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Summary of Contents for ViceBreaker H2

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Page 2: ...ViceBreaker H2 Owner s Guide Remote Controlled Electronic Collar Now Field Expandable ...

Page 3: ... take a moment to complete and return the Owner s Registration Reply Card When you do your purchase of your ViceBreaker H2 will be on file at Tri Tronics This will help ensure timely warranty work should you need it You can also register your product online at www tthorse com Fourth Edition August 2006 Published by Tri Tronics Inc Tucson Arizona Copyright 2006 Tri Tronics Inc All rights reserved P...

Page 4: ...A rugged carrying case is included and will protect your unit during travel and storage WARNINGS Because of the variation in individual horse s reactions we advise the following Always use the lowest stimulation level that is effective with your horse Always check the intensity dial on your transmitter prior to stimulating your horse to make sure it has not accidentally been changed Do not use in ...

Page 5: ... belt loops and snug the strap against case Battery Pack Access Screws Remove these two screws to remove the battery pack Position the new pack in place and replace the screws Note The battery pack does not need to be removed for charging Permanent antenna Light Intensity dial 10 levels Buzz button sound only no stimulation Horse selector dial horse 1 2 or 3 Medium stimulation button Low stimulati...

Page 6: ...tion the buckle where it is convenient If you have purchased an additional collar for a second horse slide the red sleeves over the strap of the additional collar positioned so one will show on each side of the horse s neck If you have purchased a second additional collar for a third horse return the included card to Tri Tronics to receive a set of blue sleeves When you set your additional collar ...

Page 7: ... 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 b...

Page 8: ...ion switch to the color of the sleeves Black no sleeves for the first horse red sleeves for the second horse and blue for the third horse All additional collars come with a set of red sleeves A card is included that you can mail in and we will ship to you a set of blue sleeves at no additional cost Set transmitter intensity dial to a number not a letter Press and hold collar on off button then pre...

Page 9: ... same time as stimulation We recommend that you do not use any pre stimulation warning buzz when you begin correcting your horse for a particular bad habit You do not want to warn the horse prior to stimulating him initially If he were to hear the buzz stop the behavior and then be stimulated he may not associate the stimulation with his behavior COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT ELECTRONIC COLLA...

Page 10: ...rn off feature allows you to turn the collar off from a distance when you wish to save battery life without the horse being aware of the change YOU SHOULD CORRECT YOUR HORSE ONLY WHEN YOU CATCH HIM IN THE ACT Be consistent and persistent Horses learn by experiencing consistent responses to their actions Some ingrained habits such as cribbing may take more persistence For these habits especially yo...

Page 11: ...ut may resume when it is removed These horses need to wear a dummy collar The dummy collar can be worn loosely but is still effective and leaves no scars marks or other ill effects Aggression Towards People Kicking Striking and Attacking Kicking The horse that habitually kicks at other horses or people is dangerous to own or handle Handle such horses cautiously so that you are never where the hors...

Page 12: ... collar can be useful again Wood Chewing Wood chewing is one of the most common vices Some horses chew wood every chance they get due to boredom while others chew wood only when the weather changes especially in wet conditions This vice can be dangerous to the horse because it can swallow or be punctured by splinters of wood Stopping the Hot Walker This bad habit may seem like merely a nuisance to...

Page 13: ...es Proper battery care will help ensure maximum life from your rechargeable collar batteries When your collar batteries do need to be replaced you can replace them yourself with a convenient battery pack obtained from Tri Tronics Follow the included instructions RANGE Your ViceBreaker H2 has a range of one half mile Terrain weather vegetation transmission from other radio devices in the area and o...

Page 14: ...y replace it with a reconditioned unit TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Note About Cold Weather Performance All batteries experience a normal drop in voltage during cold weather As a battery powered device your ViceBreaker H2 can be affected by normal voltage drops during winter months and experience such things as Batteries can run down more rapidly Unit can be dead before you expected based on last chargin...

Page 15: ...ntact The stimulation level is not correct The ideal intensity level depends on the situation to be corrected and the individual horse Try a different level Also note that in very cold weather you may need to use a slightly higher setting to achieve the same level of intensity The batteries in either the collar or the transmitter are dead Recharge or replace as needed Pages 7 8 20 21 Debris or con...

Page 16: ...s interrupted Check all the connections Wipe connections for collar and cradle with a dry clean cloth Be sure battery pack is securely attached and that the collar is securely snapped into the cradle with the charging contacts of the collar and the cradle touching each other Problem 7 A multi horse red or blue collar has stopped working The additional collar has lost its set Repeat the steps to se...

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