Petsafe Remote Spray Trainer Operating And Training Manual

Remote Spray Trainer

Operating Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

Operating and Training Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

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Table of Contents

Components ...............................................................................................3

How the System Works ................................................................................3

Key Defi nitions ...........................................................................................4

Operating Guide

Prepare the Remote Transmitter................................................................5

Prepare the Receiver Collar ......................................................................6

Fit the Receiver Collar ..............................................................................8

Find the Best Intensity Level for Your Pet ................................................ 10

Accessories ............................................................................................10

Training Guide

General Tips ...........................................................................................11

Teaching Your Pet the Positive Tone ......................................................... 11

Using the Negative Tone ......................................................................... 11

To Train Using Spray Correction .............................................................11

Teaching Basic Obedience ...................................................................... 12

Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................17

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 18

To Pair the Remote Transmitter and Receiver Collar ................................... 18

Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability .................................................... 19

Caution ....................................................................................................19

FCC ......................................................................................................... 20

Product Warranty ......................................................................................20

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Components

Lemon Spray

(RFA-164)

Lanyard

Charging

Adapter

Remote

Transmitter

Receiver Collar

Operating and

Training Guide

Other Items You May Need

• Scissors

• Non-metallic collar and 10-foot leash for training

How the System Works

The PetSafe® Remote Spray Trainer has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for pets of any size.
This system assists you in controlling your pet without a leash in a range up to 300 yards. In addition
to having 4 levels of spray, it also incorporates tone to reinforce training. At the push of a button, the
Remote Transmitter sends a signal activating the Receiver Collar to spray. Using the Remote Spray Trainer
consistently and correctly, many misbehaviors that your pet exhibits can be corrected and any basic
obedience commands can be taught.

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Key Defi nitions

Remote Transmitter: Transmits the radio signal to the Receiver Collar. It is waterproof.
Transmitter Indicator Light: Indicates that a button is pressed and also serves as a

low-battery indicator.
Intensity Dial: Provides multiple levels of spray so you can match the correction to
your pet’s temperament.

Upper Button: This button is factory-set to deliver a Negative Tone only.
Lower Button: This button is factory-set to deliver the spray correction set by the Intensity Dial.
Side Button: This button is factory-set to deliver a Positive Tone only.
Universal Charging Adaptor: Used to charge the Receiver Collar and the Remote Transmitter.
Charging Jack: For connecting the charger. Although the Remote Transmitter and Receiver Collar are

waterproof without the charger cover, keep the cover in place when not charging to keep debris out
of the opening.
Continuous Spray: You control when and how much spray is delivered to your dog through the
Receiver Collar. When the spray correction (lower button) is pressed, the spray will be delivered
with 1.5 second intervals. If you continue to press the lower button the spray will time out after
10 seconds. It will remains in timeout until the button is released.
Negative Tone: Use a Negative Tone (Upper Button) with a spray to stop unwanted behaviors.
Timing is critical. The Negative Tone followed by the spray should occur during or immediately
after the unwanted behavior. Once your dog associates the Negative Tone with the spray, you will
only need to use the Negative Tone.
Positive Tone: Use the Positive Tone (Side Button) as a marker to reinforce positive behavior.
Again, timing is critical. Praise or treat the dog immediately following the Positive Tone.

Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from the Remote Transmitter. It is waterproof.
Low Spray Indicator: After the yellow LED appears there will be 5-10 additional sprays before

the collar is completely empty.
Two Color LED: Indicates when the Receiver Collar has been turned on or off. This light also
serves as a low battery indicator. Please see page 7 for additional LED functions.

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Transmitter

Indicator

Light

Side Button

Upper Button

Transmitter Antenna

Intensity Dial

Lower Button

Charging Jack

(with cover)

Remote Transmitter

Spray Nozzle

Refill Port

Charging

Jack

Two Color LED

Yellow LED

On/Off
Button

Receiver Collar

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Operating Guide

Prepare the Remote Transmitter

Charge the Remote Transmitter

1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Remote
Transmitter Charging Jack.

2. Connect the charger connector to the Remote
Transmitter Charging Jack.

3. Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.

4. Charge the Remote Transmitter for 24 hours for the
first charge. Recharges take only 12 hours.

Note: The Transmitter Indicator Light is solid after 12
hours of charging. For the first charge, continue to charge
the Remote Transmitter for an additional 12 hours.

5. When charging is completed, replace the
rubber cover.

Charger connector placed
in the Remote Transmitter
Charging Jack

Note: Approximate battery life between charges is 40 to 50 hours, depending on frequency of use.

Transmitter Indicator Light - Function and Response

Remote Transmitter Function

Indicator Light Response

Transmitter being charged for up to 12 hours

Flashes

Transmitter being charged for more than 12 hours

Solid in color

Any button being pressed - good battery Solid in color

Any button being pressed - low battery Flashes once per 1/2 second

Any button pressed for tone or spray correction Solid in color

Transmitter Function and Tones

Remote Transmitter Function

Tones

Side button

Good tone

Top button

Negative tone

Lower button Spray Correction set by Intensity Dial

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Prepare the Receiver Collar

Charge the Receiver Collar

1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Receiver

Collar Charging Jack.

2. Connect the charger connector to the Receiver

Collar Charging Jack.

3. Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.

4. Charge the Receiver Collar until the Green Indicator

Light comes on and is solid. Recharges take
only 4-5 hours.

5. When charging is completed replace the rubber cover.

Charger connector
placed in the Collar
Receiver Charging Jack

To turn the Receiver Collar On

1. Press and hold the On/Off button until the Green LED comes on and the Receiver

Collar beeps low to high.

2. Release the On/Off Button. The Green LED will fl ash once every 5 seconds until the
Receiver Collar is turned off. The fl ashing light indicates the Receiver Collar is ready
to receive a radio signal from the Remote Transmitter.

3. Once the Receiver Collar has been turned on, press the Upper or Side Button of
the Remote Transmitter. Upon pressing, the Receiver Collar should beep for as
long as the Upper or Side Button is pressed. If it does not, see “To Pair the Remote
Transmitter and the Receiver Collar” in the Troubleshooting section.

Note: To extend the life of the battery, turn the Receiver Collar off when it is not in use.

Turning the Receiver Collar Off

1. Press and hold the On/Off button until the Red LED comes on and the Receiver Collar

beeps high to low.

2. Release the On/Off button.

To extend the life between charging cycles, turn the Receiver Collar off when it is
not in use. Approximate battery life between charges is 40-50 hours, depending
on frequency of use.

Rechargeable Batteries

• The rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries are not memory sensitive

and do not require depletion before charging.

• The batteries come partially charged from the factory, but will require a full charge (24

hours) before the fi rst use.

• Remember - Always keep batteries away from fl ame.

• When storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give batteries a full

charge (12 hours). This should be done once every 4 to 6 weeks.

• Excessive overcharging can shorten battery life. After initial charge, never leave the

battery plugged in for more than 12 hours.

• If your equipment has not been charged for an extended period, you may experience a

decrease in battery life the fi rst few uses. Afterwards, the battery life will return to
previous capacity levels.

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