Tri-Tronics BeaglerXLFlyway SpecialXL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...uide T h e F i e l d S e r i e s a n d P r o f e s s i o n a l S e r i e s R e m o t e T r a i n e r s Models covered Classic 70 Trashbreaker UltraXL BeaglerXL Flyway SpecialXL Upland SpecialXL Pro 100XL Pro 200XL Pro 500XL ...

Page 2: ...cifications Product specifications may change without notice or obligation since Tri Tronics is committed to a policy of continuous improvement Certain Tri Tronics products are covered by one or more of these U S patent numbers 4794402 4802482 5054428 5099797 5193484 5471954 D298872 4947795 4202293 4335682 D410206 6178439 and patents pending Tri Tronics products are made in the USA However certain...

Page 3: ...OFF FITTING THE COLLAR ON THE DOG SETTING THE INTENSITY USING THE STIMULATION BUTTONS USING THE TONE USING THE BEEPER EXPECTED RANGE RADIO SIGNAL ISSUES FCC COMPLIANCE MULTI DOG MODELS BATTERY CHARGING CARE AND CLEANING SERVICE AND WARRANTY PRODUCT SAFETY TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE T R I T R O N I C S Tab le Of C onte nts 1 2 7 9 10 11 13 15 16 18 18 19 19 19 20 21 24 25 26 28 ...

Page 4: ...Notes T R I T R O N I C S Notes ...

Page 5: ... buckle snugly The collar light faces towards the dog s nose Do not leave a collar on a dog continuously See page 14 3 Select an intensity level for training Level 1 is the lowest level 6 is the highest level 5 is the highest on the Classic 70 Release the transmitter button when changing levels during training Intensity selection tips are in the training manual and video that came with your Remote...

Page 6: ...b Activates collar and selects intensity Transmitter Light See chart on page 6 for functions On selected models this light is also a push button which controls tone or the Beeper Transmitter Charging Jack Stimulation Buttons Removable Button Guard Use all or part Page 2 Remote Trainer ...

Page 7: ...T R I T R O N I C S Feature Guide Contact Points Fixed or interchangeable length depending on model Collar Charging Jack D Ring Keeper Collar Light Feature Guide Page 3 ...

Page 8: ...entary Trashbreaker Interchangeable Two miles 1 6 Continuous UltraXL length Flyway Interchangeable One mile 1 6 Continuous SpecialXL length Momentary Upland Interchangeable One mile 1 6 Continuous SpecialXL length Momentary Pro 100XL Interchangeable One mile 1 6 Continuous length Momentary Pro 200XL Interchangeable One mile 1 6 Continuous length Momentary Pro 500XL Interchangeable One mile 1 6 Con...

Page 9: ...ilable 12 momentary green yellow 6 continuous 3 dog units available green yellow orange One red 6 Yes No 2 dog units available all continuous red blue 3 dog units available red blue green One red 24 No No No multi dog units Two black 18 momentary available 6 continuous One red 24 No Yes 2 dog units available Two black 18 momentary orange green 6 continuous Two red 24 Yes No 2 dog units available O...

Page 10: ...charging while on charger It may take up to 20 seconds after the collar is turned on for the light to begin signaling low batteries Also note that in cold weather the low battery light may come on prematurely Transmitter Light Action Transmitter Function Glows steadily while Transmitting a button is pressed Blinks rapidly 8 times Low batteries Recharge per second while a the transmitter soon stimu...

Page 11: ...t color strap on each receiver Use the colored strap that matches the colored dot on the receiver T R I T R O N I C S Instal ling the Collar Strap Slide the correct color strap through one side of the receiver then through the other side Snug the strap firmly against the surface of the receiver Position the buckle where it is convenient for the size of your dog s neck Installing the Collar Strap P...

Page 12: ...erent sized necks by sliding the receiver along the strap If the strap is too long for your dog you can cut off excess length Leave enough length to go through the D ring see Fitting the Collar on the Dog page 13 You may also use any collar strap that fits the receiver Page 8 Remote Trainer ...

Page 13: ...l give the best possible contact To change the contact points always use the small wrench supplied with your Remote Trainer Avoid using tools which may cause you to over tighten the contact points Periodically check contact points for tightness T R I T R O N I C S Selecting Con tact Poi nt Length Insert screw in contact points as shown and only tighten with the small wrench supplied with the Remot...

Page 14: ... A ntenna INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA Screw the transmitter antenna into the top of the transmitter Hold the antenna near the base and tighten by hand Do not over tighten Hold the antenna near its base and tighten by hand Page 10 Remote Trainer ...

Page 15: ... 2 and 10 feet Hold down any transmitter button as you watch the light on the front of the receiver When the light begins flashing red the collar is turned on and capable of receiving signals from the transmitter This process takes about 5 seconds Note that it takes about 20 seconds after turn on before the collar can apply stimulation T R I T R O N I C S Turning the Remote Trai ner On and Off Whe...

Page 16: ...tally bumped against objects during use you can leave the intensity knob turned to 0 zero to prevent any possibility of an unwanted stimulation Turning the Remote Trainer On and Off 1 Hold transmitter close to collar up to 10 feet apart 2 Set transmitter intensity knob on zero 3 Hold any transmitter button down for about 5 seconds 4 Watch collar light for confirming signal 5 Turn intensity knob to...

Page 17: ... as you tighten it Make it snug Remote Trainers need to be snug to work properly A loose collar can cause inconsistent stimulation Always slip the free end of the collar strap through the D ring When using the BeaglerXL be sure to slip the free end of the strap through both sides of the buckle T R I T R O N I C S Fitting th e Colla r o n th e Dog To tighten the collar on the dog hold the buckle as...

Page 18: ...you can cut off excess strap length Leave enough length to go through the D ring with about 3 inches to spare Please note that Remote Trainers are not designed to be worn continuously by a dog To prevent irritation caused by rubbing remove the collar for at least eight hours out of every 24 hour period See the important message about avoiding skin irritation on page 26 Page 14 Remote Trainer ...

Page 19: ...UltraXL The transmitter intensity knob gives you a choice of 6 intensities 5 levels of intensity on the Classic 70 Intensity Knob Levels Level 0 Transmitter is off no stimulation Pressing a button activates collar to receive signals Level 1 Very low intensity Level 2 Low intensity Level 3 Medium intensity Level 4 Medium high intensity Level 5 High intensity Level 6 Very high intensity not availabl...

Page 20: ...n for each correction Instantly Selectable Intensity Most Tri Tronics Remote Trainer models have more than one stimulation button This feature allows the trainer to choose instantly among low medium and high stimulation This selection feature applies to either continuous or momentary stimulation or to both depending on the model Being able to select low medium or high stimulation by touch using bu...

Page 21: ...ntary Momentary Medium continuous Low continuous Both buttons high continuous Toggle switch selects continuous or momentary mode Both buttons high continuous or momentary Medium continuous or momentary Low continuous or momentary Classic 70 Flyway SpecialXL Trashbreaker UltraXL Upland SpecialXL Pro 200XL BeaglerXL Pro 100XL Pro 500XL Both buttons continuous extended stimulation Using the Stimulati...

Page 22: ... press this button The intensity knob must be on a number other than 0 zero for the tone to work If the intensity knob is on 0 zero pressing the tone button turns the collar on and off page 11 USING THE BEEPER Upland SpecialXL Models Only Pressing the button on the top of the transmitter turns the Beeper on or off at a distance The intensity knob must be on a number other than 0 zero for the butto...

Page 23: ...addition these products are designed and manufactured to operate within Federal Communication Commission FCC specifications It is a violation of FCC rules to modify your equipment Tri Tronics certifies its products to operate under Part 95 of FCC regulations Unauthorized modifications to your equipment could result in its not meeting specifications and thus violating FCC regulations Adjustments sh...

Page 24: ...he tone or operate the Beeper when the appropriate transmitter buttons are pressed The colored spot next to the transmitter toggle switch indicates which collar will be active The chart on pages 4 and 5 shows the strap colors for the multi dog models When installing collar straps be sure to install the correct color strap on each receiver page 7 Use the strap that matches the colored dot on the re...

Page 25: ...you attach the charger because moisture can interfere with proper charging Charge batteries at room temperature Do not charge at temperatures below freezing Remember that it takes several hours for cold batteries to come up to room temperature Lift the protection covers from the charging jacks Plug the charger into the wall outlet then insert the correct charging plug into the collar or transmitte...

Page 26: ...leaning page 24 If either jack protection cap becomes lost or damaged call our Customer Service Department for a replacement Use only the correct Tri Tronics chargers to charge your Remote Trainer Using the wrong type of charger may damage batteries or the unit itself Do not charge batteries that are not installed in a Remote Trainer Charging Time Charge your Remote Trainer for at least 14 hours I...

Page 27: ... help ensure maximum life from your batteries When your batteries do need to be replaced you can replace them yourself with parts obtained from Tri Tronics Don t open your transmitter receiver until after you have received the replacement battery pack Carefully read the instructions Only the battery compartments of your Remote Trainer are user accessible Opening any other part of your Remote Train...

Page 28: ...cally check for tightness If tightening is necessary use the plastic tool that comes with the Remote Trainer Antenna Periodically check for tightness If it becomes loose hold it near the base and tighten by hand Cleaning Wash the collar with clean drinking water especially after exposure to brackish salt or alkaline water Use a small brush to remove any foreign materials around the screws and cont...

Page 29: ... by a two year warranty on parts and labor The warranty is transferable to a new owner but does not cover physical damage or abuse The warranty is also void if the Remote Trainer has been altered or unauthorized service work has been attempted Repair Procedure Always call our Customer Service Department before sending your Remote Trainer in for repairs If you send your Remote Trainer in for repair...

Page 30: ...d and conducted for Tri Tronics by veterinarians and physiologists at a major university The scientific investigations involved parameters of electrical stimulation that are similar to those in your Remote Trainer The scientific studies tested for possible cardiopulmonary and epidermal effects of Tri Tronics electrical stimulation applied to the ventral surface of the neck of healthy dogs These st...

Page 31: ...ng use you can leave the intensity dial turned to 0 zero to prevent any possibility of an unwanted stimulation Please note Even though Tri Tronics products are safe they are intended for use only in the training of healthy dogs It is always wise before any type of training to have your dog checked by a veterinarian T R I T R O N I C S Produc t Safety Product Safety Page 27 ...

Page 32: ...ed The batteries in the collar and or transmitter need charging Recharge the batteries following the recommended charging instructions Page 21 The batteries are not taking a charge Either you need new batteries page 23 or a battery charger is not working The lights on the transmitter and collar show whether current is going through the charger when the charger is plugged into the collar or transmi...

Page 33: ...ence The radio signals from nearby CBs and walkie talkies can reduce range Wait a short while then try again or move to another area PROBLEM 3 The stimulation seems too high not high enough or the dog does not seem to feel it at all The collar strap is not tight enough The collar should be snug Contact points must press against the dog s skin to provide efficient consistent stimulation Page 13 The...

Page 34: ... not flashing The transmitter intensity knob is not set on zero Select the 0 zero position for activating and deactivating the collar Page 11 The transmitter is too close to the collar Hold it farther away up to 10 feet Page 11 You are using the wrong transmitter If you own more than one Remote Trainer or are training with someone else who also has a Remote Trainer check that you have not accident...

Page 35: ...can inadvertently turn the unit off Page 11 The batteries have run down during a training session The collar light may not indicate low battery status until at least 20 seconds after you have turned the collar on Check the light after this time to determine low battery status Page 6 Make sure the batteries are well charged Page 21 PROBLEM 7 The collar light glows steadily even though the collar is...

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