How to Perform a Battery Drain in My PetSafe® Basic Bark Control Collar
Before you begin, remove the collar from the pet.
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Using a coin or the edge of the Test Light Tool, remove the battery from the unit.
Using the Test Light Tool or a coin prevents the existing battery from being stripped out or damage to the collar.
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Discharge the battery memory by slowly sliding the contact points back and forth across the cutting board 5 times or until any lights or beeps have ceased.
Be sure to use a cutting board. This will give the appropriate sound and/or vibration needed to activate the bark collars without damaging the collar sensor or surface it is being rubbed on.
Inspect the inside of the collar for corrosion.
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Gently lift the battery tab. If there is a spring and not a tab as pictured, do not try to lift it.
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Insert a new battery and test for correction. For assistance with testing, visit How to Test the PetSafe® Basic Bark Control Collar.
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