Choueer ChouBox Automatic Cat Litter Box User Manual
Important Safety Instructions
- Please read this guide thoroughly before using the ChouBox.
- Always place the ChouBox on a firm, level surface. Avoid soft, uneven or unstable flooring as it may affect the sensors which installed in unit to detect your cat.
- If using with a network, please use a 2.4G WiFi network. The device does not support 5G WiFi network.
- ChouBox is suitable for any clumping cat litter.
- Always be sure any cat in your household that might use the ChouBox weighs at least 2.5 pounds. Cats must weigh 2.5 pounds or more to safely use the ChouBox in Automatic Mode.
- Never push the ChouBox against a wall or into a corner (must not be touching any walls).
- Never force your cat into the ChouBox.
- Never sit on or place anything on top of the ChouBox.
- Never allow children or others to play with the ChouBox.
- If the external power supply is damaged, please contact us for a replacement.
Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to protect reasonably against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Suppose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. In that case, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
NOTE: This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
RF Exposure Statement
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm from the radiator of your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ChouBox Components
Dimensions
All Size 23×22×20.5 inch
Floor Area 449.5in2（20.4x22inch）Entryway Height 9.8 inch
Entryway Area 188 in2
Weight 22 pounds
Inside ball Diameter 17.2×18.7 inch
Inside ball Weight 6 pounds
Inside ball Capability 3114 in³(51L)
Waste Drawer Capacity 610 in³(10L)
Operator Noise <35dB
Setting Up Your ChouBox
Your ChouBox comes fully assembled and ready to use. Get started by followingthesteps below.
Placement
- Place the new ChouBox in the same spot as your previous litter box.
- Make sure the ChouBox is placed on a dry, firm and hard surface that is leveled. Avoiding heat and humidity.
- Locate the unit near a power outlet. Ensure the unit isn’t pushed against awall orinto a corner (must not be touching any walls).
- If you want to control your ChouBox by using APP, you have to place the ChouBoxina Wi-Fi covered area.
Litter
- Suitable for all clumping cat litter on the market. We recommend choosingclumping biodegradable cat litter which is low-dust, unscented and a particlesizewithin 20mm.
- Pour the litter into the ChouBox. We recommend flattening the litter withyour hand after adding it, making sure it is below the max line. (Volume approx. 366in³or 6L) Otherwise some of the litter may spill on the sealed door of the unopenedlitter bin when the machine is in operation.
Power Supply And First Use
Plug the Type-C cable into the power input at the back of the ChouBox base andthemachine will start operating. Please follow the instructions on the panel.
Control Panel
- Button operation
- Select: Turn the knob
- OK: Press the knob once
- Return: press the knob twice
- To pause an action in progress: press the knob once
- Ending an action in progress: press the knob twice
- Forced exit: long press on the knob
Setting operations
- Cleaning settings
- Intelligent cleaning: set the trigger time to switch to automatic cleaning modeafterthe cat has left the Ball (default 5 minutes)
- Timed cleaning: set the frequency of cleaning at certain intervals (default 2hours)
- Manual cleaning: Execute cleaning by knob, or by APP terminal. (Kitten mode, forcats below 2.5 pounds cannot be recognised)
- Networking settings
- Rotate the knob on the control panel and choose “setting”—”Connect”, thenopenthe “Tuya” / “Smartlife “app.
- When the panel shows “Connecting…”, find your device on a list of products viatheapp and add yours to the list.
- If the pairing is successful, ChouBox will beep for one second and the mainpanel will show “ChouBox”, then the WiFi icon will be displayed on the top left corner ofthe panel. If the pairing is not successful, it will automatically exit to the maininterface.
- Languages:
- English (default), Chinese
App Connection
- Search “Tuya” or “Smartlife”on AppStore or Google Play to download.(Both”Tuya”and “Smartlife” is available for ChouBox, choose which is compatible with your mobilephone.)
- Open the Tuya/Smartlife App and follow the instructions within the app toregisteran account. (Or use your existing Tuya/ Smartlife account to sign in).
- Rotate the knob on the control panel and choose “setting”—”Connect”, wait for thescreen(panel) shows “Connecting…”.
- Before finding your device on a list of products via the app and adding yours tothelist, remember to open the Bluetooth for ensuring successful detection.Thenfollowtheinstructions on the app to complete the connection between your device andyour ChouBox.
Self-Cleaning
- Intelligent mode
After the cat has left the litter box for 5 minutes (user-adjustable time), the ChouBox starts in auto-cleaning mode. - Timed mode
User can set the frequency of interval cleaning (e.g.: automatic cleaning every 2hours) - Manual mode
The user can select the cleaning function via the control panel or execute the cleaning via the APP, each operation cleaning once. (Kitten mode, for cats under 2.5pounds not recognised)
Note:
- When the ChouBox is working, the infrared sensor and the gravity sensor will worksimultaneously. During the cleaning period, if the cat approaches the ChouBox, themachine will instantly stop working all the way until 10s after detecting the cat leaving, then it will continue the cleaning work.
- If your kitten has diarrhoea, please set a longer waiting time on the ChouBox toallowenough time for the litter to clump together.
Safety Sensors
- IR Sensor + Hall sensors
ChouBox is equipped with 10 layers infrared ray for protection, 2 sets of Hall sensors. When the ChouBox operates, it automatically pauses when the cat is nearby or entersthe litter box. - Gravity sensors
ChouBox has 4 gravity sensors. While your cat is inside the Ball, the weight sensorsensure that the ball remains stationary until the cat is judged off the ChouBox for 10seconds before resuming its previous operation.
Deodorisation systems
- Odour removal
ChouBox comes standard with a sealed waste collection box and a built-in ozonegenerator. This locks the odor inside and prevents it from spreading into the air. - Germicidal
The ChouBox is equipped with UV light, which works continuously from3 secondsbefore opening the sealed door until 3 seconds after closing to destroy viruses andbacteria in the waste bin in time to protect your cat’s safety.
Dismantling and routine maintenance
Recommendation on cleaning frequency
ChouBox is equiped with a 10L/610 inch collection box that will keep you fromhavingto clean it for up to two weeks,but we recommend cleaning it every 5 to 7 days.
Replacing trash bags
Pull out the waste drawer from underneath the ChouBox. Open the lid and removethewaste bag from the bin and replace it with a new one. When finished, close thelidandpush the drawer back into the ChouBox.
Note: Please press the trash bag as far as possible into the bottom of the waste drawer with your hand so as not to block the infrared sensor.
*There might be some small particles of litter that may stick to the bottom of the litter box and accidentally fall on the lid of the waste drawer as the cat litter ball rotates. Please check and clean the waste drawer lid manually at regular intervals to prevent too much litter from falling and affecting the normal operation of the ChouBox.
The sequences of Installing the silicone anti-adhesive pad
- Buckle the slots at the position ‘③’ of the anti-adhesive pad.
- Buckle the slots at the position ‘①’ of the anti-adhesive pad.
- Buckle the slots at the position ‘②’ of the anti-adhesive pad.
The sequences of detaching the anti-adhesive pad
- Release the slot at the position’①’
- Gently pull out the whole anti-adhesive pad.
Washable parts of ChouBox
The ChouBox supports water washing of some parts, the parts that can be removedforcleaning are: Bonnet, ball and the waste drawer (excluding the Bonnet), the other partsneed to be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. Please disconnect the ChouBoxbeforecleaning.
Components that can be removed and washed
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