CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES 2 PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS 5 BUTTON FUNCTION 13 DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR/RECEIVER PARTS 17 BATTERY CHARGER 21 TESTING YOUR COLLARS 22 FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG 24 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 26 ACCESSORIES 30 BASIC MAINTENANCE 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 32 WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION 35 1
MAIN FEATURES PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS MAIN FEATURES Easy-to-use, ergonomic transmitter. Rheostat dial allows for gradual increases in stimulation intensity with no jumps between levels (0-127). Two-dog models allow the trainer to control two different dogs from one transmitter without the hassle of handling unnecessary parts. range. has a 3/4-mile Stimulation type- Nick , Constant and nonstimulating pager/vibration.
PACKAGE CONTENTS COLLAR PACKAGE CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS transmitter (1-dog) Transmitter Receiver (two collar receivers for two-dog models) Antenna Battery charger and splitter cable Test light ON/OFF Magnetic Red Dot Rheostat Intensity Dial Owner’s manual Carrying case Indicator Light (LED Window) ON/OFF Switch “Nick” Button “Constant” Button Pager Button LCD Screen 4 Battery Charging Receptacle & Rubber Plug 5
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS transmitter (1-dog) 2 Antenna Antenna On/Off Magnatic Red Dot Rheostat Intensity Dial Indicator Light (LED Window) 1st-dog Nick & Cont. (Brown Button) 2nd-dog Nick & Cont. (Orange Button) Nick/Cont. Toggle Switch A short 2 antenna is supplied with the transmitter. The antenna must be fastened to the transmitter before using the unit.
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS 8 DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS Rheostat Intensity Dial LCD Screen The Rheostat Intensity Dial is located on the top of the transmitter: (0) being the lowest level and (127) being the highest. The LCD screen shows the intensity level during operation. The LCD screen indicates the stimulation level (0-127) on the screen. The LCD battery life indicator shows 3 bars at full charge, 2 bars at medium charge and 1 bar when it needs to be charged.
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS Care for LCD Transmitters in Cold Temperature In cold temperatures (10 degrees F or below), the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on your transmitter may be dim or slow to respond. Wait until the display becomes visible before selecting any training level. Even though the LCD screen might be dim or slow to respond, when you push the Nick or Constant button, the transmitter will still function properly.
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS BUTTON FUNCTION (1-dog) Nick Pager Constant ON/OFF Switch Transmitter Battery Charging Receptacle & Rubber Plug Located on the backside of the transmitter, the charging receptacle is covered by a rubber plug. Insert one end of the battery charging cable into the receptacle to charge the battery (See Battery Charging Procedure on page 27).
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS “Constant” Button The “Constant” button is located on the bottom left. Pressing the “Constant” button gives continuous stimulation as long as the button is pushed, for up to 12 seconds. If the button is not released after 12 seconds, the stimulation will automatically turn off as a safety feature. The collar will be ready to be reactivated once the button has been released.
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS desired stimulation based on the toggle switch setting. When either the orange or brown stimulation button is pressed and the toggle is set on “Nick” the receiver emits a single, rapid pulse of electrical stimulation.
DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR / RECEIVER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR / RECEIVER PARTS Indicator Light (LED Window) Receiver ON/OFF Magnetic Red Dot Receiver Indicator Light (LED window) To activate the receiver/collar, place the red dot on the back of the transmitter to the red dot on the collar/receiver. Hold the two red dots together for a moment until the LED light on the receiver/collar comes on.
DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR / RECEIVER PARTS BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER Charging Cable 120 volt Charger Wall Outlet Receiver Battery Charging Receptacle & Rubber Plug On the inside of the collar receiver, next to the collar strap, is a battery-charging receptacle with a rubber plug. Internal Antenna All Dogtra E-collars have non-exposed antennas that are located inside the collar/receiver.
TESTING TESTING YOUR COLLARS TESTING 3. Turn the transmitter on by pressing the blue button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen illuminates. The LCD screen shows the amount of battery life remaining and the LED blinks once every 4 seconds. 4. Watch the test light as you push the “Nick” button on the transmitter. It should light for just a moment. 5. Watch the test light as you push the “Constant” button on the transmitter. It should light for as long as the button is pressed.
FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG points and Anti-microbial plastic to protect the dog’s skin. ATTENTION! Avoid having the dog wear the collar for more than 8 hours out of every 24-hour period. Leaving the points on the same spot for extended periods of time can cause skin irritation. If the dog is to wear the e-collar for long periods, occasionally reposition the collar so that the contact points are moved to a different spot on the dog’s neck.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERIES Recharge the unit if: The indicator light on the collar is emitting a red color. If the 3 bar indicator on the transmitter LCD shows just 1 bar. The indicator light on the transmitter or receiver will not come on. The indicator light on the transmitter or receiver comes on momentarily, but will not stay on when the “Constant” button is pushed. Battery Charging Procedure uses LithiumPolymer batteries. 1.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES During the charging process, the unit will shut off. Once the battery cable is unplugged from the unit after a full charge, you will need to turn the unit on again before use. 3. The Lithium-Polymer battery is fully charged within 2 hours. The lights will stay red during the charging process. The red light will change into a steady green light when the battery is fully charged. (When you disconnect the charger after finishing the charge, you will need to restart the units). 4.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES The following items may be purchased separately by calling our customer service at (888) 811-9111. You may also browse the selection at www.dogtra.com. European Charger Designed for use with 230V AC electrical outlets in Europe. Field Auto Charger (for Lithium-Polymer Battery only) Designed for use with the 12-volt cigarette lighter in your car. BASIC MAINTENANCE BASIC MAINTENANCE Be sure that the rubber charging plugs are always secured when the collar is in use.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. My dog is not reacting to the collar. - Make sure the receiver is turned on. Place the two red dots together to activate the receiver. Push the blue button on the transmitter until it illuminates to activate the transmitter. - Be sure the collar strap is tight enough so both contact points are touching the dog’s skin. - The contact points may be too short for the dog. To place an order for longer contacts appropriate for your dog, please call (888) 811-9111.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4. My collars are not holding a charge. - The batteries might not be charged properly, or the charger, splitter and the charging port needs to be looked at. If you suspect your charger/splitter is not functioning properly please contact Customer Service at info@dogtra.com or (888) 811-9111. You can send in your charging units in to have us inspect them. - The charging pin may be damaged. Inside the charging port, there is a metal pin that should be standing straight up and stiff.
WARRANTY 36 WARRANTY To Qualify for the Limited Lifetime Warranty : Not Covered Under Warranty : To register your Dogtra product, please log onto our website at www.dogtra.com, click on the warranty registration link and fill out the required information. All registration must be completed within 30 days of your purchase. If you do not have access to a computer, you can call our toll free number of 888-811-9111 so one of our customer service representatives can register your product online for you.
WARRANTY * Battery replacement by the customer during the first year of the warranty is not recommended. If the customer chooses to replace the batteries, any damage to the unit during the change-out by the owner will void the warranty. The warranty is void if the unit has been altered or an unauthorized person has attempted repair work. Procedure for Repair Work : The cost of shipping products under warranty back to Dogtra is the customer’s responsibility.
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