Dogtra RR DELUXE/QL User manual

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RR DELUXE/QL/PL
REMOTE RELEASE BIRD LAUNCHER
Owner's Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly
before operating the RR DELUXE/QL/PL.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT
INFORMATION
WARNING
Please read all safety and product information below
before using your Dogtra product. Failure to follow
these safety instructions could result in injury to you,
your dog and others, or it could result in damage to your
Dogtra product or other property.
PRODUCT SAFETY
Training Methods
Dogtra products may be used with a variety of training
methods. However, each dog may have a different
reaction to training methods and to Dogtra products.
Closely observe your dog when determining the right
training method to use with your Dogtra product.
Aggressive Dogs
Do not use Dogtra products with aggressive dogs as such
dogs may react adversely and cause injury to people
or other dogs. Seek the assistance of a dog-training
specialist or veterinarian when dealing with aggressive
dogs.
Children
Dogtra products are not toys. Adult supervision and close
attention are necessary when Dogtra products are used
by or near children.
PRODUCT DAMAGE
Electrical Product
Your Dogtra product contains electrical components and
batteries. Do not use or keep your product near heat or
flammable sources. Such use or storage may damage your
product and/or cause fire, explosion, injury, or property
damage.
Medical Device Interference
Dogtra products contain electrical and magnetic
components that emit low level electromagnetic waves
and radio frequencies. These electromagnetic waves
or radio frequencies may interfere with pacemakers,
defibrillators, or other medical devices. Consult your
physician or medical device maker before using your
medical device with a Dogtra product. If you think that
your Dogtra product is interfering with your pacemaker,
defibrillator, or other medical device, stop using the
Dogtra product.
Inadvertent Activation
The digital microprocessor offers thousands of unique
codes to eliminate frequency match-up with other Dogtra
e-collars. The Constant button will automatically shut
down after being held down for 12 seconds or more as a
safety feature.
UNAUTHORIZED USE
Your Dogtra product should be used only in a humane
manner to train and educate your dog. Dogtra products
are not intended for use in any other manner nor are they
intended for use with other animals or with humans.
BATTERY
Your Dogtra product contains batteries. Take care when
removing and installing batteries as your fingers may get
caught. Dispose of batteries as provided by your local
regulations. Do not disassemble, crush, heat, or otherwise
alter the battery as it may cause fire, injury or property
damage.

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AT A GLANCE ...................................................................
MAIN FEATURES .............................................................
IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS .................
DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVER PARTS ..........................
DESCRIPTION OF LAUNCHER PARTS (QL, PL) .......
QL, PL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ........................
QL, PL SPRING STRENGTH SETTINGS ......................
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................
MAXIMIZING THE DISTANCE .......................................
ACCESSORIES ..................................................................
MAINTENANCE ................................................................
WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION ..............
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CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
Optional accessories
Auto Charger
Dogtra's auto chargers are designed for use with a 12 volt
car outlet.
European Charger
Dogtra’s European chargers are designed for use with a
230 volt AC electrical outlet.
To purchase accessories, please visit www.dogtra.com or
call customer service at 1-888-811-9111.
Owner's
Manual
QL Launcher PL Launcher
Transmitter Battery
Charger
Recevier
Splitter
Cable

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• Multiple receivers: up to 16 launchers controlled from
one transmitter
• Multiple sound modes: a receiver emits a duck call and
beep sound
• Range: effective within one mile
• Scenting: launcher box and bird cradle are designed for
maximum air flow
• Quiet launch: prevents dogs from being startled by a
loud release noise
• Waterproof: a handheld transmitter is fully waterproof
(receiver is water resistant)
• Multi-colored LED: 3 types of LED colors show the
remaining battery life
MAIN FEATURES
• DO NOT use the bird launcher until you have read this
manual.
• Transport the launcher in a safe position. It should either
have the bird cradle open or if it is closed, the safety pin
must be inserted to lock the release latch.
• To store for long periods of time, place the bird launcher
in the open position to prevent the springs from
weakening.
• To avoid danger, keep the bird launcher away from
children. Never leave a set bird launcher unattended.
The bird cradle can pop open with significant force.
• Do not look down or into it during the launch process
because you may be injured as the bird cradle opens
up.
Use caution when using a bird launcher. Keep your
head away from the top of the launcher when it is
loaded. You could be injured if the dummy or bird is
accidentally launched.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
1. Antenna 2. LED Indicator
Light
6. Right Launcher
Button
5. Left
Launcher
Button
4. Battery Charging
Receptacle &
Rubber Plug
3. Selector Dial
7. Beeper
Button
8. Duck
Call Button
RR DELUXE
Transmitter
1. Antenna: A 2 inch antenna is supplied with the Dogtra
RR DELUXE transmitter. The antenna must be fastened
to the transmitter before using the unit.
2. LED Indicator Light: The color of the light indicates
the status of battery life. Green = full charge;
amber = medium charge; red = needs charge. The LED
indicator light will come on when the buttons are
pressed as well.
3. Selector Dial: By turning the Selector Dial, you can
control the desired launchers (one to eight).
4. Battery Charging Receptacle & Rubber Plug: Plug the
charger cable jack into this receptacle when charging
the collar. After charging, make sure the rubber cover
is in place so that dirt does not enter the receptacle.
5. Left Launcher Button: Left launcher button releases
the launcher connected to the left jack of the receiver.
6. Right Launcher Button: Right launcher button
releases the launcher connected to the right jack of
the receiver.
7. Beeper Button: Beeper button activates the speaker
horn on the receiver to emit a loud beep sound.
8. Duck Call Button: Duck Call button activates the
speaker horn on the receiver to emit a series of quacks.

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DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVER PARTS
1. Flexible Antenna
2. Speaker Horn
4. LED
Indicator
Light
5. Battery Charging
Receptacle & Rubber
Plug
8. External
Speaker Jack
6. Left Jack
7. Right
Jack
3. On/Off
Button
RR DELUXE
Receiver
1. Flexible Antenna: Flexible antenna is located on the
top of the receiver. Please do not bend the antenna
forcibly since it may cause reduction in the range.
2. Speaker Horn: Sound horn emits loud beep tone or
quacking sound when you press Beeper or Duck Call
button.
3. On/Off Button: Press the on/off button to turn the
power on and off.
4. LED Indicator Light: The color of the light indicates
the status of battery life. Green = full charge;
amber = medium charge; red = needs charge. The LED
indicator light will come on when the transmitter
buttons are pressed as well.
5. Battery Charging Receptacle & Rubber Plug: Plug the
charger cable jack into this receptacle when charging
the collar. After charging, make sure the rubber cover
is in place so that dirt does not enter the receptacle.
6. Left Jack: Jack located on the left side where a
launcher can be plugged.
7. Right Jack: Jack located on the right side where a
launcher can be plugged.
8. External Speaker Jack: Jack for an external loud
speaker, which can be purchased separately.
*External Loud Speaker (Option)

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DESCRIPTION OF LAUNCHER
PARTS (QL, PL)
1. Launcher Mesh
2. Cradle Bar
3. Launcher Basket6. Safety Pin
7. Release
Lever
4. Solenoid Box & Cable5. Latch
QL, PL
Launcher Parts
Launcher size
Dogtra QL Launcher
- 8.6" × 4.5" × 4.3"
- Designed for quail or barn pigeon sized birds.
Dogtra PL Launcher
- 13.2" × 6.9" × 6.9"
- Designed for pheasant and chukar sized game birds.

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1. Launcher Mesh: The launcher mesh holds a dummy or
bird for launching.
2. Cradle Bar: The cradle bar supports the arms and
levers of the basket.
3. Launcher Basket: The launcher basket contains large
holes for maximum air flow and scent distribution.
4. Solenoid Box & Cable: The solenoid box & cable
activates the launcher by pulling the latch when the
launcher button is pressed.
5. Latch: The latch holds the bird cradle closed when it is
set for launching.
6. Safety Pin: Insert the safety pin in the hole of the
latch to prevent the bird launcher from accidentally
launching.
7. Release Lever: The release lever holds the launcher
arms and mesh closed. Figure 1. Mounting the receiver
1) To mount the receiver, attach the receiver to the
launcher box and push down gently so that it locks in
place. Check to see whether the receiver is attached
securely by gently pulling on the receiver.
ASSEMBLY
Dogtra QL/PL ASSEMBLY AND
OPERATION

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Figure 2. Plugging solenoid cable into the receiver
2) Plug the solenoid cable into the receiver's left jack. Figure 3. Assembling two launchers on one receiver
1) Mount the receiver to the launcher.
2) Plug the solenoid cable into the receiver’s right jack.
The other receiver will be plugged into the receiver's
left jack. A 15-foot extension cable can be purchased
separately.
ASSEMBLY FOR TWO LAUNCHERS

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Figure 4. Closing the launcher
1) Close the launcher mesh inside of the launcher basket
and hold it in place with the release lever.
How to launch the Dogtra Remote Release Bird
Launchers
• First, test the launcher without any dummy or bird
inside.
Keep your head away from the top of the launcher
when it is loaded. You could be injured if the dummy or
bird is launched accidentally.
WARNING!
Figure 5. Setting the latch
2) Place the release lever under the latch roller bearing.
3) Turn the receiver on and make sure that the safety pin
has been pulled out.

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Figure 6. Remote launcher released
4) Press the transmitter’s left or right launcher button
depending on which jack (left or right) it’s connected
to. The remote launcher is working properly if the bird
cradle pops open like the diagram above.
5) Press the transmitter's Beeper button or Duck Call
button. You’ll know it’s working properly if the receiver
sound horn emits a loud beep or quacking sound.
Figure 7. Using the external speaker (optional)
6) Plug the external speaker cable to the external speaker
jack located on the bottom right side of a receiver. The
external speaker cable can be purchased separately.
7) Press the transmitter's Beeper button or Duck Call
button. The external speaker should emit a loud beep
or quack sound.

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Dogtra QL/PL SPRING STRENGTH
SETTINGS
Figure 8. Positioned for high launch
1) The bird launcher is shipped with the springs adjusted
in the bottom setting. This setting gives you the high
launch. Turning clockwise will move the springs down
for a higher launch; the very bottom being the highest.
Figure 9. Positioned for low launch
2) Turning counter-clockwise will move the springs up for
a low and quiet launch; the very top being the lowest.

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DOGTRA RR DELUXE
1. Charge the unit about 14 hours before using the unit for
the first time.
2. Do not charge the batteries near any flammable
substances.
3. Fully charge your units once a month if your units are
to be stored away for more than a couple of months or
longer.
Recharge the Unit If:
• The indicator light on the transmitter or receiver is
emitting a red color.
• The indicator light on the transmitter or receiver will not
come on.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Battery Charging Procedure
NOTE: The unit has a partial charge when it leaves the
Dogtra facility, upon receipt of the launcher systems, be
sure to give it a full 14-hour initial charge before the first
use.
1. Attach the charging cables to both the transmitter and
receiver(s), as shown on page 24.
2. Plug the charger into a 230-volt wall outlet. When
properly plugged in, all indicator lights should glow red.
During the charging process, the unit will shut off. Once
the battery cable is unplugged from the unit after a full
charge, you will need to turn the unit on again before
use.
3. Full charge period for the units is 14 hours. The lights
will stay red during the charging process. After 14 hours,
unplug the charger. Now the unit is fully charged to use.
4. After charging, cover the battery charging receptacles
with the rubber plugs on the transmitter and receiver.
NOTE: Only use Dogtra-approved batteries, chargers, and
accessories for your Dogtra RR DELUXE. When a charger
is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

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The Dogtra RR DELUXE has a range of 1 mile. Depending
on the way you use your transmitter, the transmitter range
may vary.
To get the greatest range, hold the transmitter away from
your body and avoid touching the antenna. Keep your unit
properly charged for maximum signal strength.
MAXIMIZING THE DISTANCE
Typical range
Maximum range Minimum range
The following items may be purchased separately by
calling our customer service at [phone] or go to
www.dogtra.com.
Extension Cable
A 15-foot cable allows longer distances between the
receiver and the launcher.
External Loud Speaker
Attaches to the receiver and gives you increased sound
(cord is 4.5-ft long).
Field Auto Charger
Designed for use with the 12 volt cigarette lighter
in your car.
European Charger
Designed for use with 230 volt AC electrical outlets in
Europe.
ACCESSORIES

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Basic Maintenance
Be sure the rubber charging cap is securely in place.
After each training session, carefully inspect the unit for
any missing parts or damage to the casing. Damaged or
broken casing may affect the waterproof guarantee on
the unit. After confirming that there is no damage to the
casing, rinse the product and clean out any dirt or debris.
Storage Maintenance
The RR DELUXE should be fully charged before storing
for extended periods. While in storage, the unit should
be given a full charge once a month and before the first
use. Store the units in room temperature. Do not keep the
units exposed to extreme climates.
Troubleshooting
If the unit is malfunctioning, please refer to the
“Troubleshooting Guide” before sending it to Dogtra for
service. If you have any questions or concerns, you may
email them to [email protected], or call customer service
at 1-888-811-9111.
MAINTENANCE
LIMITED WARRANTY
For Dogtra Products Purchased from Dogtra Authorized Dealers
One-Year Warranty
Except as otherwise provided below, Dogtra warrants to the original retail
purchaser (“You”) that its Dogtra products shall be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase (“Warranty”). The Warranty covers the cost of repair (parts and
labor) or replacement (if repair is not feasible) of a defective Dogtra product
during said one-year period. For such repaired or replaced products, the
remaining portion of the original warranty period, or ninety (90) days,
whichever is longer, shall apply. Dogtra, at its sole discretion, shall determine
whether to repair or replace a product covered by the Warranty.
Warranty Conditions
The Warranty is not transferrable and applies to your Dogtra product only if:
(1) You are the original retail purchaser of the product,
(2) You bought the product from a Dogtra authorized dealer, and
(3) You present a receipt or other proof of purchase showing a valid purchase
date, the name and address of the authorized dealer, and the purchased
product identified by model and/or serial number.
Warranty Exclusions
The Warranty does not cover damage, loss, or deterioration to your Dogtra
product caused: by misuse, neglect, abuse, or other improper handling of the
product; by failure to follow use or care instructions; by use of the product
for other than its intended purpose; by accident or natural forces such as
fire or flooding; or by normal wear and tear such as scratches to the product
surface.
The Warranty also does not cover Dogtra products that: are purchased
from non-authorized dealers; are purchased outside of the United States
or Canada; have been damaged during shipment (even if Dogtra paid or
arranged for shipping); have been modified or tampered with in any manner;
are opened or repaired by anyone other than Dogtra; or have serial numbers
that have been altered or defaced.
Sole Warranty
This Warranty is the only warranty offered by Dogtra for its Dogtra products.
Other than said Warranty, Dogtra makes no other representations or
warranties whatsoever regarding its products, whether oral or in any product
manual, on any packaging, on any website, or in any other written material.
No dealer of Dogtra products, nor any employee or agent of Dogtra, is
authorized to make any additions, changes, or extensions to the Warranty.
Dogtra, at its sole discretion and at any time, reserves the right to modify the
Warranty.
DOGTRA PRODUCT WARRANTY

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DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. DOGTRA DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Limitation of Remedies
Dogtra’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the Dogtra
product under Warranty. Any claim or action to enforce the Warranty must
be commenced within thirty (30) days of the Warranty’s expiration for
your product. Dogtra will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, or similar damages based on breach of warranty, breach of
contract, negligence, strict tort, or any other legal theory related to Dogtra
and its products. Damages that Dogtra will not be responsible for include, but
are not limited to: loss of income or profits; loss of revenue or savings; loss of
use of the product or associated products; cost of any substitute products or
services; inconvenience, downtime, or any other time; loss of goodwill; claims
of third parties including customers; and damage to property.
Legal Rights May Vary By State or Jurisdiction
The Warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You may also have other
rights which vary by state or jurisdiction. Some states or jurisdictions
do not allow certain limitations of implied warranties or of incidental or
consequential damages or other remedies, so certain of the foregoing
limitations may not apply to You.
If any portion of the Warranty is held by a court to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining portions of the Warranty shall remain in full
force and effect and shall in no way be affected or invalidated, and the invalid
or unenforceable portion shall be modified so as to most nearly achieve the
intent of the Warranty.
Product Registration
Dogtra recommends that customers register their products as soon as
possible after purchase. Product registration will facilitate any future
warranty service. You may also receive useful information and updates about
your existing and future Dogtra products. To register your product, visit
www.dogtra.com/product-registration. If your product is not registered with
Dogtra, You will be required to provide a receipt or other proof purchase (as
provided above) to qualify for warranty service.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Should your Dogtra product require warranty service, please contact
Customer Service by phone or email for a warranty evaluation (see below
for contact information). Upon approval of your warranty work, Dogtra will
repair or replace (at Dogtra’s election) your product without charge for labor
or parts. You are responsible for shipping, including cost, of your product to
Dogtra for warranty service. Dogtra will handle shipping, including cost, of
the repaired or replaced product back to customers in the USA. Dogtra will
not be responsible for shipping, including cost and/or applicable taxes or
fees, for products sent to Canada. Such costs, taxes, or fees will be borne by
the customer.
To register your product, visit
www.dogtra.com/product-registration.
Dogtra Customer Service
22912 Lockness Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
[phone]
[e-mail]
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