Petsafe PPA11-10709 User Manual

 – The SmartDoor

™

 is an intelligent receiver using an internal antenna to pick up a 

unique SmartKey

™

 code for selective pet entry and exit.  

 Flap – The SmartDoor

™

 fl ap is a weather resistant, plastic fl ap with UV                 

sun protection.
Antenna - The antenna is located inside the SmartDoor

™

 and receives radio signals from the 

SmartKey

™

. The SmartKey

™

 must be located within a certain proximity of the antenna in order for 

the unique code to be read.  
Radio-frequency Interference – Radio-frequency interference is due to radio-frequency signals 

from other household appliances or common electronic products that negatively affect the ability 

of the SmartDoor

™

 to receive a signal from a SmartKey

™

. Radio-frequency interference or “noise” 

can come from a variety of sources. Interference can be minimal, constant or ever changing based 

on usage and closeness of other electronic household items during SmartDoor

™

’s operation. It is 

recommended that household appliances and common electronic products be placed at least two 

feet (60 cm) away from the SmartDoor

™

’s location.  

Sensitivity Knob – Conveniently placed on the interior frame of the SmartDoor

™

 is the sensitivity 

knob. You can easily adjust the SmartDoor

™

’s sensitivity, taking into account common interferences 

and environmental factors to optimize SmartDoor

™

 operation.

Sensitivity Level – The level of sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the sensitivity knob 

from minimum to maximum, depending on radio-frequency interference and the SmartDoor

™

’s 

application and/or location. Pre-set from the factory, the sensitivity level should not be adjusted 

until after installation. For example, the sensitivity level may need to be increased if the 

SmartDoor

™

 is installed in a metal door. Reference page 10 for more information on how to    

adjust sensitivity. 
MODE-RESET Button – Easily select an Operational Mode on your SmartDoor

™

 by holding the 

MODE-RESET button to cycle through selections of operation: LOCKED, UNLOCKED or AUTOMATIC.
LEARN Button – The LEARN button programs a SmartKey

™

’s unique code to be read by the 

SmartDoor

™

. (One) SmartKey

™

 comes programmed and ready to use. You may program up to fi ve 

SmartKeys

™

 (each sold separately) to one SmartDoor

™

.

Operational Modes 

LOCKED Mode – The SmartDoor

™

 fl ap is locked and does not allow entry or exit for any pet. 

UNLOCKED Mode – The SmartDoor

™

 fl ap is unlocked and allows entry and exit for all pets.

AUTOMATIC Mode – The SmartDoor

™

 fl ap is electronically locked and allows entry and exit for 

the pet wearing a programmed SmartKey

™

.

Battery Compartment – The battery compartment is located on the Interior Frame and requires 

(four) D-cell (LR20) batteries. Installation mounting screws, key ring, SmartKey

™

 and the (one) 

RFA-67 battery are all located inside the battery box during shipping for your convenience.
RFA-67 Battery – The RFA-67 battery powers the SmartKey

™

 and is replaceable. Additional 

RFA-67 batteries are available at retailers, or by calling PetSafe

®

 Customer Care Center or visiting 

www.petsafe.net. Typical life of the RFA-67 is approximately six months.

Outer Frame Size – Overall pet door dimensions
Cut-out Size – Opening cut in homeowner’s door for proper fi t and pet door installation 
Replacement Flap Size – Overall fl ap size when removed from pet door
Flap Opening Size – Usable fl ap space for pet to enter and exit through the pet door
Interior Frame – Pet door frame on the inside of home
Exterior Frame – Pet door frame on the outside of home

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