Litter-Robot 3 DFI Kit + Pinch Detect Terminals Installation

Is your Litter-Robot 3 stuck mid-cycle, flashing yellow rapidly, or not returning to the Home position properly? You might need to replace the DFI and pinch assembly.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of replacing the Drawer Full Indicator (DFI) and pinch terminals and repair Litter-Robot. Let's keep your Litter-Robot in purr-fect shape!

Use this DFI Kit Replacement guide if you are experiencing any of the following:
Blue flashing light
Rapid yellow flashing light
Litter-Robot not cycling
Litter-Robot stuck mid-cycle
Litter-Robot stuck upside down
Receiving a pinch-detected notification
Receiving a drawer full notification that isn’t able to be reset

Tools needed:
6-inch #2 Phillips screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers

Please note that the DFI boards, housing, and pinch-detect terminals, may appear different based on when your unit was manufactured as the component was redesigned.

If you are under warranty, you can access replacement parts at no cost. Order a one-time replacement from your account.

🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Disassembling Litter-Robot 3
00:38 Powering off Litter-Robot
0:50 DFI removal
1:00 Disassembling the lower base
1:21 Unplugging and removing the DFI
2:00 Wire management tips
6:50 Installing new pinch terminals
8:01 Reinstalling the DFI
11:11 Reassembly: Putting the Litter-Robot back together
16:19 Testing and troubleshooting
17:29 Final checks

Powering Down and Lower Base Disassembly:
Press the Power button to turn the unit off and unplug it from the wall. Remove the bonnet, globe, and waste drawer.

Disassembly and Removal:
Remove the bonnet, globe, and waste drawer and set them aside.
Open up the control panel and start disassembling the lower face using the Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the 5 screws that hold the control panel in place then pop the panel off while pushing in on one of the buttons to leave the controls in the right place.
Remove the DFI kit.

Install new DFI Board Assembly:
Free the gray ribbon cable. Lift the DFI board retainers off the base.
Orient the new DFI board assembly and secure with screws.
Connect the black wires and feed DFI wires through the hole.
Reassemble the base halves.

Pinch terminal installation:
Using needle-nose pliers, gently grab each of the old pinch contacts and wiggle and lift them out of the assembly.
Start with the top one and use a small-blade screwdriver to help position the contact properly, ensuring it's fully seated in its slot.
Ensure that when finished, both metal pieces of the pinch contacts touch each other.
Reconnect the black wires to the pinch terminals, noting that they are interchangeable.
Gently press one wire onto each pinch terminal, ensuring they are fully inserted.
Confirm that the connections look correct and secure.

Reassembly:
Tighten base screws.
Reconnect 4-pin connector.
Secure tape over wires and replace the wire retainer plug.
Reassemble the bezel, ensuring wires are tucked in.
Tighten bezel screws without overtightening.
Reassemble the globe, bonnet, and waste drawer.
Plug in, turn on, and let the initial clean cycle finish. Verify proper cycling

The DFI and pinch detect terminals may appear different from what is pictured depending on when the unit was manufactured.

Consult our related support articles or contact our team.
🛠️ Support Articles:
DFI Installation guide
https://www.litter-robot.com/support/...
Replacing the pinch-detect terminals
https://www.litter-robot.com/support/...

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