Tri-Tronics Sportsman - Manual (Page 8)

Battery Life. The expected life of the lithium batteries
in the collar varies depending on use. Most users
experience at least six months to a year of battery life.
If your use is very heavy, expect less battery life.
The transmitter batteries should last for about
3000 transmissions (with an assumed length of
1/2 second each).
The collar draws current whenever it is active (when
the red LED is blinking). This is because the collar is
seeking a signal from the transmitter even though no
stimulation is produced. You should turn the collar off
whenever it is not in use in order to conserve the life
of the collar batteries.
The transmitter uses no battery current except when
the stimulation button is pressed.
Checking the Collar Batteries. When the batteries in
the collar begin to fail, the red LED will blink rapidly
(about eight times a second) when the collar is active.
Depending upon use, the collar may work for several
more hours, but you may begin to experience
inconsistent performance, or the collar may stop
working in the middle of a training session. Plan on
replacing the collar batteries soon after you see the
collar LED begin to blink rapidly.
Preventing Battery Drain. In order to prevent
unnecessary battery drain, always turn off the collar
whenever it’s not being used on the dog. If you
won’t be using the Sportsman for several months,
you should remove the batteries in both the collar
and the transmitter.
Battery Disposal. Both the collar and the transmitter
contain batteries. The collar uses two 2/3A lithium
batteries, and the transmitter uses two 9-volt alkaline
batteries. Tri-Tronics is concerned about environmental
issues, so please dispose of these batteries in accordance
with state and local regulations.
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