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Important Update June 2008
Battery holder malfunctions
Some battery holders were molded excessively tight and the batteries do not make contact. This gives the impression that the deterrent does not work. The test mode red light does not light up. Previous instructions say to tap the battery pack bottom. These holders are so tight that a bottom tap does not free them as intended. Please use this revised procedure.
Load batteries into the holder packs. Tap each side face with exposed
batteries, on a table top, to settle batteries into good contact with
holder. If part of a multi pack system, test each pack individually by installing it in the deterrent
in test mode. If light does not come on, tap on sides again. Sometimes
batteries stick in the holders and the positive side, opposite the
spring, does not make contact. This can be corrected by removing the
batteries and bending the 8 retainer wings outward to reduce their
pressure against the batteries. Pliers help but be gentle. If a wing
breaks it will do no harm.
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Quick Start for New Users
1. Speaker is press fit. Gently pull out speaker grill for access. Remove any packing material.
2. Install new alkaline batteries, being careful to orient them properly. Battery pack is removeable.
3. Move selector switch to "test" position - indicator light should be lit. It will sound frequently.
4. Adjust volume to approximate required volume.
5. Move selector switch to "repel" position - light should be off. It should sound only in darkness.
6. Close by pressing speaker into housing. Be sure louvers are oriented downward to shed rain.
7. Install nail or screw to hang deterrent on vertical surface near
some cover such as; a tree, bush, fence post, corner of building. Leave
about 1/2 to 3/4 inch exposed out of mounting surface.
8. Hang the deterrent and install the security clip onto nail between nail head and the deterrent.
9. Check operation at night to sound every 5-7 minutes.
Covering the sensor eye momentarily in daylight will cause it to sound
once. It should not sound in daylight unless the sensor is covered. Do
not cause to sound in daylight by defeating the light sensor.
10. Read the full instructions as soon as possible. Do not use the
deterrent if it is malfunctioning. Contact WCE if you have any problems.
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2007 Phantom User Manual
Phantom Pest Wildlife Deterrent Instructions
2301, 2610, 2004 Synthesized Hiss.
2720 Cougar sound. 2014 selectable recorded Cougar sound or Hiss
Hiss deters: Bear, Deer, Coyote, Raccoon, Armadillo,
Skunk, Opossum, Fox.
Cougar sound deters same as hiss. Also: Beaver, Bobcat
Accessing Batteries and Controls
Batteries and controls are internal to be protected
from: rain, snow, ice, critters and casual tampering. To access,
carefully pull out the front grill which is tension press fit into the
housing. Remove any packing materials. The speaker assembly may be
allowed to hang free while accessing. Upon completion of access, align
the grill with the louvers angled downward and press back into the
housing. Starting with top or bottom in and tilt press the opposite may
aid the closure.
Batteries
The deterrents were designed to operate on AA alkaline batteries.
2301 model uses 6 AA alkaline for a 9 volt supply
6 to 12 month life
2610 model uses 4 or 6 AA alkaline for a 6 - 9 volt supply 5 to 10 month life
2004 model uses 4 or 6 AA alkaline for a 6 - 9 volt supply 4 to 9 month life
2014 and 2720 models use 4 AA alkaline for 6 volt supply. 3 to 6 month life
Use name brand AA alkaline batteries. (Duracell,
RayoVac, EverReady, Radio Shack) Standard or heavy duty
zinc-carbon should not be used since they cannot handle the peak load
needs even when very fresh. Bargain alkaline batteries are
sometimes poor quality and are one of the most common causes of
deterrent malfunctions.
The 2014 and 2720 are the most voltage critical and
should have a supply voltage not exceeding 7.2 volts or under 5
volts. The 2301, 2610 and 2004 can run on voltages up to 12 volts
and as low as 4 volts. Maximum sound output is voltage
related. More voltage = more sound volume. Both
sound volume and extreme temperatures affects battery life
Rechargable NiCad and Metal Nickel Hydride
may be used but they are a lower voltage. A special 5 AA battery
pack, (6 volts) is available for 2014/2720. ( 6 AA pack could
typically be used with caution with a 2014/2720 and rechargables,
reduce the volume if it sounds distorted.) 6 AA (7.2 volts) or 8
AA (9.6 volts) pack can be used for the 2610 and 2004. 2301 can
only accomadate up to 2x3, 6 AA packs so maximum output will be reduced
using NiCad or MNH.
Lithium
AA Batteries may be used and are extremely cold tolerant. Voltage
is higher than alkaline when using the AA lithium available from
EverReady. If the 2014 or 2720 scream sounds distorted, turn the
volume down to an output that is free of distortion. 2301, 2610 and
2004 require no adjustment consideration.
Replacement battery packs.
Sometimes batteries leak corrosive material and ruin battery
packs. A blue, white or green residue is caused by leakage and
indicates the pack must be replaced. The battery packs use a snap on 9
volt battery style connector to allow easy replacement. 2x2, 4 AA
and 2x4, 8 AA snap clip battery packs are available at Radio
Shack. The 2014 and 2720 recorded scream deterrents MUST only use
4 AA - 6 volt packs. Higher voltage in the 2014 or 2720
could cause permanent damage to the electronics. The 2301,
2610 and 2004 have a wide voltage allowance and can even use 9 volt
transistor batteries in a pinch, though they don't last very long. The
2004 and 2610 can accomadate 4, 6, or 8 AA snap battery packs. The 2301
can accomadate 2x2, 4 AA; or 2x3, 6 AA snap packs. Replacement 4
AA or 6 AA packs are available from WCE.
Cold Weather Battery considerations.
Cold weather is well tolerated by the deterrent
electronics but batteries have limits. Fairly new batteries work down
to:
Alkaline 10 F (often rupture and leak at sub zero)
NiCad -10 F (don't usually rupture and leak at sub zero)
Lithium -40 F (-40 C) (can tolerate -55 F)
The peak output diminishes with temperature.
If you need full performance at sub zero, The lithium need to be of
larger capacity than the AA size. 2004, 2610, 2014 and 2720
(beginning mid year 2005) have housings that can accomadate a pair
of "D" size high capacity 3.6 volt lithium batteries.
Special battery packs are available from WCE. The batteries are
rather pricey (in the vacinity of $50 a pair) but we tell you the best
current known source for direct purchase. Used only in winter,
the batteries will last a number of years.
Cold Weather Access.
During sub freezing weather, the deterrent should be brought indoors
and allowed to warm up before opening and adjusting controls or
replacing batteries. Cold will stress plastic and moving
parts. A warm up will prevent possible damage and assure a
maximum service life for your deterrent.
Controls 2301, 2610, 2004, 2014, 2720 Controls are very simple.
No On/Off switch.
The deterrent is on when batteries are installed and the pack is attached to the snap connector.
Test-Repel Selector Switch
The switch at the top is a selector of mode of operation. Be sure the
switch is fully in direction desired. "TEST" will cause the deterrent
to sound about every 30 seconds and a small red light turns on next to
the switch to indicate battery power is connected. Use test to
help set the volume. The deterrent sound should be just
detectable at the limits of the area to be protected. Excess
volume is not needed and consumes battery life faster. "REPEL"
mode is the setting for normal operation. This activates the
light sensor and when dark enough, the deterrent will sound every 5-7
minutes. The indicator light goes out in repel mode to conserve
battery life. When switched to repel, the deterrent sleeps in
daylight and will not appear functional in lighted conditions.
These deterrents are specifically designed for automatic night-only
operation. Daylight deer and pest activity will soon cease as the
result of night-only sounding. An electric eye automatically disables
sound output when sufficient light strikes it. The electric eye
window is the right eye on the housing. Daylight operation will cause
animals to rapidly and permanently lose fear of the sound since they
expect to see the sound source in daylight. Check operation at
night or place in a dark location such as a closet or drawer.
When installing, locate away from bright night lighting which may
prevent operation. A dusk-to-dawn light might effect the light
sensor enough to cause it to never turn on. Do not run in test
mode as a pest deterrent. The long intervals are important to
achieve an element of surprise. Do not defeat the light sensor to
run in daylight. The dark of night is important to obscure the
actual sound source from the targeted pests. Only use REPEL to deter.
The rapid daylight sounding by TEST will not repel animals and will
rapidly run down batteries.
Volume Control.
There may be one of two types of volume controls. Up to mid year
2006, the volume control is at the top near the selector switch.
Rotate the vertical wheel right or left. From mid year 2006 the
volume control may be on the lower right corner of the circuit
board. Rotate the knob clockwise or counter to adjust
volume. Battery life is affected by the volume
setting. The volume should be adjusted to match the area
being protected. Excess volume is not needed. If you can hear the
deterrent, so can the animals. Adjust to just barely be heard
clearly at the limits of your area to be protected. As batteries weaken
from use, the volume will diminish and may require adjustment.
Sound Selector on 2014.
On
the lower left corner of the circuit board is a slide switch. You may
need to move the battery pack to see it clearly. Up position is a
hiss only sound. Down is a recorded cougar sound followed by a
hiss sound. Users often use the cougar sound for initial pest
eviction and then use the less noticeable hiss. If deterring bobcat or
young cougar, the recorded cougar sound must always be in use.
The 2720 has no selector since it only has one sound.
Installing the Deterrent.
Phantom Deterrents are designed for rapid easy installations and
relocations. A single nail or screw can be installed on any
suitable verticle surface. Choose a nail or screw that has a head
size that matches the thru hole at the top of your deterrent.
Install the nail/screw at least 18 inches above any horizontal surface
that might splash rain upward into the louvers. Do not set the
deterrent on the ground or on a horizontal surface. Water damge
from installation errors is not covered by the warrenty, so be
thoughtful. Starting mid year 2006 a small clip is included with
deterrents to assure they are not shaken from their mounting
nail/screw, by wind or critters. You may find it clipped to the speaker
wire inside. Just squeeze to remove and put to use externally. To
utilize: leave about 1/2 - 3/4 inch of the nail/screw extending out
from the verticle surface. Hang the deterrent. Clip onto the nail
behind its head and in front of the deterrent. The clip is larger than
the mounting hole so the deterrent can't be removed unless the clip is
removed first. If you do not have the provided clip, a spring
type clothes pin can be used in its place. Be sure that the pin
is lying down over on the side opposite the light sensor eye so as not
to block its window.
Choose the locations for deterrent installations by
considering the places a large predator might lurk. Where might
the targeted pest be best fooled into thinking a cougar is
hiding. Tree trunks work well. Fence posts near some brush
or cover. A corner of a building that won't have people seen near
it at night. In a bush, but be sure enough light is available to
turn it off in the daytime. Installations on edges of open areas will
protect open areas. Do not put the deterrent out in the open on a
pole. It is important that the location of the sound source be
difficult to get an exact visual fix on by the pest, and also be near
some cover.
Multiple Deterrent Installations
Two deterrents can be more effective
than one since it will create an illusion of movement, but it must be
set up properly. Less is better than too much. Effect is
diminished, or even lost, if pests hear the same sound from different
directions, from the same location. Adjust locations and volume to
avoid overlap areas of sounds from two or more deterrents. The
pest animals will still be exposed even if there are small gaps.
If hiss type 2610, and cougar sound type 2720/2014, are alternated,
some overlap of the two differrent sounds is acceptable.
Pets and Livestock.
Usually pets and livestock are not annoyed or adjust in a few days at
worst. The hiss sound has no reports of problems with: dogs,
cats, goats, sheep, cows, horses, rabbits or any birds. The
recorded cougar sound can make cats a bit nervous at first, but they
adjust in a few days and ignore it. Curiously the cougar sound doesn't
bother horses, cows, etc. Our domestic animals originate from
Africa and Asia etc, so they may lack instincts about an American
predator... the cougar. Any animal that trusts you can easily be
desensitized if they are reactive. Set the deterrent to a low volume
and switch to "test". Let the animal see you holding the deterrent
while it is sounding. The animal will associate the sound with
you and decide it is not a danger. This works with ANY animal so
be careful not to allow your wildlife pests see you near the deterrent
when it is sounding. Keep in mind animals may be concealed in
nearby woods watching. Don't let them see you and the sound
togather. Wild "pet" foxes have intentionally been desensitized,
but not the pest deer, so we know that wildlife can be selectively or
accidently desensitized.
Insect Intrusions.
The deterrents are intentionally not sealed tight. This is
required to allow air circulation in summer heat to prevent heat
damage, as well as drainage of any rain that might blow in during
extreme weather. Sometimes insects, such as ants, exploit the
small openings and use the interior for their purposes. Their
activity could foul and short electronics functions or jam the speaker
motion. If intrusion occurs, a small piece of; cloth, sponge or
similar, soaked very lightly in an insect repellent or an insecticide,
can be placed in the housing. After evacuated of live insect
activity, gently clear any debris. If malfunctioning, email WCE for
advice. Do not use a malfunctioning deterrent, as it may
compromise long term effect. Do not attempt to seal the housing
openings.
The Deterrent Isn't Working.
The most common effect failure is concerning deer. The phrase "I
saw the deer not react" is almost always stated. If you can see
the deer... they can see you. They were desensitized by seeing
calm people when the deterrent was operating, and then associated the
sound as harmless. Deer have strong instincts about cougar and
can usually be re-sensitized. Move the deterrent to a distinctly
new location away from anything "people" at night and move its location
every night or two until they exit. Alternating 2 or 3 locations works
fine. This is true of all deterred animals. Be particularly
careful not to desensitize pest beaver... they are very smart and may
not re-sensitize. If you have a definite effect failure with a
hiss type deterrent, email WCE about trading for a cougar sound
deterrent. Sometimes a local sound is similar and damages the
effect. Traffic noise is the most common interference
sound. The recorded cougar sound is very distinctly different and
almost always works where a hiss type has failed. Failure of any
is very rare. Less than one per one hundred installations.
Be sure to give it a few weeks in case you are actually getting a
string of intermittant visits from numerous different animals.
The individual animal needs to be frightened a few times to decide that
specific area is dangerous. The animals can leave a lot of tracks
coming and going during the initial learning period. The activity level
may actually appear greater initially for a short time... then it will
stop. The initial learning period may be just one night, or up to
a few weeks. It varies for many reasons. The activity will stop
and remain quiet.
Do not use a deterrent that is malfunctioning. It
should be sounding only at night at 5-7 minute intervals. A
malfunctioning deterrent could damage long term effectiveness. Contact WCE if you have any problems.
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Deterrent Use Guide for Effective Long Term Usage
Your Phantom Guard-N PROtector electronic deterrent tricks
pest deer and night critters much like a magician's trick fools his
audience. The Phantom creates an illusion that a cougar now lives
in your yard, garden or area to be protected. This illusion works
because deer and night critters such as raccoon, beaver, skunk, opossum
and coyote; are born with instincts to know when a cougar is near and
how to react to survive. You become the magician, and you need to
support and enhance the illusion, so it is a convincing act for your
animal audience.
You must not be associated with the Phantom deterrent sound. You
don't want the animals to know that humans have anything to do with
this new sound. If they know that you are in one place and the sound
comes from somewhere completely different and non-human, that supports
the illusion. If you are holding it or are near by when it sounds, it
ruins the illusion. As you have undoubtedly observed, you are not
considered a deadly threat. Deer and other animals do not have
instinctive fear of people. They also know from experience, people can
make any sort of sound. A common erroneous situation occurs when a
Phantom deterrent owner will see a daytime deer, grabs the deterrent,
holds it up and sounds it - expecting the deer to run away terrified.
Instead the deer looks up, sees that it is 'just another silly human
noise' and isn't seriously frightened. Do not do this - it doesn't work
- it will ruin the illusion. To desensitize pets or livestock, do just
the opposite. Allow them to see you holding the deterrent while it is
sounding. The sound is then associated with you and is remembered as
harmless.
The illusion is completely by sound - not by sight. In daylight,
animals expect to see the source of the sound - and you cannot supply
one, so a daylight illusion is much more difficult. In the dark at
night, animals will not risk waiting for visual identification, so then
is your strongest surest illusion. Phantom deterrents all have light
sensors to turn them off during daylight, so this is automatically
taken care of for you. You can support the illusion by keeping it in or
near a believable location where a cougar could lurk and wait unseen.
Don't put it in areas lit by security lighting. Do not hang on a small
pole in the middle of a wide open area.
Daytime timed sounding is not recommended. The night-only illusion
will cause a change in day habits as well, so risking a "bad show" in
daylight should not be attempted.
Support the illusion with other clues that a cougar is now about.
Animals have 5 senses just like us. The Phantom audio-only deterrents
affects only one of them - sound, which is their most important night
sense to warn them of predators. Sight clues are not provided by
audio-only deterrents. Smell is the most important supporting sense to
confirm sight or sound clues. The easiest smell clue is blood and raw
flesh. The smell of a kill adds reality to the illusion of a killer
cougar. Small stew size pieces of raw meat can be placed around the
area to be protected to add to the illusion. Tying them in small
branches off of the ground spreads the scent better and keeps them away
from dogs etc. One treatment is usually enough. Blood scent clues
are best used and limited to the herbivores... deer and beaver.
While you won't get any applause from your audience, you will have
performed one of the slickest magic tricks ever. Your area has
protection like it was enclosed by an invisible 8 foot fence! And the
audience never even knew that they were tricked.
Protecting poultry and wild birds from nocturnal predators. Locate
primary deterrents near roosts and nests. When protecting free range
poultry, start protection before letting birds out. At least a
few days. If predators are already taking eggs or birds, pen the
birds or use attraction bait to delay attack so the deterrent can
affect them before they do damage. Meat wrapped and anchored with wire,
or a securely caged bird in the open, could be used. When attraction
bait is no longer approached or taken, deterrent effectiveness has been
established. Fox and coyote typically take birds near dusk or dawn.
They study and wait for opportunities at night, which is when Phantom
deterrents discourage them away from the area. Do not sound deterrents
during daylight hours. Bobcat require the 2014 recorded cougar sound
deterrent since
they do not react the synthesized hiss of a 2610. Phantom
deterrents do not protect against; hawks, snakes or stray
daylight dogs. Raccoon, skunk, opossum and armadillo, are often
somewhat slow to react, or there may be several trailing thru, and
activity may appear unchanged for a week or so. They will soon avoid
the area. Effective area may be smaller
than for deer or canines, due to their direct confrontation defensive
reactions. Set up the deterrents close to where fresh activity is
occuring. About 10-25 yards away seems to work well.
Discourage them away from cover such as bushes.
When using near active roadways, try to
locate the Phantom deterrent so that the pest animals will want to exit
away from the road. Animals typically seek protective cover, or retreat
the same direction they came from, when confronted by danger. They will
not want to exit toward the direction that the sound originated from.
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Phantom Deterrent Guarantee and Warranty
Phantom deterrent satisfaction guarantee
Effective for year 2007 purchases: Try out your deterrent(s) for up to 6 months risk free. If you are not
impressed, and don’t want them for any reason, return in good
condition, and you will get a full refund. Normal external
weathering is expected and allowed. Exchange for a different model
which may be more effective, is also an option. What we sell to
you must work or we don't want your money. You don't need to make
a case for a refund, but we appreciate knowing why so we may
improve. This guarantee is limited to 3 deterrents per customer,
unless arranged otherwise in advance. Send returns for refund to the place of purchase.
If you bought it direct from Walnut Creek Enterprises, return it to us.
If you bought it from another seller, return it to them. Contact
Walnut Creek Enterprises if you have any refund problems from a seller.
Phantom deterrent defect warranty.
Effective for year 2007 purchases: We will repair or replace (our
option) any defective deterrent, for free, for 1 year from date of
sale. Out of warrenty repairs are available if parts are
available. Discounted replacements of unrepairables are
available as well. Contact WCE for further details.
Repair/replace includes the return postage back to the customer.
Postage for returns sent to Walnut Creek Enterprises, are the
responsibility of the sender. Send repairs to: Walnut Creek Enterprises, POB 70, Annapolis, Missouri 63620
Damage from abuse, neglect or modification is not covered, and may
require additional costs for repair or a reduced refund.
Walnut Creek Enterprises only warranties the deterrent. We assume no
responsibility for losses or damage done by animals. We didn’t do the
damage. Protection by our deterrents can never be expected to be
absolutely 100%, since each animal must initially enter the protected
area to be exposed to the deterrent message. Although very rare,
a particular animal may be unreactive for unknown unusual reasons. We
expect that you will see far less damage while using our deterrents. We
include a risk free trial - so you can be sure that our deterrents
perform to your expectations.
Phantom Guard-N PROtector deterrents were conceived, and are designed,
tested, & manufactured in the USA Missouri Ozarks. They are
skillfully individually hand crafted using as many USA materials as
practically possible. Available exclusively by mail order.
Our deterrents are for the USA only. We do not sell, ship to or accept
funds from outside the USA. This includes sales, refunds and repairs.
Mail: Walnut Creek Enterprises, POB 70, Annapolis, Missouri 63620
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/walnut_creek_enterprises
Initial Email contact: Contact WCE
Phone: the computer owns it... please use Contact WCE
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Climate Damage to Deterrents
Winter cold, or extreme summer heat, can ruin batteries very
suddenly and completely. This may result in alkaline batteries
leaking. This corrodes and ruins the battery packs. Look for
blue, green or white corrosion on the pack's metal parts. They
cannot be saved by cleaning. They must be replaced. Radio
Shack sells a 4-AA snap pack for a few dollars. It will work for
any model, tho the output sound will be less if you were using a 6-AA
pack. Contact WCE if you need a 6-AA replacement pack. Always use
name brand alkaline batteries or lithium batteries in Phantom
deterrents. Off-brand bargain batteries and/or corroded battery
packs are by far the most common cause of deterrent malfunctions.
We designed them so you can easily and cheaply make those common
repairs yourself.
It is also a good plan to cycle the switches and volume control
occasionally to wipe away any humidity fouling that might happen from
condensation. Also roll the batteries a bit while installed to assure
good contact in the holder. Unsnap and resnap the pack. Do that
when all is above freezing, warm and dry. Verify proper setting and
function afterwards.
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2008 Phantom Deterrent User Manual - All Models
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Quick Start for New Users
1. Speaker is press fit. Gently pull out speaker grill for access. Remove any packing material.
2. Install new alkaline batteries, being careful to orient them properly. Battery pack is removeable.
Tap battery pack side faces with exposed batteries on table top to assure good contact and are not sticking.
3. Move selector switch to "test" position - indicator light should be lit. It will sound frequently.
If light does not come on, see trouble shooting guide .
4. Adjust volume to approximate required volume.
5. Move selector switch to "repel" position - light should be off. It should sound only in darkness.
6. Close by pressing speaker into housing. Be sure louvers are oriented downward to shed rain.
7. Install nail or screw to hang deterrent on vertical surface near some cover such as; tree, bush,
fence post, corner of building. Leave about 1/2 to 3/4 inch exposed out of mounting surface.
8. Hang the deterrent and install the security clip onto nail between nail head and the deterrent.
9. Check operation at night to sound every 5-7 minutes. Covering the sensor eye momentarily
in daylight will cause it to sound once. It should not sound in daylight unless the sensor is
covered. Do not cause to sound in daylight by defeating the light sensor.
10. Read the full instructions as soon as possible. Do not use the deterrent if it is malfunctioning.
Email WCE if problems. WalnutCreek@qawebsites.com
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Phantom Pest Wildlife Deterrent Instructions
2301, 2610, 2004, 7277 Synthesized Hiss. 2720 Cougar sound. 2014 selectable Cougar sound or Hiss
Hiss deters: Bear, Deer, Coyote, Raccoon, Armadillo, Skunk, Opossum, Fox. Cougar sound: all + Beaver, Bobcat
Accessing Batteries and Controls
Batteries and controls are internal to be protected from: rain, snow, ice, critters and casual tampering. To access, carefully pull out the front grill which is tension press fit into the housing. Remove any packing materials. The speaker assembly may be allowed to hang free while accessing. Upon completion of access, align the grill with the louvers angled downward and press back into the housing. Starting with top or bottom in and tilt press the opposite may aid the closure.
Batteries The deterrents were designed to operate on AA alkaline batteries.
2301 model uses 6 AA alkaline for a 9 volt supply 6 to 12 month life
2610 model uses 4, 6 or 8 AA alkaline for a 6 - 12 volt supply 4 to 9 month life
2004 model uses 4, 6 or 8 AA alkaline for a 6 - 12 volt supply 4 to 9 month life
2014 and 2720 models use 4 AA alkaline for 6 volt supply. 3 to 6 month life
7277 model uses 4 or 6 AA alkaline for a 6 - 9 volt supply 3 to 6 month life
Use name brand AA alkaline batteries. (Duracell, RayoVac, EverReady, Radio Shack)
Standard or heavy duty zinc-carbon should not be used since they cannot handle the peak load needs even when very fresh. Bargain alkaline batteries are sometimes poor quality and are one of the most common causes of deterrent malfunctions.
Be sure fresh all new batteries, correct polarity, tap battery pack bottom on table top to assure good contact.
The 2014 and 2720 are the most voltage critical and should have a supply voltage not exceeding 7.2 volts or under 5 volts. The 2301, 2610 and 2004 can run on voltages up to 12 volts and as low as 4 volts. Maximum sound output is voltage related. More voltage = more sound volume. Both sound volume and extreme temperatures affects battery life
Rechargable NiCad and Metal Nickel Hydride may be used but they are a lower voltage. A special 5 AA battery pack, (6 volts) is available for 2014/2720. ( 6 AA pack could typically be used with caution with a 2014/2720 and rechargables, reduce the volume if it sounds distorted.) 6 AA (7.2 volts) or 8 AA (9.6 volts) pack can be used for the 2610 and 2004. 2301 can only accomadate up to 2x3, 6 AA packs so maximum output will be reduced using NiCad or MNH. 7277 can use 6 AA or 8 AA.
Lithium AA Batteries may be used and are extremely cold tolerant. Voltage is higher than alkaline when using the AA lithium available from EverReady. If the 2014 or 2720 scream sounds distorted, turn the volume down to an output that is free of distortion. 2301, 2610, 2004 or 7277 require no adjustment consideration.
Replacement battery packs. Sometimes batteries leak corrosive material and ruin battery packs. A blue, white or green residue is caused by leakage and indicates the pack must be replaced. The battery packs use a snap on 9 volt battery style connector to allow easy replacement. 2x2, 4 AA and 2x4, 8 AA snap clip battery packs are available at Radio Shack. The 2014 and 2720 recorded scream deterrents MUST only use 4 AA - 6 volt packs. Higher voltage in the 2014 or 2720 could cause permanent damage to the electronics. The 2301, 2610 and 2004 have a wide voltage allowance and can even use 9 volt transistor batteries in a pinch, tho they don't last very long. The 2004 and 2610 can accomadate 4, 6, or 8 AA snap battery packs. The 2301 can accomadate 2x2, 4 AA; or 2x3, 6 AA snap packs. The 7277 uses 4 AA or 6 AA but do not use the 8 AA as 12 volts is excessive and may ruin the piezo speaker. Replacement 4 AA or 6 AA packs are available from WCE.
Cold Weather Battery considerations.
Cold weather is well tolerated by the deterrent electronics but batteries have limits. Fairly new batteries work down to:
Alkaline 10 F (often rupture and leak at sub zero)
NiCad -10 F (don't usually rupture and leak at sub zero)
Lithium -40 F (-40 C) (can tolerate -55 F)
The peak output diminishes with temperature. If you need full performance at sub zero, The lithium need to be of larger capacity than the AA size. 2004, 2610, 2014 and 2720 (beginning mid year 2005) have housings that can accomadate a pair of "D" size high capacity 3.6 volt lithium batteries. Special battery packs are available from WCE. The batteries are rather pricey (in the vacinity of $50 a pair) but we tell you the best current known source for direct purchase. Used only in winter, the batteries will last a number of years.
Cold Weather Access. During sub freezing weather, the deterrent should be brought indoors and allowed to warm up before opening and adjusting controls or replacing batteries. Cold will stress plastic and moving parts. A warm up will prevent possible damage and assure a maximum service life for your deterrent.
Controls 2301, 2610, 2004, 7277, 2014, 2720 Controls are very simple.
No On/Off switch. The deterrent is on when batteries are installed and pack is snapped to connector.
Test-Repel Selector Switch The switch at the top is a selector of operation mode. Be sure the switch is fully in direction desired. "TEST" will cause the deterrent to sound about every 30 seconds and a small red light turns on to indicate battery power is connected. Use test to help set the volume. The deterrent sound should be just detectable at the limits of the area to be protected. Excess volume is not needed and consumes battery life faster. "REPEL" mode is the setting for normal operation. This activates the light sensor and when dark enough, the deterrent will sound every 5-7 minutes. The indicator light goes out in repel mode to conserve battery life. When switched to repel, the deterrent sleeps in daylight and will not appear functional in lighted conditions. These deterrents are designed for automatic night-only operation. Daylight deer and pest activity will soon cease as the result of night-only sounding. An electric eye automatically disables sound output when sufficient light strikes it. The electric eye window is the right eye on the housing. Daylight operation will cause animals to rapidly and permanently lose fear of the sound since they expect to see the sound source in daylight. Check operation at night or place in a dark location such as a closet or drawer. When installing, locate away from bright night lighting which may prevent operation. A dusk-to-dawn light might effect the light sensor enough to cause it to never turn on. Do not run in test mode as a pest deterrent. The long intervals are important to achieve an element of surprise. Do not defeat the light sensor to run in daylight. The dark of night is important to obscure the actual sound source from the targeted pests. Only use REPEL to deter. The rapid daylight sounding by TEST will not repel animals and will rapidly run down batteries.
Volume Control. The volume control is at the top, just left of the selector switch. Rotate the vertical wheel right or left. Left to increase volume. Battery life is affected by the volume setting. The volume should be adjusted to match the area being protected. Excess volume is not needed. If you can hear the deterrent, so can the animals. Adjust to be heard clearly at the limits of your area to be protected. As batteries weaken from use, the volume will diminish and may require adjustment.
Sound Selector on 2014. On the lower left corner of the circuit board is a slide switch. You may need to move the battery pack to see it clearly. Up position is a hiss only sound. Down is a recorded cougar sound followed by a hiss sound. Users often use the cougar sound for initial pest eviction and then use the less noticeable hiss. If deterring bobcat or young cougar, the recorded cougar sound must always be in use. The 2720 has no selector since it only has one sound.
Installing the Deterrent.
Phantom Deterrents are designed for rapid easy installations and relocations. A single nail or screw can be installed on any suitable verticle surface. Choose a nail or screw that has a head size that matches the thru hole at the top of your deterrent. Install the nail/screw at least 18 inches above any horizontal surface that might splash rain upward into the louvers. Do not set the deterrent on the ground or on a horizontal surface. Water damage from installation errors is not covered by the warranty, so be thoughtful. A small clip is included with deterrents to assure they are not shaken from their mounting nail/screw, by wind or critters. To utilize: leave about 1/2 - 3/4 inch of the nail/screw extending out from the verticle surface. Hang the deterrent. Clip onto the nail behind its head and in front of the deterrent. The clip is larger than the mounting hole so the deterrent can't be removed unless the clip is removed first. If you do not have the provided clip, a spring type clothes pin can be used in its place. Be sure that the pin is lying down over on the side opposite the light sensor eye so as not to block its window.
Choose the locations for deterrent installations by considering the places a large predator might lurk. Where might the pest be fooled into thinking a cougar is hiding. Tree trunks work well. Fence posts near cover. A corner of a building that won't have people seen near at night. In a bush, but be sure enough light is available to turn it off in the day. Installations on edges of open areas will protect open areas. Do not put the deterrent out in the open on a pole. It is important that location of the sound source be difficult to get an exact visual fix on by the pest, and also be near some cover.
Multiple Deterrent Installations Two deterrents can be more effective than one since it will create an illusion of movement, but it must be set up properly. Less is better than too much. Effect is diminished, or even lost, if pests hear the same sound from different directions, from the same location. Adjust locations and volume to avoid overlap areas of sounds from two or more deterrents. The pest animals will still be exposed even if there are small gaps. If hiss type 2301/2004/2610, and cougar sound type 2720/2014, are alternated, some overlap of the two differrent sounds is acceptable. The 7277 type can be used to have a mix with any of the other types.
Pets and Livestock. Usually pets and livestock are not annoyed or adjust in a few days at worst. The hiss sound has no reports of problems with: dogs, cats, goats, sheep, cows, horses, rabbits or any birds. The recorded cougar sound can make cats a bit nervous at first, but they adjust in a few days and ignore it. Curiously the cougar sound doesn't bother horses, cows, etc. Our domestic animals originate from Africa and Asia etc, so they may lack instincts about an American predator... the cougar. The semi ultrasonic 7277 sound has had no reports of problems among domestic animals or pets. Any animal that trusts you can easily be desensitized if they are reactive. Set the deterrent to a low volume and switch to "test". Let the animal see you holding the deterrent while it is sounding. The animal will associate the sound with you and decide it is not a danger. This works with ANY animal so be careful not to allow your wildlife pests see you near the deterrent when it is sounding. Keep in mind animals may be concealed in nearby woods watching. Don't let them see you and the sound togather. Wild "pet" foxes have intentionally been desensitized, but not the pest deer, so we know that wildlife can be selectively or accidently desensitized.
Insect Intrusions. The deterrents are intentionally not sealed tight. This is required to allow air circulation in summer heat to prevent heat damage, as well as drainage of any rain that might blow in during extreme weather. Sometimes insects, such as ants, exploit the small openings and use the interior for their purposes. Their activity could foul and short electronics functions or jam the speaker motion. If intrusion occurs, a small piece of; cloth, sponge or similar, soaked very lightly in an insect repellent or an insecticide, can be placed in the housing. After evacuated of live insect activity, gently clear any debris. If malfunctioning, email WCE for advice. Do not use a malfunctioning deterrent, as it may compromise long term effect. Do not attempt to seal the housing openings.
The Deterrent Isn't Working. The most common effect failure is concerning deer. The phrase "I saw the deer not react" is almost always stated. If you can see the deer... they can see you. They were desensitized by seeing calm people when the deterrent was operating, and then associated the sound as harmless. Deer have strong instincts about cougar and can usually be re-sensitized. Move the deterrent to a distinctly new location away from anything "people" at night and move its location every night or two until they exit. Alternating 2 or 3 locations works fine. This is true of all deterred animals. Be particularly careful not to desensitize pest fox, raccoon or beaver... they are very smart and may not re-sensitize to the same sound and require an alternate new sound. If you have a definite effect failure with a hiss type deterrent, email WCE about trading for a cougar sound deterrent. Sometimes a local sound is similar and damages the effect. Traffic noise is the most common interference sound. The recorded cougar sound is very distinctly different and almost always works where a standard hiss type has failed. The new semi ultrasonic hiss 7277 has proven to solve most all failure situations. Inquire about a trade. Failure of any is very rare. Less than one per one hundred installations. Be sure to give it a few weeks in case you are actually getting a string of intermittant visits from numerous different animals. The individual animal needs to be frightened a few times to decide that specific area is dangerous. The animals can leave a lot of tracks coming and going during the initial learning period. The activity level may actually appear greater initially for a short time... then it will stop. The initial learning period may be just one night, or up to a few weeks. It varies for many reasons. The activity will stop.
Do not use a deterrent that is malfunctioning. It should be sounding only at night at 5-7 minute intervals. A malfunctioning deterrent could damage long term effectiveness. You can email WCE about any problems. WalnutCreek@qawebsites.com
Deterrent Use Guide for Effective Long Term Usage
Your Phantom Guard-N PROtector electronic deterrent tricks pest deer and night critters much like a magician's trick fools his audience. The Phantom creates an illusion that a cougar now lives in your yard, garden or area to be protected. This illusion works because deer and night critters such as raccoon, beaver, skunk, opossum and coyote; are born with instincts to know when a cougar is near and how to react to survive. You become the magician, and you need to support and enhance the illusion, so it is a convincing act for your animal audience.
You must not be associated with the Phantom deterrent sound. You don't want the animals to know that humans have anything to do with this new sound. If they know that you are in one place and the sound comes from somewhere completely different and non-human, that supports the illusion. If you are holding it or are near by when it sounds, it ruins the illusion. As you have undoubtedly observed, you are not considered a deadly threat. Deer and other animals do not have instinctive fear of people. They also know from experience, people can make any sort of sound. A common erroneous situation occurs when a Phantom deterrent owner will see a daytime deer, grabs the deterrent, holds it up and sounds it - expecting the deer to run away terrified. Instead the deer looks up, sees that it is 'just another silly human noise' and isn't seriously frightened. Do not do this - it doesn't work - it will ruin the illusion. To desensitize pets or livestock, do just the opposite. Allow them to see you holding the deterrent while it is sounding. The sound is then associated with you and is remembered as harmless.
The illusion is completely by sound - not by sight. In daylight, animals expect to see the source of the sound - and you cannot supply one, so a daylight illusion is much more difficult. In the dark at night, animals will not risk waiting for visual identification, so then is your strongest surest illusion. Phantom deterrents all have light sensors to turn them off during daylight, so this is automatically taken care of for you. You can support the illusion by keeping it in or near a believable location where a cougar could lurk and wait unseen. Don't put it in areas lit by security lighting. Do not hang on a small pole in the middle of a wide open area.
Daytime timed sounding is not recommended. The night-only illusion will cause a change in day habits as well, so risking a "bad show" in daylight should not be attempted.
Support the illusion with other clues that a cougar is now about. Animals have 5 senses just like us. The Phantom audio-only deterrents affects only one of them - sound, which is their most important night sense to warn them of predators. Sight clues are not provided by audio-only deterrents. Smell is the most important supporting sense to confirm sight or sound clues. The easiest smell clue is blood and raw flesh. The smell of a kill adds reality to the illusion of a killer cougar. Small stew size pieces of raw meat can be placed around the area to be protected to add to the illusion. Tying them in small branches off of the ground spreads the scent better and keeps them away from dogs etc. One treatment is usually enough. Blood scent clues are best used and limited to the herbivores... deer and beaver.
While you won't get any applause from your audience, you will have performed one of the slickest magic tricks ever. Your area has protection like it was enclosed by an invisible 8 foot fence! And the audience never even knew that they were tricked.
Protecting poultry and wild birds from nocturnal predators. Locate primary deterrents fairly near roosts and nests. When protecting free range poultry, start protection before letting birds out. At least a few days. If predators are already taking eggs or birds, pen the birds or use attraction bait to delay attack so the deterrent can affect them before they do damage. Meat wrapped and anchored with wire, or a securely caged bird in the open, could be used. When attraction bait is no longer approached or taken, deterrent effectiveness has been established. Fox and coyote typically take birds near dusk or dawn. They study and wait for opportunities at night, which is when Phantom deterrents discourage them away from the area. Do not sound deterrents during daylight hours. Bobcat require the 2014 or 2720 recorded cougar sound deterrent since they do not react the synthesized hiss of a 2610. Phantom deterrents do not protect against; hawks, snakes or stray daylight dogs. Raccoon, skunk, opossum and armadillo, are often somewhat slow to react, or there may be several trailing thru, and activity may appear unchanged for a week or so. They will soon avoid the area. Effective area may be smaller than for deer or canines, due to their direct confrontation defensive reactions. Set up the deterrents fairly close to where fresh activity is occuring. About 10-25 yards away seems to work well. Discourage them away from cover such as bushes.
When using near active roadways, try to locate the Phantom deterrent so that the pest animals will want to exit away from the road. Animals typically seek protective cover, or retreat the same direction they came from, when confronted by danger. They will not want to exit toward the direction that the sound originated from.
Phantom deterrent satisfaction guarantee. Effective for year 2008 purchases: Try out your deterrent(s) for up to 6 months risk free. If you are not impressed, and don’t want them for any reason, return in good condition, and you will get a full refund. Normal external weathering is expected and allowed. Exchange for a different model which may be more effective, is also an option. What we sell to you must work or we don't want your money. You don't need to make a case for a refund, but we appreciate knowing why, so we may improve. This money-back guarantee is limited to 3 deterrents per customer, unless arranged otherwise in advance. If you need many, start with three to prove effect. Send returns for refund to the place of purchase. If you bought it direct from Walnut Creek Enterprises, return it to us. If you bought it from another seller, return it to them. Contact Walnut Creek Enterprises if you have any refund problems from a seller.
Phantom deterrent defect warranty. Effective for year 2008 purchases: We will repair or replace (our option) any defective deterrent, for free, for 1 year from date of sale. Out of warrenty paid repairs are available if parts are available. Discounted replacements of unrepairables are available as well. Contact WCE for further details. Repair or replace includes the return postage back to the customer. Postage for returns sent to Walnut Creek Enterprises, are the responsibility of the sender. Send repairs to: Walnut Creek Enterprises, POB 70, Annapolis, Missouri 63620
Damage from abuse, neglect or modification is not covered, and may require additional costs for repair or a reduced refund if returned. Walnut Creek Enterprises only warranties the deterrent. We assume no responsibility for losses or damage done by animals. We didn’t do the damage. Protection by our deterrents can never be expected to be absolutely 100%, since each animal must initially enter the protected area to be exposed to the deterrent message. Although very rare, a particular animal may be unreactive for unknown unusual reasons, such as deafness. We expect that you will see far less damage while using our deterrents. We include a risk free trial - so you can be sure that our deterrents perform to your expectations.
Phantom Guard-N PROtector deterrents were conceived, and are designed, tested, & manufactured in the USA Missouri Ozarks. They are skillfully individually hand crafted using as many USA materials as practically possible. Available exclusively by mail order.
Our deterrents are for the USA only. We do not sell, ship to or accept funds from outside the USA. This includes sales, refunds and repairs. Copyright Walnut Creek Enterprises 1999-2008
Mail: Walnut Creek Enterprises, POB 70, Annapolis, Missouri 63620
Website: http://freewebs.com/walnut_creek_enterprises
Associate Websites: http://qawebsites.com http://qaw.proboards18.com
Email contact: WalnutCreek@qawebsites.com or DanJincks@centurytel.net
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Malfunction Troubleshooting 2008
Battery Related Problems
About 90% of Phantom Guard-N PROtector malfunctions are battery related and owner correctable.
1. Use only name brand alkaline batteries... Rayovac, Eveready, Duracell, Radio Shack
2. Install a brand new out of the same box set. Do not mix brands or confuse used. We get a number of returns each year that were non-problems obviously due to not using new name brand batteries. A set of new batteries cost less than return postage... please try that first.
3. Check the battery holder for blue, green or white corrosion. Replace the pack if there is any. Radio Shack sells 4 AA and 8 AA replacement battery packs. WCE can supply 4 AA , 6 AA or 8 AA packs.
4. Battery holder malfunctions
Be sure that the polarity orientation is correct for all batteries.
Some battery holders were molded excessively tight and the batteries do not make contact. This gives the impression that the deterrent does not work. The test mode red light does not light up. Previous instructions say to tap the battery pack bottom. These holders are so tight that a bottom tap does not free them as intended. Please use this revised procedure.
Load batteries into the holder packs. Tap each side face with exposed batteries, on a table top, to settle batteries into good contact with holder. If part of a multi pack system, test each pack individually by installing it in the deterrent in test mode. If light does not come on, tap on sides again. Sometimes batteries stick in the holders and the positive side, opposite the spring, does not make contact. This can be corrected by removing the batteries and bending the 8 retainer wings outward to reduce their pressure against the batteries. Pliers help but be gentle. If a wing breaks it will do no harm.
5 Cycle switches and volume control several times to rub any internal corrosion away.
6. Set to test and see if it is functioning well.
7. Set to Repel and place in dark drawer to see if it sounds once every 5-7 minutes.
8. Be sure to use as a deterrent only in the repel mode.
Light Sensor Problems
As you look at the deterrent from the grill front, the right "eye" is the light sensor window. If anything obstructs that window the deterrent will not turn off in daytime as it should. Do not intentionally defeat the light sensor as day sounding may desensitize you targeted pest wildlife.
Inside to the right of the volume control and selector switch there is a small disk on two wires. This is the light sensor. Normally it should be lined up with the center of the eye window. It can be nudged into place if it is out of position. The wires are stiff and will stay in position. If you want the deterrent to come on earlier and stop later, you can move the sensor to the edge of the eye. Be sure to test.
The models 2014 and 2720 set to scream will sound a few times rapidly as they turn on at nightfall. This is normal and has no adverse effect. Occasionally lighting will be fluctuating, usually due to clouds, and the repeats will continue longer than normal. Again this is not a malfunction. When batteries are getting very weak they will consistantly repeat a great many times. The sound will be raspy and distorted as well. Replace the batteries. Always use new out of the same package name brand Alkaline or batteries per instructions. Weak or cheap batteries can cause malfunctions.
Water Damage
The deterrents are reliably weatherproof if installed according to instructions. They are not waterproof and water damage from improper installation is neglect and not a warranty repair. Water damage is very obvious and not repairable. If the deterrent was running speaker skyward in the rain and it quit functioning, the deterrent is totalled. Any totalled deterrent, water damage or otherwise, will be replaced by a new one of similar type for half the current selling price as a curtousy of WCE. Return the deterrent with payment.
Warranty Repairs
The repair warranty period is one year. If the above does not correct your problem, email us for possible further advice and return for repair. On the back of the speaker is a serial number. The last 4 digets are the month and year it was made. We honor 13 months for free repair. If the first digit is 3 then it was sold from a dealer and will be 13 months from when you bought it. Otherwise you purchased direct from WCE.
Out of Warranty Repairs
Email us about the repair. The most it will cost you is half the current selling price for a new replacement if it is totalled by any cause. Most repairs cost $20. You can send the defect to us with $20 and we will bill you if over that amount. These costs include return shipping back to a USA address.
Out of USA returns
We will not accept returns from outside the USA. We do not sell outside of the USA.
Copyright 2008 Walnut Creek Enterprises, POB 70, Annapolis, Missouri 63620
revised June 2008
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Battery Packs
High Capacity Multi Battery Holder Systems
Features:
Increased deterrent performance
2-3 times as long between battery changes. (3AA4 and 2AA6)
Can be used in deterrents constructed from June 2007 onward
3AA4 Output voltage 6 volts. 3 x 4 AA battery packs. Requires 8 or 12 AA
batteries. For use in 2014, also 2610 normal area usage.
2AA6 Output voltage 9 volts. 2 x 6 AA battery packs. Requires 12 AA batteries
For use in 7277 or 2610 for boosted large area usage.
8AA12v Output voltage 12 volts. 2 x 4 AA battery packs or single 8 pack.
Requires 8 AA batteries. For use only in 2610 for maximum area boost.
4AA X2 Two independent 1 x 4 AA, 6 volt battery packs, back to back, together
for convenient handling. Either can be used alone or connected by
snap harness options.
Installation:
Open the housing and unsnap and remove the single battery pack in the deterrent.
Load batteries into the holder packs. Tap each side face with exposed batteries on table top, to settle batteries into good contact with holder. Test each pack individually by installing in deterrent in test mode. If light does not come on, tap on sides again. Sometimes batteries stick in the holders and the positive side, opposite the spring, does not make contact. This can be corrected by removing the batteries and bending the 8 retainer wings outward to reduce pressure against the batteries. Pliers help but be gentle. If a wing breaks it will do no harm.
Snap the tested packs onto the connection harness on the multi lead side. Snap the single snap end of the muti holder harness to the deterrent snap. It is labeled "Deterrent Clip". All use 9 volt battery type snap connectors. Be very careful to connect properly or heat and damage will occur.
Holders sit under the circuit board, and then a pack on top of the lower set(s) in front of the label plate. 3AA4 and 8AA12v have 8 batteries on the bottom. The 2AA6 top pack is set so narrow side is between label and speaker. If the speaker assembly won't close all of the way, the orientation is wrong.
Use a matched set of new AA alkaline batteries from same package. 3AA4 uses 8 or 12. 2AA6 uses 12. 8AA12v uses 8
Be very careful that battery polarity is correct in all holders. Just one battery reversed will ruin the entire set in a short time. Do not reuse a damaged set.
The 3AA4 can be used with just two packs loaded. Leave the 3rd unused pack attached empty or put the insulator sleave on the unused connector.
Never mix 4AA and 6AA packs on a system.
On-line up to date copy of this instruction...
http://www.walnut_creek_enterprises.webs.com/catusermanual.htm#200341042
revised Sept 08
Copyright 2008 Walnut Creek Enterprises
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Detailed explanation of high capacity battery pack usage,
The purpose of the 6 volt multiple battery pack system 3AA4, for a 2014 or 2610 Deluxe models, is to increase the time between battery changes and also to keep the sound output at its maximum, particularly in winter. It does not actually make it sound any louder.
To make use:
1. Open the deterrent by carefully pulling out the press fit speaker grill. There are no screws holding it. Unsnap and remove the battery pack that came with the deterrent.
2. The 4AA X2 is actually 2 battery packs like the original, but stuck together to handle more easily. There are two snap connectors on that pack. Snap the two snaps on the 3AA4 wire harness, which are not labeled or covered, to the two snaps on the battery pack.
3. Now you are finished installing battery packs if you just want to double your battery capacity.
4. If you want to triple your battery capacity, then slide off the insulating cover of the third snap wire. Slide it down onto the wire so you won't lose it. (Put the insulator back in place if that third snap is unconnected, to prevent short circuits.) Then snap onto it the original battery pack removed in step #1.
5. Snap the wiring harness to the snap from the deterrent. You must only use the labeled wire snap on the 3AA4, to make the connection.
6. Install 8 or 12 NEW AA batteries from the SAME package and brand. Do not mix brands or ages or you may experience malfunctions by the deterrent. Be careful of polarity. It is a good idea to test each of the 4 AA packs in use, individually. Set the deterrent to test mode. This can be done by loading and unloading each pack or by unsnapping and reconnecting each pack. Note that the 2 packs of the 4AA X2 are 4 on each wide side rather than the 2X2 of the small holder.
7. Set the deterrent to REPEL mode, and install it where needed to deter pest wildlife.
The 12 battery configuration should power the deterrent for a year or longer, if operating in a mild climate, using good name brand alkaline AA batteries. Alkaline batteries may freeze and later leak and ruin the battery holders if used in climates colder than zero degrees F. Lithium 1.5 volt AA batteries have a similar life span as alkaline batteries, but will work well in all climates down to -40 degrees. Lithium batteries are expensive. They can be used only in cold months and then saved for future winters, getting a few, to many, years of use. They have a long storage life. The 8 battery configuration is sufficient for -40 use with lithium 1.5 volt AA batteries.
Copyright 2009 Walnut Creek Enterprises
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Model Data
Model 2301
Distributed 2003-2006. Discontinued due to being ecomonically displaced by model 2610 when parts cost increases hit it harder than higher end models. Simple repairs remain available indefinitely, but badly damaged will not be repaired and a discounted 2610 will be offered as a replacement. This deterrent was designed for small area home and garden use having a maximum coverage of about 2-4 acres against deer and coyote, and perhaps 1/3 that for smaller pests. A 3-1/2 inch diameter very heavy duty case which utiliized a 2-1/2 inch fiber cone voice coil 1 watt speaker with a frequency range of about 500-18k hertz. It could be run on either 4 AA or 6 AA batteries which produced output of about .5 or .8 watts typical. Battery life ranges up to a year. The deterrent was designed for 12 month a year outdoor use and should tolerate all normal heat and cold down to 0 F. Use of lithium batteries should extend the cold but some componts are not guaranteed to work properly in extreme cold. Any cold malfunction is not permanent and the deterrent will function normally after it warms up. The sound produced is a directly produced, synthetic digital source, shaped white noise hiss, using the same generating circuitry as all other hiss type deterrents. A few were produced that use an alternate white noise generating source with the same effect and range.
Model 2610
Distributed 2006-onward. The main synthetic hiss deterrent. Originally created as a large case version of the 2301 using the same small output 386 amplifier. Originally called 2301-LC for large case. In 2007 it evolved to being the same as the 2004 due to parts cost quirks and the 7277 uses the same 2004 circuit board. Additionally the circuitry was all upgrades to being rated for -40 degree use at about mid 2007. Battery voltage can be anywhere in the 6-12 volt range producing 1 to 2 watts output which is defined by the voltage used. The coverage area is about 6 acres at 6 volts and 10 acres at 12 volts. Normally supplied with 4 AA 6 volt battery packs to match the other models of deterrents. As with all 2XXX series derrents and the 7277, battery packs are snap connected for instant replacement. WCE or Radio Shack etc can supply 4, 6 and 8 AA snap-in battery packs.
Model 2004
Distributed 2000-2006
Model 2720
Distributed 2007-2007
Model 2014
Distributed 2000-onward
Model 7277
Distributed 2007-onward.
Models 99XX and 851
Distributed 1999-2000
Models 2XXX not noted otherwise
Distribution varies starting 2000
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