Rugged Interactive TrailBlazer Traverse HEX Quick guide

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TrailBlazer®
Traverse HEX
Installation and Instruction Manual
For models from August 2017 onwards
Rugged Interactive
Unit 1, Callywith Court,
Callywith Industrial Estate,
Bodmin, Cornwall, UK
PL31 2RQ
[phone]
www.rugged-interactive.co.uk
[email protected]

Rugged Interactive
Unit 1, Callywith Court
Callywith Industrial Estate, Bodmin
Cornwall, UK
PL31 2RQ
[phone]
www.rugged-interactive.co.uk
[email protected]
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Contents
Section 1 –Ordering Process
1.1 Need to Know
1.2 Order and Installation Checklist
1.3 Product Overview
1.4 Ordering and Installation Timeline
1.5 Getting Started
1.6 Place Order
Section 2 –Safety Guidelines
2.1 Installation Safety Guidelines
2.2 In Play Safety Guidelines
Section 3 –Installation
3.1 Parts List
3.2 Tools and Components List
3.3 Installation Overview
3.4 Detailed Installation
Section 4 –How to Use
Section 5 –Programs Guide
TrailBlazer Traverse HEX System Specifications
TrailBlazer Traverse HEX Installation Checklist
Next Steps

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Section 1 –Ordering Process
1.1 - Need to Know
Installation manual purpose and limitations
This manual is intended to provide guidance only, the installation of the Rugged Interactive product will be
under your control. You will be responsible for making sure, upon completion of the installation, it is safe to
use. As always, we are here to support you, please get in touch if you are in any doubt.
Regulations
Some countries and states have regulations which may be applicable to the Rugged Interactive products, it
is your responsibility to check that the product complies with such regulations. This should be conducted
during the planning phase for the installation location.

Rugged Interactive
Unit 1, Callywith Gate
Callywith Industrial Estate, Bodmin
Cornwall, UK
PL31 2RQ
[phone]
www.rugged-interactive.co.uk
[email protected]
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1.2 - Order and Installation Checklist
Contact the Rugged Interactive sales team or a partner / distributor to begin the process.
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Confirm the invoice and delivery address along with date required (lead time is at least 5 weeks),
VAT number required for export customers.
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Complete site survey.
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Send purchase order or confirm order.
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Make first payment.
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Discuss graphic requirements and provide logos and branding guidelines.
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Approve graphics.
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Make second payment (required a week before dispatch).
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Schedule time and team members for installation.
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Before install, confirm all tools and components are prepared.
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Organise shipment (Customer collection or delivery organised by Rugged Interactive).
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Receive your order.
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Install the product.
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Test and complete installation checklist.
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Train the team on how to use the product.
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Sounds can be heard when the targets are hit.
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Reveal your new Rugged Interactive product to your guests and customers!
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Unit 1, Callywith Gate
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Cornwall, UK
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[phone]
www.rugged-interactive.co.uk
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1.3 –TrailBlazer®Traverse HEX Overview
A free-standing interactive climbing challenge, the TrailBlazer Traverse
HEX could be the standout feature for your trampoline park. Players
climb around the wall, scoring points by pressing the easy to hold
grips as they light up.
Visually striking and featuring a huge graphic area that can be
personalised to match your identity or style.
Featuring multi-coloured light up hand grips, comfortable foot-
holes for use with trampoline socks, a digital scoreboard with
audio commands to engage your customers.
1.4 - Order and Installation Timeline
* We do our best to ensure orders are ready on a five-week lead time, however during busy periods
or for large orders, the lead time may be longer than outlined here. Lead time will also be affected
by graphics guidelines, approval and payment delays.

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Unit 1, Callywith Court
Callywith Industrial Estate, Bodmin
Cornwall, UK
PL31 2RQ
[phone]
www.rugged-interactive.co.uk
[email protected]
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1.5 - Getting Started
New Parks
During the design process for the new park, incorporate the intended products into the design, product
specifications can be found within this manual for the relevant product and CAD files can be supplied upon
request.
Existing Parks
When retrofitting existing parks, all specifications can be found within this manual or CAD files are available
at request. If further information is required, please get in touch and we will be able to provide further
information and guidance.
1.6 - Place Order
Key Contacts at Rugged Interactive:
Commercial Director – Harry Stevens
[e-mail]
[phone]
Business Development Manager – Daniel Billington
[e-mail]
[phone]
Key Account Manager – Lucy Manley
[e-mail]
Sales Administrator – Will Scrase (Export)
[e-mail]
Sales and Marketing Administrator – Claudia Stobbart (UK)
[e-mail]
Sales Office Contact Number
[phone]
Sales Office Address:
Rugged Interactive,
Future Space,
UWE North Gate,
Filton Road,
Bristol,
UK
BS34 8RB
HQ/Production Address:
Unit 1 Callywith Court
Callywith Ind. Estate,
Bodmin,
Cornwall
UK
PL31 2RQ

Rugged Interactive
Unit 1, Callywith Court
Callywith Industrial Estate, Bodmin
Cornwall, UK
PL31 2RQ
[phone]
www.rugged-interactive.co.uk
[email protected]
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Section 2 - Safety Guidelines
2.1 Installation Safety Guidelines
Before installing any Rugged Interactive product, please read the following:
Dos:
▪ Ensure that a Site Survey form has been completed prior to installation.
▪ Have ready suitable equipment, tools and/or manpower.
▪ Observe correct manual handling techniques whilst moving and installing the equipment.
▪ Visually check the product for any signs of damage, component failure and/or missing parts.
▪ To prevent electric shock, keep all electric components away from contact with water.
▪ Ensure to take anti-static precautions.
▪ Wear appropriate clothing: do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
▪ Long hair should be tied back.
▪ Tidy back loose cables that could become a tripping hazard.
▪ Ensure that the playing area is clear.
▪ Immediately inform Rugged Interactive for maintenance advice if you have concerns.
Don’ts:
▪ Do not wear shoes with leather soles or high heels.
▪ Do not use any tools that are not specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
▪ Do not distract others while they are installing the product.

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2.2 In Play Safety Guidelines
Please ensure you read the following points before using the equipment:
Dos:
▪ Before beginning any exercise program, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor.
▪ Children under the age of 7 years must always be supervised by an adult (over 16 years) when
using the equipment and/or recommended accessories.
▪ Visually check the equipment before using it for any signs of damage, component failure or loose
cables that could become a tripping hazard. Report any concerns, e.g. loose holds or damaged
equipment, to a member of staff immediately.
▪ Ensure you familiarise yourself with any additional facility rules that may apply.
▪ Ensure that the play area in front of the equipment is clear before attempting to participate.
▪ Only participate if you are in good physical condition. Participate only within your capabilities /
recommended exercise level.
▪ Wear appropriate clothing.
▪ Remove all items from your pockets prior to participation.
▪ Long hair should be tied back.
▪ Before use, loosen up with warm up exercises and stretches.
▪ Always maintain at least three points of contact with the climbing wall.
▪ Descend either by down-climbing or a controlled jump. Always jump so you land with both feet at
the same time. Uncontrolled jumps or falls are likely to result in injuries to yourself and/or others.
▪ Look out for other participants and give way to smaller ones.
▪ Respect the space of other climbers. Only climb when there is a safe distance between you and the
next climber.
▪ Only those participating are allowed in the activity area, unless you are spotting a climber. If waiting
to participate, stand back at a safe distance from the equipment.
▪ Report any unusual or inappropriate behaviour to a member of staff immediately.
▪ If you get tired, leave the equipment / activity area and take a break.
▪ If you feel any pain, dizziness, nausea or any other abnormal symptoms, STOP YOUR WORKOUT
IMMEDIATELY. Consult your doctor immediately. Incorrect or excessive training may lead to
injuries.
▪ Only those participating are allowed in the activity area. If waiting to participate, stand back at a safe
distance from the equipment.
▪ Make sure you have control before leaving the trampolines, obstacles or activity equipment.
Don’ts:
▪ No more than four active users on the equipment at any one time.

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▪ Do not attempt to use any of the equipment without undertaking instruction / training carried out by
an appropriate instructor.
▪ Do not participate if you are unwell or have any pre-existing medical conditions including heart,
back, neck, bone and/or muscle conditions.
▪ Do NOT work to exhaustion.
▪ Do not participate if you are or maybe pregnant.
▪ Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery (including studs and watches). Clothing should not have any
hard or sharp points (such as buckles, studs, toggles or alike).
▪ Do not wear shoes with leather soles, high heels, sandals, boots or bare feet.
▪ No food, drink or chewing gum during participation.
▪ No phones or cameras in the activity area.
▪ Do not leave clothing or personal belongings around the activity areas.
▪ Do not participate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
▪ Do not attempt any move beyond your own skill level.
▪ Do not climb too high until you are confident enough to do so.
▪ No feet above the marked line.
▪ Do not attempt to climb above the holds.
▪ Do not attempt to climb over other participants.
▪ Do not climb directly above or below another climber.
▪ Do not jump or flip over other participants.
▪ Do not distract others while they are using the equipment.
▪ Do not attempt to catch anyone who may fall.
▪ Do not sit, lie, stand or rest on or under the activity equipment and/or surrounding padding/mats.
▪ Never lean on, jump on, climb, grab, or lift any safety pads or safety nets.
▪ Do not use any accessories that are not specifically recommended by the manufacturer. These
might cause injuries or cause the equipment to fail.
NOTE: This activity can be great fun, but it can also be dangerous. There is a risk of serious injury if care is
not taken when using the equipment. Use of this equipment is physically demanding: this is a high-impact,
full body activity which requires intense focus, awareness of your body’s strengths and limitations,
awareness of the environment around you and extreme caution.
Maximum weight restriction per user is 18st/115kg.

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PL31 2RQ
[phone]
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Section 3 - Installation
3.1 - Parts List
Please check off the received parts for the installation and alert Rugged Interactive immediately if
anything is missing.
12 x Wall Mouldings.
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1 x Hub control box.
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4 x Control box mounting brackets including 12 x M5 x 12mm screws.
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1 x Power lead.
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18 x Metal fixing brackets.
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108 x Self tapper screws.
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6 x Corner poles with metal boss.
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6 x Corner poles without metal boss.
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16 x Network cables.
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1 x Spare active grip.
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1 x Spare hand grip.
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1 x Spare foot grip.
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Spare screws pack.
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Manual.
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3.2 - Tools and Components List
Arrange the necessary tools and the team to install the product.
Ladder.
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Industrial vacuum cleaner.
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Dustpan and brush.
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SDS impact drill.
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Cordless drill – with torque adjuster to avoid over-tightening the screws.
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A set of No.2 Pozi bits.
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A set of screwdrivers.
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A set of Hex keys.
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Spirit level.
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3.3 - Installation Overview
Below is an overview of the steps needed to install TrailBlazer Traverse HEX. More detail for the
process is provided in the following pages. Please read through ALL of this prior to beginning the
installation and if you are in any doubt, contact Rugged Interactive.
If you have any concerns on how or what the product is installed to, contact a structural engineer
prior to beginning the installation.
STEP 1: Clear adequate space for the HEX.
STEP 2: Interlock bottom mouldings.
STEP 3: Position top mouldings and fix corner poles.
STEP 4: Secure joining plates.
STEP 5: Mount score box.
STEP 6: Attach cables.
STEP 7: Turn on and test.
STEP 8: Check all is secured.
STEP 9: Stress relief cables.
STEP 10: Enjoy TrailBlazer Traverse HEX!

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Unit 1, Callywith Court
Callywith Industrial Estate, Bodmin
Cornwall, UK
PL31 2RQ
[phone]
www.rugged-interactive.co.uk
[email protected]
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3.4 –Detailed Installation
Read this manual before installing the TrailBlazer Traverse HEX climbing wall.
Installation Guidelines:
▪ Please complete a Site Survey form prior to delivery and/or installation.
▪ Please send a completed Installation Checklist after any installation to Rugged Interactive.
▪ A typical installation should take 2 people about 4 hours.
▪ No obstructions or protrusions in the installation area: e.g. pipes, cables and wiring conduits.
▪ Avoid trapped and/or pinched cables.
▪ Use good practice when running data cables to and from products. Support long cables at least
every 50 cm and provide adequate strain relief for connection points.
▪ Power supply to be within 50 cm of the display box.
▪ To prevent electric shock, keep all electric components away from contact with water.
▪ IMPORTANT: Take anti-static precautions.
Structure:
▪ The ground area for installation will need to be flat and level. (Uneven ground surfaces make
alignment and fitting very difficult.)
▪ Ground area must be at least that of the TrailBlazer HEX footprint.
▪ TrailBlazer HEX can also be fitted around a pillar.
Fixings:
▪ The manufacturer will supply fixings (excluding floor angle brackets).
▪ All fixings must be tight and secure.
Required Tools and Consumables:
▪ A spirit level – to check floor is level before installation and that the TrailBlazer is level during
installation.
▪ An industrial vacuum cleaner.
▪ A dustpan and brush.
▪ A cordless drill – with torque adjuster to avoid over-tightening of screws.
▪ A set of No.2 Pozi bits.
▪ A small electrical-type flat-bladed screwdriver to unclip the CAT5 connectors from the grips.
▪ A stepladder
Suggested Extras:
▪ Cleaning cloth and gentle cleaning spray.

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Installation Heights:
▪ The TrailBlazer can be mounted flat to the ground or raised to a desirable level.
▪ Recommended 100 - 200 mm above ground level to accommodate matting.
Display / Score Box (HUB):
▪ Please consider the position of the display box when surveying an area in preparation for
installation.
▪ The display box should be mounted on a central pillar or against a nearby wall.
▪ Fix HUB using any suitable self-tapping or wood screws into the surface material, using the supplied
wall brackets if applicable.
Operating Environment:
▪ Keep indoors and dry.
▪ Optimum ambient temperature: 5°C to 30°C. Avoid extreme fluctuations of temperature.
▪ Area clear in front of the TrailBlazer: 200 cm minimum.
Other:
▪ Instruction / training carried out by an appropriate instructor to all new users.
▪ Matting of at least 10 cm thickness and 200 cm deep is highly recommended.
▪ Works well above a foam pit.
▪ A waiting / spectating area positioned nearby is advised.
▪ A leaderboard to go with each unit is highly recommended.
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Installation Instructions
1. Interlock bottom mouldings 1B and 2B as close to 120° as possible. Sections are labelled in the
bottom left-hand corner of the graphics panel. Insert a plastic tube without the aluminium top
through the holes in the corner piece to connect mouldings. Continue to interlock bottom moulding
pieces, as shown in Figure 2.1, ensuring the correct tube types and mouldings are in the relevant
position. Each tube should go through both corner sections and touch the ground.
Figure 2.1: Insertion of white plastic tubes in bottom mouldings
2. Ensure that the base mouldings are arranged in a hexagonal formation, that they are level and
evenly spaced as accurately as possible, i.e. 120° at each corner.
3. Position moulding 2T on top of moulding 2B, one person to hold in position by hand. Working anti-
clockwise, position moulding 3T on top of moulding 3B so that the corner pieces fit together with
moulding 2T. One person to insert a white tube (without aluminium insert) through both corner
pieces so that it sits on top of the aluminium insert in the bottom section. Approximately 25 mm of
tubing should be protruding at the top. Continue working anti-clockwise, and repeat steps with
mouldings 3T, 4T and 5T. (See Figure 2.2.) Do not fit moulding 1T at this stage.
Figure 2.2: Top moulding positions
Tubes with
aluminium insert
Tubes without
aluminium insert
Tubes without
aluminium insert

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4. Ensure mouldings are level and square to one another. Ensure that any loose cables are not
trapped between the mouldings.
5. One person to get into the middle of the TrailBlazer HEX via the remaining opening. I.e. step over
moulding 1B. Secure the jointing plates connecting each top and bottom mouldings, as shown in
Figure 2.3.
Figure 2.3: Horizontal joining plates
6. At this stage, for extra structural security, the base mouldings can be secured to the floor using
angle brackets (not supplied).
7. One-by-one, run the appropriate CAT5 cables to each of the appropriate active grips (as labelled),
temporarily securing the loose ends to an appropriate position so that they are accessible from
outside of the TrailBlazer HEX. Then connect the CAT5 cables to the grips on moulding 1T.
8. Two people are required to lift the final moulding: 1T, into position, locating the bottom first. This
may take some wiggling.
9. Insert the final two white tubes to connect corner pieces of 6T to 1T and 1T to 2T, ensuring that they
are sitting on top of the metal insert with approximately 45 mm of the tube protruding at the top.
(See Figure 2.4.) This also may take some wiggling.
Figure 2.4: Fitting moulding 1T
Horizontal
joining plates
Top
moulding
Bottom
moulding
Tubes with
aluminium insert

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10. Use a stepladder to view the top of one corner piece. Position a top jointing plate on top of the
corner piece and secure. (See Figure 2.5.) Repeat for each corner.
Figure 2.5: Top joining plates
11. Mount the control box in a suitable position, such as central pillar or nearby structure. We do not
recommend that the control box be positioned on top of one of the mouldings.
12. Connect the loose ends of the CAT5 cables into their corresponding positions (as labelled). Connect
the control box to a power source and turn on.
13. Check that the QuickStart games flash red and that they start the correct program. This will ensure
that the pods are connected correctly.
14. Once all pods are connected correctly, fully secure all interactive pods with the remaining fixings.
(NB: Do not overtighten grip screws.)
15. Use box trunking to tidy away and secure the cables along the top of the wall mouldings.
Top joining
plate

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TrailBlazer Traverse HEX Display / Score Box (HUB) Installation
▪Fix HUB using any suitable self-tapping or wood screws into the surface material. The HUB can be
recessed to be flush with the surface or affixed on top of the foam-backed vinyl if necessary.
▪A central position is recommended for easy comparison of scores.
▪Note: Cables exit is at the rear of the display box.
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Hold the main body in place, and ensure it is
level.
Use appropriate fixings and mount the display
box to the wall.
Note: Make sure everything is tight and secure
and that no cables are trapped.

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Grip Installation and Removal
Installing the Grips
Removing the Grips
Read this manual before
removing or installing any grips.
Power off the TrailBlazer unit.
Do not worry which order the
grip come off in. They can be
refitted in any order.
Retain all screws & washers.
NOTES:
Ensure CAT5 cable is not
strained or trapped. Do
not overtighten grip
screws.
Power on the TrailBlazer
Climbing wall and check
operation.
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2
3
4
1
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Section 4 - How to Use
4.1 TrailBlazer Traverse Climb
On power up, the TrailBlazer will sound a ‘laugh’ and will turn to its idle state. Initially the dot matrix will
display the Hub Software Version Number for the TrailBlazer.
The TrailBlazer Traverse Climb has four programs:
1. Cascade – 3 minutes
2. ClearOut – 2 minutes
3. Chaser X4 – 2 minutes
4. FreePlay – Unlimited
The red pods shown in Figure 4.1 are QuickStart programs. Hit a QuickStart button to start the program.
Figure 4.1: TrailBlazer Traverse Climb Programs
NOTE: At any time, if the TrailBlazer behaves unexpectedly, wait for at least 30 seconds (1 minute during
FreePlay) for the unit to reset to its idle state.
FreePlay
Unlimited
ClearOut
2 minutes
Chaser X4
2 minutes
Cascade
3 minutes