PETLIBRO Granary Automatic Pet Feeder User Manual

Contents

• Safety Guidelines
• Warranty
• In The Box
• Product Overview
• Buttons and Display Overview
• How To Use
• Clean and Care
• Specifications
• Troubleshooting

Safety Guidelines

⚠ WARNING

• Dispose of all packaging materials properly. Some items may be packed in plastic bags; these bags could cause suffocation; keep away from children and pets.
• Do NOT allow small children to play with, in or around the pet feeder.
• To reduce the risk of injury, please keep close supervision when an appliance is used near children.
• Do NOT use the feeder with pets not able to reach the food tray or with any physical disability.
• Do NOT immerse the base part in water at any time as it may damage electronic components like the control panel.
• Do NOT place any foreign object in the pet feeder.
• Do NOT use outdoors. Check operation frequently to be sure the unit is dispensing properly.
• Do NOT use wet, canned or moist food.
• Do NOT disassemble the unit other than as instructed in this User Guide.
• Do NOT use the feeder for anything other than its intended use.
• Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. Do not modify the pet feeder.
• Do not operate any appliance if the unit is malfunctioning or has been damaged. Do not attempt repairs on the pet feeder yourself. Contact PETLIBRO customer service immediately for further instructions.
• Always unplug when not in use and before cleaning.
• Never pull on the electrical power cord to remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• If the plug of this device gets wet, turn on electricity to that wall outlet. Do not attempt to unplug.
• Examine the feeder after installation. Do not plug in if there is water on the power cord or plug.
• To avoid tripping, always position power cord out of the way of foot traffic.

CAUTION

• Do NOT allow pets to chew on or swallow any parts. If there is concern about the power cord, purchase a cord conduit (a hard-plastic protector) at any hardware store to protect the power cord.
• If an extension cord is necessary, one unit with a proper rating should be used.
• Do NOT install or store the pet feeder where it will be exposed to weather or temperatures below 4°C / 40°F.
• Use alkaline D batteries to power. Do NOT use rechargeable batteries.
• Check the batteries regularly. Before leaving for extended time, always replace batteries with new ones.
• Do NOT lift the pet feeder by lid, food tank, or food tray. Lift and carry it using both hands and the base, while keeping the unit in an upright position.
• Suitable for dry food ONLY, with kibble size ranging from 2-15mm / 0.07-0.6in in diameter. Larger kibble may get stuck at the food outlet.
• Do not put fingers into the food outlet or let fingers touch the rotor.
• Read and observe all important notices listed on the pet feeder and in the packaging.

Warranty

PETLIBRO offers a 1-year warranty and lifetime support for this product.

For guidance on product use and warranty extension, please contact PETLIBRO after-sales staff via email: support@petlibro.com.

If any questions related to orders, please contact the seller through the shopping platform.

Radiation Exposure Statement

To maintain compliance with FCC's RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm from the body.

In The Box

• Automatic Pet Feeder (x1): The main unit of the feeder.
• Food Bowl with Holder (x1): A bowl for dispensed food, with a holder for stability.
• Power Adapter (x1): For connecting the feeder to a power source.
• User Guide Kit (x1): Contains the user manual.
• Desiccant Bag (x1): For keeping food fresh and dry within the tank.

Product Overview

The PETLIBRO Granary Automatic Pet Feeder consists of the following main components:

1. Lid: The top cover of the feeder.
2. Seal Strip: A gasket located under the lid to maintain freshness.
3. Food Tank: The main container for storing dry pet food.
4. Transparent Window: A clear section on the food tank to view food levels.
5. Tank Base: The lower part of the food tank assembly.
6. Anti-Clog Detector: A sensor designed to prevent food blockages.
7. Control Panel: The interface with buttons for operating the feeder.
8. Display Panel: The screen showing time, settings, and status.
9. Food Outlet: Where the food is dispensed from the tank.
10. Feeder Base: The main body of the feeder that houses the dispensing mechanism and electronics.
11. Stainless Steel Bowl: The removable bowl where food is dispensed.
12. Bowl Holder: The support structure for the stainless steel bowl.

Visual description: A diagram illustrates the feeder disassembled into its main components, with each part labeled numerically, showing how they fit together from top (lid) to bottom (bowl holder).

Buttons and Display Overview

The control panel features several buttons and a display for easy operation:

• ? Unlock Button: Press and hold for 3 seconds to unlock other buttons and the screen.
• ➖ Number Decrease Button:
  • (Unlocked Status) Press to switch between meal numbers.
  • (Setting Status) Press to decrease a number.
• ➕ Number Increase Button:
  • (Unlocked Status) Press to switch between meal numbers.
  • (Setting Status) Press to increase a number.
• ?️ Manual Feeding Button: Press 1-5 times to dispense 1-5 portions of food.
• ? Record Button: Press once to hear a beep, record a message (max 10s), then press again to save (indicated by a double beep).
• ⚙️ Setting Button:
  • (Setting Status) Press to confirm and enter the next step.
  • Press and hold for 3 seconds to return to the locked interface.

The display panel shows various icons and information:

• ⏰ Time Setting Icon: Indicates readiness for current time setting.
• ? Battery Level Icon: Lights up when batteries are installed. Turns red and flashes when battery level is low, indicating replacement is needed.
• ? Lock Icon: Lights up when other buttons are locked.
• ? Record Icon: Indicates readiness for setting meal call times and recording playbacks.
• Display Area: Shows time, number of feedings, and recording playbacks (e.g., "88:88" for time, "1 2 3 4 5 6" for meal numbers, "AM/PM" indicator).

Visual description: A diagram shows the top control panel with its buttons and the digital display, highlighting the different icons and their positions.

How To Use

Assembly and Prepare for Setting

1. Take out the food bowl inside the food tank. Twist the lid anticlockwise to remove the lid. Pull up along the notches on either side to remove the food tank.

   Visual description: Diagrams show the lid being twisted anticlockwise and lifted, and the food tank being pulled upwards from the base.

2. Place the desiccant bag into the inner box under the lid.

   Notes:

   • It is recommended to change the desiccant bag every 15 days to prevent mold growth.
   • Remove the desiccant bag before cleaning the lid.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the desiccant bag being placed into a compartment under the lid.

3. Install the food tank. Align the food tank with the notches on both sides of the tank base.

   Visual description: Diagrams illustrate aligning the food tank with the base notches and lowering it into place.

4. Add dry pet food to the food tank.

   To prevent uneven food dispensing, please add enough pet food to the visible level.

   Recommended kibble size: 2-15mm / 0.07-0.6 inch in diameter.

   Do not use canned, wet, or moist food.

   Visual description: A diagram shows dry food being poured into the food tank, with a line indicating the minimum grain level.

5. Put the lid back on. To snap into place, turn the lid clockwise from the right rotating sign to the left rotating sign.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the lid being placed on the tank and twisted clockwise to lock it, indicated by padlock symbols.

6. Install the Food Bowl. Attach the bowl to the designated notches underneath the feeder base.

   Note: Before moving the feeder, press the bowl down to remove it from the feeder base. If there is grain in the food bowl, handle it gently to avoid spilling. Hold the base instead of any other parts when lifting the feeder.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the food bowl being attached to the feeder base from below.

7. Connect Power.
   1. Plug the 5V power adapter into a power socket and the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the feeder.
   2. The LED display will light up automatically to indicate the feeder is on.
   3. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the feeder. Install three alkaline D batteries (not included) in case of a power outage. Make sure the batteries match the positive and negative poles with the markings in the compartment.
   4. After the batteries are installed, the battery icon will light up on the screen; when the icon turns red and flashes, it means the battery level is low and the batteries need replacing.

   Note:

   • Batteries are not included.
   • To avoid sudden power outage and the feeding of your pet is affected, do not use the batteries as the only source to power the feeder, the batteries can only be used as an emergency plan.
   • To avoid battery leakage, remove the batteries if the device will not be used for some time.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the power adapter being plugged into the feeder's USB port and the battery compartment at the bottom with three D batteries inserted.

Program Setting

1. Set the Current Time

Please pay attention to the 12-hour AM/PM format. Time will change from AM to PM automatically according to the setting.

The Time Chart of 12-hour Format:

1. Press and hold the Unlock Button ? for 3 seconds to unlock other buttons and the screen. The Current Time Setting Icon ⏰ on the screen flashes, indicating it has entered setting mode.

   Visual description: A display showing "88:88" with the time setting icon flashing.

2. Press the Setting Button ⚙️; the hour digits flash.

   Visual description: A display showing "08:00" with the hour digits flashing.

3. Use the Increase/Decrease button ➕/➖ to set the current hour, and then press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save and move to the minutes setting.

   Visual description: Displays showing "09:30" with the hour digits set.

4. The tens digits of the minute flash. Press the Increase/Decrease button ➕/➖ to set the tens digit first and press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save, then set the single digit and press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save. The current time setting is complete.

   Visual description: Displays showing "09:30" with the minute digits flashing and then set.

Note: The control buttons and the screen will be locked automatically after 1 minute of standby.

2. Set the Time and Portion of Meals

Set the time of the first meal

1. After the current time is set, the feeder enters feeding plan setting mode. The icon "1" will flash, indicating it's ready for settings of the first meal.

   Visual description: A display showing "88:88" with the meal number "1" flashing.

2. Press the Setting Button ⚙️ to set the feeding time of the first meal. The hour digits will flash.

   Visual description: A display showing "08:00" with the hour digits flashing for meal 1.

3. Press the Increase/Decrease button ➕/➖ to set the hour. And press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save and move to minutes setting.
4. The tens digits of minute flash. Press the Increase/Decrease button ➕/➖ to set the tens digit first and press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save, then set the single digit and press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save.

   Visual description: Displays showing "09:30" for meal 1 time setting.

Set the portion of the first meal

Once the first meal time is set and saved, the feeder enters portion setting mode. The screen will display P-XX, standing for portions.

1. Press the Increase/Decrease button ➕/➖ to set the portions (Max 50), set the tens digit first and press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save, then set the single digit and press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save.

   Visual description: Displays showing "P-01" for portion setting.

2. Repeat the steps above to set the time and portion of other meals if needed. The feeder supports up to 6 scheduled meals per day.

   Visual description: A display showing "88:88" with all meal numbers (1-6) visible, indicating multiple meal settings.

Note: The default feeding time of the first four meals is 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 12:00 AM, and the time of the fifth and sixth meal time is 1:00 AM; The default portion is 0. These presettings can be changed.

3. Record a Meal Call

1. In the unlocked state, press the Record Button ? once, a beep is heard.
2. Speak and record a message (maximum record time is 10 seconds). Press the Record Button ? again to end; two beeps will be heard indicating the recording is saved.
3. The recording will automatically play once for verification.

Note:

• The default meal call playback is 2 times, and the meal call will play when feeding time is up.
• The meal call does not play during manual feeding, only at each designated meal.

Visual description: A diagram shows a hand pressing the record button on the feeder's control panel, with sound waves emanating from the speaker area.

4. Set the Times the Meal Call Play

The meal call play times can be set from 0-5. If set to zero, the meal call will not play at the corresponding meal.

1. In the unlocked state, press and hold the Record Button ? for 3 seconds. The record icon is on and the meal icon "1" keeps flashing.
2. Press the Increase/Decrease button ➕/➖ to choose the number of meals to set, then press the Setting Button ⚙️ once to save.

   Visual description: A display showing "88:88" with the record icon and meal number 1 flashing.

3. The screen will display F-XX, standing for playback times. Press the Increase/Decrease button ➕/➖ to set the times the meal call plays, then press the Setting Button ⚙️ to save.

   Visual description: A display showing "F-02" for playback times.

4. Repeat the steps above to set the number of times the meal call plays for other meals.

Note: After all settings are complete, press and hold the setting button ⚙️ for 3 seconds to return to the locked interface.

5. Manually Feeding Your Pet

In the unlocked state, press the manual feeding button ?️ once, the feeder dispenses one portion of food. The manual feeding button can be pressed at most 5 times, dispensing 5 portions of food.

Note: The normal schedule and portion is not affected by manual feeding.

Visual description: A diagram shows a hand pressing the manual feeding button on the feeder, with food being dispensed into the bowl.

6. Clear All Settings

Press and hold the Increase/Decrease buttons ➕/➖ simultaneously for 6 seconds until the machine emits three beeps. All icons on the screen will light up, indicating the resetting is complete.

Visual description: A diagram shows a hand pressing both the increase and decrease buttons simultaneously on the feeder's control panel, with an 'X' over the feeder indicating a reset.

Clean and Care

It is recommended to clean the feeder regularly for the health of pets.

The washable parts are as follows: lid, food tank, tank base, stainless steel bowl, and bowl holder.

Clean other parts with a dry cloth.

Clean the tank lid, food tank, tank base

Before removing the food tank, be sure the food tank is empty in case of food spilling all over.

1. Disconnect power before cleaning.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the power adapter being unplugged from the wall outlet and the feeder.

2. Twist anticlockwise to remove the lid and take out the desiccant bag from the inner box under the lid.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the lid being twisted anticlockwise and the desiccant bag being removed.

3. Pull up along the notches to remove the tank.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the food tank being lifted upwards from the feeder base.

4. Twist anticlockwise to remove the tank base.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the tank base being twisted anticlockwise and separated from the main feeder body.

5. Thoroughly rinse and air dry the lid, tank and tank base.

   Visual description: Diagrams show the parts being rinsed under water and then air-dried, indicated by a sun symbol.

6. Refit them to the machine. Turn the tank base clockwise until it snaps into place.

   Visual description: Diagrams show the tank base being reattached and twisted clockwise to lock.

7. Then install the tank and lid.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the food tank and lid being reassembled onto the feeder base.

Clean the Food Bowl

1. Press down the food bowl with holder to remove them.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the food bowl and holder being pressed down and then lifted off the feeder base.

2. Rinse and air dry them thoroughly before refitting them to the machine.

   Visual description: Diagrams show the food bowl and holder being rinsed under water and then air-dried, indicated by a sun symbol.

Specifications

Model PLAF005

Model PLAF006

Troubleshooting

The answers to these questions should help resolve most problems with the pet feeder. If they do not, please contact PETLIBRO Customer Care Center via support@petlibro.com.