SUNBEAM SBBCU1 Sonic Egg Bark Control Device User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: This ultrasonic noise device should NOT be used less than 12 inches from a human ear.
- This device should only be used to deter unwanted barking of dogs
- This device is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.
- This device is not intended to protect aggressive dogs.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
About this product:
The Sunbeam® Sonic Egg™ uses ultrasonic sound technology that can only be heard by dogs.
- This product can be used either indoors, outdoors, or taken with you wherever you go.
- This product uses ultrasonic sound to deter unwanted barking of dogs
- This product can be used as a training aid
- This product can be used to stop unwanted barking from your neighbor’s dogs
- It can detect a barking dog from up to 50 feet away
- 3 levels of bark detection sensitivity
- Low battery indicator
- Weatherproof for outdoor use.
Product Overview:
How it works:
A barking dog triggers the Sunbeam® Sonic Egg™ to respond by sending an ultrasonic sound that deters the barking behavior and is not heard by humans.
Note: Maximum operating range is 50 feet unobstructed when on HIGH microphone setting.
Indoor Usage Applications
Outdoor Usage Applications
Operating Instructions:
Battery Installation
The Sunbeam® Sonic Egg™ operates using a 9V alkaline battery (not included). Always use a new battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries
- Remove the battery door by pressing the lever and pulling the door from the slots
- Insert the battery according to the positive and negative terminal markings
- Replace battery door by inserting it into the slots and pressing close.
Note:
Setting the adjustment dial to the OFF position when the product is not needed will extend the battery life.
TESTING
- Turn the adjustment dial to TEST
- Hold the unit at an arm’s length away from you
- Speak the word “bark” loudly
Note: If the LED flashes GREEN and a beep sound is heard then the product is functioning normally If a beep is NOT heard then repeat Step 3 with a louder voice. If the LED illuminates RED then the battery is low. If the LED still does not flash check that the battery is installed correctly and the door is securely closed.
Ready to Use
- Determine where you are going to use the Sunbeam® Sonic Egg™ NOTE: optimal performance will be achieved when there are no obstructions between the Sunbeam® Sonic Egg™ and the area where the dog will be barking. We recommend that the Sunbeam® Sonic Egg™ be placed at least 5 feet from the ground to minimize possible obstruction of the ultrasonic sound
- Set microphone setting using the adjustment dial Low: This setting can detect barks from 15 feet away. (We recommend this setting for many indoor applications) Med: This setting can detect barks from 30 feet away High: This setting can detect barks from 50 feet away
LED
- The LED will illuminate GREEN when the unit is functioning normally
- The LED will illuminate RED when the battery is low
- The LED will NOT illuminate if the battery is too low. If this condition is identified use the TEST mode and follow the instructions described in this section for troubleshooting.
Hints & Tips
Optimal performance will be achieved when obstructions between the device and the dog are minimized Place the device at least 5 feet from the ground pointed in the direction of where the dog barking originates To reduce dogs becoming desensitized to the ultrasonic sound it is recommended that it be turned OFF when it is not needed to deter barking. This practice will also extend the life of the battery.
Care and Maintenance
The Sunbeam® Sonic Egg™ is weatherproof but is NOT submersible so care must be taken when cleaning.
- Always remove the battery before attempting to clean it.
- Use a clean damp cloth, water only
- Never use any household or industrial cleaners
- Do not submerse the unit in water or any other liquid.
FCC Statement Potential for Radio/Television Interference
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The product generated uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product on or off, 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 product and the receiver.
- Connect the product to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1 Year Warranty
In the U.S.A. and Canada If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-866-537-2249 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you. Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair, or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized Sunbeam service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
What are the limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied, or statutory warranty or condition. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions, or representations, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against the purchaser by any other party. Some provinces, states, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited, doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1.