Oscillot® was designed for simple, 'Do it Yourself' installation to fences that are at least 1.8 metres in height. You only need a few tools and some time! If you don't have the time, you don't have to miss out, just show our Installation Guide to your local contractor.
Oscillot® has been extensively tested and proven to be safely and reliably effective when installed on a 1.8-meter tall fence. Cats on average can jump up to 1.8 meters without any additional support. Installing Oscillot® on a lower fence may cause a cat to jump above the system and roll over to the opposite side of the fence.
Before you start. . .
The most important point to remember when installing Oscillot® is that your cat needs to be jumping from the ground to the top of the fence in a single motion with no help on the way up in the form of "ladders or platforms". "Ladders and platforms" are objects next to the fence such as garden beds, trees, trellis, sheds etc. It can also include horizontal beams on your fence (if your cat is particularly agile).
To ensure the effectiveness of Oscillot®, check that your existing fence secures the full perimeter of your yard:
x Block-off any gaps.
x Make sure that your cat cannot dig or crawl under the fence.
x Keep the fence clear of any objects that your cat may use to scale the fence, e.g. garbage bins, building materials and barbeques.
x Remove any shrubs and bushes located close to the fence.
x Install Tree Guards around the trunk of any trees located close to the fence.
x Remove any tree branches overhanging the fence.
For more than 90% of installations, installing Oscillot® alone is adequate and will result in effective cat-proofing of the fence to keep your cat safe at home. For some fence setups, in particular timber fences with the posts and rails on the inside of the fence, an extra cat-proofing measure in addition to installing Oscillot® may in some instances be required. Scroll down for more detail about cat-proofing a wooden fence.
Check Fence Tops
Fence tops made from materials such as glass, chain-link or brush will need to be capped off or reinforced. You can achieve that with any solid material that is capable of retaining a screw and holding the weight of the system. All mounting surfaces must be in good repair and able to support the Oscillot® components.
Check Gates
Installing Oscillot® in some cases may interfere with gate opening freely. Gates may require re-hinging to allow them to open in the right direction.
If you have an arched gate, you can even it out with a thick sheet of UV-treated polycarbonate:
Create an Unbroken Barrier
Ensure the system is installed in a way that creates an unbroken barrier around the perimeter of the area. Only correct installation of Oscillot® will result in effective containment.
Cats Only
Oscillot® must only be used to contain cats. It is not suitable to contain other animals, such as dogs, because excess weight may bend the paddles out of shape. It is the responsibility of every pet owner to comply with the rules and regulations that govern pet ownership. Check with your local council for microchipping, registration and confinement by-laws governing your area.
Check With Your HOA
If your neighborhood is regulated by HOA, you should seek approval to install Oscillot®. In case your HOA’s regulations are rather strict, no worries! You can still install rollers on the inside of your fence if it is at least 1.8 meters in height. When installed on the inside, the system will not be visible to the neighbors and will not violate HOA regulations.
