D.T.Systems RDL 1202, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...mote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Dummy Launcher Dummy Launcher Dummy Launcher Dummy Launcher Dummy Launcher Dummy Launcher Dummy Launcher Dummy Launcher RDL 1202 RDL 1202 RDL 1202 RDL 1202 RDL 1205 RDL 1205 RDL 1205 RDL 1205 RDL 1209 RDL 1209 RDL 1209 RDL 1209 RDL Series Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...your body as follows Maximum Typical Range Minimum Range IMPORTANT NOTE Please read this owner s manual and the SUPER PRO Dummy Launcher owner s manual in their entirety be fore operating this unit Should you have any ques tions about our Launchers or their operation please contact our Customer Service department contact in formation on back page of this manual ...

Page 3: ...approved crimped 22 power loads Never stand in front of the launcher or let people dogs step in front of the firing path Never point or fire the launcher at people or objects Practice with the unit a few times to familiarize yourself with the operation Use in an open field with a clear flight path dummy may strike overhanging obstructions Always set launcher on stable level ground If launcher fall...

Page 4: ...lling Removing Dummy Launcher 14 Installing Removing Remote Receiver 16 Installing Batteries 17 Turning Remote Receiver On Off 18 Programming Receiver Transmitter 19 Testing Launcher 20 Operating Launcher 22 Maintenance 24 Troubleshooting 25 Important Safety Notes 25 Warranty Legal Notice 26 FCC IC CE Compliance 27 Contact Information 28 ...

Page 5: ...ds away One handheld transmitter will handle up to 16 programmable launchers to aid in setting up blind retrieves multiple re trieves or setting a course for hunt tests or field trials The aluminum frame and compact folding design make it light weight less than 7 lbs per complete unit and portable for ease of use in the field The remote receiver unit features a Power Save Mode as well as a Beeper ...

Page 6: ...ng exercises At the Training Site Find a large open area where the operation of your RDL will not be a disturbance to the public Always wear protective hearing eye gear during use Make sure your dog is always under control when setting and loading the RDL Keep your dog away from the RDL especially when loaded Make sure your Remote Receiver unit is OFF and unloaded when training is complete Take ev...

Page 7: ...asily adjustable from 0 to 75 Compact lightweight portable design 1 Transmitter controls up to 16 Remote Launchers Weather resistant Transmitter and Receiver unit Transmitter Receiver use 9V batteries not included Power Save Mode on Remote Receiver see p 18 Safe T Ratchet Cocking Mechanism to prevent misfires while cocking Used with fully detachable Super Pro Dummy Launcher not included with RDL 1...

Page 8: ...UNCTIONS Launcher Selector Knob Bird Button Beeper Button Antenna LED Indicator Light T Switch Battery Cover Compartment back side Most Transmitters have a T Switch that is permanently in the up position Lanyard Connection ...

Page 9: ...he Transmitter is being operated If the red LED light blinks rapidly after pushing any Transmitter button the 9 volt battery will need to be replaced soon Transmitter Antenna Be sure to check that the Antenna is securely fastened to the Transmitter before each use Hand tighten only Be careful when screwing the Antenna into the Transmitter Over tightening the Antenna can cause damage to the Antenna...

Page 10: ...ing Lever Launch Angle Knob Launch Angle Elevator Arm Super Pro Dummy Launcher Ratcheting Safety Arm Launcher Base Locking Lever Folding Base Legs Remote Receiver Unit Ratcheting Cocking Lever Shell Chamber Shell Extractor Dummy Launcher Mounting Bracket Dummy Launcher Mounting Screws ...

Page 11: ...ting Cocking Lever Attached to the Firing Pin Pull Knob on the Super Pro Dummy Launcher Ratchets and locks in place when pulled back Ratcheting Safety Arm Ratchets and holds Ratcheting Cocking Lever in place Releases Cocking Lever to fire launcher when Remote Receiver is triggered Launch Angle Elevator Arm Elevates and lowers dummy launcher angle from 0 to 75 Launch Angle Knob Locks and releases E...

Page 12: ... PARTS FUNCTIONS Receiver Antenna Motor Arm Power Button 9V Battery Connector Beeper Locator Horn Battery Cover LED Indicator Light Remote Receiver Battery Compartment Mounting Bracket Mounting Wing Nuts ...

Page 13: ...le from up to 450 yards Motor Arm Swivels to release Ratcheting Safety Arm and fire dummy launcher Receiver Antenna Receives signal from Transmitter from up to 1200 yards away Remote Receiver Mounting Bracket Bracket that holds and secures the Remote Receiver to the Launcher Base Remote Receiver Mounting Wing Nuts Secures Remote Receiver in mounted position Remove Mounting Wing Nuts to remove the ...

Page 14: ... 7 Make sure the Self Contained Firing Pin is securely tightened into the Dummy Launcher 8 Detach the spring from the Ratcheting Safety Arm and swing the arm to the other side fig 4 9 Pull the Pull Knob completely out and fit the Firing Pin rod though the groove in the Launcher Base with the Ratcheting Cocking Lever and the Dummy Launcher Locking Lever facing up fig 5 10 Insert Dummy Launcher into...

Page 15: ...o the other side fig 4 2 Unscrew and remove all four Dummy Launcher Mount ing Screws fig 6 3 Hold the Ratcheting Cocking Lever and pull out the Dummy Launcher to lift it out of Launcher base fig 5 4 Follow maintenance directions in your Super Pro Dummy Launcher instruction manual fig 1 fig 2 fig 3 fig 4 fig 5 fig 6 fig 7 fig 8 fig 9 ...

Page 16: ...er unit on a Remote Launcher Removing Remote Receiver 1 Loosen Remote Receiver Mounting Wing Nuts 2 Lift the Remote Receiver out from the Mounting Bracket on the Launcher Base Installing Remote Receiver 1 Slide the Remote Receiver into Mounting Bracket on the Launcher Base 2 Line up screw holes on the Remote Receiver with the Mounting Bracket 3 Screw in Mounting Wing Nuts until Remote Receiver is ...

Page 17: ...the right as indi cated on the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Slide Battery Cover back into place until it is securely closed Installing Remote Receiver Battery NOTE Instructions on removing and installing Remote Receiver unit can be found on p 16 1 Remove Remote Receiver from Launcher Base 2 Slide the Battery Cover off the Remote Receiver 3 Connect 9V Alkaline battery to the Battery Connect...

Page 18: ...e unit is now ON and the Red LED light will now flash approximately once every second Power Save Mode on Remote Receiver After 1 hour of inactivity the Remote Receiver will go into Power Save Mode the LED light will flash approximately once every 3 seconds This mode reduces battery use and will make responses to the Transmitter less immediate You may have to press and hold the BIRD BEEPER buttons ...

Page 19: ...ower But ton down the Red LED light will flash 4 times 5 While continuing to hold the red Power Button down push either the BIRD NICK button or the BEEPER CONT button on the Transmitter for approxi mately one second 6 To indicate the unit has been programmed the LED light on the Remote Receiver will flash 5 times and the Beeper Locator horn will beep 5 times 7 After programming confirmation releas...

Page 20: ...Motor Arm is not touching the Ratcheting Safety Arm 9 Pull the Ratcheting Cocking Lever all the way back The Ratcheting Safety Arm should keep it in place 10 Step away from the launcher 11 Be sure the correct Launcher is selected on the Selec tor Knob and press the BIRD button on your transmit ter The Remote Receiver should lift the Ratcheting Safety Arm to release the Ratcheting Cocking Lever CAU...

Page 21: ...n close proximity Testing the Remote Receiver Only 1 Make sure the Launcher is not cocked 2 Turn Remote Receiver ON or quickly push the Power Button to reset the Remote Receiver if already ON 3 Select the correct Launcher on the Selector Knob and push the BIRD button on the Transmitter The Motor Arm should rotate to lift the Ratcheting Safety Arm Testing the Power Save Mode 1 Turn Remote Receiver ...

Page 22: ... open the Dummy Launcher 5 Place a D T approved 22 caliber power load into the chamber From this point on STAY CLEAR OF THE DUMMY FLIGHT PATH 6 Close the Dummy Launcher and lock into place with the Locking Lever 7 Slide a DT Launcher Dummy completely onto the Launcher barrel 8 Turn the Remote Receiver ON Make sure the Motor Arm is not touching the Ratcheting Safety Arm 9 Pull the Ratcheting Cockin...

Page 23: ... Follow Ejecting Power Load instructions above 3 Carefully release Ratcheting Safety Bar and step away 4 Press BIRD button on transmitter to uncock launcher WARNING Use extreme caution when unloading un fired power loads to prevent accidental firing of RDL Locating Remote Launcher 1 Select appropriate Launcher on Selector Knob 2 Push the BEEPER button on the Transmitter to activate the Beeper Loca...

Page 24: ...mmy Launcher maintenance directions in the Dummy Launcher instruction manual During Use Avoid placing the Launcher in extremely wet or marshy conditions Never immerse Remote Receiver and Transmitter in water or keep them out in rain If shooting dummy into water dry the inside of the dummy tube between launches Storing Your Launcher Keep Folding Legs in closed position to keep the springs from stre...

Page 25: ...FETY NOTES Always wear eye and hearing protection Your dog should be examined by a veterinarian to assure that there are no physical reasons to hinder training with the RDL series Launcher It is extremely important that you completely under stand all functions of the launcher and how to prop erly train with it before training Do not use the Remote Dummy Launcher for any thing other than its intend...

Page 26: ...abor warranty effective from the original date of purchase A copy of the original sales receipt is required to validate the date of purchase for any warranty repairs This warranty covers all repair costs for any manufacturer s defects or defects that occur during normal use and maintenance It also covers regular return shipping back to the customer This warranty DOES NOT cover any damage caused by...

Page 27: ...rgy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct...

Page 28: ...28 D T Systems Inc 2872 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas Texas 75229 214 350 9446 888 588 8364 Fax 214 350 7847 www dtsystems com customerservice dtsystems com RDL Series 2013 04 Printed in Korea ...