Polecat Install

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

3 Feet
3 Feet Screws
1 Connector
1 Bush (Plus Spare)
1 Drill Bit
3 Foam Discs (Plus Spare)
1 Tube Glue

You'll need a step ladder, large crosshead screwdriver, pencil & a drill that can hold a 12mm bit noting that you may need an extra pair of hands to install your Hicat®

After unpacking your Hicat® give the unit a good vacuum to remove any loose fibres

Attach the feet by screwing them into the pilot holes - either end of the Polecat is fine as these units can be installed either way up

Install the connector into the top of the Hicat® pushing hard until it locks into the bush

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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 glue into the ceiling hole & the bush & leave to dry for 10 minutes

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

NB units covered in AVM Wool & other bespoke finishes with hidden seams will have a black dot on the end caps marking where the seam is & while these seams are sturdy to help minimise fraying these units are best installed rotated with the seams facing the wall

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

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

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Make sure the Hicat® is plumb - when installing on a hard floor makes sure that both feet are in full contact with the floor to stop any movement or spinning

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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 Hicat® is installed on a hard smooth floor & moves during boisterous play stick the foam discs 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 & remember that all three feet need to be in full contact with the floor to stop the unit from spinning or moving

Playtime…

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