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CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased one of the finest
dog training products available.
Before starting to use this unit, carefully read this
Owner's Manual. It explains how to operate
and maintain your Sportsman. A thorough
understanding of its contents will help
you use your Sportsman safely and effectively.
Tri-Tronics takes great pride in the design,
manufacture, service, and safety of its products.
If you have any questions after reading the manual,
please contact our Customer Service Department at
1-800-456-4343.
Thank you for choosing Tri-Tronics.
Product Specifications
Product specifications may change without notice or obligation since
Tri-Tronics is committed to a policy of continuous improvement.
Certain Tri-Tronics products are covered by one or more of these U.S.
patent numbers: 4202293, 4335682, 4794402, 4802482, D298872,
4947795, 5054428, 5099797, 5193484, and patents pending.
Tri-Tronics products are made in the USA. However, certain materials
may be sourced from quality suppliers in other countries.
Owner's Registration Reply Card
Please take a moment to complete and return the Owner's
Registration Reply Card. When you do, you'll be "on file" at
Tri-Tronics. This will help ensure timely, no-questions-asked
warranty work should you need it. You may also register on our
website at www.tritronics.com by clicking on "Online Product
Registration."
Fifth Edition October, 1999
Published by Tri-Tronics, Inc., Tucson, Arizona.
Copyright © 1999, Tri-Tronics, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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  • Page 1 Product specifications may change without notice or obligation since Tri-Tronics is committed to a policy of continuous improvement. Certain Tri-Tronics products are covered by one or more of these U.S. patent numbers: 4202293, 4335682, 4794402, 4802482, D298872, 4947795, 5054428, 5099797, 5193484, and patents pending.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Collar ........10 Operating the Sportsman..... . 12 Working the Dog with the Sportsman.

  • Page 3: Components

    COMPONENTS STANDARD COMPONENTS The Sportsman has been designed and tested to apply safe, effective electrical stimulation. It includes the following components: Collar. A waterproof case containing a radio receiver and an electrical stimulator is mounted on an adjustable collar strap. The collar strap fits neck sizes from approximately 9 inches to 20 inches around.
  • Page 4 The contact point wrench can also be used to remove or tighten the battery compartment cap in the collar. OPTIONAL COMPONENTS The following components are not included with the Sportsman. Call Tri-Tronics at 1-800-456-4343 for the dealer nearest you. Short Contact Points. The Sportsman is supplied with “long”...
  • Page 5 Books and Videos. Many books and videos about training with Remote Trainers like the Sportsman are available. Call Tri-Tronics at 1-800-456-4343 for more information on these resources. Storage Pouch. This vinyl pouch may be used to carry contact points and the contact point wrench.

  • Page 6: Batteries

    BATTERIES Installing the Transmitter Batteries. To open the battery compartment door, press down on the molded ridges on the cover plate and slide it in the direction of the “open” arrow. Install two 9-volt alkaline batteries as shown in the illustration inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 7 After about ten seconds, the red LED in the collar will change from being on continuously to blinking once per second. Release the transmitter button. Wait a moment, then repeat the process. Page 5 Sportsman...
  • Page 8 Preventing Battery Drain. In order to prevent unnecessary battery drain, always turn off the collar whenever it’s not being used on the dog. If you won’t be using the Sportsman for several months, you should remove the batteries in both the collar and the transmitter.
  • Page 9 THE SPORTSMAN TRANSMITTER Back Front Side Side green LED indicator light flex antenna belt clip (removable) button guard stimulation button rocker switch for continuous/ momentary (C/M) rocker switch for high/low (HI/LO) operates in momentary mode only) battery compartment cover HI LO...

  • Page 10: Transmitter

    • Upper rocker on M and lower rocker on HI – pressing the stimulation button produces higher-level momentary stimulation. See the section “Operating the Sportsman” on page 12 for information about continuous and momentary modes. Another way to control the strength of stimulation is to change the variable intensity contact point in the collar.
  • Page 11 If the LED fails to light, or the light emitted is very dim, it’s time to replace both transmitter batteries. Belt Clip. The Sportsman is shipped with a belt clip already attached. Tighten the screw prior to use. To remove the belt clip, loosen the small screw holding it in place.

  • Page 12: Collar

    COLLAR On/Off Switch. To activate the collar, press the on/off switch until you hear a “click.” To turn off the collar, press this switch again until you hear the “click.” When the collar is active, the red LED will blink slowly (once per second).
  • Page 13 THE SPORTSMAN COLLAR D-ring collar strap collar keeper colored black variable contact intensity point contact point on/off switch battery three-function test compartment light (red LED) end cap with O-ring underneath waterproof case Page 11 Sportsman...

  • Page 14: Operating The Sportsman

    OPERATING THE SPORTSMAN Before putting the collar on the dog, take a few moments to practice your timing as you press the stimulation button. Activating the Collar. Make sure there are batteries in both the transmitter and the collar. Activate the collar by pressing the on/off switch.
  • Page 15 Range. The range of the Sportsman is up to one-half mile in flat, open terrain. The range you achieve in actual use depends on many factors – terrain, foliage,...
  • Page 16 The contact points must be more than finger-tight, but use only the plastic tool that comes with the Sportsman to tighten the contact points. There is no need to remove the contact points when the collar is not in use. Leaving them in the collar does not drain the batteries.

  • Page 17: Working The Dog With The Sportsman

    WORKING THE DOG WITH THE SPORTSMAN Collar Positioning. Position the collar in the center The receiver should be of the dog’s neck with the positioned in the center red LED facing forward. of the dog’s neck with The collar should be snug.
  • Page 18 Finding the Dog’s Sensitivity Level. Before you train your dog with the Sportsman, you must find the dog’s sensitivity level. Dogs are like people in that they all have individual sensitivity levels. The correct intensity to begin basic training is one that will motivate your dog to obey, but will not overwhelm him.
  • Page 19 (1) the dog is not responding to the corrections, particularly when he is distracted or excited, (2) you are using the Sportsman to stop the dog when he is chasing something, or (3) you use momentary stimulation for most of your corrections.
  • Page 20 Dogs don’t automatically become “collar-wise” from being trained with the Sportsman, but they can if they learn to compare results. Here are some tips to follow to prevent this:...

  • Page 21: Radio Signal Issues

    No interference resulting in unintended stimulation is possible between such units and the units, such as the Sportsman, that have two-letter operating codes. Other Interference Issues. Occasionally other sources...

  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING A little care can extend the life of the Sportsman and reduce service costs. Battery Life. Avoid leaving the collar or transmitter for long periods in very warm areas, such as closed automobiles in the sun. If you will not be using the Sportsman for several months, remove the batteries.

  • Page 23: Service And Warranty

    SERVICE AND WARRANTY Tri-Tronics provides a one-year Factory Warranty on parts and labor for the Sportsman. Of course, the warranty does not cover physical damage nor abuse. The warranty is also void if the Remote Trainer has been altered or unauthorized service work has been attempted.

  • Page 24: Product Safety

    The clinical investigations involved parameters of electrical stimulation (e.g. maximum output voltage, output impedance, current density, and repetition rate) that were basically the same as the Sportsman. The safety of the Sportsman is strongly supported by the scientific, clinical data.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The Sportsman should require little service if properly maintained. In addition, many usage problems can be avoided by proper selection of contact points and correct collar tightness. If you do have problems, however, check this trouble-shooting guide before calling for service.
  • Page 26 PROBLEM # 2: The red LED on the collar glows steadily when the button is pressed, but the collar doesn’t seem to work on the dog. The collar strap is not tight enough to provide consistent contact. The collar should be snug enough so that it doesn’t slip around as the dog moves.
  • Page 27 Follow the recommendations in this booklet about batteries. Page 4. If you’ve taken all the above steps, and the problem seems to persist, your unit needs service. Call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-456-4343. Page 25 Sportsman...

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