The Automatic Door Opener is powered by 4 x AA batteries (included).

<p id="isPasted"><br></p><p>The Automatic Door Opener is powered by 4 x AA batteries (included).</p><p><br></p>

How is the Nestera Automatic Door Opener powered?

Don’t worry, this is normal. To preserve battery life, the LCD display is designed to enter ‘sleep mode’ after a period of inactivity. You can ‘wake’ it again by pressing the Menu button.

<p id="isPasted"><br></p><p>Don&#x2019;t worry, this is normal. To preserve battery life, the LCD display is designed to enter &#x2018;sleep mode&#x2019; after a period of inactivity. You can &#x2018;wake&#x2019; it again by pressing the Menu button.&#xA0;</p><p><br></p>

Why does the LCD display not remain illuminated?

Please ensure all 4 x AA batteries are new and inserted correctly, and that the battery cable wire is not being pinched between the lid and the box. It’s also worth checking that any connector cables haven’t been accidentally loosened while fitting t

<p id="isPasted"><br></p><p>Please ensure all 4 x AA batteries are new and inserted correctly, and that the battery cable wire is not being pinched between the lid and the box. It&#x2019;s also worth checking that any connector cables haven&#x2019;t been accidentally loosened while fitting the unit.</p><p>If these steps don&#x2019;t offer a solution, drop us a line at&#xA0;<a href="mailto:support@nestera.eco" target="_blank"><span style=" text-decoration: underline;">support@nestera.eco</span></a> and we&#x2019;ll have you up and running again in no time.&#xA0;</p><p><br></p>

My Automatic Door Opener is set up correctly but it’s not working...

The light sensor is designed to activate the coop door over a gradual light change. This ensures the door isn’t opened automatically in a lightning storm or in car headlights, for example. The sensor takes an average light reading every three minutes

<p id="isPasted"><br></p><p>The light sensor is designed to activate the coop door over a gradual light change. This ensures the door isn&#x2019;t opened automatically in a lightning storm or in car headlights, for example. The sensor takes an average light reading every three minutes to account for this.</p><p>Please note, if your automatic door opener is positioned near a floodlight or streetlight, this may affect the light sensor. It is best to position your coop away from ambient lighting.&#xA0;</p><p><br></p>

Why isn’t the light sensor working on my automatic door opener?

The cord provided with the unit is 1.5m long. Please bear in mind that this includes a small length that needs to remain wound around the spindle inside the unit.

<p id="isPasted"><br></p><p>The cord provided with the unit is 1.5m long. Please bear in mind that this includes a small length that needs to remain wound around the spindle inside the unit.&#xA0;</p><p><br></p>

How long is the cord on the Automatic Door Opener?

The numbers on the left represent the current light levels. To determine when the door should open and close, you should take readings at the specific times you want the door to operate.Once you have these readings, you can set the Auto opener to ope

<div data-block="true" data-editor="1q64m" data-offset-key="2565k-0-0" id="isPasted"><div data-offset-key="2565k-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2565k-0-0"><span data-text="true">The numbers on the left represent the current light levels. To determine when the door should open and close, you should take readings at the specific times you want the door to operate.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="1q64m" data-offset-key="eaglb-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eaglb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eaglb-0-0"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="1q64m" data-offset-key="bqblo-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bqblo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bqblo-0-0"><span data-text="true">Once you have these readings, you can set the Auto opener to open or close the door as desired. We do not recommend anything below 50 lumens as this could become a security threat from predators due to the darkness.&#xA0;</span></span></div></div>

How can I determine when the Automatic Door Opener should open/close using the light sensor?

The warranty for our Automatic Door Opener is 2 years.

<p>The warranty for our Automatic Door Opener is 2 years.&#xA0;</p>

What is the warranty for the Automatic Door Opener?

<div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="fj82s-0-0" id="isPasted"><div data-offset-key="fj82s-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="fj82s-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">There is only&#xA0;</span></span><span data-offset-key="fj82s-0-1" style=" text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">one&#xA0;</span></span><span data-offset-key="fj82s-0-2"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">way to clear the E4 Error. It is only cleared when you&#xA0;</span></span><span data-offset-key="fj82s-0-3" style=" text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">recalibrate the open and close position of the door.</span></span><span data-offset-key="fj82s-0-4"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&#xA0;The following steps explain how to do this:</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="17o9e-0-0"><div data-offset-key="17o9e-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="17o9e-0-0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="1b74j-0-0"><div data-offset-key="1b74j-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="1b74j-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">1. Press the centre button so that the screen is lit.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="9jptl-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9jptl-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="9jptl-0-0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="4vcvv-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4vcvv-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="4vcvv-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">2. Press it again, hours flash</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="acml6-0-0"><div data-offset-key="acml6-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="acml6-0-0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="8d10a-0-0"><div data-offset-key="8d10a-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="8d10a-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">3. Press again, minutes flash</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="6ioqg-0-0"><div data-offset-key="6ioqg-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="6ioqg-0-0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="3uoln-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3uoln-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="3uoln-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">4. Press again, Icon indicates opening door. Press the UP arrow to open the door. If the</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="fnff3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fnff3-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="fnff3-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">door is already open make a minute change to this setting.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="5omkl-0-0"><div data-offset-key="5omkl-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="5omkl-0-0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="96vio-0-0"><div data-offset-key="96vio-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="96vio-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">5. Press again, Icon indicates closing door. Press the DOWN arrow to close the door. If the</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="dcoa4-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dcoa4-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="dcoa4-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">door is already closed make a minute change to this setting.</span></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="dplnt-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dplnt-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="dplnt-0-0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br data-text="true"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="dc1sl-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dc1sl-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="dc1sl-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">6. Slowly press the centre button 7 more times until you see the word SAVE on the screen.</span></span></div><p><br></p></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="5uhk" data-offset-key="30oqh-0-0"><div data-offset-key="30oqh-0-0" style="line-height: 1;"><span data-offset-key="30oqh-0-0"><span data-text="true" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The screen will then change and the E4 error will have cleared.</span></span></div></div>

My Automatic Door Opener Has An E4 Error! Help!

In the Winter, the higher moisture levels caused by damp weather can mean technology doesn't always operate reliably. During these months, we recommend checking if the door opener has opened and closed every day. While these products certainly aid us

<p id="isPasted">In the Winter, the higher moisture levels caused by damp weather can mean technology doesn&apos;t always operate reliably.</p><p><br></p><p>During these months, we recommend checking if the door opener has opened and closed every day. While these products certainly aid us, they are not infallible. Very cold weather can drain batteries much quicker than normal and you can monitor the battery life by pressing the middle button and viewing the battery icon.&#xA0;</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure that all bedding is not blocking the door and clean regularly if you are using some extra to keep your flock warm . It&apos;s also best to ensure that you have adequate ventilation and that the nut and bolt is not too tight, this will prevent the door from freezing shut.&#xA0;</p>

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