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1900S HANDSFREE

1-DOG SYSTEM ONLY

Owner's Manual

Please read this manual thoroughly

before operating the 1900S HANDSFREE training e-collar.

Summary of Contents for 1900S HANDSFREE

Page 1: ...1 1900S HANDSFREE 1 DOG SYSTEM ONLY Owner s Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the 1900S HANDSFREE training e collar ...

Page 2: ...oducts Closely observe your dog when determining the right training method to use with your Dogtra product Aggressive Dogs Do not use Dogtra products with aggressive dogs as such dogs may react adversely and cause injury to people or other dogs Seek the assistance of a dog training specialist or veterinarian when dealing with aggressive dogs Children Dogtra products are not toys Adult supervision ...

Page 3: ...nadvertent Activation The digital microprocessor offers thousands of unique codes to eliminate frequency match up with other Dogtra e collars The Constant button will automatically shut down after being held down for 12 seconds or more as a safety feature UNAUTHORIZED USE Your Dogtra product should be used only in a humane manner to train and educate your dog Dogtra products are not intended for u...

Page 4: ...RMATION RECEIVER FITTING FINDING THE RIGHT STIMULATION MAXIMIZING THE DISTANCE LED INDICATOR CHARGING THE BATTERY HANDHELD TRANSMITTER LCD ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP USING THE TEST LIGHT GENERAL TRAINING TIPS MAINTENANCE FCC WARNING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION 5 6 7 9 10 11 16 18 19 21 22 24 26 27 29 31 32 33 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 5: ...tlet European Charger Dogtra s European chargers are designed for use with a 230 volt AC electrical outlet To purchase accessories please visit www dogtra com or call customer service at 888 811 9111 Owner s Manual Belt Clip Test Light Splitter Cable Receiver Transmitter HANDSFREE Remote Controller Battery Charger ...

Page 6: ...ce Pager HPP vibration feature 2 hour rapid charge lithium polymer batteries IPX9K waterproof certified the highest heat and water pressure test One charging system allows the transmitter and receiver to be charged at the same time Easily visible blue LCD screen displays the exact level of stimulation that can be seen in the dark A three bar battery life indicator and LED colored indicator to show...

Page 7: ...7 Rheostat Dial On Off Button Belt Clip Battery Charging Receptacle Rubber Plug Nick LED Indicator Light Constant 1900S HANDSFREE Transmitter OVERVIEW LCD Screen Pager Antenna ...

Page 8: ...ontact Points Collar Strap Battery Charging Receptacle Rubber Plug LED Indicator Light On Off Button Strap Indicator Light Buckle Button 1900S HANDSFREE HANDSFREE Remote Controller 1900S HANDSFREE Receiver ...

Page 9: ...s To turn the transmitter off hold down the same button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen shuts off To turn the receiver on hold down the on off button until the LED indicator turns green To turn the receiver off hold down the on off button until the LED indicator turns red On Off Button 1 Turning the 1900S HANDSFREE On Off On Off Button ...

Page 10: ...ant Button The Constant button is located on the bottom of the left side of the handheld transmitter Pressing the Constant button gives continuous stimulation as long as the button is pushed for up to 12 seconds If the button is not released after 12 seconds the stimulation will automatically turn off as a safety feature The receiver will be ready to be reactivated once the button has been release...

Page 11: ...ontrol of the 1900S HANDSFREE The function Nick Constant or Pager can be coded to the HANDSFREE Remote Controller for you to operate remotely You may press the HANDSFREE Remote Controller button instead of having to carry the transmitter in your hand 3 HANDSFREE Information The HANDSFREE Remote Controller has been tested and can be used in extreme conditions between 4 F to 140 F ...

Page 12: ...or in a cargo pocket where the antenna is covered may reduce the range between the transmitter and the receiver The HANDSFREE Remote Controller will need to be within 33 feet of the of the transmitter to work Battery Life The LED on the HANDSFREE Remote Controller will blink when the button is pressed Replace the battery in the HANDSFREE Remote Controller when the LED no longer blinks With normal ...

Page 13: ...st palm or around a gun stock Follow the fastening instructions below 1 Wrap the strap around the object you are fastening the strap to Pull the strap through the lower section of the buckle and use the notch to keep the HANDSFREE Remote Controller securely in place 2 Loop the strap back through the top section of the buckle ...

Page 14: ...ns to code the desired function on the HANDSFREE Remote Controller Constant Hold down the on off button and the Constant Pager Hold down the on off button and the Pager Nick Hold down the on off button and the Nick Hold down these buttons until you see a rapid blinking light on the transmitter 3 Once you see the rapidly blinking light release the buttons 4 Hold down the HANDSFREE Remote Controller...

Page 15: ...15 Nick Constant HANDSFREE Remote Controller Button ...

Page 16: ...her side of the dog s windpipe Improper Fit A loose fit can allow the receiver to move around on the dog s neck When this happens the contact points may rub against the skin and cause irritation If the receiver is too loose the contact will not be consistent and cause the corrections to be inconsistent Dogtra uses surgical stainless steel contact points and anti microbial plastic to protect the do...

Page 17: ...xtended period of time can cause skin irritation If the dog is to wear the e collar for long periods occasionally reposition the receiver so that the contact points are moved to a different location on the dog s neck Make sure you check for skin irritation each time you use the unit ...

Page 18: ...hold for stimulation Always start at the lowest level and work your way up The appropriate level can be found when the dog responds to the stimulation with a mild reaction Also as the dog s attitude changes especially during times of increased excitement or distraction you may need to adjust the intensity level Note The stimulation intensity can be adjusted even when the stimulation is in use 5 Fi...

Page 19: ... your transmitter the transmitter range may vary To get the greatest range hold the transmitter away from your body and avoid touching the antenna Keep your unit properly charged for maximum signal strength Typical range Maximum range Minimum range 6 Maximizing the Distance ...

Page 20: ... transmitter s antenna is covered or in contact with your body Refer to the following carrying methods for optimal range Carry the handheld transmitter with the antenna facing away from you Do not place the handheld transmitter with the antenna touching your body or facing downwards ...

Page 21: ...l charge Amber Medium charge Red Needs charge If the unit is used while the LED indicator is red it may shut down automatically Receiver Indicator Light When the Constant button on the transmitter is pushed the receiver indicator light will glow steadily either green amber or red based on the remaining battery life as long as you hold the button down for up to 12 seconds When the Nick button is pu...

Page 22: ...or or the system will not stay on when any button is pressed NOTE 1 Only use Dogtra approved batteries chargers and accessories for your Dogtra e collars This will prevent any damage that can be incurred from attempting to use a different charger NOTE 2 The unit has a partial charge when it leaves the Dogtra facility Upon receipt of the system be sure to give it a full 2 hour initial charge before...

Page 23: ... into a cigarette lighter only for lithium polymer batteries use a 220 volt European charger for Europe All indicator lights should glow red when properly plugged in and the unit will automatically shut off during the charging process You will need to turn the unit on again before use once the unit is fully charged and unplugged from the battery cable 3 The lithium polymer battery is fully charged...

Page 24: ...life indicator shows 3 bars full charge 2 bars medium charge 1 bar needs charge The battery life indicator only shows the remaining charge of your transmitter To find the remaining charge for your receiver observe the LED indicator light on the receiver To turn the LCD back light on and off shortly press the on off button ...

Page 25: ...eostat Dial the level on the screen may not change but the actual intensity from the receiver will change in agreement with the dial In this situation it is ideal to either wait until your transmitter is back in working order before emitting a correction or while holding the Constant button down slowly turn the Rheostat Dial while watching your dog s reaction Do not turn the Rheostat Dial rapidly ...

Page 26: ...tach the included belt clip to the transmitter 1 Align the belt clip to the grooves on the back of the transmitter 2 With a firm grip screw on the belt clip s Phillips head screws with a screwdriver Caution Tighten until firmly in place Be careful not to over tighten ...

Page 27: ...the transmitter needs to be charged if there is only 1 bar showing on the battery icon for the LCD transmitter screen 3 Place the test light included in the package contents on the contact points as shown in the diagram 4 Watch the test light as you push the Nick button on the transmitter It should light up for just a moment The higher the intensity the brighter the test light will be 5 Watch the ...

Page 28: ...he transmitter clockwise and then counterclockwise The test light should glow brighter with higher levels of stimulation and dimmer with lower levels Note The test light may not be visible if the intensity level is set below level ten ...

Page 29: ...h the dog the basic obedience commands here heel sit and stay A tug on the leash collar is used to reinforce the command When the dog complies with the command use positive reinforcement praise Once the dog understands these commands the e collar can be used to reinforce them Beginning E Collar Training When you feel your dog understands the obedience commands on the leash we can now start with th...

Page 30: ...ttention span How Much Stimulation to Use Always start with low levels of stimulation and work your way up depending on the disposition of your dog and the given situation By using the correct amount of stimulation to get your point across you will have a more controllable environment and a dog that is under less stress Animals and humans perform better in a less stressful environment For more tra...

Page 31: ...er and clean out any dirt or debris Storage Maintenance The 1900S HANDSFREE should be fully charged before storing for extended periods While in storage the unit should be given a full charge once a month and before the first use Store the units in room temperature Do not keep the units exposed to extreme climates Troubleshooting If the unit is malfunctioning please refer to the Troubleshooting Gu...

Page 32: ...ence and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This is a sensitive radio device Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Dogtra will void the warranty and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Please do not tamper or modify the unit ...

Page 33: ...dog s neck so both contact points are touching the dog s skin The intensity level may be too low for your dog Keep increasing the stimulation until the dog responds usually with neck movement head shaking looking over its shoulder etc response may be very subtle 2 The test light comes on but I do not feel any stimulation Your tolerance may be higher than your dogs We recommend placing both contact...

Page 34: ... the charger splitter and the charging port may not be functioning properly You can send in your charging units to have us inspect them The charging pin may be damaged Inside the charging port there is a metal pin that should be standing straight up and stiff If the pin is wobbling broken or missing you will need to send the unit in to the Repair Department The charging port must be clean prior to...

Page 35: ...del and or serial number Warranty Exclusions The Warranty does not cover damage loss or deterioration to your Dogtra product caused by misuse neglect abuse or other improper handling of the product by failure to follow use or care instructions by use of the product for other than its intended purpose by accident or natural forces such as fire or flooding or by normal wear and tear such as scratche...

Page 36: ...f third parties including customers and damage to property Legal Rights May Vary By State or Jurisdiction The Warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by state or jurisdiction Some states or jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of implied warranties or of incidental or consequential damages or other remedies so certain of the foregoing limita...

Page 37: ...cluding cost of your product to Dogtra for warranty service Dogtra will handle shipping including cost of the repaired or replaced product back to customers in the USA Dogtra will not be responsible for shipping including cost and or applicable taxes or fees for products sent to Canada Such costs taxes or fees will be borne by the customer To register your product visit www dogtra com product regi...

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