DIY Polecat Install

Units come complete with an installation pack that contains the following:

1 Connector
1 Bush (1 Spare)
1 Drill Bit
2 Foam Feet
1 Glue Sachet

You may need an extra pair of hands to install your Hicat® plus a step ladder, tape measure, pencil & a drill that can hold a 12mm bit

Give the unit a good vacuum to remove any loose fibres

Install the short end of the ceiling connector in the top of the unit

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Once you’ve decided on the position mark-up a centre hole on the ceiling

Drill a hole at the centre mark at least 20mm deep using the drill bit & insert the bush into the ceiling - apply a dab of glue to the bush (literally a drop spread around the outside of the shaft & around the collar) before you insert it to help keep it in place over time

With the seam facing away from you & keeping the unit as vertical as possible lift it unit & locate the connector into the bush

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It may be helpful to have someone on a step ladder to guide the unit into position while you manoeuvre it

After the unit is installed the connector should extend into the bush by at least 10mm - as a visual check the gap between the top of the unit & ceiling should be 20mm or less after installation

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Make sure the unit is plumb

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Remember to give your unit a quick check over from time-to-time to make sure that the connector is correctly engaged & the unit is stable before allowing your cat to play on it

If your unit is installed on a hard smooth floor & moves during boisterous play stick the foam pads onto the feet to stop any unwanted movement - it’s important that the unit is lifted into position after the foam pads have been stuck onto the feet as sliding the unit will cause the pads to ruck

Playtime…

We love hearing from customers & their cats on what they think of their DIY Polecat so feel free to get in touch & send a piccie or two