Dogtra ARC HANDSFREE Owner's Manual

Dogtra ARC HANDSFREE Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 ARC HANDSFREE 1-DOG SYSTEM ONLY Owner's Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the ARC HANDSFREE training e-collar.
  • Page 3 Dogtra product or other property. device maker before using your medical device with a PRODUCT SAFETY Dogtra product. If you think that your Dogtra product is Training Methods interfering with your pacemaker, defibrillator, or other Dogtra products may be used with a variety of training medical device, stop using the Dogtra product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LED INDICATOR ............Optional Accessories CHARGING THE BATTERY ........Auto Charger HANDHELD TRANSMITTER LCD ......Dogtra's auto chargers are designed for use with a 10 volt ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP ......... car outlet. USING THE TEST LIGHT ......... European charger GENERAL TRAINING TIPS .........
  • Page 5: Main Features

    • A three bar battery life indicator and LED colored Magnetic indicator to show the remaining battery life Battery Charging Red Dot Receptacle & • Enhanced contact points Rubber Plug • For dogs as small as 15 pounds ARC HANDSFREE Transmitter...
  • Page 6: Understanding Your Training System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRAINING SYSTEM 1. Turning the ARC HANDSFREE On/Off Collar Strap To turn the transmitter on, hold down the blue button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen illuminates. To turn the transmitter off, hold down the same...
  • Page 7: Transmitter Button Function

    2. Transmitter Button Function 3. HANDSFREE Information The ARC HANDSFREE unit has four buttons on the The HANDSFREE Remote Controller gives you the freedom handheld transmitter (one on the face of the transmitter, to multi-task and have discreet fingertip control of the ARC two on the left side, and one on the right side).
  • Page 8 Battery Life Changing the HANDSFREE Remote Controller The LED on the HANDSFREE Remote Controller will blink Stimulation Mode when the button is pressed. Replace the battery in the The default setting for the HANDSFREE Remote Controller HANDSFREE Remote Controller when the LED no longer Strap is the Constant stimulation.
  • Page 9: Receiver Fitting

    4. Receiver Fitting 5. Finding the Right Stimulation Proper Fit The ARC HANDSFREE has a Rheostat Dial on the top of The receiver should be fitted so that the surgical stainless the transmitter (0 is the lowest and 127 is the highest).
  • Page 10: Maximizing The Distance

    6. Maximizing the Distance The range on the ARC HANDSFREE is reduced when the handheld transmitter's antenna is covered or in contact The ARC HANDSFREE has a 3/4-mile range. Depending on with your body. Refer to the following carrying methods for the way you use your transmitter, the transmitter range may optimal range.
  • Page 11: Led Indicator

    7. LED Indicator 8. Charging the Battery The LED indicator flashes every 4 seconds when the receiver is on and ready for use. The LED indicator will blink on both the transmitter and the receiver when the transmitter buttons are pressed. The LED indicator color indicates the battery life level.
  • Page 12 Note 2: The unit has a partial charge when it leaves the Dogtra facility. Upon receipt of the e-collar, be sure to give it a full 2-hour initial charge before the first use. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 13: Handheld Transmitter Lcd

    9. Handheld Transmitter LCD If you turn the Rheostat Dial, the level on the screen may not change but the actual intensity from the receiver will change in agreement with the dial. In this situation, it is ideal to either wait until your transmitter is back in working order before emitting a correction or while holding the Constant button down slowly turn the Rheostat Dial while watching your dog’s reaction.
  • Page 14: Attaching The Belt Clip

    10. Attaching the Belt Clip 11. Using the Test Light Follow the instructions below to attach the included belt 1. To turn on the receiver, place the red dot on the back of clip to the transmitter. the transmitter to the red dot on the receiver. Hold the 1.
  • Page 15: General Training Tips

    Your dog must know some basic obedience commands is pressed. However, as a safety feature, the receiver will before beginning training with the ARC HANDSFREE. A dog automatically stop the stimulation if the Constant button learns by first being shown a command, followed by lots of is pressed for 12 seconds or longer.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Storage Maintenance For more training information, please visit our website at The ARC HANDSFREE should be fully charged before www.dogtra.com. storing for extended periods. While in storage, the unit should be given a full charge once a month and before the first use.
  • Page 17: Fcc Warning

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. My dog is not reacting to the receiver. The ARC HANDSFREE complies with part 15 of the FCC – Make sure the transmitter is turned on: Hold the on/off Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: button on the transmitter until it illuminates.
  • Page 18 Except as otherwise provided below, Dogtra warrants to the original retail purchaser (“You”) that its Dogtra products shall be free of defects in materials – The range indicated on the unit’s box is for flat terrain. and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase Heavy brush, trees, hills, or moisture will affect the range (“Warranty”).
  • Page 19 Limitation of Remedies © 2019 Dogtra. All rights reserved. Dogtra’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the Dogtra product under Warranty. Any claim or action to enforce the Warranty must be commenced within thirty (30) days of the Warranty’s expiration for your product.

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