How to Install the PetSafe® Extreme Weather Sliding Glass Pet Door™

Important Information

For homes with security systems, contact your provider before installation. Sensors may need to be moved to avoid interference.


What is Included:

Items IncludedItems Included

Tools You Will Need:

Tools NeededTools Needed

Assemble the Pet Door Panel

Install Connecting Bars To Bottom FrameInstall Connecting Bars To Bottom Frame

Slide one connecting bar, with the holes facing outwards, into the bottom panel. Secure with two short flat screws and tighten until resistance is felt. Repeat with the other bar on the opposite side.

Place Top Frame Over Installed Connecting BarsPlace Top Frame Over Installed Connecting Bars

Slide the top panel onto the connecting bars. Using a manual flathead screwdriver, secure with two short flat screws on each side and tighten until resistance is felt.

Do not use a drill. Do not overtighten. Overtightening can warp the pet door frame.

Insert the Pet Door Panel

Insert Assembled Pet Door Into Upper Door TrackInsert Assembled Pet Door Into Upper Door Track

Remove the cardboard inserts from under the height adjuster. Insert the pet door panel into the upper door track of the sliding glass door.

Push Up And Drop Assembled Pet Door Into Lower Door TrackPush Up And Drop Assembled Pet Door Into Lower Door Track

Press up to compress the spring-loaded height adjuster, then lift the bottom of the pet door panel into the lower door track.

Secure the Height Adjuster

Ensure Fit And Drill Through HolesEnsure Fit And Drill Through Holes

Make sure the height adjuster is fully extended and not tilted to one side. Ensure both the top and bottom of the panel are properly seated in the track.

Drill through both pre-drilled holes on the height adjuster using the ⁷⁄₆₄ inch drill bit.

Secure Height Adjuster With Two ScrewsSecure Height Adjuster With Two Screws

Tighten two #6 ½ inch screws into the holes using a Phillips screwdriver.

Secure the Pet Door Panel

Slide Assembled Pet Door Into Door JambSlide Assembled Pet Door Into Door Jamb

Push the pet door panel flush against the edge of the sliding glass door frame. There should be no gaps between the pet door panel and the edge of the sliding glass door frame. Close the sliding glass door on the panel.

Mark Top Center And Bottom Between Pet Door And Sliding DoorMark Top Center And Bottom Between Pet Door And Sliding Door

On the doorframe, measure and mark the top center of pet door panel and the side of the pet door panel where sliding door will close against at the bottom.

Slide Door And Assembled Pet DoorSlide Door And Assembled Pet Door

Slide open the door completely, then slide the pet door panel flush against the open sliding door.

Install the T-brackets. They can be installed with adhesive for a tool-free and temporary option, or with screws for a secure and more permanent option.

Attach the T-brackets with Screws

Position T Bracket And Marked HolesPosition T Bracket And Marked Holes

Open the sliding glass door and slide the pet door panel over far enough to clear all the marks. Take one of the T-brackets and place at the top of the sliding glass track where the vertical part of the bracket is closest to you and aligns with your mark. Mark the bracket holes with a pencil on the inside of the track.

Do the same for the T-bracket at the bottom but position the vertical part of the T-bracket so your mark aligns with the edgeof the T-bracket that is closest to the sliding door.

Drill Mark Holes From T BracketDrill Mark Holes From T Bracket

Use a ⁷⁄₆₄” (2.5 mm) drill bit to drill pilot holes for T-brackets at the top and bottom of the sliding glass door track. Place the T-brackets back into place on the track and secure into place with the four M4 x 10 mm sheet metal screws.

Safe Area To Drill On Pet DoorSafe Area To Drill On Pet Door

Before drilling into the pet door panel, it is important not to drill inside the panel rib lines where the glass is located. Only drill into outer edge section. Slide the pet door panel over, adjusting the placement to ensure the holes you just drilled in the frame are over the outer edge of the pet door panel where drilling is safe.

Drill Pilot Hole And Secure With A ScrewDrill Pilot Hole And Secure With A Screw

Use a ⁷⁄₆₄” (2.5 mm) drill bit to drill pilot holes through T-brackets and into the pet door panel at the top and bottom. Attach the T-brackets to the patio panel with two M4 x 10mm sheet metal screws.

Attach the T-brackets with Adhesive

Attach Adhesive Strip To The T BracketAttach Adhesive Strip To The T Bracket

Clean the back of both T-brackets with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry for a minute. Then apply the adhesive strip to the top and inside of the bracket.

Clean Up And Lower TracksClean Up And Lower Tracks

Clean the upper and lower sliding tracks near the mark with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry for a minute.

Secure T Brackets To Assembled Pet DoorSecure T Brackets To Assembled Pet Door

Line the middle of the T-bracket up with the lower mark. Press and hold it for 30-60 seconds on the lower sliding glass track to secure the adhesive.

Secure T Brackets To Assembled Pet Door TopSecure T Brackets To Assembled Pet Door Top

Line the middle of the T-bracket up with the upper mark. Press and hold it for 30-60 seconds on the upper sliding glass track to secure the adhesive.

Slide Assembled Pet Door Into Door JambSlide Assembled Pet Door Into Door Jamb

Slide the pet door panel all the way into the door jamb.

Apply Pressure To Both T BracketsApply Pressure To Both T Brackets

Ensure that the pet door panel is aligned with the T-brackets. Apply pressure to the T-Brackets for 30-60 seconds to secure the adhesive to the pet door panel.

Weather-Proof Your Pet Door

Close the door, then clean the exposed edge of the sliding glass door with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry for one minute. The glass sweep forms a seal along the glass of the fixed door to improve energy efficiency. For some sliding glass door installations, additional glass sweep may be required to create the desired seal.

Place Glass Sweep Along Edge Of DoorPlace Glass Sweep Along Edge Of Door

Place the glass sweep along the back edge of the sliding glass door. Position the adhesive to the outer edge of the door having the sweep brush against the fixed door.

Peel Backing Of Weather StripPeel Backing Of Weather Strip

Peel the backing off starting at the top and press in place while moving down the door. Ensure the sweep is lightly brushing the fixed door.

Trim Excess SweepTrim Excess Sweep

Trim any excess glass sweep with scissors.

Apply the Weather Stripping

Open the sliding glass door, then clean the exposed edge of the sliding glass door with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry for one minute. The weather stripping creates a seal between the pet door panel and sliding glass door. For some sliding glass door installations, additional weather stripping may be required to create the desired seal.

Place Glass Sweep Along Edge Of DoorPlace Glass Sweep Along Edge Of Door

Position the weather stripping along the edge of sliding glass door.

Peel Backing Of Weather StripPeel Backing Of Weather Strip

Peel the back off starting at the top and press the stripping in place until you reach the bottom of the door.

Trim Excess Weather StripTrim Excess Weather Strip

Trim any excess weather stripping with scissors.

Install the Security Bar

Once the Extreme Weather Sliding Glass Pet Door Panel is secured in place, install the security bar. For detailed instructions, visit our article How to Install and Use the PetSafe® Sliding Glass Pet Door Security Bar.


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