Overview

GSatRancher Mounting Options

Mounting Animals

The GSatRancher offers two methods for mounting:

A) using the Ear Tag method, or B) using a Strap/Collar method.

Product Kit

The product kit ships only with the following parts.

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1GSatRancher
1Mounting Strap
1Female Socket
1Male Pin

CAUTION!

Do not use plastic-tipped pins. Metal-tipped pins are required to maintain high retention rates.

Tools and Parts Required

Tools and parts not provided by GSE, but suggested for installation.

CAUTION!

The crimping tool is not included with the product kit. The crimping tool (Allflex Universal Total Tagger or compatible) can be readily purchased locally or via online shops.

Ear Tags

Note!

Ear tag components are clear plastic and not blue as shown in the example. Color is used in the computer-generated image to help the user clearly identify each component.

Components of the ear tag:

  1. Male Pin: Pin for piercing the ear
  2. Mounting Strap
  3. Female Socket: Must be mounted in Mounting Strap #2

Note!

The flat side of the female socket is facing the back of the GSatRancher, and the raised side is facing the solar panels.

Tools necessary for installation:

  1. Crimping Tool
    • Allflex Universal Total Tagger
    • (or) Most universal taggers will work
  2. GSatRancher
  3. GSatRacher Ear Tag Mount (3 parts)

Mounting Instructions

Note!

Vets have indicated that piercing and rubbing can cause infection. Use proper disinfectant to clean the area on both sides of the ear and the ear tag components prior to application.

Note!

Free air space is critical for proper healing and retention. Inspect the placement after tagging to ensure there is sufficient space between the ear and the tag.

STEP 1: Pull the mounting strap through the top rail of the GSatRancher

The mounting straps are difficult to pull through at room temperature and need to be temporarily soaked in warm water before attaching to the GSatRancher. Use the following steps:

  1. Set up a pot of warm water (70°C or 160°F). Don’t use hot/boiling water; it will deform the mounting strap above 90°C or 190°F.
  2. Thread a string/cord through the mounting strap. Use a 1mm cord or something similar for this process.
  3. Drop the mounting strap into the warm water for 30 seconds.
  4. Thread the ends of the string through the top rail of the GSatRancher.
  5. Pull the string through the top rail, and the mounting strap will pull through it quite easily.
  6. Remove the thread from the mounting strap.

Using dish soap to attach the mounting strap to the GSatRancher is an option as well:

  1. Thread a string/cord through the mounting strap. Use a 1mm cord or something similar for this process.
  2. Apply a drop of dish soap or dishwash liquid to the mounting strap.
  3. Thread the ends of the string through the top rail of the GSatRancher.
  4. Pull the string through the top rail, and the mounting strap will pull through it quite easily.
  5. Rinse off the mounting strap with room-temperature water and remove the thread from the strap.

Slide the round end of the mounting strap under the top rail of the GSatRancher.

Firmly pull the mounting strap through the top rail of the GSatRancher until you hear a click or snap.

STEP 2: Firmly insert the flat backside of the female socket through the mounting strap.

Note!

If the female socket is not properly mounted, the GSatRancher can and likely will fall off the male pin. Make sure this step is completed properly.

Make sure the Flat Side of the Female Socket is facing the backside of the GSatRancher (away from the solar panels).

If the Female Socket is installed backwards the GSatRancher will not be properly mounted and will likely fall off.

STEP 3: Attach the ear tag components to the crimping tool.

  1. To load, depress the spring clip and insert the female socket connected to the mounting strap and GSatRancher. Ensure that the raised portion of the tag is placed in the open portion of the jaws. The solar panels should be facing down.

  1. Slip the Male Pin completely onto the blunt applicator pin. Squeeze the jaws together lightly to ensure the Male Pin shaft is in line with the Female Socket.

  1. Dip the jaws of the applicator holding the tag into an antiseptic or disinfectant solution.

STEP 4: Mount the tag onto the animal's ear.

Note!

A fake ear has been used in some of the images for demo purposes.

  1. The tag should be placed vertically, in the middle of the ear, between the two cartilage ribs and 2/3 from the outside edge of the ear, 1/3 from the head. (Application too deep in the ear is not recommended).

  2. Make sure the GSatRancher is on the outside of the ear with the solar panels facing toward the sun. See additional images below

  3. The female portion of the tag should be on the outside of the ear with a tag application.

Note!

The color of the tag is only shown for instructional purposes and is typically clear. The raised portion must be down, facing away from the solar panels on the GSatRancher.

To operate the crimping tool:

  1. Holding the crimping tool with the tag in place, squeeze the handles together.
  2. Ensure that the male pin shaft is in line with the female socket.
  3. The tool must be securely in place to prevent the male pin from releasing.

Ear Tag Removal

CAUTION!

Use the tag removal tool that has a rubber "boot" or another attachment to grab the tag. Ear tags can be very sharp and are not suitable for bare hands.

Note!

Use an ear tag removal tool which has a plastic hook and guarded blade designed to prevent injury to the animal.

  1. Carefully slip the hook between the male side of the tag and the animal’s ear.

  2. Place the hook around the stem of the tag.

  3. Gently pull on the hook while moving it up and down in a twisting motion. Pulling too hard can tear the animal’s ear.

  4. Let the blade slice through the stem.

  5. Apply antiseptic to the hole in the ear to clean it and prevent infection.

Strap/Collar

Note!

If this is not done, then the GSatRancher will eventually shift underneath the animal, pointing either toward the head or the rear of the animal. This is not the best orientation for the unit and can decrease its performance. If a GSatRancher must be attached this way, it's best to use a separate collar and harness system.

Note!

Some users have cut one side of the female socket so the unit can fit between the straps. This is not recommended.

  1. Attach counterweight to opposite end of the strap/collar.

  2. Attach the strap/collar to the animal, making sure it is not too tight. It should be snug but not restrictive.

  3. For a rivet system, the body should be snug to the collar. For a strap/collar system, a little slack may be necessary.

Connecting Strap Option

Note!

Where the connecting strap is riveted, make sure the body is snug to the collar. For a strap/collar system, a little slack may be necessary.

CAUTION!

It should not be extremely tight, as this can cause injury to the animal. Animals have been known to get a foot or leg stuck in the loop. The intent is to secure the GSatRancher in a manner that is comfortable to the animal but difficult to remove by another animal or person. Check regularly.

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