Important Notes: The VIP is designed to used as a permanently installed insert. Necessary hardware and mounting brackets are included. Check the insert images, found on previous page, highlighting the top and bottom portion of the VIP to ensure that this will fit in your sliding door track.   (See PDF Instructions).

Pet Opening 7 1/2" wide x 10 3/4" tall:  The VIP Insulated Panel pet opening uses the Ideal Hefty Cat Pet door. This rigid flap pet door is constructed of heavy duty polycarbonate (Unbreakable plastic). The flap is led with brush weatherstripping to ensure a weather tight seal and has magnets at the base of the flap for positive closure. This door also features a 4-way locking device that is a favorite for customers since it allows you to manually set the door so that when your pet comes into the house in the evening, they cannot leave again. You can also set it to lock completely or allow access only out or only in.

Height range 76 3/4" to 78 1/2":   This vinyl patio pet door is designed for permanent installation only. This requires you to use the enclosed hardware to securely affix the insert in your opening. You will be using mounting brackets as well as screws to affix the panel into place. This insert does not use the adjusting spring loaded top as found in other temporary units, but has top cover plates that are screwed into place to compensate for the final height adjustment of the insert. 
This can be installed on either left or right side sliders.

Security:  The pet door for this unit has a manual locking device that incorporates the popular 4-Way locking feature commonly found on cat doors.

Step Over Rise for Pet:  The Rise is the portion the pet steps over to pass through the pet door.
The pet opening comes standard with a 4" rise.  The top of the pet opening will be 14 3/4" off the floor.  Ideally your pet's shoulders should be shorter than this height, optional custom rises are also available to customize the height of your pet opening.

Installation:  The VIP is not considered to be an easy install. There is mounting hardware included with your door as well as a locking mount that allows you to lock your slider INTO the panel. This locking device fits most all sliding doors. We cannot guarantee that your slider will work with the locking device as sliding door companies are developing new styles and designs each year. For those rare situations that there is an incompatibility, we suggest purchasing one of our optional Patio Locks. These are listed as accessories on this page and you will have the option to add to your basket at checkout. If you have any any questions or concerns, we encourage you to call us anytime. 1-800-829-7876. Also see the PDF Instructions above.

15% restocking fee on all returned Ideal VIP Patio Pet Doors