Petsafe Innotek Remote Backing Dog Manual & Automatic Launchers - Manual (Page 2)

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Understanding your Launcher
Your launcher is ideal for throwing small bird such as
quail, pigeons, and chukar. The launcher is a great
tool in helping to train dogs to retrieve or to point.
Review all cautions before using your launcher.
Review and understand all parts of your launcher.
Manual launcher: Attach a pull cord (you provide)
through the Pull Hole, and then to the bottom hole of
the Release Lever. Pull the cord to release the
launcher.
Remote launchers: Your launcher includes a remote-
controlled receiver unit. The receiver is water-resistant
and should not be immersed in water or placed in a
dishwasher. Familiarize yourself with the instructions
for your launcher in the Quick Start portion of this
guide.
Understanding your Transmitter (RL-014)
The handheld device signals up to eight remote
launchers or backer dogs. Press one of the eight num-
bered button on the transmitter. A GREEN LED will
illuminate, indicating that the battery is good and a sig-
nal is transmitting. The transmitter is water-resistant
and should not be immersed in water or placed in a
dishwasher.
The transmitter uses an LED to let you know of the
status of the transmitter:
• Pulsating green light – Indicates that the battery is
good, and that a signal is being transmitted.
• Pulsating red light – Low battery
The RL-014 transmitter is for activating launchers
only. It cannot be used to stimulate a dog (i.e., remote
training system).
Compliance with U.S. Telecommunications
Regulations
These Innotek Remote Communication Systems are
designed to meet requirements set forth by United
Manual and Automatic
Launchers States country telecommunications authorities. Note
that in some countries, use may be limited due to
national frequency planning requirements. The user is
responsible for respecting those rules.
Tips for Using the Launchers:
• The launcher opens with great force. Keep all body
parts clear of the launch area when loading or
activating. Keep out of the reach of children.
• The launcher(s) should always be placed in cover
sufficiently high so that the dog may not see it.
• The launcher(s) should always be placed upwind of
the dog.
• When using more than one launcher, the units
should be placed far enough apart so the dog has
room to hunt and quarter before encountering the
second launcher.
• Never let your dog watch as you are placing the
launcher(s).
• Always place the launcher(s) in completely different
areas each time you start a session. This will keep the
dog from searching with his memory and not its nose.
• At the first sign of lack of interest, scale back your
launcher training program. As with any training aid,
misuse and overuse of the bird launchers can be
worse than not training with it at all.
• Too much training with tame birds may also cause a
dog to lose its enthusiasm. Don't overdo it.
Remote Backing Dog
The remote backing dog is ideal for training pointing
dogs to "back" or "honor" another dog’s point. You can
raise or lower the backing dog with the touch of a
button.
Power Up
Transmitter: See QuickStart Guide Instruction #2
Receiver: Loosen the wing nuts and remove the cover
shield, Remove battery compartment cover. Connect
the 9v alkaline battery to the terminal.
Backing Dog Motor: In the backing dog base, locate
the long battery pack tube. Unscrew the wing nut on
the positive end, indicated by the RED wire. Remove
wing nut, washer, RED wire and lock washer. Now,
unscrew and remove the battery tube cap.
The backing dog servo motor uses 8 "D" cell alkaline
batteries. Be sure to install all batteries positive (+)
side out.
Also, be sure to install the 12-in antenna in the
backing dog antenna port.
Match Transmitter and Receiver
Note: If you are using a standard Innotek transmitter,
be sure that you are not using a stimulation button
designated for a dog wearing a remote collar. Doing
so will result in stimulating the dog when activating the
remote launcher.
First, unlatch the dog and place the dog silhouette in
the raised position.
Press and hold the RED button on the receiver. A
GREEN LED will flash and then go out. After a few
seconds, a solid YELLOW LED will come on. Release
the RED button.
The solid YELLOW LED will stay on for about 2 sec-
onds, and then start to flash YELLOW.
Press the button on the transmitter that you want to
use to activate the remote backing dog. The backing
dog will move, the receiver LED will glow GREEN for
one second and the LED will go out. The Backing dog
will cycle to the down position.
Repeat the above matching steps for each backing
dog, taking care to use a different transmitter button
for each backing dog.
Tips for Using the Remote Backer
• When placing the backing dog in the field, put it in
an area with enough cover that the dog cannot see it.
• Work the dog into the area and raise the backing
dog as the dog works to the right or left of it. Do not
raise the backing dog when the dog is looking directly
at it.
• It’s best not to raise the backing dog at great dis-
tances, especially early in the dog's training.
Approximately 20 yards is a good starting point.
• Conditions: Place two (or more) remote bird
launchers in front of the remote backing dog. When
the dog is under control and standing in position, flush
the first bird. As the dog begins to relax, flush the
second bird and so on, keeping the dog tense and
steady throughout the whole process. When finished,
cast the dog off in a different direction.
• Always place the backer in completely different
areas each time you start a session. If possible, a new
field every other session is ideal to keep the dog from
keying only on a certain spots and not using his
instincts.
Troubleshooting
Interference- If signals from another transmitter (such
as a remote trainer) interfere with your training,
rematch your accessory to another unused transmitter
button.
Intermittent Response -If the launcher sometimes
does not receive the signal, the cause may be low
batteries in the transmitter or receiver. Replace the
batteries and test the system again.
Backing Dog Fails to Move -If your backing dog fails to
move up or down, verify that the receiver is operating
each time you press the transmitter button. If the
receiver flashes the long GREEN flash each time the
button on the transmitter is pressed, you must check
the wire connections and/or batteries of the motor
located beneath the unit. Verify that both the RED and
BLACK wires are connected and then verify that the
batteries are fresh.
Maintenance
All of the launchers and backing dogs may be wiped
clean using a moist cloth and soapy water. The
launcher is waterproof but the electronics (both
receiver and transmitter) are not. Never immerse the
launcher, backing dog, or receiver under water. Never
use the remote units during extended periods of rain.
The motor of your remote backing dog operates on 8
D-cell alkaline batteries found in a long white tube
located on the underside of the product. To change
these batteries:
A. Remove the wing-nut and remove the RED wire
from the screw located on the metal end plug of the
tube.
B. Now remove the metal end plug by turning it
counter clockwise. This provides access to the
batteries.
C. Replace the batteries (with the positive (+) side
out), metal end plug, RED wire, and wing-nut.
ALWAYS replace all of the batteries to ensure the
proper function of your remote backing dog.
If you have other problems, please call 1-800-826-
5527 or visit us on the web at www.innotek.net
IMPORTANT ADVICE
1. Read the complete instructions and follow all
directions. If you have any questions, please call
1-800-826-5527.
2. Never attempt to use this device for any purpose
not described in this manual.
3. Never perform set-up procedures while the
launcher is in the ‘set’ (ready to fire) position.
4. Keep all body parts away from set launchers. The
launchers open with great force.
5. Do not stand over the launcher.
6. Do not use if you suspect a low battery in any
component.
7. Keep out of the reach of children.
Launcher Arms
Release Lever
Lock Down Bar
Receiver