User Instruction Manual X2-8 i and e Model In Air Launcher Pro System Figure 1 Purpose of the document The purpose of this document is to describe the X2-8's use and accessories This document is the property of the Apport Verkstan.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng Contents Contents ............................... 1 ......................1 URPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT HIS MANUAL MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED WITHOUT THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR ..................3 CONS THAT IS USED IN THE MANUAL X2-8 ...................... 4 ASICS ABOUT THE Brief description ......................
Ver:2024-4A_Eng 1. I CONS THAT IS USED IN THE MANUAL Throughout this document, the pictograms below are used to underline points or important notions CAUTION Important information Good to know - Tricks WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng 2. B X2-8 ASICS ABOUT THE 2.1 B RIEF DESCRIPTION The X2-8 is intended to be helpful when you need to train your retriever on markings, and can replace a human dummy thrower if one or more throwers are missing. It is also helpful for setting up many different training situations that you wish to train your dog for.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng pressure, the higher the pressure, the longer the dummy flies. The air modules are made of PVC plastic and can withstand a pressure of at least 10 bars. On the air modules, the air valves are mounted which hold the pressure and open to release the pressure contained in the air modules, which in turn causes the retrieves to be pushed away when the air valves are opened.
Keep in mind that strong smoke development occurs, and if water is flushed directly onto the hearth, smoke development will be strong. 4 - Contact the seller and/or Apport Verkstan. Error handling Follow the instructions below if the range is poor (under 50 meters) or nothing happens when you press any function on the transmitter.
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Follow the instructions below if the green ON light does not light up when you press the ON/OFF button on your X2-8 Step Action 1 - Check that the lithium-ion battery is connected correctly. 2 - Charge the lithium-ion battery and try again. 3 - Contact the seller and/or Apport Verkstan.
2. 9 – Under the lid is a On/Off button for the audio device, NOTE! Only available in model X2-8 i (the model with built- in audio device). Mode 1 makes sound even if you have an X2-Slave connected to connector 7, mode 0 mutes the...
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Ver:2024-4A_Eng 10 - Left Push Tube, Button 1 on the transmitter. 11 - Right Push Tube, Button 2 on the transmitter. 12 - The antenna is located in this small protective cover. 13 - Carry handle. 14 - Main body. 15 - Lower folding frame, with this you can adjust the shooting angle of the thrower.
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Ver:2024-4A_Eng Figure 3 1 - Audio unit only on X2-8 in the model. 2 - The battery, only Bosch Power for All 18V fits the bracket, all other batteries are not allowed.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng 4. U SING HE THROWER FOR THE FIRST TIME The X2-8 retriever comes with mounted sliding tubes, these must first be screwed in before use. The battery in the X2-8 is a Lithium-Ion battery and is charged to about 50%, so you should charge the battery first before you start shooting a lot.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng thrower has the unit letter A. You cannot fire a retrieve unless you have first chosen which unit letter you want to use, A green light will light up above the selected letter. -Now it's done to shoot your first retrieve by choosing which of the retrieves you want to shoot off first, button 1 on the transmitter pushes the left retrieve, button 2 on the transmitter pushes the right retrieve.
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Ver:2024-4A_Eng from your particular transmitter and is distance independent, this means that your retriever cannot be disturbed by someone else's transmitter or other interference. The best reception is to hold the transmitter at an oblique angle to the retriever at approx: 30-45 degrees and as high as possible.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng 6. THE AIR LAUNCHER PRO SYSTEM TRANSMITTER The transmitter that you have for your X2-8 works for all types of retriever launchers in the Air Launcher Pro System, this means that you only need to have one transmitter. You can have as many retrievers as you want attached to your transmitter, but you can only control 4 different retrievers at the same time from it.
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Ver:2024-4A_Eng So, if you use a slave thrower on an X2-8 connected to the right socket marked 3-4, you can use the double shot button between 1-4 and thus shoot off 2 dummies at the same time in different directions and heights depending on You have placed the throwers, if you connect a slave thrower to the left socket marked 5-6 you will have access to all 3 double shot buttons.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION X2-8 The weight without battery is 2.8 Kg but with audio device. The battery weighs approx. 250–350 grams depending on size. The type is Bosch Power for All 18V, 2 to 2.5Ah is just right, and which is then enough for approx. 200-300 fires before charging should take place. The length is 40cm with the sliding tubes on, without 26cm (They are very easy to screw on/off).
Ver:2024-4A_Eng 9. MORE ABOUT THE AIR LAUNCHER PRO SYSTEM Since the system is easy to use with just one retriever, the whole system can be a little difficult to understand how everything is connected. First of all, the transmitter in the system is the only one you need for all your retriever throwers or other tools that are included or will be included in the system.
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Ver:2024-4A_Eng Here are some diagrams of how you can use the different tools in the system. Best of all, it's up to you to choose how much you want to use at each point of your workout. NB! With an X2-8 in model, not everything applies, but you can always connect 3 slave throwers and still have sound. One and the same transmitter controls up to 4 X2-8s with one sound unit on each thrower Press A on the transmitter to control A the thrower, buttons 1 and 2 fire retrieves and the white sound buttons 1-3 make sounds.
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Ver:2024-4A_Eng One and the same transmitter controls up to 4 X2-8s with one audio unit and 2 X2 Slave Throwers connected to each thrower Press A on the transmitter to control A the thrower, buttons 1 to 6 fire retrieves and the white sound buttons 1-3 make sounds, buttons between 1-3 and 4-6 make double shots.
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One and the same transmitter controls up to 4 X2-8s with 3 X2 Slave Throwers connected to each thrower then without a sound unit, except on an X2-8 I (That have internal sound) Press A on the transmitter to control A the thrower, buttons 1 to 6 fire retrieves and the white sound buttons 1 & 3 fire fetches, the green buttons between 1–3 and 4–6 double fire.
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Ver:2024-4A_Eng One and the same transmitter controls up to 4 different equipment at the same time, mix as you wish for a workout. Press A on the transmitter to control A the thrower X2-8, buttons 1 to 6 fire retrieves and the white sound buttons 1 - 3 make sounds, the green buttons between 1–3 and 4–6 make double shots.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng ACCESSORIES 10.1 AUDIO DEVICE The audio device is a digital audio device that can withstand water as long as nothing gets into the audio funnel itself. The sound unit contains 4 sounds, Duck - Partridge/Shot - Pheasant. The white button 1 on the transmitter gives Duck sound, button 2 gives Partridge sound or shot sound and 3 gives Pheasant sound.
Ver:2024-4A_Eng 10.2 X2 – S LAVE The X2-Slave Thrower is a copy of the X2-8 in construction, but without any middle part or electronics/battery. It can be plugged into any of the 3 sockets on an X2-8. You can connect a maximum of 3 slave throwers to an X2-8 and then get access to 8 retrieves.
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