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Install Flappie step by stepUpdated 5 days ago
The most important rule
Fully test and pair Flappie before drilling. Begin with Start here: Test, install and set up Flappie. If a device has no installation marks, it is much easier to exchange or return if there is a problem.
What you need
- Flappie inside and outside units, the original power adapter and the correct pair of screws
- Phillips screwdriver
- For a new cutout: drill, jigsaw, pencil and tools suitable for the material
- For wall installation: suitable wall plugs and screws for the masonry
- For glass: a professional glazier—never drill glass yourself
Important dimensions
| Area | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Outer frame | 223 × 259 mm |
| Cat passage | 150.5 × 126 mm |
| New door/wall cutout | 166 × 170 mm |
| Existing rectangular opening | maximum 175 × 210 mm |
| Glass hole | Ø 212–215 mm directly; above 215 mm and up to 260 mm with the mounting adapter |
See All dimensions at a glance for further clearances and wall thicknesses.
Installation step by step
1. Complete the function test
Connect Flappie to the app and Wi-Fi near the planned installation location. Complete the full pairing before installation. After tapping “Finish pairing,” unplug the power adapter within about 30 seconds if possible so the first major update starts after mounting. If the update has already begun, let it finish and do not disconnect power.
2. Prepare the cutout
Check an existing opening or mark a new one. No template is needed: mark the two screw points directly against the device.
3. Insert the parts
Position the outside unit from outside. Click on any required tunnel extensions, then position the inside unit from inside. Do not tighten it yet.
4. Connect the ribbon cable
5. Screw the inside and outside units together
- Glass: The screws pass through the existing round hole. Never drill into glass.
- Wood or wall: Mark the screw points directly against the device and pre-drill for the material.
- Select the correct M4 screw pair for the wall thickness and tighten both sides evenly.
6. Route the power cable
The cable runs from the inside unit through the cable channel and can exit at the bottom-left or bottom-right. Keep the power adapter indoors. Outdoors, it may only be placed inside a weatherproof enclosure rated at least IP44. Extend the 230 V side, never the 12 V cable, and do not use a third-party power adapter.
7. Complete the final checks
- Connect Flappie and let it boot for about three minutes.
- Check in the app that the device is online.
- Move the flap several times in both directions. It must swing freely and close fully every time.
- Check the fit, seal and cable routing.
- Leave Flappie plugged in while the automatic update finishes. It can take up to one hour.
Accessories
- Tunnel extensions for doors or walls over 36 mm thick, up to six extensions and 200 mm total thickness.
- Mounting adapter for glass holes above 215 mm and up to 260 mm, and as a spacer for very thin glass.
Visual installation guide
For a 12-picture overview and professional-installer options, see Assembly and installation.
Helpful videos
Time required: If the cutout, outlet and accessories are ready, mounting typically takes 5–15 minutes. App setup and the function test take additional time.
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