Cabela's GS-1501 User manual

Remote Trainer
GS-1501
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Cabela’s®Gun Dog®
Remote Trainer Kit
Charge Cradle
Quick Start Guide
Step 1 Charging the Batteries
1. Plug the AC Adapter into a
120VAC electric outlet.
2. Connect the AC Adapter to
the Charge Cradle.
3. Put the Collar Receiver on
the Charge Cradle as
shown in figure 3. The light
on the Collar Receiver
glows red while charging,
and glows green when fully
charged. f the light does
not come on, check Collar
Receiver orientation on the
Cradle.
4. nstall Transmitter Battery:
• Remove the battery cover
from the back of the
Transmitter.
• nsert a 9-volt alkaline
battery.
• Replace the battery cover.
AC Adapter
1
2
4
3
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Your Gun Dog
®
Collar Receiver needs to
charge its batteries before you can use it.
While your Gun Dog Collar Receiver is
charging, read this manual to become
familiar with the devices.
Gun Dog Hardware
I cludes Test Light, La yard, Lo g
Co tacts, a d 9-volt battery.
Kit Contents
Quick Start Guide
Receiver
Light
GS-1501
Transmitter
Collar Receiver
Charge Cradle
AC Adapter
GS-1501
Charging S stem
CHARGE CRADLE INDICATOR LIGHT
OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR LIGHT FUNCTION
No Collar Receiver on
the Charge Cradle but
charger is connected
Green Light is solid in color
Unit is charging Red Light is solid in color
while charging
Unit is fully charged
(Collar Receiver on
Charge Cradle)
Green Light flashes once per
second once the battery
is completely charged
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THE TRANSMITTER
The Transmitter signals the electronic
Collar Receiver to produce a
harmless, yet effective stimulation.
The no-slip grip feels comfortable in
your hand for extended periods of
training time or field time.
Expla n ng the
Transm tter Keypad Buttons:
Above keypad buttons are explained
as follows:
Cont nuous St mulat on – When
pressed, this sends continuous
stimulation signal to the Collar
Receiver at the intensity shown in the
display for as long as you hold down
the button (See “Over Stimulation
Protection” on page 10). This red
button features a raised bump to
easily locate by touch, even with
gloves on!
Momentary St mulat on – When
pressed, stimulation is delivered for
5/100 of a second, regardless of how
long the button is pressed.
St mulat on Level Up &St mulat on
Level Down – adjusts the stimulation
intensity through a range of levels
(from 1 low to 15 high). Pressing and
holding the stimulation level down
button, when the Stimulation level is
1, will turn the Collar Receiver
ON/OFF.
Exclus ve feature: Hold either stim
level up or stim level down button for
half a second for the Rapid Ramp™
feature to start — The Transmitter
display scrolls through stim levels
more quickly.
Transm tter D splay Symbols:
The display stays on for 30 minutes
after a button press. After 30 minutes
with no button presses, the display
shuts off. Pressing any button will
make the display turn back on.
Various symbols you might see in the
Transmitter display are explained as
follows:
(Numer c readout) – Appears
in the middle of the display, this
shows the chosen stimulation level.
Adjust with the Stim level up / Stim
level down (arrow) buttons.
– The battery indicator
provides constant awareness of your
battery’s power level. (See Battery
Indicator on page 6).
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Put the collar around your dog’s neck and adjust to find
the proper fit. Fasten the collar so the fit is snug, yet loose
enough to allow one finger to fit between the strap and
the dog’s neck. Fit is important because a loose collar
may cause inconsistent performance.
Step 3 Fit the Collar on Your Dog
Step 4 Begin Training
Read the information in the Training section on page 10. Though your dog may
show good initial response to the training, be sure to continue the training for
several weeks. The convenience that your new remote training system offers is
well worth the time invested.
Quick Start Guide
Step 2 Turning the Collar Receiver ON and OFF
To Turn the Collar Rece ver ON:
Press and release the On/Off Button
when the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light comes on. The Collar Receiver
will emit a start up tone.
To Turn the Collar Rece ver OFF:
Press and release the On/Off Button
when the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light comes on solid (red) and the
Collar Receiver will emit an off tone.
To extend the life between charging
cycles, turn the Collar Receiver off
when it is not in use.
NOTE: Approximate battery life
between charges is 40 to 60 hours,
depending on frequency of use.
Quick Start Guide
Stimulation Level Up
Momentary
Stimulation
Continuous
Stimulation
Stimulation Level
Down
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Cold Weather Operat on
n cold temperatures (10°F or below),
the liquid crystal display (LCD) on
your Transmitter may be dim or slow
to respond. Wait until the display
becomes visible before selecting any
training commands.
Cold temperatures may lead to a
premature low battery signal, so keep
the transmitter close to your body
(when not in use) during cold weather.
Use the Lanyard: Attach the included
lanyard to the Transmitter. As shown
in the above graphics, slip the lanyard
over your head and shoulder (left) or
position in front of you (right) to carry
your Transmitter close to your body.
Your body’s warmth will improve cold-
weather operation.
Operat ng Range
Your Transmitter communicates with
the Collar Receiver via a radio signal.
The system’s operating range, as
stated on packaging, is based upon
line-of-sight.
For best results to achieve maximum
distance, keep your fingers away from
the Transmitter antenna. When in use,
hold the transmitter upright, at or
above shoulder level,
and away
from your
body as
shown.
THE
COLLAR RECEI ER
The lightweight, comfortable
electronic Collar Receiver is
integrated into a sleek fashionable
collar strap your dog wears. The
Collar Receiver produces a harmless,
yet effective stimulation. The Collar
Receiver is waterproof and is safe for
your dog to wear even while
swimming. The Collar Receiver is
rechargeable; the Charge Cradle
ndicator light glows red while
charging and glows green (flashing
once per second) when charging is
complete.
The Collar Receiver uses the LED to
let you know its status.
USING THE TRANSMITTER
Turn ng ON the Transm tter
Power up the Transmitter by pressing
any button. You will see the display
turn on when you press any button.
Set St m Button Intens ty Level
To change the intensity level for the
Stim button:
Press or until the desired
stimulation level is displayed. When
either Stim button is pressed, the
Collar Receiver will deliver a
stimulation at this setting.
Battery Ind cator
When the Battery ndicator shows
the low battery symbol (1/6 capacity),
replace the Transmitter battery soon.
When only the battery outline is
displayed, the Transmitter’s battery
is too low to send transmissions to
the Collar Receiver. The Transmitter
battery must be replaced to regain
operation.
Battery Caut ons
Do not charge receiver batteries
every night. To maximize battery life,
use the Collar Receiver until the LED
light blinks red.
• Do not disassemble batteries
• Do not short circuit batteries
• Do not expose to high temperature:
60°C/140°F
• Do not incinerate batteries
• Keep batteries out of reach
of children
Batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Batteries
should NEVER be discarded in
municipal waste.
Battery is at 2/3 to Full capacity.
Tra smitter is fully fu ctio al.
Battery is at 1/3 capacity.
Tra smitter is still fully fu ctio al.
Battery is at 1/6 capacity.
Tra smitter will operate the Collar
Receiver, but replace Tra smitter battery
as soo as possible.
Battery is almost dead.
Tra smitter is u able to operate
the Collar Receiver. Replace battery
to use agai .
Collar Receiver Light
(i side the case)
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To Turn the Collar Rece ver ON:
When turning ON, the Collar Receiver
will emit a start-up tone sequence,
and the Collar Receiver light will show
battery charge level (green, amber,
or red).
To Turn the Collar Rece ver OFF:
Press and release the On/Off Button
when the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light comes on solid (red) and the
Collar Receiver will emit an off tone.
To extend the life between charging
cycles, turn the Collar Receiver off
when it is not in use.
NOTE: Approximate battery life
between charges is 40 to 60 hours,
depending on frequency of use.
F tt ng the Collar Rece ver
The collar strap should fit snugly
towards the top of your dog’s neck
with the Collar Receiver on the
bottom of the neck.
Check that the Cabela’s®logo is
right side up. You should be able to
get one finger between the collar
strap and your dog’s neck. The
contacts must touch the dog’s skin
for proper operation. A little hair
thinning may be required. Do not
shave your dog’s neck.
Occasionally, check the tightness
of the contacts to ensure they will
not be lost from the Collar Receiver.
Lost parts are not covered under
your warranty.
Trim excess strap. You’ll want to
leave about 2 inches of excess strap.
Note if your dog is young and you
expect it to grow, you’ll want to leave
extra strap to allow for future collar
fastening. Replacement straps are
available from Cabela’s®.
Note: Dogs’ coats are as unique as
dogs themselves. You may wish to
try the longer contacts if your dog
has a very heavy coat. Be certain
your dog can feel stimulation before
training begins.
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Match the Collar Rece ver and
Remote Transm tter
To reset the Collar Receiver to work
with a new Remote Transmitter or to
reprogram a new Collar Receiver to
work with your existing Remote
Transmitter:
1. Turn the Collar Receiver off.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Button.
The Collar Receiver ndicator Light
will come on, then turn off after
5-6 seconds. f the On/Off Button
is released too early, the Collar
Receiver ndicator Light will begin
flashing as normal. f this occurs,
start over and repeat from 1.
3. After the Collar Receiver ndicator
Light has turned off, release the
On/Off Button.
4. Press and hold the Upper Button
on the Remote Transmitter until the
Collar Receiver ndicator Light
flashes 5 times. You may need to
hold both units 2-3 feet from each
other before this occurs. Once the
Collar Receiver ndicator Light has
flashed 5 times, the Collar
Receiver has been reset and will
begin flashing as normal. f the
Collar Receiver ndicator Light
does not flash 5 times, start over
and repeat from 1.
Test ng the Collar Rece ver
n order to make sure the Collar
Receiver is getting signals from the
Transmitter, you may wish to test the
Collar Receiver from time to time.
To test:
1. Hold the included Test Light
across the Collar Receiver’s
contacts. (The holes in the Test
Light go over the contact tips;
make sure the wire inside the hole
touches the contact tip).
2. Press the Stimulation button on
the Transmitter.
3. The Test Light lights up. The
intensity of the Test Light
depends on the stimulation level.
The light is dim for low stimulation
levels and is brighter with higher
stimulation levels.
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TRAINING
Always start training your dog with
the lowest stimulation, and increase
to a higher level only if necessary. You
will know when you’ve reached the
right level when your dog responds
by twitching his head, neck, or
shoulders, or by perking up his ears.
f the dog vocalizes, you need to go
to a lower level.
Over-St mulat on Protect on
The Transmitter can transmit
stimulation continuously for up to 10
seconds. f you attempt to transmit
continuously for more than 10
seconds, the Transmitter enters a 10
second lockout mode during which
time no transmissions are allowed
(hence, no stimulation allowed).
Tra n ng T ps
• We recommend your dog be at
least six months old before starting
a remote training system program.
• Always praise your dog for good
behavior!
• Teach him what the commands
mean before introducing the Collar
Receiver as a reinforcement tool.
• Keep training sessions brief, about
ten minutes of training and then a
rest or play period of at least equal
length.
• Dogs learn through repetition. You
may have better training success if
you can elicit an undesired behavior
when you can anticipate it. For
example, if the dog misbehaves
and jumps on visitors, have
someone come in and out of the
front door several times over a half-
hour period. You’ll be expecting it
and will be ready to teach your dog
the right behavior.
• Always end a training session on a
positive note. Let the dog have
success. This way he’ll look forward
to the next session.
• Training should be fun for both you
and your dog. Never train when you
are angry. f you get frustrated
during training, stop and come
back to it later. Your dog will learn
better when you are both relaxed.
• The goal of training is to condition
your dog to respond to your verbal
commands in all situations. You
should plan on using the Collar
Receiver for at least four months. A
good rule is, once started with a
remote training system, to regularly
have the Collar Receiver on when
you take the dog out. This will
ensure that he will always be
imprinted with the correct response
to your commands and that you are
always in control.
CLEANING & CARE
1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean
the Transmitter and Collar
Receiver.
2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning
solutions to clean the Transmitter
and Collar Receiver.
3. Dry the Transmitter and Collar
Receiver with a dry, lint-free cloth
should they get wet.
IMPORTANT AD ICE
1. Read the entire instruction manual
and follow all directions. f you
have any questions, please call
1-800-732-0144.
2. This system is intended for use
only on dogs. Never attempt to
use it for any purpose not
described in this manual.
3. Keep out of the reach of children.
4. Never perform set-up procedures
while the Collar Receiver is on
your dog.
5. Any collar worn for
extended periods can cause a
condition similar to bedsores,
known as Pressure Necrosis. To
reduce the possibility, you must
do the following:
• Never leave the collar on the dog
for more than 12 hours per day.
• Examine the dog’s neck daily for
any signs of a rash or a sore.
• Supervise your dog during the
first 2 days of training.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive
pressure; you should be able to
insert one finger between the
collar strap and your dog’s skin.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the
contacts of the collar weekly with
a washcloth and mild hand soap;
rinse thoroughly.
• f the condition persists beyond
24 hours, consult your
veterinarian.
6. Metal tags and collars should be
removed when using the remote
training collar as they may
interfere with proper operation.
7. Do not attempt to dismantle or
repair any components of this
system; doing so w ll vo d the
warranty n full.
8. Realize that because dogs have
unique temperaments, there is no
way of knowing how your dog will
react to the introduction of a
remote training collar system. For
the safety of your dog, a long
lead should be used during initial
training so you have complete
control of the situation.
9. f you have reason to believe that
your dog may pose a danger to
others, harm itself, or react
adversely to the collar, do not rely
solely on this product to train your
dog. f your dog shows signs of
growling, snarling, or biting while
using the collar, stop immediately.
Aggression in dogs has many
causes. We recommend that you
consult a knowledgeable
professional dog trainer or animal
behaviorist who has experience
with aggressive dogs if your dog
has shown any of these
characteristics.
10. Occasionally, a dog cannot be
trained to respond to a remote
training collar. Sometimes even a
properly trained dog may disobey
a command. Therefore, Cabela’s®
cannot guarantee that the system
will, in all cases, keep the
customer’s dog from disobeying
commands.
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modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the
equipment.
TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Cabela’s®, warrants to the original
retail purchaser, that your Cabela’s®
Gun Dog®Remote Training System
will be free from defects in material
and workmanship, under normal use,
for a period of two years from the
date of the original retail purchase
(proof of purchase required). This
Limited Warranty excludes: accidental
damage due to dog chews, lost parts,
lightning damage, neglect, alteration,
or misuse.
After two years from date of original
retail purchase, we will at our option,
repair or replace your product for a
minimum service charge based upon
the component.
Manufacturer is not liable or
responsible for any incidental or
consequential damages resulting from
the use of the product, or caused by
any defect, failure, or malfunction of
the product, whether a claim is based
upon warranty, contract, negligence,
or otherwise.
PATENTS
This product may be covered by one
or more of the following patents:
U.S. Patent Numbers: 6,184,790;
6,327,999; 6,459,378 and 6,807,720.
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
To get the most protection out of your
warranty, please register your product
within 30 days at
www.sportdog.com/cabelasgundog.
By registering, and keeping your
receipt you will enjoy the product’s
full warranty and should you ever
need to call, we will be able to help
you faster. Most importantly, we will
never give or sell your valuable
information to anyone. Complete
warranty information is available
online at www.sportdog.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING
f the Transmitter and Collar Receiver
appear to be not working, try the
following:
• Adjust the collar strap to fit better.
• Test the Collar Receiver using the
Test Light. f no light, recharge the
Collar Receiver’s battery.
• f the Transmitter display is off, first
try pressing any button. f the
display remains off, replace the
battery in the Transmitter.
• Carefully turn on the components
as shown in the Quick Start Guide
(beginning of this manual).
• Check that the Collar Receiver
contacts are properly tightened.
• Ensure that the Collar Receiver
contacts are touching the dog’s
skin.
• f necessary, trim the dog’s hair or
use the longer contacts to ensure
proper skin contact. Never shave
the dog’s neck.
• Try a stronger stimulation level.
f you cannot solve the problem by
following these steps, please call
1-800-732-0144.
COMPLIANCE WITH U.S.
FCC REGULATIONS
This Remote Training System is
designed to meet U.S. FCC
requirements. This system contains
both Receiver and Transmitter
devices. Each device complies with
Part 95 and/or Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
specific installation. f interference
does occur to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• ncrease the separation between
the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Contact 1-800-732-0144 or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
assistance.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
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A
AC Adapter 2, 3
Advice, mportant 11
B
Battery 3
Cautions 6
ndicator 6
Recycle 6
C
Charging 3
Cold Weather Operation 7
Collar Fit 4, 8
Collar Receiver 7
Cleaning & Care 10
Contents, Kit 2
Cradle, Charge 2, 3
F
FCC Compliance 12
G
Guide, Quick Start 3-4
I
mportant Advice 11
K
Kit Contents 2
L
Lanyard 7
O
ON/OFF Command 4, 8
Operating Range 7
Operation, Cold Weather 7
Over-Stimulation Protection 10
P
Patents 13
Protection, Over-Stimulation 10
Q
Quick Start Guide 3-4
R
Range, Operating 7
Receiver, Collar 7
LED ndicator Light 7-8
Status ndicators 8
Test Light 9
Charge Cradle 2, 3
Register Your Product 13
S
Stim ntensity 6
T
Test Light 9
Training 10
Tips 10
Transmitter 5
Display 5
Keypad Buttons 5
Stimulation 5
Troubleshooting 12
W
Warranty 13
Weather, Cold Operation 7
Website 13
INDEX
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