Installing the Litter-Robot 3 Cat Sensor

The Litter-Robot 3 cat sensor is a built-in function that detects when a cat enters and exits the self-cleaning litter box. In this video, we’ll explain exactly how to install the Litter-Robot 3 cat sensor for your automatic litter box. The replacement installation of the Litter-Robot 3 cat sensor is a complex process and any wrong steps may impact the cat sensor sensitivity. It’s recommended to get a base replacement or an in-house repair by Whisker to ensure the correct installation process. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:11 Cat sensor restrictions 00:25 Disclaimer 00:58 Tools required 1:08 Disassembling Litter-Robot 1:30 Removing the cat sensor 2:48 Installing the new cat sensor 3:55 Reassembling Litter-Robot 4:27 Calibrating the cat sensor 5:33 Outro 🔧Tools needed for installation: A ¼ inch hex socket with ratchet A 6-inch #2 Phillips screwdriver Masking tape Cat sensor replacement kit ⚙️Disassembling Litter-Robot 3: Press the power button to turn off Litter-Robot Unplug Litter-Robot power cord from the base Remove the bonnet by pressing the latches on both sides and rotating it backwards Remove the globe and set aside Remove the waste drawer and set aside ⚙️Removing the cat sensor Locate the cat sensor black circular “foot” under the base of Litter-Robot, which is secured by a bolt Inside the back of the Litter-Robot base, located under the metal sensor cover secured by the nut and bolt, is the cat sensor module Find the nut attached to the bolt, securing the metal sensor cover While applying downward pressure, use the ¼ inch socket and ratchet to remove the ¼ inch nut and bolt that hold the cat sensor Carefully release pressure and remove the cat sensor “foot” and bolt from the base Remove the metal sensor cover from the inside base Locate the cat sensor module secured by a plastic tab Unplug the cat sensor and remove it - slide the sensor to the side to remove it from under the plastic tab ⚙️Installing the cat sensor Plug the new cat sensor in by sliding it under the plastic tab in the base of Litter-Robot Gently secure the cat sensor in place with the adhesive backing (make sure the black surface is facing up and the sticky adhesive surface is facing down) Replace the spring inside the black plastic “foot” Replace the cat sensor “foot” and bolt located on the bottom of the base Use masking tape to hold the bolt in place in the “foot” while using another piece of tape to create a small ball to insert into the hole Press down on the base to ensure the bolt is coming out of the hole While applying downward pressure, insert the metal sensor cover back on top of the cat sensor Tighten the nut on the bolt with the ¼ inch socket on ratchet Release pressure from the base Remove masking tape from the cat sensor “foot” ⚙️Reassemble Litter-Robot Reinstall the waste drawer Replace the globe and turn the black key into the key pocket located on the back of globe Replace the bonnet by inserting the bonnet tabs into the rear bonnet slots, then press the latches on each side while rotating it forward until they click into place Plug the power cord into the base Press the power button to turn the unit on Wait for the clean cycle to complete and control panel should display a blue “ready” light status 🛜Calibrate the cat sensor Add approximately 10 lbs or 4 ½ kg of cat litter to the globe For standard clay litter, fill to just under the fill line, for heavy litters fill halfway to the fill line Reset the self-cleaning litter box by pressing the Reset button Press and hold the Cycle and Empty buttons for 3 seconds, allowing the new cat sensor to calibrate The calibration is confirmed with a red flashing LED Wait 30 seconds and press the Reset button Litter-Robot should show a solid blue light indicating it’s ready to use 💡Keep in mind: Your cat must weigh at least 5 lbs (2.3 kg) Litter-Robot must be placed on firm, level flooring (no carpets) If you have any questions, Consult our related support articles or contact our team. 🛠️ Support Articles: Litter-Robot 3 Cat Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - https://www.litter-robot.com/support/article/litter-robot-3-cat-sensor-troubleshooting/ Litter-Robot 3: Yellow Light Flashing Slowly (Cat Sensor) - https://www.litter-robot.com/support/article/litter-robot-3-yellow-flashing-cat-sensor/ Litter-Robot 3: Red Light Flashing (Cat Sensor Fault) - https://www.litter-robot.com/support/article/litter-robot-3-red-light-flashing-cat-sensor-fault/ Visit our support center for more helpful articles or contact our team via chat or phone: https://www.litter-robot.com/support/ Warranty information: https://www.litter-robot.com/explore/whiskercare Subscribe for more tips and troubleshooting guides to keep your Litter-Robot running smoothly! 🐱✨ #LitterRobot #CatCare #SelfCleaningLitterBox / @litterrobot https://www.litter-robot.com/