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Wire Splicing
The wire connection must be waterproof.
Do not use electrical tape, solder or twisted
wire nuts will cause an intermittent signal or disarm the system. The waterproof splices
included in Dogtra
’
s e-Fence system are designed to provide a sealed connection
between the wires. The insulation on the boundary wire should not be stripped before
placing wire into the holes. To use the waterproof splices, a single boundary wire is placed
into one of the three holes of the splices. The other single boundary wire is placed into one
of the other holes. This should leave one extra hole that is not used. A pair of pliers should
be used to press down on the top of the top black part of the splice.
Connecting the Fence Wire to the Transmitter
Splice the two ends of the twisted wire to each of the two ends of the fence wire. Drill a
hole through the exterior wall or window/door sill or run the fence wire through an existing
utility line hole. Connect the twisted fence wire to the transmitter, either wire to either
terminal (wires should be stripped about a half inch). A red indicator light should appear
indicating a continuous fence wire field. If no light appears, check and make sure that all
fence wires are properly connected and the wire is not damaged
The Signal Field
A Field Width Adjustment Knob on the transmitter controls the signal field width. Increasing
or decreasing the signal field width does not affect the stimulation intensity.
To test the signal field, walk slowly toward the boundary wire holding the collar/receiver at
approximately the height of the dog
’
s neck. Contact points must be upward with the test
light attached. Watch for the test lamp to illuminate, this will give you an idea of the width
of the signal field. The wider the signal field, the less chance that the dog will run through
the field and out of your yard.
The signal field should extend at least 6 feet on both sides of the wire (creating a field that
is 12-feet wide total). An 8-12 foot field is preferred. This will maximize the effectiveness of
the containment system and minimize the chances that the dog will run through the signal
field.
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