Bumper Boy Ultra II Operation And Maintenance

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Summary of Ultra II

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    . Operation and maintenance of the ultra ii model bumper boy retriever trainer bumper boy inc. Revision 3 feb. 2007 bb trainer revision 3.Doc i table of contents title page introduction ..............................................................................1 introduce your dog to bumper boy ....

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc ii list of figures figure title page figure 1 standard bumper boy ultra ii components................................................ 2 figure 2a advanced sound system............................ 3 figure 2b superbirds................................................... 3 fi...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 2 components of the bumper boy ultra ii standard ultra ii package (figure 1) bi-directional launcher with receiver 100 blank .22 caliber shells pro transmitter owner’s manual battery charger standard speaker: attention getting chirping sound two smart bumpers with streamers...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 4 double-sided gunner image with launcher mount and motion motor attachment (figure 3) (unit must have the advanced sound system) – • simulates the movement of a person in the field • provides queuing, help, and simulates retired guns • ultra-light and compact – 3lbs figur...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 6 3 duck 1 2 3 4 3 human 1 duck 2 pheasant 4 goose the transmitter communicates with the launchers programmed for operation under its control by a radio frequency link. It uses one of over 17,000 frequency and digital code combinations to virtually eliminate interference fr...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 8 other transmitter features are: charger receptacle – accepts connector from the four-lead wall charger to recharge the included ni-metal hydride battery. Antenna connection – accepts the antenna for communication with the receiver unit. Antenna – required for communicatio...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 10 flashing red ( on mode ) indicator lights program mode (green ) – a green light indicates that the receiver is ready to receive a program. This green light will go out when a program or synchronization has been completed . On light (red) – indicates that the launcher cir...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 12 figure 9 (opposite page) is a detailed drawing of the launcher assembly and its component parts. Principal components and their functions are: firing assembly: launcher assembly latch – secures the firing assembly to the launcher assembly barrel and firing plate. Firing ...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 14 theory of operation bumper boy provides a means to present a variety of training scenarios to your dogs. Radio links allow the trainer to control the scenario from the line. Digital coding virtually eliminates interference from other systems working in the immediate trai...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 16 assemble the components transmitter assembly screw the antenna into the transmitter antenna connection. Receiver installation mount receiver into the slotted area in the end plate. Loosely fasten the receiver to the end plate, with the antenna receptacle up, using the wa...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 18 assemble the bumpers (figure 11) slide a streamer over each bumper rope. Tie a figure eight knot (a fat overhand knot with an extra loop across the back) in the bumper rope to secure the streamer near the top of the bumper. Figure 11. Bumper assembly slide the end of eac...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 20 1 duck 4 sound flashing green (program mode) for one launcher: step 1 at the receiver move the receiver toggle switch to the left (program mode). ”program” and “on” lights are on, then the “on” light turns off. At the transmitter step 2 ensure that the transmitter is off...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 22 3 human 4 goose send clear step 8 press the white “send/clear” key. For multiple launchers: for programming multiple launchers, first go through steps 1 through 8 for your number 1 launcher. Then for your number 2 launcher: turn the receiver on the number 1 launcher off....

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 24 1 at the launcher : you will see the servo activate. By pressing the “launch” key again the other servo will activate. Press again and the first servo will activate. The system will continue to loop through this sequence with a longer delay after the second activation. L...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 26 operation in the field your bumper boy is a flexible tool that will provide realistic training situations to prepare your dog for hunting and competition. The following step-by- step procedures will assist you to safely and effectively use the bumper boy in your training...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 28 1 selecting firing order if your launcher is set up in bi-directional mode you need to know which launcher tube will fire first. This can be accomplished in two ways. Method 1 conduct the in house test (page 23). Press the “launch” key and observe which servo is activate...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 30 height & angle adjustment you can vary the range from the launcher to the bumper impact by varying the angle of the firing tubes using the angle adjustment rods, varying the position of the bumpers on the barrels, by the power of the load (green, yellow, red), or by redu...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 32 arm on 1 duck 1 1 duck 1 note if more than 45 seconds elapse between activating any key, the transmitter will revert to a not-armed condition. If the "armed" light is not on, press “arm/on” arm on before attempting to launch the second bumper. Run the scenario launch the...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 34 disengage the angle adjustment rod from the firing tube base. Rotate the launcher tubes and bumpers to the breech up position. Remove the cartridges . Wet weather training the transmitter and receiver are water resistant and can be used in all weather conditions. If imme...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 36 armed (caution) low batt. Armed (caution) trouble shooting guide misfire one or both launch assembles misfired. That is, you attempted to launch but failed to launch one or both bumpers. Did you turn on the transmitter ? Press the “arm/on” key. O if the red light under t...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 38 if the sound still does not work, press the sound key and check to see if the “low battery” warning light comes on at the receiver. When the receiver detects a low battery condition, it will turn off the sound system. Recharge the receiver battery. If the sound still doe...

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    Bb trainer revision 3.Doc 40 note the orientation of the servo in the “l” shaped bracket under the servo. Remove the faulty servo. Remove screw that secures the servo arm to the faulty servo. Set the screw, servo arm and the mounting bracket from the top of the faulty servo aside for mounting the ne...