Bird-X Critter Blaster Pro User manual

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PROPRO
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Your complete Critter
Blaster Pro system
includes a control unit,
power adapter, battery
cable with clips and
four speakers. Open
the control unit by
pulling the latches
to the right and
lifting the locking tab.
Prior to operation, route the speaker and power
cables from their respective jacks on the control
panel down through the cable strain relief in the
lower part of the enclosure.
IMPORTANT: Be certain that the
power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion and the volume control is set
to the minimum (LOW) volume
level (counterclockwise) while
plugging the speaker and power
cords into the control unit.
INSTALLATION
1) Use the mounting hardware (included) to mount
the control unit box to a wall, post or other
vertical surface.
2) Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or
attach the battery clip assembly to a 12V battery.
The other end of the cable should already be
plugged into the power jack located below
POWER on the front panel of the control unit box.
3) It is recommended to mount the speaker(s) on
a post or surface that is aimed directly and at
the same level as the infected area.
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POWER SWITCH
The power switch enables the unit to operate.
Slide the switch to the ON position to start the
unit. If you turn the unit OFF, be sure to leave it off
for about 30 seconds before turning it back on to
allow the electronics to properly reset.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Unit is on,
but no sound is heard
Unit is on, but plays the
same harassment
over and over,
regardless of settings
Unit is not operating
properly in the
DAY or NIGHT mode
Unit does not function
properly when connected
to a 12 volt battery
• Check volume settings
• Check time of operation settings.
• Check that at least one harass ment
recording is selected to play.
Reset the unit by turning it off
for 30 seconds and then back on.
• Double check Mode
switch settings
• Make sure photocell
is not obstructed.
• Make sure the photocell is
not affected by bright lights
in either the front or the
back of the unit.
• Check battery condition
• Turn power switch on unit
to the OFF position.
Reconnect the battery,
wait 30 seconds, then
switch the unit back on.
SOLUTION
EPA Establishment Number 62617-OR-001
Pest Control Products Act #23587 P/N 655-0036-00
LIMITED WARRANTY:
This CRITTER BLASTER PRO unit is guaranteed against
defects in material and workmanship for six months
from date of purchase. Bird-X will replace or repair,
provided defect occurs under normal use. Units also
carry a 30-day performance guarantee. If user is not
satisfied with results, unit may be returned within 30
days for credit less a 15% handling and restocking
charge. Returns accepted only with authorization from
our Chicago office.
300 North Elizabeth Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web www.bird-x.com
Toll-free 800-662-5021

4) Set the harassment switches, mode setting
switches, time-off switches, time of operation
switches and random operation switches to
the desired settings. (See “PROGRAMMING
YOUR CRITTER BLASTER PRO”for complete
details on how to program your unit).
5) Make sure the volume setting is set to LOW
(all the way counter-clockwise).
6) Slide the power switch to the ON position.
The unit may take a few seconds before
starting.
7) Adjust the volume to the desired level.
8) Close the cover and latch shut.
PROGRAMMING YOUR CRITTER BLASTER PRO
To program your Critter Blaster Pro unit you will
need a small screwdriver, toothpick, or other small,
rigid object to toggle the switches in the switch
array. The switch array is the
switch bank located in the top left
corner of the unit (under “PRO-
GRAM”) . A switch is ON if the
switch is pressed down on the
right-hand side. The switch is
OFF if the left side is pressed
down.
HARASSMENT SETTING SWITCHES
The Harassment Setting
Switches are the first eight
switches in the switch array.
Each switch has a number to
the right of it that corresponds
with the harassment des-
criptions listed on the foil label
inside the unit.
MODE SETTING SWITCHES
The Mode Setting Switches set the various modes of
operation, such as the amount of time between play-
ing harassment sounds, when the
unit will operate (day only, night
only, or 24 hours), and whether the
unit will operate in the random
mode or normal mode.
Switch Mode or Function
1 Sets the Time Off Period
2 Sets the Time Off Period
3 Sets the Time the unit plays
4 Sets the Time the unit plays
5 Turns Random Mode On or Off
TIME-OFF SWITCHES
The two Time-Off switches
are located just below the
harassment switches in the
switch array.When the unit is
set to one of the various Time-Off modes, the unit
will delay a number of seconds or minutes
between recorded sounds. Please note that the
unit will play all of the selected harassments (either
sequentially or non-sequentially, depending on the
Random Mode) then it will go into a delay. The
time the unit stays off depends on the Time-Off
and the Random Mode settings. If the unit is op-
erating in Random Mode, the unit will delay any-
where from the minimum value to the maximum
value for that time-off setting. If the unit is not in
Random Mode, it will delay only the minimum
value. To set the Time Off period (or delay interval),
use the following settings on switches 1and 2in
the mode function settings.
Switch 1 Switch 2 Time Off Period
ON OFF Short
OFF ON Medium
ON ON Long
OFF OFF Extra Long
Mode Min Max
Short 17 sec 50 sec
Medium 1 min 4:15 min
Long 5:00 min 10:00 min
XLong 10 min 30 min
TIME OF OPERATION SWITCHES
The two “Day/24hour/Night”switches are located
just under the Time-Off switches in the switch
array. ‘Night Mode’operates
the unit at night and ‘Day
Mode’operates the unit dur-
ing the day. However, the
photocell that senses the sunlight is susceptible to
bright lights. Take care not to have bright lights
shining towards the unit since this can prevent the
unit from operating properly. In 24-hour mode, the
unit will operate continuously, regardless of the time
of day. To set the Time period for the unit to operate
set switches 3and 4in the Mode Function settings
to the following:
Switch 3 Switch 4 Mode
ON OFF Day Only
OFF ON 24-Hour
ON ON Night Only
OFF OFF also Night Only
RANDOM OPERATION SWITCH
The “Random”switch is the
bottom switch in the switch
array. When operating in
Random Mode, the unit will
randomly play the selected harassments in non-
sequential order. When the unit is not operating in
the Random Mode, the unit will play the selected
harassments in a sequential order. The Random
Mode is recommended to keep critters from
adapting to a preset pattern of sounds. To operate
the unit in Random mode, set switch 5in Mode
settings as follows:
Switch 5 Mode
ON Random mode ON
OFF Random mode OFF
PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE
Harassment Switches: Results
1, 3, 5 and 6 to “ON”position Plays Harrassment
1, 3, 5 & 6
Mode Switches
1 = “OFF”position
2 = “ON”position (Medium), every 1 to 4 minutes
3 = “ON”position
4 = “OFF”position Operates during daylight hours only
5 = “ON”position In random, non-sequential order
VOLUME CONTROL
The unit has a volume control dial on the front panel
of the unit. Turning the dial toward low will result in
reduced sound output and rotating the dial toward
high will result in an increase in sound output.
CAUTION: Take care when turning the dial since the unit may be in
an inactive state when the dial is rotated. It could then reactivate
at a very high level of sound which could be painful to your ears.
HARASSMENT #1
HARASSMENT #2
HARASSMENT #3
HARASSMENT #4
HARASSMENT #5
HARASSMENT #6
HARASSMENT #7
HARASSMENT #8
TIME OFF
DAY/24HR/NIGHT
RANDOM
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HARASSMENT
Switches (1-8)
HARASSMENT
#8
TIME OFF
DAY/24HR/NIGHT
RANDOM
12345
Mode Setting
Switches (1-5)
TIME OFF
DAY/24HR/NIGHT
RANDOM
12345
TIME OFF
DAY/24HR/NIGHT
RANDOM
12345
TME
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DAY/24HR/NIGHT
RANDOM
2345
HARASSMENT #1
HARASSMENT #2
HARASSMENT #3
HARASSMENT #4
HARASSMENT #5
HARASSMENT #6
HARASSMENT #7
HARASSMENT #8
TIME OFF
DAY/24HR/NIGHT
RANDOM
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