Tri-Tronics Tracer User manual

INSTALLATION
Preparation
1. Make sure that your Receiver and Transmitter are fully
charged.
2. Make sure that the Receiver is married to the Transmitter
(follow instructions in the Tri-Tronics Owners Guide
and/or that come with the Receiver).
Remove Battery Pack from the Receiver
3. If there is a collar strap attached to the Receiver remove it.
4. Unscrew the two battery pack access screws as far as
you can.
5. Separate the Battery Pack from the Receiver.
6. The battery pack screws are intentionally “captured” in
the battery pack so that they don’t get lost in normal
battery replacement. You need to remove these screws
completely in order to install the TracerTM using the longer
screws that come with the TracerTM. To completely remove
the battery pack screws use the threaded end of the pro-
vided TracerTM screw to apply rm pressure against the
threaded end of the battery pack screw. Maintain this
pressure and turn the battery pack screw counterclock-
wise until it passes the “capture” point and comes out.
Assemble the TracerTM to the Receiver
7. Use the new longer receiver screws provided in the
TracerTM package and screw them into the battery pack
in place of the screws that were removed. Apply moder-
ate pressure as you turn them clockwise and they will
pop through the capture point in the battery pack.
8. Place the TracerTM on the battery pack rst and push the
screws through the holes.
9. Then place the receiver onto TracerTM with the contacts
inserted into the rectangular holes making sure that
the screws are aligned with the screw holes in the
TracerTM and the receiver.
10. Align all three pieces and hold them together very rmly
to compress the sealing gaskets. Push the screws in
rmly while turning them in a clockwise direction to
tighten them. Alternate tightening each screw a few
turns at a time until the entire unit is tight with the
screws are rmly set.
11. When you have completed the TracerTM assembly process
the receiver will automatically be switched
on. You can conrm this by observing
the receiver indicator light. It will
ash green twice per second every
four seconds when the receiver is
on and charged.
12. Your TracerTM is now ready to use.
OVERVIEW: The TracerTM is a lightweight, very brilliant, LED light
device that lets you know where your dog is after dark. It is available in
several colors and has a choice of two light modes, blinking and steady.
By using differing combinations of light color and mode you can identify
multiple dogs. Also, you can leave it on for the whole hunt, or switch it
on only when needed.
The TracerTM can be used with any Tri-Tronics receiver that has three
“belt loops” securing the collar strap and is compatible with any G3 or
G2 training system. Older Tri-Tronics models with only two “belt loops”
or with contact points that screw through the collar strap cannot use the
TracerTM.
With most of our remote trainer models, you can turn your TracerTM on
and off remotely at the full range of your unit (e.g., ½ mile,1 mile, or even
2 miles for the Trashbreaker). With our Sport Basic and Sport Combo
models, you can turn the TracerTM on only from 2 inches away.
Your TracerTM ts between your receiver and receiver battery pack and is
fully waterproof. It takes its power from the receiver battery. The effect
of TracerTM operation on receiver battery life is covered at the end of this
manual.
The TracerTM has its own operating system that is separate from the re-
ceiver operating system. Therefore, the TracerTM and receiver can be
turned on and off without affecting the on/off status of each other. (Note,
however, that the receiver must be “on” if you wish to switch the TracerTM
on and off remotely.) Because the operating systems are separate, the
TracerTM cannot affect the operation of your receiver.
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e-collar light
INSTRUCTIONS
for installing and using the Tri-Tronics TracerTM
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Using the TracerTM With Your System
1. Make sure the receiver is charged and is switched on
using the receiver on/off button.
2. The Tracer is switched on or off with your transmitter
and is activated separately from the receiver. You must
remember to switch the TracerTM off when you are
through using it or it will drain the receiver battery.
3. To use the TracerTM and your Classic 70, Trashbreaker,
Field 90, Flyway, PRO 100, 200, or 500:
a.Set the intensity dial to the “A” position.
b.Hold the transmitter at least two feet away from
the receiver. The TracerTM can be activated at any
distance up to the range of your remote trainer.
c.Press any stimulation button or the tone button if
your model has one. The TracerTM will light up in
the blinking mode.
d.Press a button again and the TracerTM will change
to a steady light.
e.Press a button again and the TracerTM will go off.
4. To use the TracerTM and your Upland Special or Sport
Upland:
a.Set the intensity dial to any position other than “N.”
b.Hold the transmitter at least two feet from the
receiver. The TracerTM can be activated at any
distance up to the range of your remote trainer.
c.Press the Beeper button. The TracerTM will light up
in the blinking mode.
d.Press the button again and the TracerTM will change
to a steady light.
e.Press the button again and the TracerTM will go off.
Note: If a receiver containing a TracerTM is installed on a collar that also has
a Beeper then the transmitter beeper button will simultaneously change the
setting of both the TracerTM and the Beeper each time the beeper button is
pressed.
5. To use the TracerTM and your Sport Basic or Sport Combo:
Note: You can use a stimulation button or the Tone/Buzz button to turn the
TracerTM on and off. We highly recommend that you make it a habit to use only
the Tone/Buzz button to prevent accidentally stimulating a dog. Or you could
set the Intensity Dial to its lowest level (1/2) when switching the TracerTM on
and off and then move it back to your normal training level. However, if your
dog is very sensitive, neither of the above methods is recommended when
using the Sport Basic or Sport Combo. Instead, you should turn your TracerTM
on and off only when the receiver is not being worn by the dog.
If using a Sport Combo set the Mode dial to the down position (“TCM”) so that
your top button will be “tone.”
a.Hold the transmitter within one inch of the front of
receiver. This is the side that contains the green
receiver function light and is opposite the side that
contains the receiver charging contacts. (The
TracerTM cannot be controlled from a distance with
the Sport Basic or Sport Combo.)
b.Press the top (Tone) button on the transmitter and the
TracerTM will light up in the blinking mode.
c.Press the button again and the TracerTM will change
to a steady light.
d.Press the button again and the TracerTM will go off.
Return your Sport Combo to the mode you normally use
for training.
Troubleshooting
6. If the TracerTM light does not light up when you switch
it on:
a.Make sure your receiver and transmitter are fully
charged.
b.Make sure your receiver and transmitter are married
together.
c.Make sure your receiver is switched on.
d.Make sure your transmitter is not set on “N.”
e.Re-install the TracerTM following the instructions
above.
Visibility, Timing, and Battery Details
7. The TracerTM is visible at night up to 1/2 mile away.
8. In blinking mode the lights make two rapid ashes
approximately every 3 seconds.
9. The TracerTM takes power from the rechargeable receiver
battery. In blinking mode the battery life will be reduced
slightly (approximately 10%). The reduction is greater
in the steady mode (approximately 50%). Tri-Tronics
recommends using the blinking mode whenever possible
to extend the receiver battery life.
Warranty: The Tri-Tronics TracerTM is covered by a one-year warranty for aws
in parts and workmanship. Physical damage or abuse is not covered. The war-
ranty is transferable to a new owner. The warranty is void if your unit has been
altered or unauthorized service work has been attempted. Proof of purchase
may be required.
TRACERTM is a trademark of Tri-Tronics, Inc.
For Product Support, Contact Customer Service at
1.800.456.4343 or [email protected]
1-520-290-6000 Fax:[phone]
P.O. Box 17660 Tucson, AZ 85731 www.tritronics.com
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