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Carefully check that your collar is operating properly if it has not been used for some time.
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Before each use check the tightness of the contact points.
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Take care not to store or keep your collar in places exposed to high temperatures, like the
parcel shelf of a car.
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Before fitting the collar, you must have your dog examined by a veterinary surgeon to ensure
he is suited to wearing a control collar.
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The system activates automatically as soon as the animal crosses the unauthorized zone.
However, despite the product’s excellent reliability, it may be set off unintentionally. You
should never leave your dog unsupervised when he is wearing the collar on.
•
To prevent the collar going off accidentally, we advise against your dog wearing a metal
identity tag around his neck.
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The repeated rubbing of the contact points against the animal’s skin may cause irritation. If
this happens, remove the collar until all signs of skin irritation have disappeared.
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Check your dog’s neck as you adjust the collar or you remove it.
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Do not leave the collar on your dog for more than 8 hours per day and remove it when he
comes into your house.
Maintenance
Do not use volatile products such as thinner or benzene to clean your
EF-4000
; Wash the
receiver regularly with clean water. Wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
To maintain its watertightness, you are strongly advised to change the collar seal once a year.
Troubleshooting
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Before blaming a problem on your appliance, please read this guide carefully again and
make sure it is not due to a low-powered battery or incorrect use.
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In the event of a problem, reinitialise the system by removing the battery. Wait a few minutes
and then put the battery back in, making sure it is the right way round. Carry out a check as
described in the section “checking your
EF-4000
”.
•
Check that the collar is properly adjusted around the animal’s neck; make sure the contact
points with his skin. If necessary, replace the short contact points with the longer ones.
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Check the tightness of the contact points.
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Check the condition of the battery.
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Check the wire is properly connected to the transmitter.
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Check that the power unit is correctly connected to the transmitter and to the mains.
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Check that the switch button on the side of the transmitter is in On position (position 1 green
light on).
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As time passes by, in case you face some problems with the detection, check the condition
of the wires and of the connections (oxidation).
•
If the problem persists, contact your distributor.
Warranty
DOGTEK
guarantees the product against manufacturing defects for the life of the product
(conditions applies). Return transport costs for the product will be the purchaser’s sole
responsibility.
Warranty conditions
All electronic components are covered under warranty for the life of the product with proof of
purchase. Labor is covered for the first year of ownership. Thereafter, there is a minimum service
charge for the repair or replacement of the product.
This warranty excludes; accidental damage due to dog chews, misuse, loss, or improper handling
is not covered.
DOGTEK will not pay for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of your product, or any
incidental or consequential damages.
Warranty is void if product resold.
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