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key DefInItIonS
REmOTE TRANsmITTER: Transmits the radio signal
to the Collar Receiver. It is waterproof and can be
submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet.
INTENsITy DIAl: Provides multiple levels of
stimulation so you can match the correction to your
dog’s temperament.
TRANsmITTER INDIcATOR lIGhT: Indicates that a
button is pressed and also serves as a low-battery
indicator.
UPPER bUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver
continuous stimulation.
lOWER bUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver
momentary stimulation, or a “Nick.”
sIDE bUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver a
tone without stimulation.
chARGING JAcKs: For connecting the charger.
Although the Collar Receiver and Remote Transmitter
are waterproof without it, keep the cover in place when
not charging to keep debris out of the opening.
cOllAR REcEIvER: Receives the radio signal from the
Remote Transmitter and delivers the stimulation and/or
a tone for correcting your dog. It is waterproof and can
be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet.
REcEIvER INDIcATOR lIGhT: Indicates when the Collar
Receiver has been turned on or off and also serves as a
low-battery indicator.
cONTAcT POINTs: The contacts through which the
Collar Receiver delivers stimulation when a Remote
Transmitter button programmed for Continuous or
Momentary Stimulation is pressed.
ON/Off bUTTON: Momentarily pressing and holding
this button turns the Collar Receiver on and off.
ThE cOllAR REcEIvER Is cAPAblE Of DElIvERING
ThREE TyPEs Of cORREcTION:
cONTINUOUs: you control both when and how long
stimulation is delivered, up to a maximum of 9 seconds.
After 9 seconds, the stimulation will “time out” and the
Remote Transmitter button needs to be released and
then pressed again before additional stimulation can be
delivered.
mOmENTARy (NIcK): Stimulation is delivered for
5/100 of a second, regardless of how long the button is
pressed.
TONE: The Collar Receiver will make a rapid beeping
noise when a Tone button is pressed.*
*Tone comes preset and is not adjustable.
REmOTE TRANsmITTER
TRANSMITTER
INDICATOR LIGHT
INTENSITy
DIAL
TRANSMITTER
ANTENNA
UPPER
BUTTON
LOWER
BUTTON
SIDE
BUTTON
CHARGING
JACk
cOllAR REcEIvER
RECEIVER
INDICATOR LIGHT
CHARGING
JACk
CONTACT POINTS
ON/OFF
BUTTON
prepare tHe remote tranSmItter
chARGE ThE REmOTE TRANsmITTER
1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging
Jack.
2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the
Charging Jack.
3. Plug the charger into a standard 120-volt AC
wall outlet.
4. Charge the Remote Transmitter for 24 hours
for the first charge. Recharges take only 12
hours. Note: the transmitter Indicator Light
will flash after 12 hours of charging. For the
first charge, continue to charge the Remote
transmitter for an additional 12 hours.
5. When charging is complete, replace the
rubber cover.
Note: Approximate battery life between
charges is 40 to 60 hours, depending on
frequency of use.
tranSmItter InDICator lIgHt
OPERATIONAl mODE
lIGhT cOlOR
bATTERy sTATUs
lIGhT fUNcTION
Continuous stimulation or
Tone only button pressed
Green
Good
Light is solid in color while
button is pressed
Continuous stimulation or
Tone only button pressed
Red
Low
Light is solid in color while
button is pressed
Momentary stimulation
button pressed
Green
Good
Light flashes once and
turns off
Momentary stimulation
button pressed
Red
Low
Light flashes once and
turns off
Unit is charging
Red
Low
Light is solid in color while
on the charger
Unit is fully charged
(charger still connected)
Green
Good
Light flashes once per
second once the battery is
completely charged
CHARGER CONNECTOR
PLACED IN THE
REMOTE TRANSMITTER
CHARGING JACk
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