Free Spirit FS-TRN Remote Trainer User Guide

Table of Contents

Remote TrainerFS-TRN

Important Safety Information

Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols Used in this Guide

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.

Do not use this product if your pet is aggressive or is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive pets can cause severe injury and even death to owners and others. If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your pet, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
This device contains Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries. Never incinerate, puncture, deform, short circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur if this warning is not followed.
It is vitally important that you and your pet remain safe during on-leash training. Your pet should be on a strong leash that is long enough for him to attempt to chase an object but short enough for him not to reach a road or other unsafe area. You must also be physically strong enough to restrain your pet if he tries to chase.
This product is not a toy; keep away from children. Use it only for pet training purposes.
Proper fit of the training collar is important. A training collar worn for too long or made too tight on a pet’s neck may cause skin damage, ranging from redness to pressure ulcers. This condition is commonly known as bed sores.
Avoid leaving the training collar on a pet for more than 12 hours per day.
When possible reposition the training collar on a pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
Regularly recheck the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this guide.
Never connect a leash to the training collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contact points.
When connecting a leash to a separate collar, do not allow it to put pressure on the training collar.
Wash the pet’s neck area and the contact points of the training collar weekly with a damp cloth.
Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the training collar until the skin has healed.
If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.
This product must be used only on healthy dogs. If you’re not certain that your pet is in good health, we recommend that you take your pet to a veterinarian before using this product.

In the Box

Remote
Training Collar
Collar Strap
USB Charging Cable

Remote

Features

3 training modes: Tone/Vibration/Shock
Up to 330-yard range*
Digital screen
2-dog capability
99 levels of shock

How It Works

The Free Spirit® Remote Trainer can be used to both stop bad behaviors and teach your dog good behaviors. The trainer has tone (beep), vibration, and 99 levels of shock. The easy-to-use design only requires a press of the action button and the signal is sent to the training collar. A second training collar can be added to the same remote (extra training collar sold separately) for a 2-dog trainer. The remote and training collar is rechargeable. The training collar is waterproof.

Tone: beeps to get your dog’s attention or mark a behavior, similar to a clicker
Vibration: vibrates the training collar to get your dog’s attention or mark a behavior
Shock: administers a shock with 99 levels of intensity

To assemble the training collar, first, thread the training collar as shown in the illustration.
Plugin and fully charge the remote and training collar. The battery icon on the remote will cyclewhile charging and then remain solid when it is fully charged. The training collar’s LED will be solid red when charging and will turn off when the training collar is fully charged.
To test the training collar, ensure that the remote is paired with the training collar (see pairing instructions in the “Add-A-Dog® Pairing” section below).
Place both contact points on your skin, and press the redaction button. Both contact points must be touching the skin to emit a shock.
To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps:a. Start with the training collar turned off and your dog standing comfortably, not sitting.b. Place the training collar on your dog’s neck with the contact points touching the skin.c. Insert one finger between the training collar and your dog’s neck to check the tightness. The fit should be snug but not constricting.d. Allow your dog to wear the training collar for several minutes, then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable with the training collar. NOTE: It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the contact area to make sure that contact is consistent. However, you should never shave your pet’s neck as this may increase risk of skin irritation.
Turn the training collar on, start at the lowest level of shock and only move up as needed. Your dog may respond by flicking his ears or scratching at his training collar, but he should never yelp.
The remote has a power-save feature that will allow standby after 5 minutes without use. Press any button on the remote to reactivate. Note that pressing any of the correction buttons will reactivate the remote. The button must be pressed a second time to send a correction.
For your dog’s safety, the remote will automatically time out after 10 seconds of shock. You will have to release and press the action button again to administer another shock.*The 330-yard range is based on a straight-line distance between the remote and the training collar without obstacles. Interferences in the air, obstacles in the area, and other factors could alter the range, so actual distances may vary.

Add-A-Dog® Pairing

With the purchase of a Free Spirit® Add-A-Dog® training collar, this remote can be paired with two collars. Ensure that the remote is on the correct Dog 1/2 setting when pairing a training collar, and follow the steps below.

Turn the training collar off.
Press and hold the on/off button. The LED light will turn on, then off in 4-5 seconds.
After the training collar LED has turned off, release the on/off button.
Press the Dog 1/2 button to select the correct setting for the training collar you would like to pair. The included training collar should be paired with Dog 1, while an Add-A-Dog® training collar should be paired with Dog 2.
With the correct Dog 1/2 setting selected on the remote, press and hold any button on the remote until the training collar LED light flashes 5 times.
Pairing is now complete and the trainer is ready to use.

Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability

Terms of UseThe use of this product is subject to your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions and notices contained with this product. Use of this product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices. If you do not wish to accept these terms, conditions, and notices, please return the product, unused, in its original packaging and at your own cost and risk to the relevant Customer Care location together with proof of purchase for a full refund.
Proper UseProper Use includes, without limitation, reviewing the entire Product Manual and any specific safety information statements. The specific temperament or size/weight of your pet may not be suitable for this product. If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your pet, please consult your veterinarian or certified trainer prior to use. For products used with pets where training is desired, Radio Systems Corporation recommends that these training products are not used if your pet is aggressive and accepts no liability for determining suitability in individual cases.
No Unlawful or Prohibited UseThis product is designed for use with pets only. This product is not intended to harm, injure or provoke. Using this product in a way that is not intended could result in a violation of Federal, State or local laws.
Limitation of LiabilityIn no event shall Radio Systems Corporation or any of its associated companies be liable for (i) any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damage and/or (ii) any loss or damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this product. The Purchaser assumes all risks and liability from the use of this product to the fullest extent permissible by law.
Modification of Terms and ConditionsRadio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices governing this product from time to time. If such changes have been notified to you prior to your use of this product, they shall be binding on you as if incorporated herein.

FCC

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 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 specific installation. If interference does occur 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult Customer Care at +1 (877) 455-7387.

CAUTION: Modification or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Radio Systems Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important Recycling AdvicePlease respect the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations in your country. This equipment must be recycled. At the end of the product life, do not place it in the normal municipal waste system. Please check the regulations in your area or return it to where it was purchased so that it can be placed in our recycling system. If these options are not possible, please contact the Customer Care Center for further information.

Warranty

This product comes with a one-year, non-transferable, limited warranty. Should this product mechanically fail within one year of purchase, please contact us.