Garmin Tri-Tronics PRO70 User manual

Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
information.
Setting Up the Pro 70 System
Before you can use the Pro 70 system,
you must set up the devices.
1Attach the dog collar device to the
collar strap (page 3).
2Charge the handheld device
(page 3).
3Charge the dog collar device
(page 4).
4Turn on the devices (page 5).
5If necessary, pair the dog collar device
with the handheld device (page 5).
Device Overviews
Pro 70 Handheld Device
ÀIntensity level and training mode dial
ÁBattery level
ÂDog collar device toggle switch
ÃTraining keys
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Pro 70 Dog Device
ÀPower key
ÁStatus LED
ÂLights
ÃContact points
ÄCharging clip contacts
Attaching the Dog Collar Device to
the Collar Strap
1With the buckle À facing outward,
insert the end of the collar strap
through the slot Á on the collar
device.
2Pull most of the collar strap through
the two slots  on the dog device.
3Insert the end of the collar strap
through the slot à on the opposite
side of the device.
4Pull the strap until it is tight across the
front of the device.
Charging the Handheld Device
You should fully charge the battery before
you use the device for the first time or
whenever the battery is low (page 11). It
is normal for the battery to discharge in
approximately 7 to 10 weeks when the
device is not in use. Charging a fully
depleted battery takes about 2 hours.
NOTE: The device will not charge when it
is outside the temperature range of 32° to
104°F (0° to 40°C).
1Lift the weather cap À.
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2Plug the small end of the power cable
into the mini-USB port Á on the
device.
3Plug the other end of the power cable
into an appropriate power source.
The status LED is solid red when the
device is charging.
4After the status LED turns solid green,
unplug the power cable from the
device.
Charging the Collar
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the
contacts on the collar and the surrounding
area before connecting the charging clip.
You should fully charge the battery before
you use the device for the first time or
whenever the battery is low (page 11). It
is normal for the battery to discharge in
approximately 7 to 10 weeks when the
device is not in use. Charging a fully
depleted battery takes about 2 hours.
NOTE: The device will not charge when
outside the temperature range of 32° to
104°F (0° to 40°C).
1Snap the charging clip À onto the
device Á.
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2Plug the power cable into a power
source.
The status LED is solid red when the
collar is charging.
3After the status LED turns solid green,
remove the charging clip from the
collar.
Turning On the Dog Collar Device
• On the dog collar device, hold the
power key until the status LED turns
green and the collar beeps to turn it
on in training mode.
• On the dog collar device, hold the
power key until the status LED turns
blue to turn on the BarkLimiter™
feature (page 9).
• On the dog collar device, hold the
power key until the status LED turns
yellow to enter pairing mode
(page 5).
Turning Off the Device
1On the dog collar device, hold the
power key until the red LED appears.
2Release the power key.
The dog collar device beeps to
confirm powering off.
NOTE: If the device is powered off in
BarkLimiter mode, the LED flashes
the number of corrected barks before
powering off (page 10).
Dog Collar Device
You can use up to 6 dog collar devices
with a single handheld device.
Each dog collar device must be paired
with the handheld device before it can be
used. During the pairing process, each
dog collar device is associated with a
different color on the handheld device.
Pairing a Dog Collar Device with the
Handheld Device
NOTE: If your handheld device and dog
collar device were included in the same
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package, the devices are paired from the
factory.
1On the handheld device, move the
toggle switch and select a key to
choose the color associated with the
dog collar device.
2On the handheld device, set the
intensity level to a numbered position
(page 9).
3On the dog collar device, hold the
power key for about 5 seconds until
the status LED changes to yellow.
4On the handheld device, select a
training key.
The dog collar device beeps when the
devices have paired successfully. If the
device does not beep, pairing has not
been successful.
TIP: If the devices did not pair
successfully, you should verify the
batteries in both devices are fully charged
and the intensity level is set to a
numbered position.
Selecting a Dog Collar Device
Before you can select and control a dog
collar device, you must pair the dog collar
device with the handheld device (page 5).
Select the color:
• To select the button color, move
the dog collar device toggle switch
up.
• To select the outer ring color,
move the toggle switch down.
The training keys control the dog collar
device associated with the selected color.
Dog Training
You should research and investigate the
training methods best suited for you, your
dog, and your needs.
When used properly, the Pro 70 training
system is an effective training tool to aid
your dog in reaching its full potential. The
use of the training system should be part
of an overall training program.
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog
CAUTION
To prevent irritation from the contact
points, remove the collar for at least eight
hours out of every 24-hour period.
This device is not intended for human
use. Do not attempt to use on any person.
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In order to properly correct the dog, the
collar and device must fit the dog
properly. If the collar is too loose or
positioned incorrectly, corrections may be
inconsistent. This can delay or prevent
successful training.
1Place the collar around the middle of
the dog's neck.
2Position the device at the front of the
dog's neck, with the status LED facing
toward the dog's chin and the contact
points against the throat.
3Tighten the strap so that it is very
snug around the dog's neck, and
fasten the buckle.
NOTE: The collar should fit tightly and
should not be able to rotate or slide on
the dog's neck. The dog must be able
to swallow food and water normally.
You should observe your dog's
behavior to verify the collar is not too
tight.
4Wiggle the device to work the contact
points through the dog's coat.
NOTE: The contact points must have
contact with the dog's skin to be
effective.
5If the strap is too long, cut off the
excess, leaving at least 3 in. (8 cm) to
spare.
6Mark the hole used to fasten the
buckle for future reference (optional).
Selecting and Installing the
Contact Points
For best results, select the correct contact
points based on your dog's coat.
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1Select the correct contact point length
for your dog's coat type:
• For dogs with thicker coats, use
the longer contact points.
• For dogs with shorter coats, use
the shorter contact points.
2If necessary, use the included wrench
to remove the contact points.
3Twist the contact points into the collar.
4Tighten with the included wrench, but
do not overtighten.
When you put the collar on the dog, make
sure the contact points are tight against
the neck.
Training Intensities and Methods
You can use several methods to train
your dog. The Pro 70 system provides 6
stimulation intensity levels, which increase
sequentially from 1 to 6.
Continuous stimulation: Applies
stimulation to the dog the entire time
you press the training key, for a
maximum of 8 seconds. Your
stimulations should typically be much
shorter than 8 seconds.
Tone: Activates an audible tone instead
of stimulation. A tone can be used as
either a positive or negative training
cue, depending on your training
program.
Choosing the Correct Intensity
Level
1Set the intensity to the lowest level
(page 9).
2Select a training key.
3Observe the dog for a reaction, such
as a head shake, neck movement, or
just a change in expression.
Sometimes dogs will vocalize due to
the surprise of the electrical
stimulation. If the dog vocalizes more
than once, the intensity level is too
high for beginning training.
4If there is no reaction, increase the
intensity level by one level until the
dog has a slight but recognizable
reaction to the stimulation.
The intensity level that causes a slight but
recognizable reaction is your dog's
baseline level for beginning collar training.
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You do not need to, and should not, apply
this intensity selection test again.
After you begin training, the dog’s
performance guides your intensity
selection. As the dog advances in
training, you may need to change the
level depending upon the training
situation.
Changing the Intensity Level
You can select a different intensity level
for each dog collar device.
1Select a dog collar device (page 6).
2Adjust the intensity dial to increase or
decrease the intensity level.
BarkLimiter
When the dog collar device is active and
properly fitted on the dog, it detects and
corrects barks automatically. The dog
collar device starts at the lowest intensity
level and increases the intensity level
gradually until the dog stops barking.
When the dog is quiet, the intensity
decreases over time.
The status LED flashes briefly when the
dog collar device detects motion or
corrects a bark.
Green, amber,
or red flash
Motion was detected, and no
correction was applied.
Blue flash A bark was detected, and a
correction was applied.
NOTE: A green, amber, or red flash
denotes how much charge is left in the
dog device battery, ranging from high to
low.
Enabling the BarkLimiter Feature
On the dog collar device, hold the
power key until the LED flashes blue.
Bark Odometer™
When you turn off the device, the LED
flashes red and green to report the
number of times the device detected a
bark since it was last turned on. This can
help you track your dog's barking
behavior.
Red flash 10 barks
Green flash 1 bark
For example, one red flash followed by
four green flashes indicates the device
detected 14 barks.
Zero flashes indicates the device detected
zero barks.
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Checking the Bark Odometer
1Remove the device from the dog.
2Position the device so that you can
see the status LED.
3Hold the power key until the status
LED turns red, and release.
4Count the red and green flashes.
Using the Light
You can use the light feature on your
device to verify pairing, help locate your
dog, and provide safety for your dog at
night.
1Select a dog collar device (page 6).
2Rotate the intensity dial to L.
3Select the training key.
Device Information
Pro 70 Handheld Device
Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable,
replaceable lithium-
ion
Battery life 60 hours typical use
Operating
temperature range
From -4° to 140°F
(from -20° to 60°C)
Charging temperature
range
From 32° to 104°F
(from 0° to 40°C)
Storage temperature
range (less than 1
month)
From -4° to 122°F
(from -20° to 50°C)
Storage temperature
range (less than 3
months)
From -4° to 104°F
(from -20° to 40°C)
Storage temperature
range (less than 1
year)
From -4° to 68°F
(from -20° to 20°C)
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*
Wireless range 1 mi. (1.6 km)
*The device withstands incidental
exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up
to 30 minutes.
Pro 70 Dog Collar Device
Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable,
replaceable lithium-ion
Battery life 60 hours typical use
Operating
temperature range
From -4° to 140°F (from
-20° to 60°C)
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