ACAT-32 Analog Timer
After you have pre-adusted portion size at the feeder as directed:
First, make sure all the black pins are pulled up towards you. Push only one black pin inward opposite each time of day you want to feed. Set present time by manually rotating and setting the clock dial opposite "TIME NOW" pointer on face of dial. If it ever loses time or you need to slightly adjust feed time of day more accurately, simply rotate the dial slowly clockwise a few clicks.
Finally, set the small black "swing" lever at the bottom of the dial (5 O'clock position) at the downward position facing a small clock icon in the plastic for automatic "on-off" mode. In the upward position (I), it is in override meaning that you can "manually" activate your feeder in that position until the feed cycle is complete. You must then return it to automatic mode (clock icon position) by pushing the swing lever back down to "auto." Remember that the feeder must always have been off for at least one to two minutes between feed cycles to reset and be able to be triggered again automatically. When the timer is on, you will always see a blue power light in the feeder. While the motor is running, you should also see a green light in the feeder until the motor stops. Although the feeder will feed for whatever amount of time you pre-adjusted it to run when it first receives power, the blue will stay on 30 minutes for each pin you pushed. Only one pin needed per desired feed cycle. The feeder will spend most of its lifetime in the "off" mode (no power light inside) and will only run for the time you pre-adjusted the feeder’s internal controller when it is initially powered and triggered by the timer. Basically, you operate the timer as if you were turning a lamp on at programmed times. Instructions can also be found on a sticker placed on the timer's blister pack.
After you have pre-adjusted the feeder portion size as per your manual and programmed the timer, simply plug the timer into an outlet and plug the feeder’s power supply into the timer. Your Super Feeder will now be triggered at programmed times. There should not be any lights remaining on in the feeder. If there is, you do not have the timer set correctly for automatic mode.
If you ever suspect that something is wrong with the timer, just make sure the dial turns clockwise as time lapses. If it does not, there could be something wrong with the timer. You should hear a light buzzing sound while plugged in to confirm operation. Please note that if you are having a problem with a timer out of warranty supplied by us, you are not required to only use that timer. Any other time available locally can be used to operate your Super Feeder.
NOTE: Most Analog (mechanical timers) may emit an audible buzzing sound, which is normal. If you do not like that, a digital (electronic) timer should be used.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A TIMER SUPPLIED BY US, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE THAT TIMER PENDING RESOLUTION OF YOUR PROBLEM, YOU MAY USE ANY OTHER TIMER AVAILABLE LOCALLY TO OPERATE YOUR SUPER FEEDER®.