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Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device - case

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5 Select the power key to test the connections. When properly connected, a tone is emitted and the status LED blinks green. 6 Turn off the device. 7 Verify the gasket located inside the bottom cover is fully seated. 8 Replace the back plate. 9 Replace the six screws to secure the back plate. After you install the new battery, charge the collar completely. Replacing the Dog Collar Device Battery Before you can replace the battery, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver and the security screwdriver included in the battery replacement kit. 1 Remove the screws from the L-shaped cover over the VHF antenna. 2 Pry off the L-shaped cover. 3 Remove the screws from the outer edges of the back plate. 4 Pry off the back plate. 5 Grip the battery connector wires close to the connector, and pull the connector perpendicular to the circuit board to disconnect the battery connector from the device. 6 Grip the power connector wires close to the connector, and pull the connector parallel to the circuit board to disconnect the power connecter from the device. 7 Remove the screws from the battery plate. 8 Remove the battery plate. 9 Remove the battery. The battery fits tightly. It may be necessary to pry the battery out of the back plate using a non-sharp, non-metal object. 10Install the new battery into the front enclosure with the label side of the battery facing up, and the leading edge of the battery placed under the charging contact ledge of the device. 11Replace the battery plate, and replace and tighten the two screws. Replacing the Collar Strap Before you replace the collar strap, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device (Cleaning the Device, page 14). 1 Pull the collar strap out of the GPS antenna, VHF antenna guide, and the dog device. You may need to push and pull the collar strap to properly remove it. You may need to loosen the screw on the GPS antenna case, but do not remove them. 2 Thread the new collar strap through the dog device, VHF antenna guide, and GPS antenna. 3 If necessary, tighten the screws that secure the GPS antenna case. Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device NOTICE Do not excessively bend the band that connects the main device case with the GPS antenna. When the L-shaped cover is removed, do not disturb the sealant opposite the VHF antenna, because this can damage the waterproof seal of the dog collar device. Before you replace the VHF antenna, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device (Cleaning the Device, page 14). Also, you need a small Phillips screwdriver. 1 Remove the 4 screws from the L-shaped cover over the À VHF antenna. NOTE: You should note the location of the one short screw. 2 Pry off the L-shaped cover. 12Verify the gasket is not damaged and is completely seated in the groove. 13Connect the battery connector and the power connector to the device. When properly installed, the connector plugs snap into the ports. 14Replace the back plate, and replace and tighten the screws to secure the back plate. 15Replace the L-shaped cover, and replace and tighten the screws to secure the L-shaped plate. 16Verify the gasket is not sticking out of the device. 3 Remove the screw securing the VHF antenna to the back Á plate. 4 Pull the length of the antenna from the antenna guide to remove the old antenna. 5 Loop the antenna guide around the collar strap, and thread the new VHF antenna through the guide. This helps to point the antenna up. 6 Replace the screw securing the VHF antenna to the back plate. 7 Replace the L-shaped cover over the VHF antenna. 8 Replace the 4 screws on the L-shaped cover, replacing the short screw in the correct location. Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable NOTICE When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 18 Appendix

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5
Select the power key to test the connections.
When properly connected, a tone is emitted and the status
LED blinks green.
6
Turn off the device.
7
Verify the gasket located inside the bottom cover is fully
seated.
8
Replace the back plate.
9
Replace the six screws to secure the back plate.
After you install the new battery, charge the collar completely.
Replacing the Dog Collar Device Battery
Before you can replace the battery, you must remove all dirt,
water, and debris from the device. You also need a small
Phillips screwdriver and the security screwdriver included in the
battery replacement kit.
1
Remove the screws from the L-shaped cover over the VHF
antenna.
2
Pry off the L-shaped cover.
3
Remove the screws from the outer edges of the back plate.
4
Pry off the back plate.
5
Grip the battery connector wires close to the connector, and
pull the connector perpendicular to the circuit board to
disconnect the battery connector from the device.
6
Grip the power connector wires close to the connector, and
pull the connector parallel to the circuit board to disconnect
the power connecter from the device.
7
Remove the screws from the battery plate.
8
Remove the battery plate.
9
Remove the battery.
The battery fits tightly. It may be necessary to pry the battery
out of the back plate using a non-sharp, non-metal object.
10
Install the new battery into the front enclosure with the label
side of the battery facing up, and the leading edge of the
battery placed under the charging contact ledge of the
device.
11
Replace the battery plate, and replace and tighten the two
screws.
12
Verify the gasket is not damaged and is completely seated in
the groove.
13
Connect the battery connector and the power connector to
the device.
When properly installed, the connector plugs snap into the
ports.
14
Replace the back plate, and replace and tighten the screws
to secure the back plate.
15
Replace the L-shaped cover, and replace and tighten the
screws to secure the L-shaped plate.
16
Verify the gasket is not sticking out of the device.
Replacing the Collar Strap
Before you replace the collar strap, you must remove all dirt,
water, and debris from the device (
Cleaning the Device
,
page 14
).
1
Pull the collar strap out of the GPS antenna, VHF antenna
guide, and the dog device.
You may need to push and pull the collar strap to properly
remove it. You may need to loosen the screw on the GPS
antenna case, but do not remove them.
2
Thread the new collar strap through the dog device, VHF
antenna guide, and GPS antenna.
3
If necessary, tighten the screws that secure the GPS antenna
case.
Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device
NOTICE
Do not excessively bend the band that connects the main device
case with the GPS antenna.
When the L-shaped cover is removed, do not disturb the sealant
opposite the VHF antenna, because this can damage the
waterproof seal of the dog collar device.
Before you replace the VHF antenna, you must remove all dirt,
water, and debris from the device (
Cleaning the Device
,
page 14
). Also, you need a small Phillips screwdriver.
1
Remove the 4 screws
À
from the L-shaped cover over the
VHF antenna.
NOTE:
You should note the location of the one short screw.
2
Pry off the L-shaped cover.
3
Remove the screw
Á
securing the VHF antenna to the back
plate.
4
Pull the length of the antenna from the antenna guide to
remove the old antenna.
5
Loop the antenna guide around the collar strap, and thread
the new VHF antenna through the guide.
This helps to point the antenna up.
6
Replace the screw securing the VHF antenna to the back
plate.
7
Replace the L-shaped cover over the VHF antenna.
8
Replace the 4 screws on the L-shaped cover, replacing the
short screw in the correct location.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
NOTICE
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
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