D T Systems RAPT User Manual

2872 Walnut Hill Lane

Dallas, Texas 75229

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2013.03.20 Printed in Korea

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R.A.P.T. Series

with SmartLED

Owner’s Manual

• R.A.P.T. 1400

• R.A.P.T. 1400 CoverUp

• R.A.P.T. 1450

• R.A.P.T. 1400 Elite

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before
operating this unit. Should you have any questions
about our collars or their operation please contact
our Customer Service department (see back page for
address and phone number information).

NOTICE!

According to how you use your
transmitter, the transmitting range
might be much different.

You will have more range if you use
your transmitter apart from your
body as follows:

Maximum

Typical Range

Minimum Range

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FCC/IC/CE COMPLIANCE

Your R.A.P.T. Series TM Trainer has been manufactured under complete
compliance with Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
rules, Industry Canada (IC) Standard RSS-310, and Article 3 of the
Directive 1999/5/EC. The complex internal structure of each product has
been designed to operate within specific regulations of FCC specifications.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
is a violation of these specifications and could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference

2. This device must accept all interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-310. 26.96-27.28.10mv.
Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de catégorie II respecte la norme
CNR-310 d'Industrie Canada.

Declaration of Conformity (Directive 1999/5/EC)

D.T. Systems, Inc. declares that the R.A.P.T. Series TM products are in
compliance with the essential requirements under Article 3 of the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC by application of the following standards:

Article 3.1(a) - EN 60950-1
Article 3.1(b) - EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1, EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
Article 3.2 - EN 300 220-1 V2.1.1, EN 300 220-2 V2.1.2

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WARRANTY

•

D.T. Systems Premium Lifetime Warranty is the best warranty offered
in the industry. This warranty is free to participating U.S. customers (a
completed warranty registration card must be returned within 30 days
of original purchase). This changes our normal one year parts and
labor warranty to a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing
defects on parts and a one year warranty on labor.

How the Limited Lifetime Warranty works:

•

To qualify for the Warranty you must fill out the warranty registration
card which came with your system and mail it (with your original sales
receipt) to D.T. Systems within 30 days of purchase.

•

Your unit must be sent to D.T. Systems for all warranty issues.

•

There is no charge for parts or labor for the first year on any of our
lifetime warranty products.

•

When the product’s labor warranty expires after the first year, there will
be a normal labor charge for any repair under the lifetime warranty
program should your system be in need of service. Labor charges will
vary depending on: 1) the system model and 2) the severity of the
repair needed.

•

When your unit is sent in for repairs, any defective part(s) that need
replacement will be free during the lifetime warranty period.

What is covered:

D.T. Systems Premium Lifetime Warranty covers all parts to be free from
manufacturing defects for as long as the unit is held by the original owner.

What is not covered:

•

Rechargeable batteries have a one year warranty from the original
purchase date and are not part of our lifetime warranty.

•

Lost parts or parts that malfunction due to abuse, misuse, improper
maintenance, or incorrect handling are not covered.

•

Damage from dogs chewing or wear and tear from excessive field use
is not covered.

•

Our warranty does not cover the cost of shipping the unit to our repair
center. Return ground shipping (inside the continental United States)
to the customer is covered. However, expedited or special shipping is
not covered, but available by request for an extra shipping fee.
International shipping charges are not covered.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Table of Contents ....................................... 3

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Introduction................................................. 4

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Package Contents ...................................... 5

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Model Features........................................... 5

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Parts & Functions ....................................... 6

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SmartLED................................................... 11

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Charging the Batteries................................ 12

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Turning ON and OFF.................................. 13

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Testing ....................................................... 14

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Programming the Collar.............................. 16

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Properly Fitting the Collar ........................... 17

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Setting the Intensity Level........................... 18

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Setting the Rapid Access Button................. 19

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Maintenance............................................... 20

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Important Safety Notes............................... 21

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Warranty..................................................... 22

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FCC/IC/CE Compliance.............................. 23

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Contact Information .................................... 24

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing our Rapid Access Pro Trainer
(R.A.P.T.TM) series remote training collar, the latest in e-

collar technology and ergonomic design. The highlight of
the system is the unique "hands-free" design of the remote
transmitter - the new patented “Rapid Access" total con-

trol button is easily accessible for instantaneous correction
of your dog and our patented "SureGrip" strap securely
holds the unit in place - freeing up your hands for other
activities. The compact design offers worry-free operation

and the downsized collar unit means worry-free use and
freedom of movement for your dog in the field.

The R.A.P.T. series features a 1,400 yard range made
possible by our exclusive MAXX-Range 360 technology to
ensure positive FM signal reception, no matter the terrain.
The R.A.P.T. 1400 e-collar also boasts full waterproof ca-
pability of the Collar and the Transmitter (the Transmitter
even floats just in case it ever goes overboard).

The Gentle Touch feature (with 16 levels of stimulation)
easily adjusts at your fingertips and always ensures the
proper setting for your dog's unique personality.

Various models will offer Vibration Assist, Jump Stimula­tion, Beeper Locator functions, and compatibility with our
remote launchers.

Our Vibration Assist lends a helping hand in the form of an
audible vibration emitted from the collar to aid in training
for a no-shock alternative stimulus.

The new D.T. Systems R.A.P.T. 1400 collar is the result of
over 30 years of experience researching, producing, and
field testing the best E-collars in the business.

D.T. Systems. Dog Tested, Dog Tough Since 1983.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

•

Before training with this unit, your dog’s health
should be examined by a veterinarian.

•

Do not use with aggressive-tempered dogs.

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Your R.A.P.T. Series TM collar is a very valuable tool
if used correctly. It is extremely important that you
completely understand all the functions of the collar
and how to properly train with it before placing it on
your dog.

•

Test your system before placing the collar unit on
your dog(s) to help prevent possible interruptions
and inconsistencies during training and field time.

•

Never leave your dog unattended with the unit
on. Since no electronic device is perfect, there is a

very slight possibility that your dog may receive an
unintentional electric stimulation.

•

To prevent neck irritations, the collar should
never be worn for more than 12 hours a day.

Changing the collar location on the dog’s neck daily
will also help prevent irritations. It is recommended
to reposition the collar every 1-2 hours of use.

•

It is important to keep the collar clean. Clean the
electrodes regularly with a mild anti-bacterial soap.

•

If an irritation is found, carefully wash the dog’s neck
with soap and water and then wipe the area with
Hydrogen peroxide. Dry thoroughly and apply an
antibiotic ointment. If condition persists beyond 48
hours, please consult a veterinarian.

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