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Rake catches on Clear Lid

 

While the majority of Forever tray users have had trouble-free operation, there have been a few people who have reported the rake catching on the clear lid as it clears the "poop compartment" on the return journey.  (This was found only on the second generation of trays (sold between January and July of 2009, and with the most recent design this is no longer an issue).

The solution can be done by virtually anyone in less than 10 minutes -- without any special tools and without having to buy anything!

First, let's take a look at the part of the lid we'll be modifying -- the 90 degree bend along that front edge.  Below is how it should look from the side before we start:

 
Forever Litter Tray 90 clear lid 90 degree lip

 

Next, we're going to run the whole length of that 90 degree edge under hot tap water.  It should be as hot as you can get from the tap (you really don't need it any hotter -- and we don't want anyone to get burned!)  Run the whole edge under the hot water (see below) for about 30 seconds or so.

Running clear lid under hot water

Next, we're going to set the lid on a hard flat surface (kitchen countertop works fine) and press down firmly to open that 90 degree bend to about 120 degrees.  We've warmed the plastic up, so it will be more pliable.  It's very strong, so don't worry about breaking it.  Once you're satisfied it's pretty close, we want to run it back under cold water again to make it "set".  You can play with it a little (running it back under hot) to get the whole edge fairly uniform.  Below is a picture of the pressing part:

Pressing the clear lid

And here's what the finished 120 degree bend should look like when you're done!


120 degree bend in clear lid

 

And you're all set to go!  This modification will ensure that your clear lid will no longer contact the rake.

 

 

If you have any trouble with your tray at all (or if one of these tips doesn't seem to be working) please contact me directly at:  Foreverlittertrays@gmail.com.  I am always here to help, and can even provide live phone support if necessary.  (Sometimes a phone call is light-years faster at fixing a problem than emailing back and forth).