Dogtra SureStim M Plus - Manual (Page 12)

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TESTING
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FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG
illuminates. The LCD screen shows the amount of
battery life remaining and the LED indicator blinks once
every 4 seconds.
4. Watch the test light as you push the “Nick” button on the
transmitter. It should light up for just a moment. The
higher the intensity, the brighter the test light will be.
5. Watch the test light as you push the “Constant” button
on the transmitter. It should light up for as long as the
button is pressed. As a safety feature, the receiver/collar
will reset after 12 seconds of continuous stimulation.
The stimulation reactivates once the “Constant” button is
released and pressed again.
6. Turn the Rheostat Intensity Dial on the transmitter
clockwise and then counterclockwise. The test light
should glow brighter with higher levels of stimulation
and dimmer with lower levels. When you change the
intensity dial, the number on the LCD screen will
change as well.
7. Pressing the “Pager” button on the front of the
transmitter causes the collar to vibrate for up to 12
seconds. The collar will reactivate when you push the
button again.
NOTE : The test light may not emit a visible light when
the intensity level is set below 10. The test light
may be difficult to see in bright light settings.
FITTING THE COLLAR
ON THE DOG
PROPER FIT
The collar should be fit so that the surgical stainless
steel contact points are pressed firmly against the
dog’s skin. With a proper fit, you should be able to
insert a finger or two snugly in between the contact
points and your dog’s skin. The best location for the
receiver box is on either side of the dog’s windpipe.
The receiver box should stay in this position during
any training or exercise. If the unit slips downward
towards the dog’s windpipe, the unit was NOT
fastened firmly enough.
IMPROPER FIT
A loose fitting collar can cause the contact points to
rub against the skin and cause irritation. If the collar