Pet 1 Products

General Information About the
Pet 1 Product Panel  for Sliding Glass Doors

The glass is dual pane for maximum insulation and noise reduction values.

Because the panel is separate from the insert unit, the user who has a change in the size of his pet doesn't need to purchase an entire new pet door. He/she simply purchases a new insert with the appropriate size opening at considerably less expense.

Just as important as the opening, of course, is the "rise" dimension. The Pet 1 Panel includes a user adjustable rise design (under license from Patio Pacific Inc) which allows a given flap opening to accommodate dogs of varying heights. For example, a Jack Russell Terrier and a Dachshund may both be happy with a medium sized opening but only if the opening is positioned higher for the Jack Russell and low for the Dachshund.

At 18", the Pet 1 Product panel is relatively wide. Make sure you'll have room available to walk out yourself. Likewise, at 1¹/₂" thick, there may be some sliding glass door tracks too narrow for this panel. Best to check before buying. However, the manufacturer specifies it for vinyl tracks which is a significant advantage.

The installation method is unique and doesn't really fit the 'temporary' and 'semi-permanent' categories. On one hand, it does not require fastening in your track with screws for a stable installation. It just 'pops' in. But the gas shock system uses so much force that it's necessary to fasten a special handle on the adjustment panel which you then use to pull it down. That handle bolts in place; and, when you've finished installing the door, it is removed. You need to keep track of that handle as well as the tools and bolts used to install it.

Pet 1 Product also includes a "Charley Bar" for securely locking your sliding glass door. The Charley Bar included with the Pet 1 Product patio panel has an adjustment range from 14 1/2" to 25 1/2" which is the distance from the back of the sliding door to the jamb opposite the pet door. This may or may not be suitable for your sliding glass door depending upon the width of your slider.

Pet 1 Product Significant Design Features

The user adjustable rise offered in the Pet 1 Product patio panel means that for each size--small or medium--there are multiple "rise" dimensions available to the user.

Pet 1 Product Patio Panel

For every other patio pet door the correct measurement is inside the track, very top to very bottom.

However, in measuring for the Pet 1 Product door, you should not measure into the track at top or bottom. Just measure between the tracks as shown below:

Do not measure inside the track at top or bottom.

Also, very important, the thick weather strip at the top of the Pet One Products patio panel means that the depth of the upper track needs to be at least 1.25" for proper support of the panel.