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Some pointers while charging the ViceBreaker
®
H2 collar:
• Do not charge cold batteries or charge batteries in especially hot areas.
• Keep both sides of the cradle free of dirt and debris.
• Ensure that the cradle vents are not blocked.
• Use only the power supply that is included.
• The charging cradle and power supply are not designed to get wet.
• If your unit is in storage, charge every four months and recharge
prior to first use.
The transmitter comes with a 9-volt battery installed and does not need to be
charged. If the storage time will exceed six months, remove the 9-volt battery from
the transmitter.
It’s always best to store a ViceBreaker
®
H2 at room temperature.
When to recharge
When the light on the collar blinks amber or
red, you need to recharge the collar soon. The
amount of time that collar batteries have left
after the low battery indicator comes on
depends on what level of stimulation you use
and how frequently you apply it, the temperature
(less time remains during cold weather), and
other factors. By using the remote turn on/off
feature to turn the collar off when you will not
be observing your horse, you can increase the
length of time between charges.
TURNING THE COLLAR ON AND OFF
The collar must be turned on before it can apply stimulation or the audible buzz.
There are two ways to turn the collar on and off. You can use the collar on/off
button or you can turn it on and off remotely with your transmitter. The remote
on/off feature allows you to save battery life by turning the collar off remotely at
appropriate times while not cueing the horse by your presence or physical
manipulation of the collar.
Collar Button On/Off. Press the round button on the collar. You will hear two
beeps and the collar light will flash indicating the collar is now on. To turn off,
press the collar button again. You will hear one long beep confirming turn off, and
the collar light will stop flashing.
Remote On/Off. To turn the collar on or off remotely set the transmitter intensity
dial to “N,” then press and hold any transmitter button for about three seconds.
The collar light will flash in response to the transmitter’s signal, indicating the collar
has turned on or off. No collar beep is associated with remote turn on or off.
FITTING THE COLLAR ON YOUR HORSE
Place the collar on the smallest part of your horse’s neck (the throatlatch area)
making sure that both contact points are making contact. Avoid placing the collar
against the jugular groove, because contact could be inconsistent. Fit the collar
snugly. Whenever a horse shakes its head the collar may move on the neck – that
is okay. Once you have the collar strap adjusted to the correct length, you may cut
off the excess, leaving enough to slip through the keepers. Be sure to continue to
check the tightness of the collar as the leather becomes more supple.
