Liberty Cat Door for Sash Windows
- Adjustable Fit: Accommodates sash windows ranging from 22" to 44" wide, ensuring a perfect fit for most window types. Unsure what adjustment range to get? Pick the shorter of the two.
- Enhanced Insulation: Utilizes clear safety glass to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and reduce energy costs.
- Easy Installation: Designed for quick, non-permanent installation, ideal for renters and those avoiding structural changes.
- Material Options: Available in robust aluminum or flexible vinyl, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
- Custom Size Availability: Offers both standard and custom sizes to perfectly match your specific window dimensions.
Product Details
Sizing & Fit
Installation Guide
FAQs
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The Liberty Cat Door for Sash Windows is specifically engineered to fit sash windows from 22" up to 44" wide, making it a versatile option for various home settings.
Constructed from high-quality materials, the Liberty Cat Door comes in two variants: aluminum and vinyl. The aluminum option offers a sleek, modern appearance and a high durability factor, ideal for handling the rigors of daily use. On the other hand, the vinyl option provides excellent insulation properties and a flexible design, perfect for maintaining your home's warmth during colder months.
One of the standout features of this cat door is its clear safety glass, which not only enhances the door's insulation properties but also ensures that your pet’s environment remains comfortable regardless of external weather conditions. This glass is designed to be energy-efficient, potentially lowering heating and cooling costs throughout the year.
Installation of the Liberty Cat Door is straightforward and non-permanent, requiring no tools or significant alterations to your window. This feature is particularly beneficial for renters or homeowners who prefer not to commit to permanent structural changes. The installation process is quick and easy, thanks to a spring-loaded mechanism that securely fits into your existing window frame without hassle.
The door also comes equipped with a locking cover, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind by controlling pet access as needed. This feature is particularly useful for controlling when your pet can go outside, offering safety and flexibility in managing your pet’s outdoor activities.
Proudly made in the USA, the Liberty Cat Door for Sash Windows is not just a functional tool for pet freedom; it's also a long-term investment in the comfort and style of your home. It promises reliability and durability, designed to seamlessly integrate with your home while providing your pet with the freedom they deserve.
Features:
- Versatile Width Adjustment: Fits a wide range of window sizes, making it adaptable to virtually any sash window.
- Superior Climate Control: Features energy-efficient safety glass that keeps your home's climate controlled throughout the year.
- Non-invasive Setup: Easily installs without the need for tools or permanent alterations, preserving the integrity of your window frames.
- Durable Frame Choices: Choose between durable aluminum for a sleek look or vinyl for enhanced insulation.
- Security and Ease of Use: Equipped with a locking cover to ensure pet safety and ease of use for daily access.
Size Chart
| Flap Size | Flap Dimension | Height To Raise Window | Recommended Pet Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 6" w x 6" h | 18 1/2" | 9" - 13" |
For your adjustment range, you need to measure the length of your sash window track from the furthest left to right. The adjustment range of your pet door should ideally have your track length in the middle. The following adjustment ranges are available:
- 22"-25"
- 25"-28"
- 28"-31"
- 31"-34"
- 34"-37"
- 37"-40"
- 40"-43"
Custom orders are subject to special restrictions.
Aluminum panel has 1" framing, measure your track width to make sure that your window will accommodate the panel. Vinyl panels have a 1-1/4" framing.
Installation Instructions
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
04
Time Required
0.5 hours
Sections
01
Flags
01
Parts
- Sash Window Pet Door
- Foam Weather Strip
- Center Post Weather Seal Draft Stopper
- Screwdriver
Tools
- Flathead Screwdriver
Please read instructions & notes thoroughly before installation.
Step 1 Release Spring Mechanism
- Loosen the width adjustment locks at the end of the pet door insert with the screwdriver. This allows the spring mechanism to move freely from side to side.
Step 2 Check Panel Fit
- Insert the sash into the window track. Push against the spring mechanism and swing the opposite end into the opposite window track. Gently release. Tighten the width adjustment locks.
Step 3 Apply Weatherstripping
- Remove panel from window track.
- Apply the foam weather-stripping by peeling back the paper and exposing the adhesive. Unroll it along the edge of the sash, pressing to ensure it adheres. Install on both the top and the bottom. Trim to fit with scissors.
Step 4 Mount Seal Draft Stopper
- Mount the Center Post Weather Seal Draft Stopper. This strip prevents air from leaking between the window frame when raised to accommodate the sash. Trim to fit with scissors.
- Put the panel back into the window track. Tighten width adjustment locks.
Switch the Side of the Flap
You can switch which side of the sash panel the pet door flap is on to best fit your home.
Step 1
- Remove the screws on the top and bottom closest to the edge of the pet door. Then slightly loosen the screws closest to the glass. Next, slide off the side piece, then the flap assembly.
Step 2
- Rotate the flap assembly (essentially flipping it upside down) then slide it back in. Make sure the locking cover is on the same side as the width adjustment locks.
Step 3
- Replace the end spacer and screws.
LOCKING YOUR WINDOW
For a permanent lock, install a wood screw in the track immediately above the window on both sides. You will no longer be able to raise the window. For a temporary lock, place a removable wooden dowel or Charley bar in either track above the window, shown in Detail 1.
HEIGHT OF YOUR WINDOW
Make sure you place steps or ramps leading to your pet’s door at a height that works! When they go through the flap, the top of the flap should be at least 1" (2,5 cm) higher than the top of their back. Watch your pet and adjust as needed to keep them comfortable.
FAQ
My flap broke! How do I fix it?You can easily fix your flap with the Liberty Pet Door Replacement Flap. |
How does the frame adapt to different temperatures?When temperatures drop, the vinyl flap shrinks. On other pet doors, this will cause the magnetic closures on the flap to no longer connect with the frame. The Liberty Pet Door solves this issue by having the frame magnets extend outwards to meet the magnets. When temperatures rises and the flap expands again, the magnets move back into the frame. |
What keeps drafts from coming in through the pet door?The pet door is sealed against drafts by its magnetic closures and its weatherstripping. |
How do I change the flap?You can easily switch out the flap by unscrewing the flap from the adapter. Then all you need to do is screw the new flap into the adapter. |
Warranty
Warranty Type: Limited.
Duration: 3 years
Coverage: Defects in materials and workmanship under standard regular use.
Exclusions:
Damage caused by misuse or not using the product as intended.
Improper installation.
Damage caused by chewing.
Customer Reviews
Size Chart
| Flap Size | Flap Dimension | Height To Raise Window | Recommended Pet Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 6" w x 6" h | 18 1/2" | 9" - 13" |
For your adjustment range, you need to measure the length of your sash window track from the furthest left to right. The adjustment range of your pet door should ideally have your track length in the middle. The following adjustment ranges are available:
- 22"-25"
- 25"-28"
- 28"-31"
- 31"-34"
- 34"-37"
- 37"-40"
- 40"-43"
Custom orders are subject to special restrictions.
Aluminum panel has 1" framing, measure your track width to make sure that your window will accommodate the panel. Vinyl panels have a 1-1/4" framing.
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
04
Time Required
0.5 hours
Sections
01
Flags
01
Parts
- Sash Window Pet Door
- Foam Weather Strip
- Center Post Weather Seal Draft Stopper
- Screwdriver
Tools
- Flathead Screwdriver
Please read instructions & notes thoroughly before installation.
Step 1 Release Spring Mechanism
- Loosen the width adjustment locks at the end of the pet door insert with the screwdriver. This allows the spring mechanism to move freely from side to side.
Step 2 Check Panel Fit
- Insert the sash into the window track. Push against the spring mechanism and swing the opposite end into the opposite window track. Gently release. Tighten the width adjustment locks.
Step 3 Apply Weatherstripping
- Remove panel from window track.
- Apply the foam weather-stripping by peeling back the paper and exposing the adhesive. Unroll it along the edge of the sash, pressing to ensure it adheres. Install on both the top and the bottom. Trim to fit with scissors.
Step 4 Mount Seal Draft Stopper
- Mount the Center Post Weather Seal Draft Stopper. This strip prevents air from leaking between the window frame when raised to accommodate the sash. Trim to fit with scissors.
- Put the panel back into the window track. Tighten width adjustment locks.
Switch the Side of the Flap
You can switch which side of the sash panel the pet door flap is on to best fit your home.
Step 1
- Remove the screws on the top and bottom closest to the edge of the pet door. Then slightly loosen the screws closest to the glass. Next, slide off the side piece, then the flap assembly.
Step 2
- Rotate the flap assembly (essentially flipping it upside down) then slide it back in. Make sure the locking cover is on the same side as the width adjustment locks.
Step 3
- Replace the end spacer and screws.
LOCKING YOUR WINDOW
For a permanent lock, install a wood screw in the track immediately above the window on both sides. You will no longer be able to raise the window. For a temporary lock, place a removable wooden dowel or Charley bar in either track above the window, shown in Detail 1.
HEIGHT OF YOUR WINDOW
Make sure you place steps or ramps leading to your pet’s door at a height that works! When they go through the flap, the top of the flap should be at least 1" (2,5 cm) higher than the top of their back. Watch your pet and adjust as needed to keep them comfortable.
FAQ
My flap broke! How do I fix it?You can easily fix your flap with the Liberty Pet Door Replacement Flap. |
How does the frame adapt to different temperatures?When temperatures drop, the vinyl flap shrinks. On other pet doors, this will cause the magnetic closures on the flap to no longer connect with the frame. The Liberty Pet Door solves this issue by having the frame magnets extend outwards to meet the magnets. When temperatures rises and the flap expands again, the magnets move back into the frame. |
What keeps drafts from coming in through the pet door?The pet door is sealed against drafts by its magnetic closures and its weatherstripping. |
How do I change the flap?You can easily switch out the flap by unscrewing the flap from the adapter. Then all you need to do is screw the new flap into the adapter. |
Warranty
Warranty Type: Limited.
Duration: 3 years
Coverage: Defects in materials and workmanship under standard regular use.
Exclusions:
Damage caused by misuse or not using the product as intended.
Improper installation.
Damage caused by chewing.
