Dogtra 1100NC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...pany 1250 E 223rd Street Suite 119 Carson CA 90745 Tel 310 522 1800 Fax 310 522 1805 Web Site www dogtra com Toll Free 1 888 811 9111 REMOTE CONTROLLED DOG TRAINING COLLARS OWNER S MANUAL TM Web Site www dogtra com Dogtra Company ...

Page 2: ...CRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR PARTS BATTERY CHARGER CHARGING THE BATTERIES TESTING YOUR COLLAR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION 3 5 6 7 8 13 15 20 21 24 26 29 30 31 1 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...use late corrections are very confusing to the dog remote collars offer two different kinds of stimulation Pressing the Nick button causes a very short single pulse of electrical stimulation It automatically shuts off in a fraction of a second no matter how long the button is held down The Nick is used as a substitute for leash corrections when the dog is off lead It is mild but motivating OVERVIE...

Page 4: ... replaceable and rechargeable Ni MH batteries Over 3000 different identity codes to prevent conflicts with other collars MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES Pressing the Constant button causes the collar to emit electrical stimulation that stays on for up to twelve seconds as long as the button is held down Constant stimulation is used for low level applications for guiding dogs into the desired behavior ...

Page 5: ...TY collars use state of the art micro computer technology Both the transmitter and receiver have an automatic control which limits the stimulus to twelve seconds when used in the Constant mode and a fraction of a second when used in the Nick mode A filtering system prevents reception from sources other than your transmitter SAFETY ...

Page 6: ...o the top of the transmitter to ensure that the signals are sent properly to the collar receiver and that maximum range is attained 2 Antenna 8 TRANSMITTER DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS Antenna Indicator Light Nick Button Constant Intensity Selection Dial Battery Charging Receptacle and Cover transmitter ...

Page 7: ...transmitter In the fully counter clockwise position zero setting no electrical stimulation occurs even when the transmitter button is pressed a satety feature Moving the dial from the zero setting in a clockwise manner electrical stimulation will begin Moving the dial clockwise the level increases in a linear progression no steps or increments up to the level one hundred fully clockwise Conversely...

Page 8: ...twelve seconds BUTTON FUNCTION Constant Nick 12 TRANSMITTER Transmitter Indicator Light LED The transmitter indicator light is located by the intensity selection dial When a button on the transmitter is pushed the red light comes on to indicate that the transmitter is being activated If the indicator light emits a double blink while the button is pressed the battery needs to be recharged LED ...

Page 9: ...button is pushed the receiver emits an extremely short pulse of electrical stimulation that automatically shuts off no matter how long you leave your finger on the button The Nick is mild but motivating Constant Button Pressing the Constant button gives stimulation for up to twelve seconds at which time the collar will turn off The collar will reactivate when you push the button again ...

Page 10: ...shed the collar indicator light will glow steadily for as long as you hold the button down for up to twelve seconds When the Nick button is pushed the light comes on for a fraction of a second 16 COLLAR On Off Button To turn the collar on press the button on the end of the receiver for one full second until the light comes on To turn the collar off hold the button down for one full second until th...

Page 11: ...de the collar receiver Receiver Charging Receptacle 18 COLLAR Contact Points The collar should be fitted so that the stainless steel contact points press firmly against the dog s skin A loose fit can allow the collar to move around on the dog s neck When this happens the contact points may rub the skin and cause irritation If the collar is too loose electrical contact will be inconsistent and your...

Page 12: ...rs before using the collar for the first time 2 Do not charge the batteries near any flammable substances CHARGING THE BATTERIES 20 BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger and charging cables allow you to charge both the transmitter and receiver at the same time The battery charger is designed for a 110 volt wall outlet European 220 volt AC chargers and 12 volt field charger for your automobile are al...

Page 13: ...battery charging receptacle on the receiver 3 After charging cover the battery charging receptacles with the rubber plugs on the transmitter and receiver 4 Battery is fully charged with a 14 hour charge 22 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 3 Fully charge the batteries for 14 hours if the collar is to be stored without use for a period of a month or more 4 Recharge the battery if the indicator light on the co...

Page 14: ...eset 5 Push the Nick button The test light should light for just a moment 6 Change the intensity dial to level fifty and repeat the test The test light should glow dimmer NOTE It is normal for the test light not to come on if the intensity level is set below level zero 24 TESTING 1 Turn the power switch on by pressing the button on the end of the collar receiver for one second The indicator light ...

Page 15: ...he contact points are held firmly against the dog s skin If the collar is too loose it can cause irritation from the contacts rubbing against the skin If the dog has a heavy coat move the receiver up and down to work the contact points down into the coat ATTENTION Avoid having the dog wear the collar with the contact points in the same place for more than two hours at a time Leaving the points on ...

Page 16: ...ge Typical Range Minimum Range 28 OPERATING Maintenance Always clean and rinse the collar thoroughly with tap water after use in salt water The receiver and collar strap should be periodically cleaned with detergent and water to prevent malfunction Remove the contact points and clean the area beneath the strap If your finger touches the antenna near the dial on the top of the transmitter the actua...

Page 17: ...explaining the problem and include your name address city state zip code daytime and evening phone numbers Ship to Dogtra Company 1250 E 223rd Street Suite 119 Carson CA 90745 For any questions concerning your dogtra products call us Toll Free at 1 888 811 9111 WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION 30 ACCESSORIES The following items may be purchased separately Dummy Collar A dummy collar is recommended ...

Page 18: ...pair work that is no longer covered by warranty the cost of repair will include parts labor and shipping Write a note briefly explaining the problem Include your name address city state zip code daytime phone number and evening phone number ...