Granary Automatic Pet Feeder

Product Information

This user manual applies to PETLIBRO Granary Automatic Pet Feeder with one bowl. Read and save the manual.

Models: PLAF005 & PLAF006

©Libro Corp. All Rights Reserved.

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Libro Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: Building 3, Cloud Park, Shenzhen, China, 518129

Made in China

Document Version: PLAF005&006_V1.0

Contents

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

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 the 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 your fingers into the food outlet or let your fingers touch the rotor.
• Read and observe all important notices listed on the pet feeder and in the packaging.

In The Box

The package includes:

• 1 x Automatic Pet Feeder (main unit)
• 1 x Food Bowl with Holder
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x User Guide Kit
• 1 x Desiccant Bag

Visual description: The main unit of the automatic pet feeder is shown, along with a separate food bowl and its holder. The power adapter, a user guide booklet, and a small desiccant bag are also depicted.

Product Overview

The PETLIBRO Granary Automatic Pet Feeder consists of several key components:

1. Lid: Top cover of the feeder.
2. Seal Strip: Gasket under the lid for freshness.
3. Food Tank: Main container for dry pet food.
4. Transparent Window: Allows viewing of food level.
5. Tank Base: Bottom part of the food tank.
6. Anti-Clog Detector: Sensor to prevent food blockages.
7. Control Panel: Interface for settings and operations.
8. Display Panel: Shows time, settings, and status.
9. Food Outlet: Where food is dispensed.
10. Feeder Base: Main body of the feeder.
11. Stainless Steel Bowl: Removable bowl for food.
12. Bowl Holder: Supports the stainless steel bowl.
13. Desiccant Box: Compartment for the desiccant bag.
14. Power Jack: Port for power adapter.
15. Power Adapter: External power supply.
16. Battery Compartment: Holds backup batteries.
17. Compartment Lid: Cover for the battery compartment.
18. Speaker: For meal call playback.

Visual description: An exploded view diagram illustrates the assembly of the feeder, showing the lid, seal strip, food tank, transparent window, tank base, anti-clog detector, control panel, display panel, food outlet, feeder base, stainless steel bowl, and bowl holder as separate components that fit together. Another view shows the bottom of the feeder with the desiccant box, power jack, and battery compartment.

Buttons and Display Overview

Visual description: The display panel shows a digital clock (e.g., 88:88) with AM/PM indicator, and numbers 1-6 representing meal settings. Icons for time setting (clock ⏰), battery level (battery 🔋), lock (padlock 🔒), and record (microphone 🎤) are visible. Below the display, various buttons are arranged.

• 🔓 Unlocked Button: Press and hold for 3 seconds to unlock other buttons and the screen.
• 🍛 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. A double beep indicates saving.
• − Number Decrease Button: In unlocked status, press to switch between meal numbers. In setting status, press to decrease a number.
• + Number Increase Button: In unlocked status, press to switch between meal numbers. In setting status, press to increase a number.
• ⚙ Setting Button: In setting status, press to confirm and enter the next step. Press and hold for 3 seconds to return to the locked interface.

Display Icons

• ⏰ Time Setting Icon: Indicates readiness for current time setting.
• 🔒 Lock Icon: Lights up when other buttons are locked.
• 🎤 Record Icon: Indicates readiness for setting the times the meal call plays.
• 🔋 Battery Level Icon: Lights up when batteries are installed. Turns red and flashes when battery level is low, indicating batteries need replacing.

The display area shows the time, number of feedings, and recording playbacks. ● indicates AM (Before noon) and ● indicates PM (After noon).

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 counter-clockwise to unlock, then lifted off. The food tank is then lifted upwards from the feeder 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 a desiccant bag being placed into a small compartment under the feeder's lid.

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

   Visual description: Diagrams show the food tank being lowered onto the feeder base, aligning with two notches on the sides.

4. Add dry pet food to the food tank. Notes: 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 kibble being poured into the food tank. A measurement scale indicates a recommended kibble size of 15mm. A line inside the tank indicates 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: Diagrams show the lid being placed on top of the food tank and then rotated clockwise to lock it into position, indicated by an arrow moving from an unlocked padlock symbol to a locked padlock symbol.

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 pushed upwards to attach to the feeder base, indicated by an upward arrow.

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.
   Notes: 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: Diagrams show the power adapter being plugged into the back of the feeder and into a wall socket. Another diagram shows the battery compartment at the bottom of the feeder, indicating where three D batteries should be 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 your setting.

The Time Chart of 12-hour Format

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

   Visual description: The display shows '88:88' with the clock icon flashing, indicating time setting mode.

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

   Visual description: The display shows '08:00' with the hour digits '08' 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.
4. The tens digits of minute flashes, 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: The display shows '09:30' with the minute tens digit '3' flashing, then '09:30' with the minute single digit '0' flashing.

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: The display shows '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: The display shows '08:00' with the hour digits '08' flashing.

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 flashes, 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.

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: The display shows 'P-01' with the portion tens digit '0' flashing, then 'P-01' with the portion single digit '1' flashing.

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

   Visual description: The display shows '88:88' with meal numbers 1-6, 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. Users can change the presetting.

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 (The 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 checking the voice just recorded.

Notes:

• 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 plays at each designated meal.

Visual description: A diagram shows a person speaking into the feeder's speaker area, with a microphone icon and sound waves indicating recording. Another diagram shows the feeder with a 'beep' sound effect icon.

4. Set the Times the Meal Call Play

The times the meal call play can be set from 0-5. If the time is set as 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.

   Visual description: The display shows '88:88' with the microphone icon and meal number '1' flashing.

2. Press the Increase/Decrease button +/− to choose the number of meal calls to set, then press the Setting Button ⚙ once to save.
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: The display shows 'F-02', indicating 2 playback times, with the '02' flashing.

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. Users can press the manual feeding button at most 5 times, and the feeder will dispense 5 portions of food.

Note: The normal schedule and portion is not affected.

Visual description: A diagram shows a hand pressing the manual feeding button on the feeder, and 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 light up, indicating the resetting is complete.

Visual description: A diagram shows a hand pressing both the plus and minus buttons simultaneously on the feeder, with an 'X' symbol indicating a reset action.

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: Diagrams show the lid being twisted counter-clockwise to unlock and lift off, and the desiccant bag being removed from its compartment.

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 along its notches.

4. Twist anticlockwise to remove the tank base.

   Visual description: A diagram shows the tank base being twisted counter-clockwise to unlock and separate from the main unit.

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

   Visual description: Diagrams show water rinsing the components and then the components air drying under 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 into place.

7. Then install the tank and lid.

   Visual description: Diagrams show the food tank being placed back onto the base, followed by the lid being placed and twisted to lock.

Clean the Food Bowl

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

   Visual description: A diagram shows the food bowl being pushed downwards to detach from the feeder base.

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

   Visual description: Diagrams show the food bowl being rinsed with water and then air drying under a sun symbol, followed by being reattached to the feeder.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

The answers to these questions should help resolve most problems with the pet feeder. If issues persist, please contact the Customer Care Center via support@petlibro.com.

Warranty

PETLIBRO provides a 1-year warranty for this appliance. Please email the support team at support@petlibro.com if there are any questions, and attach the order ID in the email. PETLIBRO will respond as quickly as possible.

For more information, please visit www.petlibro.com