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[Annaspanner]

Sorry, another question 🤦‍♀️ I need to remove the old door on my mk 1 cube to fit the new auto door. But the instructions assume you’ve already managed this. I’ve tried taking the handle off the end, but it’s pretty stuck and i’m worried something will snap. Am I being stupid? There are no instructions about removing the old door and it looks like it must have been preassembled originally. 

[Annaspanner]

I found this which seems to suggest the only way is to chop it off, but that seems rather drastic and wouldn’t allow me to put it back on again. 

https://www.omlet.us/files/public/cube_door_repair_manual.pdf

[rachel84]

Have you tried calling Omlet and asking? I'm sure they would be happy to help.

[Annaspanner]

I emailed them a few days ago. I feel a bit stupid really because it must be really obvious, but i’d rather to still be able to reuse the original door at some point. Our chickens are arriving on Saturday so really need to get it sorted ASAP. 

[rachel84]

Ok, did they reply to you? Does it fit to the outside of a Mk1 cube - if so can you not just leave the old door in situ but open?

[Annaspanner]

Yes, exactly this! They just messaged me and I feel like a prize idiot. Thank you replying 🙂

[rachel84]

Great, glad you're all sorted!!! Hope you get on well with it - I went for the Hentronix one which is not as neat a solution but seems to work well.