliding glass door that closes against your Hale Standard Panel™ and cut to length. Hold locking strip into position against the leading edge of the patio door. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE GLASS PANE WITH THE END OF THE DRILL BIT. Drill through the locking strip and set screws. Be sure the strip is turned the correct way so the lock attached to the pet door panel properly clamps onto the locking strip.

Omni Panel Lock Bar

Choose an area approximately halfway up your patio door. Clean the area inside the door channel and the back of the door and make sure they are dry. Mark the vertical door channel and the back edge of the sliding door for the placement of the lock bar. Peel the protective paper from the double side tape on the back of the lock bar. Make sure the thumb release is aligned upwards and press the bar lock into the door channel. Peel the paper backing off the receiver and press it firmly onto the back of the sliding door.