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STEP 3:
Layout the proposed boundary-wire
BEFORE burying the boundary-wire or attaching it to an existing fence, lay out the proposed dog
containment area and TEST the system first. This will minimise inadvertent problems and make
any necessary changes to the layout much easier.
Caution:
Running the boundary-wire parallel to and within 1.5 metres of electrical wires, neighbouring
containment systems, telephone wires, satellite dishes, televisions or antenna cables will cause an
inconsistent signal. If you must cross any of these, do so at a 90° angle (i.e. perpendicular)
Areas where the signal needs to be cancelled
Twisting the
‘out-going’ and ‘in-coming’ boundary wire together cancels the signal and allows your
dog to cross over that area safely. In addition, twisting the boundary-wire from the transmitter to
the starting point of the designated dog containment area will cancel the signal and minimise any
inadvertent issues associated with electrical wires in the wall or other nearby household
appliances. Containing the boundary-wire in plastic or metal piping will not cancel the signal.
Twist the boundary-wire 8 to 10 times per 30cms to cancel the signal.
Splicing or repairing the boundary-wire using the MGG waterproof heatshrink joiners
If additional boundary-wire is required to extend the wire loop, you will need to splice the wires
together. Strip away approximately 3-4mm of insulation from the ends of the boundary-wires to be
spliced. Make sure the exposed copper boundary-wire is not corroded. If the wire is corroded, cut
it back further to expose clean copper wire. Insert the stripped ends into the MGG waterproof,
heatshrink joiners supplied with the system. Crimp the centre of the joiner together firmly with a
pair of pliers. Once crimped, use the heat of a flame from a lighter (to avoid burning do not touch
the joner with the flame itself) to activate the shrinkage process. This will create a strong,
waterproof join.
Useful tip:
Any future breaks in the boundary-wire tend to be at the splicing joints. It is
recommended that you make a sketch of the dog containment area and the position of the
boundary-wire, noting where any splicing has been made.
Additional boundary-wire
We recommend the use of
MGG’s genuine UV-inhibitor treated boundary-wire as supplied with
this MGG Maxi Dog Containment System. This can be used for direct burial or attachment of the
wire to an existing fence. Extra MGG 2.4mm boundary-wire can be purchased at
Note:
When adding boundary-wire, it must still act as a continuous loop. Waterproof heatshrink
joiners must be used.
The length of boundary-wire required is dependent on the amount of twisted wire required, the
shape of the layout and single or double loop systems. Approximate lengths are as follows:
Acreage
Length of boundary-wire
required (approx.)
1/4 acre
1/3 acre
1/2 acre
1 acre
2 acres
5 acres
10 acres
130m
150m
185m
260m
370m
580m
880m
