Tri-tronics Sportsman User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!You have just purchased one of the finestdog training products available.Before starting to use this unit, carefully read thisOwner’s

TRANSMITTER Attaching the Antenna. Screw the threaded end of theantenna into the threaded opening at the top of thetransmitter. Tighten by hand. A sma

Applying Stimulation. The gray button on the sideof the transmitter is the stimulation button. Press thisbutton to make the collar deliver electrical

COLLAROn/Off Switch. To activate the collar, press the on/offswitch until you hear a “click.” To turn off the collar,press this switch again until you

THE SPORTSMAN COLLARD-ringcollar strapcollar keeperbatterycompartmentend cap withO-ring underneathon/off switchthree-function testlight (red LED)water

OPERATING THE SPORTSMANBefore putting the collar on the dog, take a fewmoments to practice your timing as you pressthe stimulation button.Activating t

Now set the lower rocker switch to HI. Press and holdthe stimulation button. The collar LED will glowslightly longer, then return to the state of blin

their orientation to one another, etc. Also, if you operatethe transmitter while it’s clipped to your belt or in yourpocket, the range will be signifi

WORKING THE DOGWITH THE SPORTSMAN Collar Positioning.The receiver should bepositioned in the centerof the dog’s neck withthe strap about halfwaybetwee

Finding the Dog’s Sensitivity Level. Before you trainyour dog with the Sportsman, you must find the dog’ssensitivity level. Dogs are like people in th

Some dogs cannot feel the lowest level at all, but youshould start with it just to be sure.Work your way up through the different levels fromlowest to

TABLE OF CONTENTSComponents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

books, videos, and training booklets covering differentaspects of the use of Remote Trainers. For moreinformation, contact Tri-Tronics Customer Servi

RADIO SIGNAL ISSUESOperating Code. The operating code for theSportsman is a two-letter code found on the Owner’sRegistration Reply Card, and is also l

CARE AND CLEANINGA little care can extend the life of the Sportsmanand reduce service costs.Battery Life. Avoid leaving the collar or transmitterfor l

SERVICE AND WARRANTYTri-Tronics provides a one-year Factory Warrantyon parts and labor for the Sportsman. Of course,the warranty does not cover physic

PRODUCT SAFETYClinical animal safety studies have been designedand conducted for Tri-Tronics by veterinarians andphysiologists at a major university.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe Sportsman should require little service if properlymaintained. In addition, many usage problems canbe avoided by proper selec

PROBLEM # 2: The red LED on the collar glowssteadily when the button is pressed, but the collardoesn’t seem to work on the dog.The collar strap is not

PROBLEM # 4: The red LED on the collar doesn’tlight at all.The collar has not been activated. Activate the collarby pressing the on/off switch once. T

COMPONENTSSTANDARD COMPONENTSThe Sportsman has been designed and tested to applysafe, effective electrical stimulation. It includes thefollowing compo

Contact Point/BatteryCompartment Wrench.This plastic tool is usedto unscrew the contactpoints from the collarand to attach othercontact points. Also,u

Books and Videos. Many books and videos abouttraining with Remote Trainers like the Sportsman areavailable. Call Tri-Tronics at 1-800-456-4343 for mor

BATTERIESInstalling the Transmitter Batteries. To open thebattery compartment door, press down on the moldedridges on the cover plate and slide it in

Installing the Collar Batteries. To install the two2/3A 3-volt lithium batteries in the collar, unscrewthe battery compartment end cap. Use the contac

Battery Life. The expected life of the lithium batteriesin the collar varies depending on use. Most usersexperience at least six months to a year of b

THE SPORTSMAN TRANSMITTERflex antennabelt clip(removable)button guardstimulation buttonrocker switch forcontinuous/momentary (C/M)rocker switch forhig