Trainer are user-accessible. Opening any other part of your
Remote Trainer could cause damage.
While Tr i - Tronics Remote Trainer batteries are user- re p l a c e a b l e ,
they are not intended to be “field replaceable.” Open battery
compartments only for the purpose of replacing a battery.
Open them away from the field to avoid contamination.
Please contact your local officials to find out whether any
special disposal requirements apply where you live.
CARE AND CLEANING
A little care can extend the life of your Remote Trainer and
reduce service costs.
Charging Jacks
Keep the protection caps secured over the charging jacks on
the transmitter and collar. If the collar charging jack becomes
dirty, flush thoroughly with clean tap water. If debris still
remains, you can use the point of a toothpick to loosen
remaining debris.
Contact Point Tightness
Periodically check for tightness. If tightening is necessary,
use the plastic tool that comes with the Remote Trainer.
Antenna
Periodically check for tightness. If it becomes loose, hold it
near the base and tighten by hand.
Cleaning
Wash the collar with clean drinking water, especially after
exposure to brackish, salt, or alkaline water. Use a small
b rush to remove any foreign materials around the screws
and contact points.
Extending Battery Life
Caring for your batteries will prolong their useful life
significantly. Don't leave the Remote Trainer in very warm
areas such as on the dashboard or in the glovebox of your car
while in the sun. Storing any type of batteries at high temper-
atures can significantly shorten battery life. Also avoid storing
the batteries in extremely cold areas. Follow the battery
charging instructions on page 17.
After charging, reinstall the protection caps on the collar and
transmitter jacks to keep dirt, debris, and water out of the
charging jacks. Keeping the charging jacks clean ensures that
your chargers make good contact. If the collar charging jack
becomes dirty, clean it as described in the section, “Care and
Cleaning” (page 19). We have included several replacement
protection caps with your Remote Trainer in case your jack
protection cap becomes lost or damaged, if these are
unavailable, please contact our Customer Service Department
for a replacement.
Use only the correct Tri-Tronics charger to charge your
Remote Trainer. Using the wrong type of charger will not
charge your unit, and may even damage batteries or the unit
itself. Do not charge batteries that are not installed in a
Remote Trainer. Note that you can charge two collars or a
collar and transmitter at the same time. It is not re c o m m e n d e d
to charge two transmitters at the same time. Do not use the
charger from an XL Series Tri-Tronics transmitter to charge
an XLS or Field 90 transmitter.
Charging Time
Charge your Remote Trainer for at least 14 hours. It's okay
to use your Remote Trainer before the 14 hours are up; it
will function normally. A 14-hour charge ensures full
battery capacity. You can leave your collar and transmitter on
charge when not in use, if you wish.
Storing a Remote Trainer
Before storing your Remote Trainer for an extended period,
charge it for 14 hours. Thereafter, charge every three months
while the unit is in storage, and charge for 14 hours before
first use.
Replacing the Batteries
Both the transmitter and collar have user-replaceable Nickel
Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Proper battery care will
help ensure maximum life from your batteries. When your
batteries do need to be replaced, you can replace them
yourself with parts obtained from Tri-Tronics.
Don’t open your transmitter or receiver until after you have
received the replacement battery pack. Carefully read the
instructions. Only the battery compartments of your Remote
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