TRI-TRONICSOwner’s OWNER’SGuide GUIDE Tri-Tronics Sport® Series Remote Trainers Models covered: Sport® 50S Sport® 60S Sport® 80C Sport® 80M Sport® 65 BPRS Multi•Sport® 2S Multi•Sport® 3S
CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased one of the finest dog training products available. All Tri-Tronics Remote Trainers are proudly made in the USA. Tri-Tronics Remote Trainers have been specially designed to meet the needs of all dog trainers, from top winning professionals to people training their very first dog. We manufacture a variety of models – you can be sure that one of them will be the right choice for your training needs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FEATURE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MODEL GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLING THE COLLAR STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SELECTING CONTACT POINT LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . 9 MIGHTY MICRO ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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QUICK GUIDE Before You Start… 1. Install the collar strap(s) (page 7). 2. Install the transmitter antenna (page 9). 3. Charge collar battery for 14 hours (page 16). The transmitter is shipped with a 9-volt battery already installed, and does not need to be charged. 4. Select the correct length contact points for your dog’s coat. (page 8). Using the Remote Trainer 1. Turn the collar on: Press the gray button on the collar next to the contact points.
FEATURE GUIDE SPORT® SERIES TRANSMITTER Antenna Intensity Dial (N or T, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Transmitter Light Transmitter Buttons See Model Guide on pages 4-5 Lanyard Loop Page 2 Sport® Series
SPORT® SERIES COLLAR On/Off Switch Contact Points Long or short length. Select “long” for dogs with heavy coats.
MODEL GUIDE All models have an intensity dial with 6 intensity levels of stimulation, from mild 1/2 to strong 5. Total number of levels of each type of stimulation are given for each model.
Multi•Sport® 2S 6 continuous for each dog Green button – continuous stimulation from collar with green strap Orange button – continuous stimulation from collar with orange strap When the intensity dial is on “T”, the no-stimulation signal tone is produced instead of stimulation Multi•Sport® 3S 6 continuous for each dog Green button – continuous stimulation from collar with green strap Orange button – continuous stimulation from collar with orange strap Yellow button – continuous stimulation from collar w
Collar Light Action Collar Function Double flash Collar is turned on Glows steadily Collar is receiving signal from transmitter Single long flash (3.5 seconds) Collar has just been turned off Rapid flash * Low batteries. Recharge the collar soon Glows steadily while on charger Collar is charging * If the batteries are low at the time the collar is turned on, the low battery signal can be delayed by up to 20 seconds. Also note that in cold weather the low battery light may come on prematurely.
INSTALLING THE COLLAR STRAP Your Remote Trainer is shipped with the receiver separate from the collar strap. Install the strap as shown. On multi-dog units (the Multi•Sport® 2S and Multi•Sport® 3S), be sure to install the correct color strap on each receiver. Use the strap that matches the colored dot on the receiver. You can easily adjust the strap for different sized necks by sliding the receiver along the strap. If the strap is too long for your dog, you can cut off excess length.
SELECTING CONTACT POINT LENGTH Your Remote Trainer comes with two sets of contact points – long and short. The shorter points are installed in the unit at the factory and are suitable for most coat lengths. For dogs with especially long hair or thick undercoats, the long contact points will give the best possible contact. To change the contact points, always use the small wrench supplied with your Remote Trainer. Avoid using tools which may cause you to over-tighten the contact points.
INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA Screw the transmitter antenna into the top of the transmitter. Hold the antenna near the base and tighten firmly by hand. Check the antenna regularly for tightness. MIGHTY MICRO ANTENNA (Sport® 80C and Sport® 80M) The Sport® 80C and 80M come with two antennas, the regular 3-inch one, and Hold the antenna the convenient Mighty Micro antenna near its base and that is 1-1/2 inches long. The Mighty tighten by hand.
FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG Place the collar strap in the middle of the dog’s neck. The receiver should be on the underside of his neck. Place the receiver so the light is facing forward (toward the dog’s nose). Tighten the buckle by holding it with two fingers as you pull the strap snug. Do not put any fingers under the strap as you tighten it. Always slip the free end of the collar strap through any D-ring or keeper that is present, and both sides of a double-sided buckle.
SETTING THE INTENSITY Your Remote Trainer can give corrections at different intensity levels, so you can match the level of correction to both the training situation and your dog’s temperament. To adjust intensity level before or during training, use the intensity dial on the top of the transmitter. The transmitter intensity dial gives you a choice of 6 intensities.
USING THE STIMULATION BUTTONS All Sport® Series models other than the Multi•Sport® 2S and Multi•Sport® 3S offer two types of stimulation, “continuous” and “momentary.” The black button(s) applies momentary stimulation. The red button(s) applies continuous stimulation. Multi•Sport® 2S and Multi•Sport® 3S models offer continuous stimulation only. Pressing the colored transmitter button – green, orange, or yellow – will cause the collar with the matching colored strap to apply continuous stimulation.
The intensity level when you correct each dog will be the one indicated by the intensity dial. Therefore, when training more than one dog using a Multi•Sport® 2S or Multi•Sport® 3S transmitter, you should check the intensity dial before correcting a different dog. By doing this, you can be sure that the intensity is what you want for that dog's correction.
RANGE Your Remote Trainer has a range of one-half mile (one-third mile with the Mighty Micro antenna). Terrain, weather, vegetation, transmission from other radio devices in the area, and other factors affect the range. For the very best range, hold the transmitter overhead. Also, be sure not to rest your finger on the antenna when transmitting.
BATTERY CARE The Sport® Series Remote Trainers have rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries in the collar, and one replaceable 9-volt battery in the transmitter. The collar battery should be recharged periodically, as described below. The transmitter battery will last for many months, or even years, depending on usage. Transmitter Battery Your Sport® Series transmitter is shipped with one 9-volt battery installed.
Collar Batteries Initial Charge. Charge the collar for about 14 hours before first using the unit. When to Recharge. When the light on the collar blinks rapidly, you need to recharge the collar soon. Note that battery performance is reduced in cold weather. Expect to recharge more often.
Charging Time. Charge your collar for at least 14 hours. It's okay to use your collar before the 14 hours are up; it will function normally. A 14-hour charge ensures full battery capacity. You can leave your collar on charge when not in use, if you wish. Replacing Collar Batteries. Proper battery care will help ensure maximum life from your rechargeable collar batteries. When your collar batteries do need to be replaced, you can replace them yourself with parts obtained from Tri-Tronics.
CARE AND CLEANING A little care can extend the life of your Remote Trainer and reduce service costs. Charging Jack Keep the protection flap secured over the battery charging jack. If the charging jack becomes dirty, flush thoroughly with clean tap water. If debris still remains, you can use the point of a toothpick to loosen remaining debris. Contact Point Tightness Periodically check for tightness. If tightening is necessary, use the plastic tool that comes with the Remote Trainer.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY Customer Service We hope that this manual has been helpful. If you have any questions, or you suspect your Remote Trainer is malfunctioning, please email our Customer Service Department at support@tritronics.com or call us at 1-800-456-4343. Before you call, please read the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 21. Factory Warranty The Sport® Series Remote Trainer is covered by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
PRODUCT SAFETY Important: Your dog should be able to wear the collar comfortably for several hours at a time. The collar is not designed, however, to be worn continuously. To prevent irritation caused by rubbing, remove the collar for at least eight hours out of every 24-hour period. Also, remote training collars are designed to be worn snug, and a collar that is worn too loose can contribute to skin irritation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SPECIAL NOTE: COLD WEATHER PERFORMANCE All batteries experience a normal drop in voltage during cold weather.
The collar batteries are not taking a charge. Either you need new batteries (page 16) or the battery charger is not working. See whether the collar light is glowing red while connected to the charger. The power may not be working. Try another wall outlet. If using a power strip, make sure it is switched on and working. You are using the wrong transmitter.
Try a different level. See the training manual and video that came with your Remote Trainer. Also note that in very cold weather, you may need to use a slightly higher setting to achieve the same level of intensity. Remember that the stimulation button must be released for the new setting to take effect. Page 11. The contact points are too short for the dog’s coat type. Use the long contact points instead. Page 8. The transmitter intensity dial is set on “N” or “T.” Select a numbered position. Page 11.
PROBLEM #6. The collar light glows steadily even though the collar is not stimulating. You’re experiencing temporary radio interference. The light may illuminate when it receives any radio signal, even from other Tri-Tronics transmitters. This does not mean that stimulation is occurring. PROBLEM #7. The collar light does not come on when the charger is plugged in. Debris in collar charging jack. Carefully clean the charging jack as described on page 18. Faulty chargers.
