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SAFETY 

 

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 Dogtra e-Fence collars use state-of-the-art microcomputer technology. The receiver has 

an automatic control which limits the stimulus to eight seconds. 

 

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 Dogtra

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s filtering system prevents reception from outside sources other than your 

transmitter. 

 
 
 

DOGTRA e-Fence System PACKAGE CONTENTS 

 

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 Wall-Mount Transmitter 

 

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 Collar/Receiver 

 

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 Battery Charger and Adapter 

 

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 Test Lamp 

 

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 Flags (boundary training flags) 

 

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 Underground Fence Wire (500 feet) 

 

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 Splicer 

 

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 Lightning/Surge Protective Wire 

 

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 Accessory Magnet 

 

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 Transmitter Mount Screws (2ea) 

 

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 Owner

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s Manual 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for e-Fence

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...2 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...iver Newly designed to make adjusting the collar strap easy Waterproof Housing The collar receiver is waterproof Wall transmitter features lightning surge protection Dogtra e Fence has a warning vibration signal before electrical stimulation correction is given to the dog A wire indicator shows the continuity of fencing wires Levels are easily adjusted using the intensity selection dial on the wal...

Page 4: ... s filtering system prevents reception from outside sources other than your transmitter DOGTRA e Fence System PACKAGE CONTENTS Wall Mount Transmitter Collar Receiver Battery Charger and Adapter Test Lamp Flags boundary training flags Underground Fence Wire 500 feet Splicer Lightning Surge Protective Wire Accessory Magnet Transmitter Mount Screws 2ea Owner s Manual ...

Page 5: ...OF TRANSMITTER PARTS dogtra e Fence Transmitter Adaptor Jack Connector Wire Connectors ON OFF Function Selection Switch Field Width Adjustment Knob Intensity Selection Dial ON OFF Indicator Light Wire Indicator Light ...

Page 6: ...ction switch has three functions When the toggle switch is up the warning vibration followed by stimulation will occur When this switch is down only stimulation occurs When the switch is in the middle the power is Off Pager Stimulation OFF Stimulation ...

Page 7: ...r buffer area before the activation Turning it counterclockwise decreases the distance between the dog and fence before activation Intensity Selection Dial The Intensity Selection Dial controls the stimulation level Level 1 is the lowest setting and level 5 is the highest It is always best to start at level 1 and increase the levels until you find a level where the dog reacts to the stimulation bu...

Page 8: ...hen the On Off Function Selection switch is either in the up or down position the LED light will be on indicating that the power is on When the switch is in the middle position the light goes off indicating that the power is off ...

Page 9: ...9 Wire Indicator Light When the wires are connected properly the wire indicator light will be on In the event the e Fence wire becomes damaged the light will automatically turn off ...

Page 10: ...eads Wires should be stripped about a half inch before being inserted into the red connectors on the bottom of the wall mount transmitter Dogra e Fence comes with lightning surge protective wires Insert the protective wires to the black connector on the bottom of the wall transmitter Black Connector for the protective wires ...

Page 11: ...11 Adaptor Jack Connector Plug the 110 volt adaptor into a 110 volt wall outlet and insert the adaptor plug into the adaptor jack connector of the transmitter Adaptor Jack Connector ...

Page 12: ...10 volt household outlet The unit will withstand freezing temperatures but it is not waterproof Therefore we recommend mounting the transmitter in a safe dry indoor area To power the wall transmitter plug the AC adaptor into the standard 110 volt outlet and connect it to the adaptor jack connector of the transmitter ...

Page 13: ...13 DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR PARTS dogtra e Fence Receiver Collar strap Battery Charging Receptacle and Cover ON OFF Magnetic Switch Indicator Light Contact Point 110 volt ...

Page 14: ...ll blink once every two seconds showing that the unit is charged and ready to use If the red indicator light emits a double blink every two seconds the batteries need to be charged To deactivate the Dogtra e Fence place the accessory magnetic switch located on the top of the wall mount transmitter to the red dot on the collar receiver The LED light will stop blinking indicating that the unit is no...

Page 15: ...tor light comes on and blinks once every two seconds after the collar is turned on The blinking will change from a single flash to a double flash when the collar needs to be recharged The indicator light will come on when the dog reaches the edge of the signal field in the yard ...

Page 16: ...l contact points press firmly against the dog s skin A loose fit can allow the collar to move around on the dog s neck which may cause irritation to the skin If the collar is too loose electrical contact will be inconsistent and your corrections will be inconsistent as well ...

Page 17: ...17 Collar Receiver Battery Charging Receptacle On the inside of the collar receiver next to the collar strap is the battery charging receptacle with a rubber cover plug ...

Page 18: ...18 Battery Charger The battery charger is designed for a 110 volt wall outlet European 220 volt AC charger is also available 110 volt charger ...

Page 19: ...ng receptacle of the receiver 2 Charge the batteries for 14 hours before using the collar for the first time 3 Do not charge the batteries near any flammable substances 4 Fully charge the batteries for 14 hours if the collar is to be stored without use for a period of a month or more 5 Recharge the battery if the indicator light on the collar is emitting a double blink every two seconds the indica...

Page 20: ...tor light will blink once every two seconds showing that the unit is charged and ready to use If the red indicator light emits a double blink every two seconds the batteries need to be charged 2 Place the test light on the contact points on the receiver and hold it there 3 The collar receiver should be held at the height of the dog s neck with the contact points pointed upward Walk slowly toward t...

Page 21: ...training flags If you need more wire you can purchase it through Dogtra Company The estimated length of wire required is as follows Acre Length of wires in feet 1 850 2 1200 3 1500 4 1700 5 1900 The figures above are indicated for a rectangular layout Actual footage may vary depending on layout You will want to keep a signal field of at least 6 8 feet on each side of the wire In addition your dog ...

Page 22: ...a where your dog can cross over the e fence without getting stimulation By twisting two pieces of fence wire so they are braided see diagram from the outside of the transmitter to the exterior fence wire will give you an open area for your dog to cross This will allow the dog to run across the area without receiving stimulation To twist the fence wire cut two equal lengths of wire Holding them sid...

Page 23: ...provide a more consistent signal field that will avoid confusing the dog in these areas IMPORTANT y DO NOT run fence wire within 6 feet parallel to electrical telephone cable TV or other buried wire y DO NOT run fence wire of one section within 10 feet of another section of fence wire or the signal may cancel y DO NOT run the fence within 10 feet of a neighboring e fence system s boundary wire Dri...

Page 24: ...ed 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 Increa...

Page 25: ...en the transmitter is set at the proper stimulation level y DO NOT leave the collar receiver on the dog for more than 12 hours a day Leaving the collar receiver on the dog for extended periods of time can cause skin irritation around the neck or at the site where the contact points make contact with the skin y DO NOT use the collar on a dog that is under 6 months of age y Remove other metal collar...

Page 26: ...the center of the yard Step 2 On Leash training With A Distraction y Put the e fence collar receiver on your leashed dog and activate the unit Play in the safe area of the yard with the dog on leash After a few minutes throw a ball or toy beyond the line of the flagged area y If the dog runs through the flag to get the toy wait for your dog to respond to stimulation and reel the him back to you in...

Page 27: ...t loop to determine which component collar wall transmitter or yard wire is not working Follow these steps to perform the test loop procedure 1 Make a test fence wire using wires at least 10 feet in length 2 Remove the existing boundary wire from your wall transmitter 3 Insert the two ends of the test fence wire in the wall transmitter 4 Turn the field width adjustment knob to the 9 o clock positi...

Page 28: ...fter being immersed in water To remove dirt simply rinse with soap and water The wall transmitter is not waterproof and must be protected from the weather at all times Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any of the system components this will void the manufacturer s warranty These components contain computerized circuitry that should be serviced only by a Dogtra authorized technician ACCESSORIES...

Page 29: ...29 CAUTION Any changes or modifications of this device which are not specifically approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 30: ...unauthorized person has attempted work Batteries or the labor to replace them are not covered under warranty after the first year A copy of the sales receipt showing purchase date is required before warranty work is begun Write a note briefly explaining the problem and include your name address city state zip code daytime and evening phone numbers Return shipping for warranty is the owner s respon...

Page 31: ...tions concerning your Dogtra products call us Toll Free at 1 888 811 9111 Out of Warranty Repair For repair work that is no longer covered by warranty the cost of repair will include parts labor and shipping Write a note briefly explaining the problem Include your name address city state zip code daytime phone number and evening phone number Send equipment to ...

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