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TRANSMITTER 

The transmitter for 

has three buttons (two on the face of the
transmitter and one on the side).

BUTTON FUNCTION

Constant

Pager

Nick

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BUTTON FUNCTION

Transmitter Indicator Light (LED window)

The transmitter indicator light is located near

the intensity selection dial. When a button on the
transmitter is pushed, the light comes on to
indicate that the transmitter is being activated.
The color of the light indicates the status of
battery life. The LED glows green when the
battery is fully charged and turns to amber when
battery life is getting low. When the LED emits a
blinking red light, the battery needs to be
recharged.

green = full charge,  amber = medium charge
red = needs charge

LED

Summary of Contents for 180NCP Series

Page 1: ...right c 2006 Dogtra Company 1250 E 223rd Street Suite 119 Carson CA 90745 Tel 310 522 1800 Fax 310 522 1805 Toll Free 1 888 811 9111 REMOTE CONTROLLED DOG TRAINING COLLARS OWNER S MANUAL www dogtra com 2006 ...

Page 2: ...LAR PACKAGE CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR RECEIVER PARTS BATTERY CHARGER CHARGING THE BATTERIES TESTING YOUR COLLAR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSORIES WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION 2 3 5 6 13 18 19 22 24 28 29 1 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ... from e collar stimulation These studies involved healthy dogs in a controlled environment Dogs should be in good health during any e collar training Dogtra e collars are not intended for use on dogs weighing less than 12 pounds or under 6 months of age Skin irritation can occur from prolonged wearing of the stainless steel contact points on the training collar Most dogs will exhibit some type of ...

Page 4: ...ive towards other dogs or people In many such cases the dog will associate the stimulation with the other dog or individual and become even more aggressive Dog aggression is best treated by a dog training specialist Interference with other electronic devices Dogtra s industry leading technology filtering system ensures minimal interference with other electronic devices cellular phones security sys...

Page 5: ...e top of the transmitter to ensure that the signals are sent properly to the collar receiver and that maximum range is attained 2 Antenna 7 TRANSMITTER DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS transmitter Antenna Indicator Light Nick Button Pager Button Constant Button Intensity Selection Dial Battery Charging Receptacle and Cover ...

Page 6: ...le to charge the battery See Battery Charging Procedure on page 21 After charging is completed cover the receptacle with its rubber plug to make sure dirt or water does not get inside Transmitter Charging Receptacle 9 TRANSMITTER Intensity Selection Dial The intensity selection dial is located on the top of the transmitter 0 being the lowest level and 100 being the highest Intensity Selection Dial...

Page 7: ...near the intensity selection dial When a button on the transmitter is pushed the light comes on to indicate that the transmitter is being activated The color of the light indicates the status of battery life The LED glows green when the battery is fully charged and turns to amber when battery life is getting low When the LED emits a blinking red light the battery needs to be recharged green full c...

Page 8: ...Constant Button Pressing the Constant button gives continuous stimulation as long as the button is pushed for up to twelve seconds If the button is not released after twelve seconds the stimulation will automatically turn off as a safety feature The collar will be ready to be reactivated once the button has been released Pager Button Pressing the Pager button on the side of the transmitter causes ...

Page 9: ...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 LED 15 COLLAR RECEIVER On Off Magnetic Switch To activate the place the red dot on the back of the transmitter to the red dot on the collar receiver Hold the two red dots together for a moment until the LED indicator light comes on To deactivate the repeat the same procedu...

Page 10: ...llar receiver Receiver Charging Receptacle 17 COLLAR RECEIVER Fitting the Collar on the Dog 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 incons...

Page 11: ...time of the batteries 1 Charge the batteries for 14 hours before using the collar for the first time CHARGING THE BATTERIES 19 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 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 120 volt wall outlet European 230 volt AC chargers and 12 volt field charger for your automobile are ...

Page 12: ...ubber plugs on the transmitter and receiver 4 The battery is fully charged with a 14 hour charge The lights will stay red during the charging process They DO NOT turn green when fully charged Charging the batteries for more than 14 hours at one time will not extend battery life 21 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 2 Do not charge the batteries near any flammable substances 3 Fully charge the batteries for 14...

Page 13: ...automatically shut off stimulation if the constant button is depressed for twelve seconds or longer The button will be ready to be reactivated once the button is released 23 TESTING 1 To activate the place the red dot on the back of the transmitter to the red dot on the collar Hold the two red dots together for a moment until the LED indicator light comes on The indicator light will blink every tw...

Page 14: ...he collar strap should be adjusted so that the contact points are held firmly against the dog s skin If the collar is too loose irritation may result from the contact points 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...

Page 15: ...es the antenna near the dial on the top of the transmitter the actual range may be reduced Additional environmental factors may also affect the range of your unit 27 RECEPTION Maintenance The receiver and collar strap should be cleaned periodically with detergent and water to prevent malfunction Always clean and rinse the collar thoroughly with tap water after use in salt water Be sure the chargin...

Page 16: ... from the date of the original purchase Labor is covered for two years after purchase Once the labor warranty has expired all repairs will incur a variable labor charge depending on the extent of work required To Qualify for the Limited Lifetime Warranty The limited lifetime warranty applies to units purchased after Dec 31 2005 Fill out the warranty registration card that came with your Dogtra uni...

Page 17: ...or the labor to replace them are NOT covered under the warranty after the first year 31 WARRANTY The warranty is void if the unit has been altered or an unauthorized person has attempted repair work Procedure for Repair Work Return shipping for warranty work is the owner s responsibility The cost for shipping via regular ground service back to the customer is covered by Dogtra Co within the contin...

Page 18: ...t Form If repair costs are not covered under warranty we will call you for credit card information once the work has been completed For any questions concerning your Dogtra products call us Toll Free at 1 888 811 9111 Pacific Time Send repair units to 1250 E 223rd Street Suite 119 Carson CA 90745 ...

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