Understanding ShuRoo
The first thing to remember is ShuRoo is a deterrent,
NOT A FORCEFIELD. It has been specifically designed and thoroughly tested
over the past 20 years to assist keep the roos away from your car, truck,
4WD or bike. Kangaroos are wild, flighty animals and can be counted on to
act as such, with the only difference being that ShuRoo alerts them to your
presence as you are approaching. This allows both you and the roo ample time
to be able to avoid physical contact.
The following Frequently Asked Questions should
answer all your queries regarding ShuRoo.
Why does a ShuRoo work? Under normal
circumstances, kangaroos do not hear the low frequency sounds that an approaching
vehicle creates. ShuRoo projects a high frequency sound pattern through a
continually changing range of frequencies in front of and to the sides of
the car. Because kangaroos use high frequency for warnings of impending danger,
they take avoiding action. Or if they are ”road tame” and off the
road, they will simply watch you pass.
Why does high frequency sound work? In
the wild, kangaroos are always listening for approaching danger. If you try
to creep up on them, they always look in your direction. This is because
their high frequency hearing capacity is much greater than ours. For example,
the slight sound of a twig snapping is much louder to the kangaroo and/or
wallaby than it is to humans.
Is ShuRoo a whistle? No. ShuRoo cannot
be compared with cheap, air-activated whistles. Whistles operate on a single
frequency and have no ability to project sound forward and to the side of
the vehicle. They simply become just another noise around the vehicle and
can become inoperative due to bugs and dirt entering the venturi without
the driver knowing. There is no warning if the device is inoperative.
How far down the road does ShuRoo project?
Approximately 400 meters ahead and approximately 50 metres on each side of
the vehicle. High frequency sound is like your car lights - the sound pattern
does not go around corners or over crests, so use commonsense when traveling
in highly vegetated areas or winding roads.
Will all kangaroos run away? No. ShuRoo
is not designed to “scare” or “panic”, but is like a
sophisticated police siren which alerts the 'roo that there is something
strange and disturbing approaching. As you get closer, the sound gets stronger
and the 'roo is alerted and aware. By choice 'roos won't knowingly hop directly
into our vehicles. They mostly do this when startled and being a flighty
animal, panic. ShuRoo helps avoid all this by letting the 'roo know we're
around.
Does buying a ShuRoo guarantee that I will
never again collide with a kangaroo? No. Whilst ShuRoo is the world leader
in this field, we cannot make that claim as we are dealing with a wild, flighty
animal, in varying conditions, at different speeds. But ShuRoo will alert
them to your presence and independent reports show between 70 and 90% reduction
in Kangaroo related accidents for vehicles fitted with ShuRoo.
Will ShuRoo fit all cars? The new MKIV
ShuRoo is designed to fit all vehicles. How can I tell its working? The shuroo
is fitted with a LED switch with will stop glowing green if there is a problem
with the unit. Outside the vehicle the speakers’ emit a crisp, audible
“zip, zip” noise. If you can't hear this from OUTSIDE the vehicle,
have your ShuRoo checked.
Will it affect my animals when we travel?
No. The ShuRoo sound is projected in front of the vehicle. As such anything
behind the speakers will not be in direct line of the sound.
How can I tell if anything is wrong? ShuRoo
is working when the dash light is glowing steadily.
Does ShuRoo work in the wind and rain?
Yes.
Does rain affect the speakers? No. However,
if the vehicle is driven into water and the unit is fully immersed, it should
be turned off and given 5 kms to dry off before switching on again. Cover
ShuRoo speakers when using an automatic car wash and DO NOT spray high pressure
water jets directly into the speaker grilles as damage will occur.
Is ShuRoo guaranteed? Yes, for 12 months.
How long will ShuRoo last? We suggest
testing the speakers after 100,000 kilometres, or every 3 years.
Can I hide the unit behind the grill of my
car? No. ShuRoo needs clear line of site to be effective. The new MKIV
Slimline ShuRoo fits unobtrusively beneath your number plate and integrates
extremely well with modern car designs.
Can I fit ShuRoo to my 24volt truck? Yes,
you will need a 24-12volt 3amp reducer.
What maintenance is required? The ShuRoo
need very little maintenance, just make sure that the speaker grill is clear
of bugs and that the green light is glowing steadily. ShuRoos have a 12mth
warranty and in normal conditions you should get around 100,000 km's before
the speakers need looking at.
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