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Modifying Elite Models to be used with the Slide & Toss
This was submitted to us by a current user of Slide & Toss who purchased the Elite model of LitterMaid. This is intended for information purposes only. We do not support users who may run into problems during conversion.
Please use the tools you feel comfortable
using, and careful of sharp edges.
Modifications to both the Elite and the Slide & Toss is necessary.
1) Modifying the Elite
2) Modifying the Slide & Toss
3) Slide & Toss and Elite After Modifications
1) Modifying the Elite
Two modifications need to be made to
both left and right side supports of the
waste compartment area.1) The top bar has to be removed.
2) Bottom bar has to be shortened and trimmed.
Cut off top bar at arrows.
(shown with cuts already made)The bottom bar can be cut off as well.
However, this will make it very difficult to
go back to using the disposable trays.The following instructions will preserve
the ability to use the disposable trays.(this step may not be necessary on some units) Remove the vertical tab (extension) on top of
the bottom bar - to about 1.25" from the side.It is shown already removed in the picture.
Trim off 1/8" off the ends of the bottom bar. File, or sand off sharp edges.
You will need to seal the holes in the hinged lid. The plugs with the standard Slide & Toss will not fit the Elite. We no longer stock alternate plugs that will fit.
Prior to the alternate plug, I received several suggestions for this but the one that seems to work the best and is the easiest is:
1) Take a flat piece of plastic (like a grocery store membership card) and tape it over the hole
2) Modifying the Slide and Toss
Shown is the "lip" on the back of the tray (left
side).Trim (or file off) 1/32" off both left and right sides.
Shown after trimming. After trimming both sides, test fit the tray.
Make, further adjustments if necessary.
File, or sand off, sharp edges.
PLEASE NOTE:
1) The hinged lid will not open completely with the Slide & Toss in place. However this should not interfere with the raking/cleaning action, as the range of motion is more than adequate for this purpose. We have had one case where this prevented the complete opening of the LitterMaid lid, which I believe has to do with manufacturing variability. If you have this problem, please click here for additional instructions.
2) The hinged lid of the LitterMaid, if removed, cannot be re-fastened with the Slide & Toss in place. If you remove the hinged lid, you will have to re-fasten it with the Slide & Toss removed.
3) Slide & Toss and Elite After Modifications
Shown without hinged lid for illustrative purposes.
The cat ramp should lock the Slide & Toss flush to the crossbar on the LitterMaid.
If it disengages, some of the causes may be: 1) placement on carpet 2) placement of the unit on an uneven surface, 3) there is insufficient removal of the vertical tab (see section 1, part 3)
Recently there appears to be more variability in the production of the LitterMaid which is causing problems for some customers. The narrow bar that runs all the way along the bottom of the litter tray seems to be bowing out, which keeps the Slide & Toss from seating all the way. While one customer was able to "fix" this, it is not easy to do. If you look at your LitterMaid Elite and if there is significant bowing of this narrow bar, it is not recommended that you make the modification.
