The first really high quality panel pet door
on the market was released by the Pet Eze company in the 1970's. This door,
eventually called the 'Deluxe 81', required tools including a hacksaw for
installation. But it was a beautiful product. Hale Pet Doors (formerly Hale
Security Pet Doors) has essentially copied the Deluxe 81 in many respects
but added their own flap assembly and locking cover in creating their
Standard Patio Pet Door.
Installation requires cutting the top of the panel and an 'adaptor channel'
with a hacksaw. Then the panel is fastened into the track with sheet metal
screws. This 'semi-permanent' installation is required because the built-in
locking mechanism mates to an 'adaptor channel' that mounts to the edge of
the pet door with sheet metal screws. This 'adaptor channel', which also
must be shortened with a hacksaw to fit, performs two functions. First, it
provides something for the lock to mate to. Second, it provides a very good,
air-tight seal down the full length of the sliding glass door.
Hale has added a Lexan ('polycarbonate') locking cover in a 'J' shaped slot
for increased security. There is a spring-loaded steel dead-bolt to lock the
cover in place. Most exciting, Hale has included a double flap for improved
insulation value (single flap version is available though not recommended by
the manufacturer). This flap assembly consists of two flaps, both fully
weather stripped as in the other Hale pet doors, and both with magnets to
stand up against wind. The dead air-space between the two flaps provides for
better insulation than a single flap alone.
We need two bits of information from you
to order this Hale patio panel. This information is requested by the
shopping cart:
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Carefully
measure
your track height. Hale will build the panel to any height (that's
why it takes so long) but they need a correct measurement to begin with.
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Also, be sure you've indicated
which direction your sliding door closes when on the inside looking out.
Hale will mount the panel lock for you and it is not reversible.
Return Policy: Because these
pet doors are built custom to your specification, returns will be allowed a
50% credit toward the purchase of a different Hale Pet Door. The Patio
Pacific
normal
return policy
applies in respect to time limits only.
There are quite a few details that might
be important for you to think about in purchasing any panel pet door. Begin
with 'Key
Points' to get a quick overview of the most important issues. Then study
the 'Comparison
Chart' and read the information on the
Patio Panel
FAQ page which cover the fine points of patio pet doors.
All Hale pet doors come standard with "polar"
flaps--a vinyl that is more flexible in cold weather than "regular"
vinyl. Replacement flaps may be ordered here
Hale Pet Door Replacement Flaps and Locking Covers.
Very flexible 'training' flaps may be ordered for
pets who are initially resistant to pushing through the regular
flaps.
Important:
Hale 'Standard' panels are not recommended for Anderson or Pella brand
sliding glass doors. Use a Hale 'Omni'
panel instead.
Shipping: Allow about 15 days for
shipping from the factory plus 1-5 days transit time to you (Ground Delivery
Only).
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