INSTRUCTION MANUAL: YARDGARD REPELLER
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1. 300 N Elizabeth Street Web Page Chicago IL 60607 www bird x com b y S BIRD Tel 312 226 2473 E Mail 3 Fax 312 226 2480 sales bird x com2. your own property only Some people with good high frequency hearing will be able to hear the unit at its lower frequencies If this occurs select a higher frequency IX MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY The YardGard is warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six months from the shipping date At the option of Bird X Inc we will either replace or repair the defective unit Prior authorization and a returned goods authorization RGA number will be necessary from Bird X Inc RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY WITH AUTHORIZATION FROM OUR CHICAGO OFFICE X SYNERGY AND OTHER PRODUCTS For best results Bird X Inc always recommends that the YardGard be used in conjunction with one or more other products The combination of different types of control methods has proven to maximize the effectiveness of pest animal control programs Call Bird X Inc at 312 226 2473 BAN BIRD for more information on companion products Copyright 2006 by Bird X Inc All rights reserved SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 4 x 1 5V C batteries 120 V AC adapter if a different voltage adapter is needed please purchase locally Note when using an AC adapter the unit will automatically switch to battery if batteries are in during a power failure Working Current lt 200 mA Motion Sensor Activation up to 35 x 70 feet Frequency 15 kHz 25 kHz adjustable Effective Range up to 4 000 square feet Output Sound Pressure 90 dB 1 meter
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL YARDGARD SUCCESSFUL LONG TERM BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION YardGard success takes time to build Pest habits may take several days or weeks to break Follow all suggestions for Il WHY CONTROL PESTS maximum efficacy e Droppings are unsightly unhealthy and potentially fatal I INTRODUCTION Bird X Inc has been recognized worldwide as the bird and pest control experts for more than 40 years and its specialists are able to analyze problems and make recommendations based on each customer s specific situation and needs Instant tests on pets do not replicate e Droppings cost money and time Cleaning up represents costs natural conditions and give no indication unrecoverable by revenues of the unit s success with wild or visiting domesticated pests e Pests are destructive and deface property e USDA OSHA health boards and other organizations can cite fine or shut down companies for pest mess problems HI PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM A Survey the pests and their entry exit and feeding habits B Inspect your property Discover what the pests find attractive about your area and if the same conditions prevail in neighboring properties C Remove inducements Clean the area of all evidence of pests and the residual scent Because pests and their droppings can cause many diseases use extreme caution when removing them Do not breathe or come into direct contact with them If you have questions about how to do
4. d If using the Continuous AC Only power setting check that the outlet is good If using the MS AC or Battery setting only expect activation if there is motion B Reread the Pest Management Program section above Check for and remove unusual incentives C Check the dial settings and ensure you have selected a range appropriate to the pest D If a specific dial setting causes a squeaking or scratching sound rotate the dial slightly until the sound stops VIN PRECAUTIONS Even though the top range of the YardGard 25 kHz is above human hearing range which averages at top level about 16 kHz the intensity is great enough to present a chance of damage to the ear if it is directly exposed for an extended period of time at a distance of less than 10 feet These units should definitely not be located at or near a place where someone will be located for a long time Normally this type of unit is located outside pointing away from a house or structure or indoors in a rarely occupied attic or basement and thus presents no problem when located in this manner We suggest that when you are sitting or working within range of the unit you turn it off as human presence will normally deter the pests As with any electrical device do not place the unit in or near water and do not mount it while standing in or surrounded by water Do not aim the product into neighboring yards or public areas or at caged or leashed animals It is intended for use on
5. ipped works with both an AC adapter and batteries or choose CONT AC Only for the unit to operate continuously works with an AC adapter only IT i Turn Sensitivity dial to adjust motion sensor sensitivity z i T Sensitivity Dial Frequency Dial ON OFF Switch AC Adapter Plug one end into the port underneath the operation switch and the other into any standard outlet If using outside protect the outlet from weather Run the cord through the notch on the bottom of the unit Snap the cover back into place Notch AC Adapter Port Batteries Install four C batteries as shown on the unit Snap the cover back into place Expect coverage up to 4000 square feet in a generally oval pattern approximately 80 feet out in front of the unit 50 feet wide The speaker projects sound on a horizontal plane in one direction The lower the sound frequency clockwise the greatest coverage In dense foliage and or large acreage multiple units may be necessary VI INSTALLATION Use the keyhole slots on the back to mount it on any building wall or wooden post with nails or screws Point the speaker at the area you want covered If installing outdoors place the unit at least 3 feet above the ground for optimum range VII TROUBLESHOOTING A Check that the power switch of the unit is not OFF in other words either CONT AC Only or MS AC or Battery If using batteries check that they are goo
6. this safely consult an expert Remove food spillage garbage nesting material and other appealing items D Maintain a clean and changing environment For maximum effectiveness periodically repeat C above and relocate or reposition the unit vary the output or turn it off for a short time E Install early It is always best to install the YardGard before pest season begins as it is easier to discourage them than to rout them out once they have already established a pattern F Use products synergistically Two or more different kinds of devices YardGard plus netting and or a taste or smell aversion will produce a synergistic effect 1 e in combination the products will yield much greater effectiveness than the YardGard alone Contact Bird X Inc for information on companion products G Consider alternate locations Make educated guesses as to where the pests will go when they leave their current infestation area and consider purchasing units to cover these areas as well IV UNIT OVERVIEW This adjustable frequency dual operation weatherproof unit deters cats dogs deer armadillos rodents bats insects and raccoons An infrared motion sensor is built in V UNIT SET UP Gently pull off the back cover Set the operation switch upper right to OFF Turn the frequency dial upper left to the desired pest On the operation switch choose MS AC or Battery for the unit to operate briefly each time the motion sensor is tr
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