DOG TRAINING COLLARS REMOTE CONTROLLED · DOG TRAINING COLLARS OWNER’S MANUAL 2006-1 CONTENTS...
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Copyright c 2006 Dogtra Company
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119Carson, CA 90745
Tel :(310) 522 -1800Fax :(310) 522 -1805Toll Free:1-888-811-9111
REMOTE CONTROLLED DOG TRAINING COLLARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.dogtra.com2006-
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CONTENTS
MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTHSTATEMENTS
COLLAR PACKAGE CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR / RECEIVERPARTS
BATTERY CHARGER
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
TESTING YOURCOLLAR
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION
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Easy-to-use transmitter.
All intensity level adjustments are madefrom a digital dial on the transmitter. There are 8 intensity levels. Level one is thelowest and level eight is the highest.
Reliable stimulation effective for all types ofdogs - no matter how heavy the coat.
The has a one-milerange.
Waterproof collar receiver and transmitter.
No external antenna on the collar receiver.
Rechargeable, user - replaceable Ni-MHbatteries.
Over 3000 different identity codes to preventconflicts with other collars.
MAIN FEATURES
MAIN FEATURES
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PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS
Safety for your dogStudies conducted by animal health professionals at
Dogtra Company’s training facilities showed noadverse effects to the cardiovascular or nervous systemof dogs from e-collar stimulation. These studiesinvolved healthy dogs in a controlled environment.
Dogs should be in good health during any e-collartraining. Dogtra e-collars are not intended for use ondogs weighing less than 12 pounds or under 6 monthsof age.
Skin irritation can occur from prolonged wearing ofthe stainless steel contact points on the training collar.Most dogs will exhibit some type of irritation (pressurenecrosis) from prolonged contact of stainless steelcontact points. This is why it states in your owner’smanual:
Attention:
Avoid having the dog wear the collar with thecontact points in the same place for more than two hoursat a time. Leaving the contact points on the same spot foran extended period 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 contactpoints are moved to a different spot on the dog’s neck.
PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
Transmitter
Receiver(s)
Battery charger and splitter cable
Test light
Owner s manual
Carrying case
COLLARPACKAGE CONTENTS
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PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS
Proper e-collar usee-collars are intended for the sole
purpose of behavior modification of dogs. They arenot intended for human use or use on other animals.Dogtra Company does not assume any liability forimproper use of the Dogtra e-collar.
Aggressive dogsdoes not recommend using the e-collar to
correct dogs that are aggressive towards other dogsor people. In many such cases the dog will associatethe stimulation with the other dog or individual andbecome even more aggressive. Dog aggression isbest treated by a dog training specialist.
Interference with other electronic devices
Dogtra’s industry-leading technology filteringsystem ensures minimal interference with otherelectronic devices (cellular phones, security systems,etc.). Our digital microprocessor offers thousands ofunique codes to eliminate frequency match-up withother Dogtra e-collars.
Inadvertent activationIf the constant button is held down for 12
seconds or more the unit will automatically shutdown. It will reactivate when the button is released.
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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Antenna
A heavy-duty 4 antenna is supplied withthe transmitter.
The antenna should be screwed into the top ofthe transmitter to ensure that the signals are sentproperly to the collar receiver and that maximumrange is attained.
4 Antenna
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TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
transmitter
Antenna
1st-dog Button 3rd-dog Button
4th-dog Button
IntensitySelection Dial
Indicator Light
Selector or Toggle Switch(Nick, Cont.)
2nd-dog Button
indicates optional switch for 4-dog models
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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Battery Charging Receptacle
Located on the side of the transmitter, thereceptacle is covered by a rubber plug. Insert oneend of the battery charging cable into thereceptacle to charge the battery. (See BatteryCharging Procedure on page 24.)
After charging is completed, close thereceptacle with its rubber plug to make sure dirtor water does not get inside.
TransmitterChargingReceptacle
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TRANSMITTER
Intensity Selection Dial
The intensity selection dial is located on thetop of the transmitter: (1) being the lowest leveland (8) being the highest.
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TRANSMITTER
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BUTTON FUNCTION
The transmitter for has twobuttons. The top is the Nick button and the bottomis the Constant button.
BUTTON FUNCTION
ONE-DOG MODELS
Nick
Cont.
Transmitter Indicator Light (LED window)
The transmitter indicator light is located nearthe intensity selection dial. When a button on thetransmitter is pushed, the light comes on toindicate that the transmitter is being activated.The color of the light indicates the status ofbattery life. The LED glows green when thebattery is fully charged and turns to amber whenbattery life is getting low. When the LED emits ablinking red light, the battery needs to berecharged.
green = full charge, amber = medium chargered = needs charge
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BUTTON FUNCTION
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BUTTON FUNCTION
The transmitter for thehas two buttons; The 1802NC has two buttonson the side of the transmitter. The gray buttoncorresponds to the receiver with the black collarstrap and the orange button corresponds to thereceiver with the orange collar strap. The toggleswitch at the top of the transmitter allows you tochoose between Nick and Constant type ofstimulation.
TWO-DOG MODELS
1st-dog(Gray Button)
Nick
Cont.
2nd-dog(Orange Button)
“Nick” Button
When the “Nick” button is pushed thereceiver emits a single, rapid pulse of electricalstimulation.
“Constant” Button
Pressing the “Constant” button givescontinuous stimulation as long as the button ispushed, for up to twelve seconds. If the button isnot released after twelve seconds, thestimulation will automatically turn off as asafety feature. The collar will be ready to bereactivated once the button has been released.
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BUTTON FUNCTION
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BUTTON FUNCTION
The transmitter for thehas four buttons; The Gray (1st dog) buttoncorresponds to the receiver with the black collarstrap. The Orange (2nd dog) button correspondsto the receiver with the orange collar strap. TheGreen (3rd dog) button corresponds to thereceiver with the green collar strap. The Blue(4th dog) button corresponds to the receiver withthe blue collar strap.
The toggle switch at the top of the transmitterallows you to choose between Nick and Constanttype of stimulation.
FOUR-DOG MODELS
3rd-dog(Green Button)
4th-dog(Blue Button)
1st-dog(Gray Button)
2nd-dog(Orange Button)
Nick
Cont.
The transmitter for thehas three buttons; The Gray (1st dog) buttoncorresponds to the receiver with the blackcollar strap. The Orange (2nd dog) buttoncorresponds to the receiver with the orangecollar strap. The Green (3rd dog) buttoncorresponds to the receiver with the greencollar strap.
The toggle switch at the top of thetransmitter allows you to choose between Nickand Constant type of stimulation.
THREE-DOG MODELS
3rd-dog(Green Button)
1st-dog(Gray Button)
2nd-dog(Orange Button)
Nick
Cont.
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COLLAR / RECEIVER
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COLLAR / RECEIVER
Turning on the Collar Receiver
The ON/OFF button is on the bottom of thereceivers. Push and hold the button for twoseconds until the LED light, located on the frontof the collar, starts blinking. The indicator lightwill blink once every 2 seconds after the color isturned on. The color of the light indicates thestatus of battery life. The LED glows green whenthe battery is fully charged and turns to amberwhen battery life is getting low. When the LEDemits a blinking red light, the battery needs to berecharged.
ON/OFF ButtonDESCRIPTION OF COLLAR / RECEIVER PARTS
Power On/Off Switch
Contact Points
3Tone color(LED)Indicator Light
BatteryCharging
Receptacle and Cover
Collar strap
collar
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COLLAR / RECEIVER
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COLLAR / RECEIVER
Fitting the Collar on the Dog
The collar should be fitted so that thestainless steel contact points press firmly againstthe dog’s skin.
A loose fit can allow the collar to movearound on the dog’s neck. When this happens thecontact points may rub the skin and causeirritation. If the collar is too loose, electricalcontact will be inconsistent and your correctionswill be inconsistent also.
green = full charge, amber = medium charge red = needs charge
When the “Constant” button on thetransmitter is pushed, the collar indicator lightwill glow steadily as long as you hold the buttondown, for up to twelve seconds. When the“Nick” button is pushed, the light comes on for afraction of a second.
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BATTERY CHARGER
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COLLAR / RECEIVER
The battery charger and charging cables allowyou to charge both the transmitter and receiver atthe same time. The battery charger is designed fora 120-volt wall outlet. (European 230-volt ACchargers and 12-volt field charger for yourautomobile are also available.)
To use the battery charger for the a multiple-dog unit, combine additional sets of batterycharging (splitter) cables as shown. This enablesyou to charge the transmitter and all receivers atthe same time.
BATTERY CHARGER
120 volt Charger 120 volt Charger
Charging Cable
Charging Cable Charging Cable
Receiver Battery Charging Receptacle
On the inside of the collar, next to the collarstrap, is a battery charging receptacle with arubber cover plug.
Internal Antenna
The has a non-exposed antenna that is located inside the collarreceiver.
ReceiverChargingReceptacle
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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
2. Do not charge the batteries near anyflammable substances.
3. Fully charge the batteries for 14 hours if thecollar is to be stored without use for aperiod of a month or more.
4. Recharge the battery if :- the indicator light on the collar is emitting
a red color- the indicator light on the transmitter or
receiver will not come on- the indicator light on the transmitter or
receiver comes on momentarily but willnot stay on when the “Constant” button ispushed.
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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
uses Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride)batteries that do not set a memory and can becharged on a regular basis without harm to thebattery. There is no need to completely drain thebatteries between charges. However, doing sowill help to extend the overall lifetime of thebatteries.
1. Charge the batteries for 14 hours beforeusing the collar for the first time.
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TESTING
1. Turn the collar on by pressing the button onthe back side of the collar receiver. Theindicator light will come on for a momentthen blink once every two seconds, showingthat the collar is ready to use. (If theindicator light is red, the batteries need to becharged.) Place the test light on the contactpoints of receiver and hold it there.
TESTING YOURCOLLAR
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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Battery Charging Procedure
1. Attach the charging cables to both thetransmitter and receiver(s), as shown onpage 22.
2. Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outletor, if using the accessory field charger,plug into a cigarette lighter. (Use a 230-volt European charger for Europe.) Whenproperly plugged in, all indicator lightsshould glow red.
The receiver automatically turns off whenyou insert the charging cable into thebattery charging receptacle on the receiver.
3. After charging, cover the battery chargingreceptacles with the rubber plugs on thetransmitter and receiver.
4. The battery is fully charged with a 14-hourcharge. The lights will stay red during thecharging process. They DO NOT turngreen when fully charged. Charging thebatteries for more than 14 hours at one timewill not extend battery life.
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TESTING
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OPERATING
Fitting the Collar
The collar strap should be adjusted so thatthe contact points are held firmly against thedog’s skin. If the collar is too loose, irritationmay result from the contact points rubbingagainst the skin.
If the dog has a heavy coat, move thereceiver up and down to work the contact pointsdown into the coat.
ATTENTION!
Avoid having the dog wear the collar withthe contact points in the same place for morethan two hours at a time. Leaving the pointson the same spot for extended periods of timecan cause skin irritation. If the dog is to wearthe e-collar for long periods, occasionallyreposition the collar so that the contact pointsare moved to a different spot on the dog’sneck.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2. Watch the test light as you push the “Nick”button on the transmitter. It should light forjust a moment.
3. Watch the test light as you push the“Constant” button on the transmitter. It shouldglow brightly. As a safety feature, the collarreceiver will automatically shut off stimulationif the constant button is depressed for twelveseconds or longer.
4. Change the intensity dial on the transmitterclockwise and then counterclockwise. The testlight should glow brighter with higher levels ofstimulation and dimmer with lower levels.
NOTE : It is normal for the test light not tocome on if the intensity level is set below levelten.
5. Pressing the “Pager” button on the side of thetransmitter causes the collar to vibrate for upto twelve seconds. The collar will reactivatewhen you push the button again.
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
The receiver and collar strap should becleaned periodically with detergent and water toprevent malfunction.
Always clean and rinse the collar thoroughlywith tap water after use in salt water. Be sure thecharging receptacle is completely dry beforeinserting the battery charger into the transmitteror receiver.
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Intensity Selection
To select the intensity level, start on thelowest (1) setting. Gradually increase the leveluntil you get a response from the dog that wouldbe equivalent to a quick pull or jerk with a leash.
Remember that you will need to adjust thesetting (upward or downward) as the dog’sattitude changes, especially during times ofincreased excitement or distraction.
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RECEPTION
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ACCESSORIES
The following items may be purchasedseparately :
European ChargerDesigned for use with 230V AC electrical
outlets in Europe.
Field Auto ChargerDesigned for use with the 12-volt cigarette
lighter in your car.
ACCESSORIESReception
The collar has one-mile range. Depending on the way you useyour transmitter, the transmitting range mayvary.
Hold the transmitter away from your bodyand avoid touching the antenna to get thegreatest range.
Maximum Range
Typical Range
Minimum Range
If your finger touches the antenna near thedial on the top of the transmitter, the actualrange may be reduced. Additionalenvironmental factors may also affect therange of your unit.
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WARRANTY
provides the originalpurchaser a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYfor the 1800NC SERIES on parts (excludingbatteries) from the date of the original purchase.Labor is covered for two years after purchase.Once the labor warranty has expired, all repairswill incur a variable labor charge depending onthe extent of work required.
To Qualify for the Limited Lifetime Warranty:
The limited lifetime warranty applies to unitspurchased after Dec. 31, 2005. Fill out thewarranty registration card that came with yourDogtra unit and mail it in along with a copy ofyour receipt within 30 days of purchase. Or, youcan register your product online atwww.dogtra.com.
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WARRANTY
Not Covered Under Warranty:
If product registration is not completed within30 days of purchase and/or the product is resold,the warranty will become void and all repairs willbe subject to applicable labor fees.
Dogtra DOES NOT replace defective units orprovide refunds after 30 days from date of purchase.
Dogtra’s warranty DOES NOT cover repairsor replacement due to misuse, impropermaintenance or lost units. Any water damage onmodels that are not waterproof will not be covered.All replacement costs for either the transmitter orreceiver is the owner’s responsibility.
The Limited Lifetime Warranty will expire(5) years from the date a unit is discontinued inproduction by Dogtra Company.
* Batteries, or the labor to replace them, areNOT covered under the warranty after the first year.
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WARRANTY
The warranty is void if the unit has beenaltered or an unauthorized person has attemptedrepair work.
Procedure for Repair Work:
Return shipping for warranty work is theowner’s responsibility. The cost for shipping(via regular ground service) back to the customeris covered by Dogtra Co. within the continentalUnited States. Any expedited shipping servicewill be at the owner’s expense. Dogtra is notresponsible for loss of training time orinconvenience while the unit is in our warehousefor repair work. Dogtra does not provide loanerunits or any form of compensation during therepair period.
A copy of the sales receipt showing purchasedate is required before warranty work is begun.
Write a note briefly explaining the problemand include your name, address, city/state/zipcode, daytime phone number and evening phone
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number. Or, you can visit our web site atwww.dogtra.com to fill out a Service RequestForm. If repair costs are not covered underwarranty, we will call you for credit cardinformation once the work has been completed.For any questions concerning your Dogtraproducts call us Toll Free at 1-888-811-9111,Pacific Time.
Send repair units to:
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119Carson, CA 90745
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