Wildlife Materials International 3450 User manual

Wildlife Materials International, Inc.
HI-POWERED Rechargeable Transmitter Collar #3450
with 3 stage power for longer signal range and more trackable signal
NOW with INJECTION MOLDED CASING and Hidden Magnet
NOTE: This equipment is designed to help you locate dogs after the hunt. As you
know, any electrical equipment, especially if battery-powered, may stop working.
Theft, accidents, and Acts of God also occur. Wildlife Materials, Int. cannot
assume responsibility for dogs that are lost or injured while being monitored.
INSTRUCTIONS: –PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
BEFORE USING, tighten transmitter’s antenna to avoid loss. Also tighten screws that hold
transmitter to the collar.
A. To start the transmitter, remove magnet from the hidden slot between the transmitter
and its collar. Just pull the white tab, which will remove the magnet. Notice the hidden
magnet recess. Now dial in the transmitter's frequency # on your receiver. A beeping
signal indicates that the transmitter is ready for usage.
B. One recharge unit has been sent with each rechargeable transmitter collar. Also included
are two red plastic stoppers, placed in the two banana recharge jacks on the inner side of
the collar. These two red stoppers will prevent dirt from clogging the recharge jacks when
a dog is hunting. Remove the red plugs when you are recharging the collar.
C. At time of shipment, rechargeable transmitters have been fully charged. If the batteries
require charging by the new owner, WMI staff will enclose an instruction note with the
collar. If the transmitter battery is completely down, giving little or no signal, charge
for a full 20 to 24 hours without interruption. NEVER CHARGE MORE THAN 24
HOURS! Do not remove magnet while charging.
D. After a full charge, the Long-Life Rechargeable Collar works for 17-25 continuous days.
E. It is unwise to regularly allow the battery to run completely down. Occasionally, if you
do not know how much battery charge is left, the collar may be allowed to drain
completely. Recharge for 24 hours. Once the transmitter has received its initial full
charge, charge 2 hours for each 24 hours of operation (recharge ratio is 1:12). Again,
do not remove magnet when recharging.
F. To charge a transmitter, remove the two red stoppers that have been placed in the
colored jacks at the back of the transmitter collar. Insert the recharge unit's plugs into
the colored jacks at the back; the transmitter's red jack receives the recharge unit's
red plug and the transmitter's black jack receives the recharge unit's black plug.
Then start the power supply by inserting the charger's prongs into a wall socket. A red
light will show on the front of the transmitter, at the end near the buckle, to indicate
that the transmitter is taking a charge. There is no way to signal that the charging
process has been completed, other than the operator's keeping track of the time. Be sure
you replace the two red stoppers in the plugs at the back of the transmitter before a
dog hunts.
G. Vary your recharge times to avoid a "memory" buildup in the battery. If you always
recharge 2 hours each time, the battery will gradually become good for 2 hours of life
only. Avoid a recharging pattern to get the most out of a battery. For instance, if you

charge for 2 hours one time, use your equipment until a charge of 6 hours or 10 hours or
16 hours, etc., is required the next time.
H. Our engineer recommends that you EXERCISE the rechargeable battery every few
months, especially if the transmitter has been stored, in order to help extend its life.
Remove the magnet and allow the battery to run for 4-5 days; then put the magnet back
on and recharge the battery for 12 to 16 hours.
I. After each usage, stop the transmitter by placing the magnet with tab in the recess
between the transmitter and the collar. Listen on the receiver to the transmitter's
beeping signal until you hear the signal stop. If signal does not stop, try repositioning
the magnet in the recess. Or, in an emergency, tape magnet onto transmitter’s side;
experiment to find the right place.
J. The #3450 collar has a replaceable antenna. Tighten the replaceable antenna down by
turning to the right just before releasing your dog for the hunt. To change a broken
antenna, just unscrew the old one, insert the new one and tighten down. A new antenna
may be purchased from Wildlife Materials
K. When not in use, STORE your transmitter IN A COOL PLACE with the elasticized magnet
attached to the transmitter's front recessed slot. Also, if you are storing more than one
transmitter, be sure each transmitter's magnet is NOT touching the other transmitter's
magnet; touching magnets can activate the transmitters. These procedures keep batteries
fresh and insure that power is not drained.
L. The magnet is used to start and stop your transmitter. Since magnets are easily lost in the
field and difficult to purchase elsewhere, we suggest that you keep a spare on hand to
insure battery conservation.
FIVE YEAR Warranty on Parts and Labor in ELECTRONICS as of 1/1/97
WMI offers a 15-day trial period. Equipment should not have been worn by a dog and must be returned
in like-new condition.
Wildlife Materials International, Inc.
1202 Walnut Street Murphysboro, IL 62966 USA
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
34 Years Serving Dog Owners