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HAVAHART
®
CRITTER RIDDER
®
MOTION-ACTIVATED ANIMAL REPELLENT & SPRINKLER
OPERATING MANUAL
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
1. Product Description
The Critter Ridder
®
Motion-Activated Repellent drives unwanted animals such as small and large birds, dogs, cats, raccoons and opossums
away from your garden or property. When the built-in sensor detects the animal’s heat and movement within a range of up to 100 feet
(depending on conditions), the jet of water is activated for approximately 5 seconds. Most animals are disturbed by this jet of water and leave
the area immediately.
Sprinkler option: This unit can also be used as a sprinkler unit for watering gardens and lawns. The unit can be set to SPRINKLER for a
continuous spray and be turned OFF by switching the dial.
4. Commissioning
SPRINKLER UNIT INSTALLATION
Screw the sprinkler head onto the thread on the top of the sensor housing. Gently tightening the connection by hand is sufficient in order to
prevent leaks. CAUTION: avoid using excessive force while tightening as this may damage threads and cause leaks. ONLY HAND TIGHTEN
the sprinkler head. Do not use a wrench or other tool to tighten.
VALVE FUNCTION
In order to test the device, turn the sensitivity switch on the back of the sensor housing clockwise to HIGH. Now move your hand across the
front of the motion sensor. A clicking noise should be heard.
That clicking noise is the water valve opening. Another click will be heard approximately 5 seconds later. The second click is the valve closing.
If you heard both clicks, your unit is working properly. If you didn’t hear both clicks, wait 8 seconds and wave your hand in front of the unit again
to make sure it is working properly. If you do not hear any clicks, you need to check your batteries.
METAL SPIKE INSTALLATION
Now thread the metal spike to the pipe and attach it to the bottom of the sensor housing using your hands only to tighten the metal spike
CAUTION: avoid using excessive force while tightening as this may damage threads and cause leaks.
Now insert the metal spike of the device into the soil, ensuring that the sprinkler faces in the directions from which the device is to be activated.
Avoid pushing on the housing unit while doing this to avoid putting pressure on the connections. Push on the pipe and metal spike to get the
unit into the ground. Loosen the soil with a garden spade if the soil in your yard is hard.
SETTINGS
Adjust the sensor sensitivity at the back of the device between the following settings: 1, 2, 3, and 4. The higher the number, the higher
sensitivity. Higher sensitivity settings should be used for small animals such as squirrels or rabbits. Larger animals such as deer can be sensed
with lower sensitivity. If the unit is having false triggers from movement other than animals, the sensitivity should be reduced. You will also find
settings for OFF and SPRINKLER. SPRINKLER allows you to use this device as a watering sprinkler for your garden or lawn.
Make sure unit is set to OFF before adding batteries. Connect your garden hose to the connector on the metal spike. You do not have to
turn on the water in order to adjust the device. (If the ambient sound level is too high to hear the clicking sound of the valve, you may turn on
the water to test the device). Move in front of the sensor detection range and adjust the sensor sensitivity on the back of the device until the
desired range is achieved. In order to adjust the distance covered by the jet of water, turn the spray distance limiter wheel on the top of the
sprinkler unit. (MIN. < - > MAX.) The jet of water has a maximum range of up to 35 feet, depending on the water pressure.
2. Package Contents
• 1 sprinkler head
• 1 sensor housing
• 1 plastic pipe
• 1 metal spike including water hose connection
• 1 operating manual
3. Power Supply
• Remove the battery cover from the battery compartment.
• Insert 2 new batteries, size ‘AA’, into the battery compartment.
Ensure correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment.
• Push the battery cover back in place under the unit. Make sure you
hear a click to know the door is properly secure.
NOTICE
Batteries self-discharge during storage. This may mean that the full
capacity is not available at first use, which can result in a shortened
service life. Furthermore, the recharge capacity of rechargeable
batteries can decrease after extended use. Should the device fail
to function properly, check the voltage of the installed batteries and
replace them if required.
Sprinkler Head
Infrared Sensor
Battery Case/Cover
Optional Quick-Connect
Hose Adapter
Hose Connection
Metal Spike
Sensitivity Knob
Spray Distance
Limiter Wheel
Spray Coverage
Limiters (2)
Metal Toggle
