For those times when the electricity goes out, the Litter-Robot Open Air can be powered
by a backup battery.
When power to the unit is interrupted, the Litter-Robot automatically switches to backup
battery power, and a yellow LED illuminates the power button to let you know the unit
is in “backup battery mode.”
Once household power is restored, the Litter-Robot will switch back and begin recharging the
battery automatically.
The battery trickle charges and will be back to full power in a couple days.
The backup battery can provide up to 48 hours of operation, depending on use.
To conserve energy, the night light function is disabled during backup battery mode.
Each Backup Battery Kit includes a battery, bracket and screws.
You will need a Phillips screwdriver for installation.
Installing the Litter-Robot Backup Battery
Press the power button to turn the unit off.
Then, unplug the unit.
Remove the bonnet and globe.
Pull out the waste drawer and set aside.
Gently turn the base over to access the battery pocket.
Remove the battery terminal covers from the backup battery.
Peel back the tape to free the battery connectors in the battery pocket.
Then, connect red to red and black to black.
If you purchased your Litter-Robot Open Air before October 2015, serial numbers 933 and
below, you will switch the wires, connecting red to black and black to red.
Insert the battery into the pocket, so the connected side goes into the base first.
Make sure the wires are seated in the wire channel.
Align the retainer across the bottom of the battery.
The notch side of the retainer should contact to the bottom of the battery and rest flush
in the battery pocket.
Then, attach the retainer using the screws provided.
Turn the base right-side up.
Reassemble the waste drawer, globe and bonnet.
At the back of the unit, place the key into the pocket and make sure the internal shield
is in the tracks.
Plug the unit in and turn it on.
Once the initial “clean cycle” is done, the globe will be at the home position with
the blue ready light illuminated on the control panel.
You can test the backup battery installation by unplugging the unit from the wall without
powering it off to simulate a power outage.
You should see the power button on the control panel become backlit the blue light on.
If you do not see this, carefully review your installation.