Bumper Boy Ultra II Operation And Maintenance

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Ultra II Model

Bumper Boy Retriever Trainer

Bumper Boy Inc.

Revision 3 Feb. 2007

Introduction ..............................................................................1

Introduce Your Dog to Bumper Boy .........................................1

Components of the Bumper Boy Ultra II Model .......................2

Bumper Boy Description ..........................................................5

Theory of Operation................................................................14

Quick Start Your Bumper Boy Ultra II Series System.............15

Operation in the Field .............................................................26

Configure the Launcher (Bi-Directional Mode) .......................27

Bumper Boy Maintenance ......................................................35

Trouble Shooting Guide..........................................................36

Sound does not work .............................................................37

Servo operates, but does not fire consistently .......................38

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Standard Ultra II Package....................................................2

Optional Equipment .............................................................3

Pro Transmitter....................................................................5

Ultra II Launcher ..................................................................9

Unpack the Bumper Boy....................................................15

Assemble the Components................................................16

Charge the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries .................18

Program the Transmitter ....................................................19

Prepare for Field Operation ...................................................23

In House Test ....................................................................23

Load Test...........................................................................24

Safety ....................................................................................25

Plan the Scenario ..................................................................26

Selecting Firing Order............................................................28

Field Setup ............................................................................29

Run the Scenario...............................................................32

Wet Weather Training........................................................34

Bumper Care .....................................................................35

Launcher Care...................................................................35

Transmitter and Receiver Care..........................................35

Misfire....................................................................................36

Troubleshooting the launcher: ...............................................37

Firing pin will not cock............................................................39

Replacing a Servo .................................................................39

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Page Ultra II Model Introduction ................1 Bumper Boy Retriever Trainer Introduce Your Dog to Bumper Boy .........1 Components of the Bumper Boy Ultra II Model .......2 Standard Ultra II Package............2 Optional Equipment .............3 Bumper Boy Description ............5 Pro Transmitter..............5 Ultra II Launcher ..............9 Theory of Operation..............14...
Page 2 Karen Pyior, PHD, an animal behavior expert with the University of San Diego. Figure 6 Toggle Switch..........This manual applies to operation of all Bumper Boy Ultra II series models. Figure 7 Bumper Boy Ultra II Frame and End Plates...........
Page 3: Components Of The Bumper Boy Ultra Ii Model
Case holds two launchers, with bumpers, and electronics Two Smart Bumpers with streamers and throw handles. Figure 2a: Figure 2b: Figure 2c. Advanced Sound Superbirds Camo Case System Figure 1. Standard Bumper Boy Ultra II Components BB Trainer Revision 3.doc BB Trainer Revision 3.doc...
Page 4: Bumper Boy Description
Double-sided gunner image with launcher mount and Bumper Boy Description motion motor attachment (Figure 3) (Unit must have the advanced sound system) – Pro Transmitter (Figure 4) • Simulates the movement of a person in the field Controls sound and launching during operation.
Page 5 The transmitter communicates with the launchers During operation the keys in the programmed for operation under its control by a radio MOTION column control optional Gunner Model frequency link. It uses one of over 17,000 frequency and motion unit movement for the Pos.
Page 6: Ultra Ii Launcher
Other transmitter features are: Ultra II Launcher – Accepts connector from the Charger Receptacle The Bumper Boy launcher projects Bumper Boy Smart four-lead wall charger to recharge the included Ni-Metal Bumpers or Super Birds. (The term “bumpers” used in this Hydride battery.
Page 7: Figure 7 Bumper Boy Ultra Ii Frame And
Figure 7. Bumper Boy – – Blinking Low Battery Light (Red) The end plate opposite Ultra II Frame and End red light indicates that the batteries the receiver can be easily BATTERY Plates need to be recharged. Normally the unit removed using wing nuts will continue to function for the day it first starts blinking;...
Page 8: Figure 9 Launcher Assembly Cutaway Drawing
Figure 9 (opposite page) is a detailed drawing of the launcher assembly and its component parts. Principal components and their functions are: Firing Assembly: – Secures the Firing Launcher Assembly Latch Assembly to the Launcher Assembly Barrel and Firing Plate. Firing Pin Assembly –...
Page 9: Theory Of Operation
Theory of Operation Quick Start Your Bumper Boy Ultra II Series System Bumper Boy provides a means to present a variety of training scenarios to your dogs. Radio links allow the Unpack the Bumper Boy trainer to control the scenario from the line. Digital coding virtually eliminates interference from other systems Make sure you have received all the equipment ordered.
Page 10: Assemble The Components
Attach the small speaker to the Velcro. Orientation of Assemble the Components the speaker can be changed to point toward the working dog in the field. Transmitter Assembly Screw the antenna into the transmitter antenna Route the speaker cable behind the end plate, through connection.
Page 11: Charge The Receiver And Transmitter Batteries
Program the Transmitter Use the charger furnished Each transmitter has a unique digital code and must be with your Bumper Boy synchronized with the receiver in order to communicate (Figure 12). To avoid over with each other. Programming is conducted to select...
Page 12 Press the green “1 Model” key at the top of the middle column to set the transmitter for selecting Duck the Bumper Boy model. Select the model of launcher Standard Sound system, go to step 5. you are programming as follows: Step 4 .
Page 13: Prepare For Field Operation
Press the “Arm/ON” key . Red light If you have difficulty completing these programming steps indicates that the safety is disengaged and the unit is call Bumper Boy Technical Support at (800)729 3822. armed and ready to fire. Chaining Launchers Duck Chaining allows up to four launchers to be designated as a Press the “SOUND”...
Page 14: Load Test
At the Launcher Safety You will see the servo activate. By pressing the key again the other servo will “LAUNCH” activate. Press again and the first The launcher can project bumpers at life threatening servo will activate. The system will velocities.
Page 15: Operation In The Field
Operation in the Field Configure the Launcher (Bi-Directional Mode) The Ultra II Bumper Boy 2 and 4 shot models can be Your Bumper Boy is a flexible tool that will provide realistic configured to launch the bumpers in one direction, or in training situations to prepare your dog for hunting and opposite directions.
Page 16: Selecting Firing Order
Field Setup If your launcher is set up in bi-directional mode you need Your Bumper Boy is a flexible tool that will provide realistic to know which launcher tube will fire first. This can be training situations to prepare your dog for hunting and accomplished in two ways.
Page 17 Turn the receiver toggle switch to the “on” position. Height & Angle Adjustment Slide the bumpers onto the launcher tubes. You can vary the range from the launcher to the bumper impact by varying the angle of the firing tubes using the Disengage the angle adjustment rod from a launcher angle adjustment rods, varying the position of the bumpers firing plate.
Page 18: Run The Scenario
Open the launcher breech. Run the Scenario Disengage the angle adjustment rods and rotate the Launch the Bumpers launcher tubes 180 degrees. At the transmitter: Remove the expended cartridges. Press the “ARM / ON” key. The red light Reload the launchers. under the "ARM / ON"...
Page 19: Wet Weather Training
Disengage the angle adjustment rod from the firing Bumper Boy Maintenance tube base. Rotate the launcher tubes and bumpers to the breech Bumper Care up position. Keep the bumpers clean. Clear accumulated grit and carbon from the bumper barrel with a 12-gauge shotgun Remove the cartridges soft cleaning tip.
Page 20: Trouble Shooting Guide
Complete these steps only after following procedures for test”. “Unloading a Loaded Launcher” (page 33). If the test is not successful call Bumper Boy Check the speaker connection at the receiver. If it is Customer Service at 1-800-729-3822. loose, secure the connector and activate the sound again.
Page 21: Servo Operates, But Does Not Fire Consistently
Complete these steps only after following procedures for Recharge the receiver battery. “Unloading a Loaded Launcher” (page 33). If the sound still does not work call Bumper Boy Lever cannot return because the servo arm is Customer Service at 1-800-729-3822 touching the lever pin and is not returning to the correct alignment.
Page 22 (looking past the receiver to the lever pin), but Thank you for purchasing the not past the either edge of the servo. Observe the Bumper Boy Retriever Trainer orientation of the lever arm on another launcher assembly for comparison.