SportDOG PROHUNTER 2525, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING ...

Page 2: ... which if not avoided could result in harm to your dog Not for use with aggressive dogs Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive or if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your dog please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer This device...

Page 3: ...discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed If the condition persists beyond 48 hours see your veterinarian For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis please visit the FAQ section for remote trainers at www sportdog com These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts Some dogs are sens...

Page 4: ...e able to help you faster Most importantly SportDOG will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone Complete warranty information is available online at www sportdog com ____________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS 5 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS 5 KEY DEFINITIONS 6 PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER 7 PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER 8 FIT THE COLLAR...

Page 5: ...ion level to your dog s temperament eliminating the risk of over correction IMPORTANT THE PROHUNTER 2525 HAS A RANGE OF UP TO TWO MILES DEPENDING ON THE WAY YOU HOLD THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER THE MAXIMUM RANGE MAY VARY FOR CONSISTENT RESULTS AT LONGER RANGES HOLD THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER IN A VERTICAL POSITION AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND ABOVE YOUR HEAD TERRAIN WEATHER VEGETATION TRANSMISSION FROM OTHER RA...

Page 6: ...h the Remote Transmitter is waterproof without it keep the cover in place when not charging to keep debris out of the opening See Step 1 COLLAR RECEIVER Receives the radio signal from the Remote Transmitter and delivers the stimulation vibration and or a tone for correcting your dog It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT Indicates when the Col...

Page 7: ...te battery life between charges is 40 to 60 hours depending on frequency of use The Remote Transmitter is factory set to mode 1 in the toggle up position see page 14 TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR BATTERY STATUS LIGHT FUNCTION Continuous stimulation or Tone only button pressed Green Good Light is solid in color while button is pressed Continuous stimulation or Tone only b...

Page 8: ...harger into a standard 120 240 volt AC wall outlet 4 Charge the Collar Receiver for 2 hours for the first charge and every charge thereafter Using Li Ion technology the Collar Receiver only requires a 2 hour charge It is not harmful to let the unit charge for more than 2 hours Press and release the On Off Button when the Receiver Indicator Light comes on The Collar Receiver will beep 1 to 3 times ...

Page 9: ...g as button is pressed RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES This device contains Lithium Ion Li Ion batteries never incinerate puncture deform short circuit or charge with an inappropriate charger Fire explosion property damage or bodily harm may occur if this warning is not followed Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions page 25 Bat...

Page 10: ...s beyond 48 hours see your veterinarian For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis please visit the FAQ section for remote trainers at www sportdog com These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure You may find after some time that your dog is very tol...

Page 11: ... no response check to see if Collar Receiver is snug against your dog s neck Then go back to Intensity Level 1 and repeat the process If your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the stimulation you have two options you may either have to trim the hair beneath the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included in your system If after completing all of these steps your dog stil...

Page 12: ...ory of misbehaving unless you can supervise him and use the ProHunter 2525 for applying tone vibration or stimulation If you notice one situation in which your dog misbehaves repeatedly set up this situation as a training session This will dramatically increase your chances of success If your dog has a timid reaction to the tone vibration or stimulation especially the first couple of times do not ...

Page 13: ...ton When the mode button is pressed the Transmitter Indicator Light will be solid in color When it is released it will flash the mode selected For example if mode 5 is desired in the toggle up position adjust the Intensity Dial to Level 5 Once the mode button has been depressed the Transmitter Indicator Light will be solid and once the mode button is released the Transmitter Indicator Light will f...

Page 14: ...t by intensity dial OR Tone if V T on Dial Dog 2 5 Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Tone if V T on Dial Dog 3 6 Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Tone if V T on Dial 6 Dog 1 4 Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Vibe if V T on Dial Dog 2 5 Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Vibe if V T on Dial Dog 3 6...

Page 15: ...wing you to set the desired stimulation level While the LED is solid the user can set the desired level using the intensity dial and save it by pressing the top button The Transmitter Indicator Light will quickly flash acknowledging your selection If no button is pressed within the 15 second window the previous value will be used If no level has ever been set then the unit will default to the maxi...

Page 16: ...nsity dial OR Tone if V T on Dial 3 N A Continuous MEDIUM stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Vibe if V T on Dial Continuous LOW stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Vibe if V T on Dial 4 N A Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Vibe if V T on Dial Tone Only 5 N A Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Tone if V T on Dial Vibe Only 6 N A Dog 1...

Page 17: ...vel set by intensity dial OR Tone if V T on Dial Dog 1 2 2 Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Vibe if V T on Dial Dog 1 2 2 N A Dog 1 2 2 N A Dog 1 2 2 N A UP Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Vibe if V T on dial Down Tone Only 2 N A UP Continuous HIGH stimulation Level set by intensity dial OR Tone if V T on dial Down Vibe Only 2 N A Dog 1 2 2 N A ...

Page 18: ... 1 For example if you selected 6 in Step 3 and pressed the button only once the ID you get will be 16 To return the unit to the factory ID follow these steps 1 Turn the intensity dial to level 9 flip the toggle switch up and then press and release the mode buttononthebackofyourRemoteTransmitter Thisdoesnotchangethemode sothecurrentmode will still be active after the ID change is complete 2 Do not ...

Page 19: ...efer to the back cover for compatible Add A Dog Collar Receivers for this system THREE DOG OPERATION 1 Making sure the toggle switch on your Remote Transmitter is in the up position program the Remote Transmitter to mode 3 4 5 6 or 8 see pages 14 15 2 Program the first Collar Receiver A Turn the Collar Receiver off B Press and hold the On Off Button The Receiver Indicator Light will come on then t...

Page 20: ...e Collar Strap SAC00 10815 3 4 Blue Collar Strap SAC00 11921 3 4 Red Collar Strap SAC00 11820 3 4 Yellow Collar Strap SAC00 12795 3 4 Green Collar Strap SAC00 10817 3 4 White Collar Strap SAC00 12796 Collar Receiver does not include collar strap SDT00 12490 Remote Transmitter Only SDT00 13488 Antenna SAC00 13513 Contact Points Short SAC00 12571 Contact Points Long SAC00 12570 Battery Kit Collar Re...

Page 21: ...eivers Can I use the ProHunter 2525 on aggressive dogs We do not recommend any of our products to be used on aggressive dogs We recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your dog might be aggressive Will I get exactly two miles of range with the ProHunter 2525 The range you get with your ProHunter 2525 will vary according to terrain weather vegetation as...

Page 22: ...ions section for details on page 23 Increase the Intensity Dial Refer to Find the Best Intensity Level for Your Dog for more information Increase the Stimulation Range Refer to Changing Stimulation Ranges for more information Make sure the Collar Receiver s Contact Points are placed snugly against your dog s skin Refer to Fit the Collar Receiver for more information You may need to switch to the l...

Page 23: ... We recommend that you not use this Product if your dog is less than 8 pounds or if your dog is aggressive If you are unsure whether this is appropriate for your dog please consult your veterinarian certified trainer or contact our Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 0144 Proper use includes reviewing the entire Operating and Training Guide provided with your Product and any specific Caution stateme...

Page 24: ...a Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Contact customer service or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance Caution Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment may violate FCC regulations and could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Un...

Page 25: ...TE TRANSMITTER UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT Using a 5 64 hex key for your Remote Transmitter and or a 3 32 Allen wrench for your Collar Receiver remove the case screws Remove the case back cover from your Collar Receiver and or the bottom cover from your Remote Transmitter Removetheoldbatterypack NOTE Whenremovingtheoldbatterypack caremustbetakenwhengrippingthe connector firmly to avoid...

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Page 28: ...ille TN 37932 1 800 732 0144 400 1295 2011 RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATION SDR A ADD A DOG NOTE SDR FS SDR FH SDR SDR CH SDR FC SDR BEEP AND SDR H ADD A DOG COLLARS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS SYSTEM OTHER COMPATIBLE COLLARS INCLUDE SDR AH SDR AW ADD A DOG ...