User`s Manual
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1. HOUR RANDOM OPERATION should always be turned ON ran ore F Volume Should always be set to as high as possible Recommended Settings Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 10 rOUDIESNOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Loose battery connection All RECORDINGS are turned OFF Sound Card not fully seated Remove sound card and reinstall making sure it is fully inserted into the socket Sound Card is installed backward Unplug the sound card and reinstall with the label facing to the left TIME OF OPERATION set to DAY ONLY Change TIME OF OPERATION to 24 HOUR without enough light Unit was not shut down before the battery 1 Turn the POWER switch OFF was disconnected causing the unit to go into SAFE MODE Disconnect the battery Remove the sound card Wait 30 seconds Reinstall sound card Reconnect the battery Turn the POWER switch ON Was working but stopped The battery is dead Connect the battery to a battery charger and see if it will hold a charge Replace if necessary E Solar Panel is not getting enough sunlight Reposition the Solar Panel If you have any questions about the use or operation of this product call us toll free at 888 332 2328 Monday Friday 7 30 am 4 00 pm Pacific Time Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 11 Warranty IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED CONTACT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE OR OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 1 YEAR OF YOUR DATE OF PURCHASE FOR PROMPT AND COURTEOUS REPLACE2. bordering trees it is necessary to position the units so the sound protection covers the trees as well Mount the 20 Speaker Tower at least five feet above trees crops and structures for maximum coverage The higher the better Sound will disperse or reflect off structures or foliage Mount control unit out of direct sun if possible When first installed run the Bird Gard units at FULL volume and on SHORT time off periods This ensures maximum bird stress and creates a hostile environment Watch for changes in bird activity and adjust the location of your Bird Gard unit if needed Check the battery and unit settings often to insure continuous bird control Be certain that the system is not turned down or has a dead battery Field hands or harvesters may turn down the volume Changing settings and switches often helps to prevent bird habituation Periodically change switch settings of the eight sounds turning them ON or OFF NEVER turn OFF the distress calls of the target birds you are trying to repel and always keep at least one predator bird sound turned ON If different bird species enter the protected area and begin causing damage contact us immediately for an updated Sound Card designed to repel the new invading birds Remember that the Bird Gard system is a management tool and should be used as part of your overall bird control strategy sometimes in conjunction with other bird control techniques and devices Be aware that und
3. glass side down Plates z Carriage 6 Lay the Mounting Arm across the Solar Panel with the Clamp Plates down Position the Mounting Arm at an angle so the Clamp Plates slide under the lip of the Solar Panel eos Figure 3A 7 Rotate the Mounting Arm and secure it to the Solar Panel by tightening the Carriage Bolts Figure 3B Bottom View Top View Figure 2 Rotate Mounting Arm and Clamp Plates slide under tighten Carriage Bolts the lip of the Solar Panel Figure 3A Figure 3B Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 5 Placement Your Bird Gard Super Pro Amp will protect an area up to approximately 600 feet in all directions Factors to consider when selecting the best location include Birds typically feed from the perimeter of the crop and work their way in Place Bird Gard Super Pro Amp units so the sound protection covers all the way to the edges of the crop For larger crops Super Pro Amp units should be positioned 400 500 feet inside the crop and spaced every 1 200 feet Mount the 20 Speaker Tower at least 5 feet above terrain crops trees and other obstacles Placing the Super Pro Amp on top of a hill or small rise will give you much better coverage than at the bottom of a valley The greater the height the further the sounds will travel Wind can blow the sound waves If the area you need to protect has consistent wind coming from the same direction position your Bird Gard Super Pro Amp more upwind Trees surroun
4. needed to support the mounting pole 1 Bailing Wire or zip tie Optional to secure the Mounting Pole to the l Post CAUTION BIRD GARD SUPER PRO AMP IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUNDS UP TO 125 DECIBELS PROPER HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE WORN ANYTIME THE UNIT IS TURNED ON eon EAR LA INg ono NO Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual Bird Control Management Guidelines An active bird control management program is key to successfully repelling pest birds Bird feeding patterns may take several days or weeks to break Follow all suggestions for maximum effectiveness Read all instructions prior to installation For best results It is extremely important to fully protect your entire crop from birds Any areas not fully protected will allow birds to begin feeding at the fringes of the sound coverage They will soon become bolder and learn the sounds are nothing to fear This will cause the effectiveness to diminish Complete Bird Gard coverage forces birds to leave the area entirely Install the Bird Gard unit at least two weeks before birds are attracted to your crop It is much easier to keep birds away before they have found a food source than it is to repel them once they have developed a feeding pattern Most birds begin feeding from the perimeter of a crop Place Bird Gard Super Pro Amp units so the sound protection covers past the edges of the crop Birds will often use tall trees for roosting and observation If birds are in
5. MENT REPAIR OR REFUND BIRD GARD LLC S LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REFUNDING THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY CUSTOMER OR REPLACING THE PRODUCT IN BIRD GARD S SOLE DISCRETION AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BIRD GARD BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM THE CUSTOMER S USE OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT THIS LIMITATION MAY BE LIMITED BY STATE LAW EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN BIRD GARD DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED RELATING TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS AND THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF BIRD GARD ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT If you have any questions about the use or operation of this product call us toll free at 888 332 2328 Monday Friday 7 30 am 4 00 pm Pacific Time Bird Gard The World Leader in Electronic Bird Control 270 E Sun Ranch Drive P O Box 1690 Sisters OR 97759 888 332 2328 www BirdGard com CE Rev 8 13 Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 12
6. Users Manual Overview Bird Control Management Guidelines Materials List Assembly Control Unit Solar Panel Placement Building a Mounting Pole or Mast Installation 20 Speaker Tower Solar Panel Control Box Solar Panel Connections Settings Recordings Mode Settings Warranty 10 10 10 12 BirdGard SUPER PRO AMP Bird Gard 270 E Sun Ranch Drive PO 1690 Sisters OR 97759 T 888 332 2328 F 541 549 5286 Info BirdGard com www BirdGard com Overview Bird Gard utilizes the innate power of the natural survival instincts of birds to effectively repel them Digital recordings of distressed and alarmed birds along with the sounds made by their natural predators are broadcast through high fidelity weather resistant speakers over the top of crops This triggers a primal fear and flee response Pest birds soon relocate to where they can feed without feeling threatened Your Bird Gard Super Pro Amp system consists of 20 Speaker Tower broadcasts the bird sounds ______ gt le ek Ed Control Unit produces the bird sounds and contains all operational controls Solar Panel recharges the 12 volt deep cycle battery Items needed but not included 1 Mounting Pole or Mast tall enough to raise the 20 Speaker Tower at least 5 feet above the top of the crops trees or other obstructions 1 12 volt Deep Cycle Battery RV Marine Group 27 or larger wet cell 1 T Post or similar Optional may be
7. ding crops provide birds with a safe perch that allows them to fly in grab food and fly out It is much more difficult to eliminate bird damage if the birds are able to use the surrounding trees as a staging area for attacks on your crops Your Bird Gard unit should be positioned close to any trees bordering your crops If birds are roosting in the trees at night the TIME OF OPERATION should be set to 24 HOUR Lakes rivers and wetlands are a favorite resting and hiding place for birds Your Bird Gard unit should be placed so the sound thoroughly covers any areas where birds frequent Neighbors businesses and others may not appreciate hearing the bird sounds At the limits of the effective range the sounds from your Bird Gard Super Pro Amp are at a level people may find annoying Avoid placing the unit where it becomes a nuisance If you have any questions about the use or operation of this product call us toll free at 888 332 2328 Monday Friday 7 30 am 4 00 pm Pacific Time Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 6 Bullding a Mounting Pole or Mast CAUTION TALL POLES AND MASTS CAN BE HEAVY AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CONSTRUCTING OR WORKING AROUND TALL POLES AND MASTS BIRD GARD LLC ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURIES Things to consider e The 20 Speaker Tower is designed to mount onto a 1 in outside diameter pipe at least 14 in long 1 in conduit works well as it is light rigid inexpensive a
8. e Bird Control Management Guidelines section for more information Recordings There are eight separate bird sounds contained on the Replaceable Sound Card The label on the sound card lists each sound with a number corresponding to the eight RECORDINGS dip switches to the left of the Sound Card Initially all RECORDING switches should be turned ON If the target birds begin returning periodically change switch settings for the eight sounds turning them ON or OFF NOTE NEVER turn OFF the distress calls of the target birds you are trying to repel and always keep at least one predator bird sound turned ON Mode Settings TIME OFF INTERVAL controls the time off periods between each playing of the bird recordings Setting Time Off Duration Switch 1 Switch 2 When the Bird Gard unit is first installed the TIME OFF INTERVAL should be set to SHORT to create the greatest sense of danger and move the birds out of the area the fastest Once the birds have left the area completely for a week or more you may try increasing the TIME OFF INTERVAL gradually but you must monitor the birds carefully Switch back to SHORT at the first sign birds are returning TIME OF OPERATION controls when the bird recordings play Setting Switch 3 Switch 4 DAY ONLY In most cases birds are only active during the day so the DAY ONLY is recommended If birds are roosting in bordering trees at night you will need to set the TIME OF OPERATION for 24
9. elp keep insects and moisture out Solar Panel Connections 16 Cut the black zip ties securing the RED and BLACK wires on the underside of the solar panel Figure 7 17 Connect the RED wire to the terminal on the 12 volt battery and connect the BLACK wire to the terminal on the battery NOTE If you are using a Sealed Gel 12 volt battery instead of a Lead Acid battery you will need to cut the indicated small BLUE wire on the attached voltage regulator This prevents Sealed Gel batteries from being overcharged Failure to cut this wire can result in permanent battery damage Figure 8 Figure 7 Solar Controller iv Cut Blue wire for P HAMA rONTeia iin Sealed Gel batteries RED and BLACK wires connect to BAT TERY Figure 8 CAUTION Your Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Se is capable of producing sounds up to 125 decibels o Hearing protection must be worn anytime the unit Is on Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 9 Settings Repelling birds requires regular monitoring and active management Birds are intelligent and highly adaptable so it is important to create and maintain an environment the birds perceive as hostile and dangerous This is achieved by playing the sounds frequently and at a high volume otherwise the birds will not be fully repelled and will soon learn to adapt Below are the initial settings that should be used when your Bird Gard Super Pro Amp is first installed Please see th
10. er extreme drought or other adverse conditions birds will disregard all deterrents and risks in order to survive If you have any questions about the use or operation of this product call us toll free at 888 332 2328 Monday Friday 7 30 am 4 00 pm Pacific Time Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 3 Viatenals List it E Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Control Box 1 I Bird Gard Sound Card 1 Pre installed in control box 20 Speaker Tower 1 Control Box Mounting U Bolts 2 1 4 x 1 x 2 Control Box Brackets 2 40 Watt Solar Panel 1 Solar Panel Mounting Bracket 1 Solar Panel Mounting U Bolts 2 1 4 x 1 1 8 x 2 Control Box Connector Cable 1 2 Wire 4 ft Long Battery Box 1 Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 4 Assembly Note You will find it easier to pre assemble the following components prior to installation in the field Control Box Mounting Control Unit ae 1 Lay the Control Unit face down ip 2 Attach the two Control Box Mounting Brackets to the back with the included screws figure 1 Figure 1 Solar Panel Solar Panel Mounting Bracket 3 Install the two Solar Panel Mounting U Bolts in the Head of the Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Head yy Figure 2 4 Loosen but do not remove the Carriage Bolts securing the movable Clamp Plates on the Solar U onc Panel Mount Bracket Na 5 Lay the solar panel on a flat surface with the
11. is above ground level Fill the area around the pipe with packed sand leaving the last foot filled with concrete to form a cap over the hole Your mast can be dropped into the galvanized water pipe receiver for support At the end of harvest the mast can be lifted out and positioned on the ground for easy disassembly and storage Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual T Mstallation Note Foliage trees and other obstructions severely reduce the effective range of Bird Gard units It is critical that the 20 Speaker Tower is mounted at least 5 feet above all obstructions to achieve the maximum protection Mounting Pole or Mast 1 The Mounting Pole or Mast will need to be supported by a T Post fence post tree or other means The Pole Support should be in place before proceeding 20 Speaker Tower 2 Lay the 20 Speaker Tower on its side on the ground and cut the zip tie securing the speaker cables Slide Mounting Pole all the way through the 20 Speaker Tower J i i i i U i 3 Slide the 1 in outside diameter Mounting Pole through the Collar at the bottom of the 20 Speaker Tower until it slides over the positioning bolt inside the top of the Tower Figure 4 4 Tighten the Set Screw in Collar securely Collar and Set Screw Figure 4 Solar Panel 5 Rest the lower end of the Mounting Pole on the Solar Panel Mounting Bracket approximately three feet from the bottom of the pole with the top of the so
12. lar panel facing the 20 Speaker Tower Figure 5 6 Lean up the Mounting Pole with the 20 Speaker Tower on top against the Pole Support and fasten the Mounting Pole to the Pole Support securely with wire or other semi permanent means 7 Rotate the solar panel so it receives sunlight U Bolts Approximately 3 ft P ee ee A ee Figure 5 Bird Gard Super Pro Amp Users Manual 8 Control Box 8 Attach the Control Box to the Mounting Pole with the U Bolts Control Box Connector 9 Feed the Speaker Cables through the Cable Strain Relief at the to Voltage Regulator bottom of the Control Box Figure 6 10 Attach the Speaker Cables from the 20 Speaker Tower to the Cable Strain screws marked SPEAKER on the faceplate of the control panel Relief 11 Locate the Control Box Connector Cable the grey 2 lead cables and feed one end through the Cable Strain Relief 12 Connect the RED wire to the screw marked and the BLACK wire to the screw marked under 12V BATTERY on the faceplate of the control panel 13 MAKE SURE THE POWER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF BEFORE ATTACHING BATTERY CABLES TO BATTERY 14 Connect the other end of the RED wire to the terminal on the 12 volt Deep Tapered Cinch a Al Speaker Cables Cycle battery not included Connect the BLACK wire to the terminal on the Nut Figure 6 battery g 15 Hand tighten the Tapered Cinch Nut on the bottom of the Cable Strain Relief to h
13. nd available in 10 ft lengths making it ideal for low crops vineyards and bushes e You will want to take down your Bird Gard unit after harvest and store it in a dry location until the next season A suggestion for masts up to 20 feet tall 1 3 4 inch Galvanized steel water pipe has a 1 inch outside diameter and is the correct size to fit inside the 20 Speaker Tower It is often available in 20 ft lengths from hardware and plumbing supply stores If these are not available 10 ft lengths are common and can be fastened together with a threaded coupler Assemble the poles on the ground 2 Slide the 20 Speaker Tower over the pipe and tighten the set screw in the collar at the base 3 Stand the pole assembly up just inside the drip line of a tree and securely tie the pole to a few heavy branches 4 Drive a T Post into the ground at the base of the pole and secure with wire For masts taller than 20 feet 1 Use 20 ft lengths of galvanized steel water pipe or similar securely fastened together with threaded reducing couplers Starting with 3 in pipe step the size down with each length of pipe 3 The last 10 ft can be 1 in O D conduit hose clamped to the final section of galvanized pipe A semi permanent mast support can be made by digging a hole 4 ft deep and 4 ft round In the middle of the hole sink a length of galvanized water pipe large enough that your mast will easily fit inside Make sure at least 2 ft of pipe
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