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Details how Blue Sentinel Lights, Motion Sensors, Ultrasonic Sound, and White Flashing Lights deter animals.
Lists the main capabilities like operating modes, power sources, and adjustable settings.
Provides detailed technical data for sensors, lights, speakers, frequencies, and battery.
General advice on using the device, including recommended settings and continuous operation.
Guidance for effectively deterring specific animals like cats, dogs, deer, possums, and rodents.
Identifies key parts of the ScareCrow-360 including Solar Panel, Sensors, Speakers, and Post.
Explains the operational purpose of the Solar Panel, Sentinel Light, Motion Sensors, and Ultrasonic Speakers.
Details the Power Button, Function Button for mode selection, and USB Charge Port.
Outlines the terms, conditions, and coverage of the Sureguard manufacturer's warranty.
Provides instructions for lodging a claim and the conditions for returning products.
States the extent of Sureguard's liability regarding product use and potential damages.
Emphasizes user obligations for safe operation, including reading instructions and prohibiting children.
Covers performance guarantees, intended use, content changes, and environmental protection.
The Sureguard ScareCrow-360° is a motion-activated animal deterrent designed to humanely keep unwanted animals out of a specific area. It offers an environmentally friendly and safe alternative to chemical repellents. The device employs three distinct repelling actions that operate horizontally in all directions, providing 360-degree coverage. This ensures that the deterrent is active regardless of the direction from which animals approach.
The ScareCrow-360° utilizes a combination of blue sentinel lights, motion sensors, ultrasonic sound, and white flashing lights to deter animals.
Blue Sentinel Lights: These lights flash continuously, once per second, emitting light over 360 degrees. They are designed to deter wary animals over long distances at night, ranging from 50m to 200m. The flashing light also serves as a visual indicator during daylight hours that the device is switched ON. The blue sentinel light can be switched off if not appropriate for a particular setting.
Motion Sensors: The device is equipped with three PIR (Passive Infrared) motion sensors, providing full 360-degree protection. These sensors detect the body heat of animals. When motion is detected within their range, they trigger a 15-second burst of ultrasonic sound and activate the white flashing lights. The sensors are most sensitive when animals walk across their viewing area rather than directly towards them. It's important to avoid placing the device near foliage that might cause false triggering during windy daylight hours, especially when not in Night-Mode.
Ultrasonic Sound: The ScareCrow-360° features three wide-band ultrasonic speakers that produce high-frequency sounds audible to animals. The device varies the frequencies emitted to target the unique hearing ranges of many different animals. It's important to note that the hearing range of birds is typically too low to hear ultrasonic sounds, so while the flashing lights might offer some deterrent effect, this device is not specifically recommended for birds. All three speakers activate simultaneously with motion detection.
White Flashing Lights: Six white flashing lights are activated simultaneously by motion within the range of any of the three PIR motion sensors. The combined flashing pattern of the white lights and blue sentinel lights is designed to simulate an up-down motion of the device, which animals are particularly wary of at night.
The ScareCrow-360° offers several user-selectable operating modes and features to optimize its effectiveness for different situations and animal types:
Operating Modes: Users can select between two operating modes:
Adjustable Sentinel Light: The blue sentinel light can be switched ON or OFF by a quick press and release of the Power Button. Sureguard generally recommends keeping the sentinel light active for optimal deterrence.
Placement and Height Adjustment: The device comes with a sturdy 3-piece metal post, allowing users to adjust the working height of the motion sensors to match the height of the target animal. For maximum height, all three pieces can be used. For non-soil areas, the metal post can be placed into a heavy, soil-filled pot. The device also has a flat base, enabling installation on stable, flat surfaces at various heights without the post. For example, it can be placed at ground level to sense rodents or on an elevated object for other animals. It is crucial to ensure the device is placed firmly to prevent false triggering from wind and to avoid placing it where it can sit in water.
Animal-Specific Recommendations: The manual provides guidance for deterring various animals:
Persistence: Sureguard recommends leaving the device switched ON even after animals stop visiting to send a strong message that the deterrent is always present.
The ScareCrow-360° is designed with convenient power and charging options:
Solar Powered: The device is solar-powered with an internal Lithium Rechargeable Battery. For optimal charging, it should be placed in full sun, away from any shadowing.
USB Charging Port: An external USB charging port is provided. Before first use, the internal battery should be fully charged using a 5-volt USB charger and the supplied cable. The USB charger can also be used if solar power is low due to many cloudy days.
Low Battery Indication: A low battery is indicated in three ways:
Weather Resistance: The enclosure is weather-resistant to an IP44 rating, ensuring durability in various outdoor conditions.
The Sureguard ScareCrow-360° aims to provide a reliable and humane solution for animal deterrence, with flexible settings and power options to suit different user needs and environments.
General| Coverage Area | 360 degrees |
|---|---|
| Activation Method | Motion sensor |
| Weather Resistance | Weatherproof |
| Spray Range | Up to 35 feet |
| Target Animals | Cats, dogs, rabbits, squirrels, birds |
| Installation | Stake into ground |
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