- If the collar is too tight, the dog will have breathing difficulties.The strap is properly adjusted when you can insert two fingers between the strap and your dog’s neck.If necessary, replace the short contact points with the long ones supplied with the kit (ref. § Changingthe contact points). Cautions for use- The CANICALM Excel collar is waterproof.- To avoid unintentional triggering, your dog should not wear a tag, metallic collar, or any other collartogether with the bark limiter collar.- Do not place or keep the collar in places exposed to high temperatures.- Remove the battery from the collar if you are not using it for 3 months or more.- Never leave a discharged battery in the collar: leakage could damage the product. MaintenanceDo not use volatile liquids such as solvents or benzene to clean the product. Use a soft cloth slightlymoistened with water or a neutral detergent.The strap can be hand washed with soapy water. TroubleshootingShould your product develop a fault, first read this guide over and then make sure the problem isnot caused by a low battery or incorrect settings (barking detection sensitivity, operating mode).If the problem persists, contact your distributor or check out on www.numaxes.com.You can also contact NUM’AXES at +33.2.38.69.96.27 or by email export@numaxes.com.Depending on the extent of the malfunction, you may have to return your product for service andrepair.For all repairs, please supply the following:- the complete product- the proof of purchase (invoice or sales receipt)If you omit one of these items, the after sales service will have to invoice you for any repair costs incurred.Gb - 19cel-B.indd 19 22/01/201