Dogtra YS500 User manual

Copyright c 2003 Dogtra Company
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
Carson, CA 907 5
Tel :[phone]
Fax :[phone]
Web Site : www.dogtra.com
Toll Free:1-888-811-9111
NO BARK COLLAR
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yapper
Stopper Model YS500.
This product has been specifically designed to prevent
your dog from barking excessively. It automatically
emits electrical stimulation in response to the dog s
barking.
Instructions are included. Please read them thoroughly
before using your Yapper Stopper .
INTRODUCTION
Safety feature included
(2-Second delay)
Easy ON/OFF switch
7 levels of stimulation intensity
Size - 2.63 1.81 1.1
Light weight - 6.6 ounces
Convenient dial that controls the ON/OFF function
and the seven intensity levels
Waterproof collar
Thirty-day satisfaction guaranteed
One-year warranty
PRODUCT FEATURES

Yapper Stopper with collar strap
Rechargeable battery & charger
Test tool
Owner s manual
CONTENTS
OPERATION
Contact
points
Battery charging
receptacle and cover
On-off &
Intensity dial
Indicator Light
Collar strap
Sensor
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TO RECHARGE THE ATTERIES
1. Connect AC Adapter to the battery charging
receptacle on the unit.
2. Plug AC Adapter into an electrical power outlet of
ordinary household voltage (110V) and recharge the
battery unit for 10 hours.
3. Recharge the battery unit for 10 hours once every 15
days at room temperature during heavy usage.

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. If the AC adapter is left plugged into the battery unit
over days (96 hours), this may cause serious
damage to the battery cell. For long term storage, it is
necessary to charge the battery for at least fourteen
hours once each month and to store it at room
temperature.
5. The battery unit has been partially charged prior to
shipment. It is necessary, however, to recharge the
battery 15-20 hours before initial use.
CAUTION : Do not recharge the battery in a hazardous
place. Do not expose the AC adapter to water.
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Testing The Yapper Stopper
Test Tool

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1) Turn on the Yapper Stopper by turning the
intensity dial clockwise and set it on level seven.
2) Fit the test tool on the sensor of the collar.
3) Test by scratching the rough surface of the test tool
on the collar (as shown in the diagram) using a
fingernail or pen. When the light comes on, wait for
two seconds, then repeat the same process once
more.
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SELECTING ON-OFF & INTENSITY
LEVELS.
Level 1 is lowest and 7 is the highest.
By turning the ON/OFF dial clockwise with your
thumbnail, stimulation intensity increases and by
turning counter-clockwise, it decreases.
The dial on the collar is used to turn the Yapper
Stopper on and off and for selecting the intensity
level.
To turn off the Yapper Stopper , position as shown
above.
( )
Decrease (+)
Increase

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CONTACT POINTS
NOTICE :
When first using the Yapper Stopper , it is
recommended that you start with the lowest level.
If the dog continues to bark, gradually increase the
intensity level.
The contact points must make good contact with the
skin for the unit to function properly.
IMPORTANT :When screwing in the contact points,
tighten by hand only.
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Periodically wash the Yapper Stopper with
alcohol or detergent. Before washing, make sure that
the battery cap is tightened.
Dry thoroughly after washing.
MAINTENANCE
Tighten the collar around the dog s neck so that the
points are in contact with the dog s skin.
If the collar is too loose, the dog will not receive
correction when it barks.
Check the dog s neck daily for possible irritation
caused by the contact points rubbing the skin.
Do not leave the collar on for more than eight hours a
day.
FITTING THE COLLAR
IMPORTANT : Remove any other collars from your
dog when it is wearing the Yapper Stopper.
A metal collar or metal buckle that rubs against the
Yapper Stopper bark sensor may inadvertently activate
the unit.

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Your Yapper Stopper is a valuable training aid
when used correctly. Please read the information on
operating the Yapper Stopper before putting it on
your dog.
To prevent skin irritation, the collar should not be
worn more than eight hours at a time.
Also, it is best to move the location of the contact
points every few hours. To do this, take the collar off
and then put it back on so that the contact points are
in a different location on the neck.
If skin irritation is found, wash the area and rinse with
hydrogen peroxide. Apply an antibiotic ointment.
Temporarily discontinue using the collar until the skin
has healed.
Use the right length of contact points. The collar
comes installed with contact points that are best for
the majority of dogs.
Proper collar strap tightness is extremely important. If
the collar is too loose, it will not function properly
and it may rub as the dog moves, causing irritation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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If the Yapper Stopper doesn t appear to be
working:
Adjust collar fit
Recharge the battery
Call Dogtra Help! line
Toll free 1-888-811-9111
TROU LESHOOTING
provides the original purchaser a
one-year limited warranty on parts and labor from the
date of original purchase. A sales receipt with purchase
date will be required, as well as a brief note explaining
the problem.
The warranty does not cover failure resulting from
damage, abuse or loss of parts.
The warranty is void if the unit has been altered or an
unauthorized person has attempted repair.
WARRANTY REPAIR
WARRANTY AND REPAIR

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For repair work that is no longer covered by the
warranty, the cost of repair will include parts, labor,
and shipping. Please include a note explaining the
problem. Be sure to include your name, address and
phone number.
Repairs may be sent to the following address.
OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR
self-addressed stamped envelope should be sent to :
1250 E. 223rd Street, Suite 119
Carson, CA 907 5
Tel :[phone]
Fax :[phone]
Web Site : www.dogtra.com
Toll Free:1-888-811-9111