SwiftPaws lure courses are made to be used outdoors, but cleaning the unit regularly will help keep your SwiftPaws equipment beautiful and functioning properly during the many years you and your pet(s) will enjoy using it.
The main drive unit houses electronics and is NOT waterproof. Remove grass & debris from the unit using a soft hand brush, home leaf blower, or cloth. You can clean the outside of the case using a damp cloth or paper towel and a plain water or mild, pet-safe detergent.
Avoid submerging or dousing the unit in water. As this would damage/destroy the electronic components.
Dog hair, grass, dirt, etc. may get inside the drive and block the fan and airflow. Cleaning this out will help keep your drive running optimally. If you need to open the drive to blow out fur and leaves, etc. - take care when removing the case - as the power switch wires will tether the top of the case to the bottom. So before completely lifting the top of the case off, carefully disconnect these wires from the PCB on the bottom of the case. Remember to reattach the power switch wires after cleaning before you put it back together.
The field pulleys are watertight and can be hosed off with a garden hose if needed. The MAIN DRIVE UNIT IS NOT.
We do not recommend leaving the course set up when not in use. The main drive unit and remote control (the parts with electronic components) should be brought inside when not in use. Even for short breaks & it should never be left unattended where the pup has access to it. However the pulleys may be left out, staked in place. However you should wind up the line to store inside, as sun, weather and small creatures will cause it to deteriorate rapidly.
IMPORTANT: If the unit gets rained on, bring it out of the rain and wipe it dry. Wait until the unit is completely dry before using it. But it's best to not let it get wet - as moisture can corrode the internal electronics. This type of damage is not covered under the warranty.