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Step 5: Connect the Wires
Now that the boundary wire has been positioned and spliced, the next step is to connect the wire that is running
from outside to the surge protector, and then to the transmitter. Make sure the boundary wire is not cut off or
pinched by a window, door, or garage door, as this can damage it over time.
• Do not install, connect or remove your system during a lightning storm. If the storm is
close enough for you to hear thunder, it is close enough to create hazardous surges.
• Risk of electric shock. Use the fence transmitter and surge protector indoors in a dry
location only.
• Turn off power to the outlet before you install or remove your surge protector.
• Risk of electrical shock or fire. Use the surge protector only with a duplex outlet with
a center screw. Attach the unit with the long screw supplied.
• If possible, do not use an outlet protected with a residual current device (RCD) or a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). The fence system will function, but in rare cases,
nearby lightning strikes may cause the RCD or GFCI to trip. Without power, your pet
may be vulnerable to escape. You will have to reset the RCD or GFCI to restore power to
the system.
• Do not install the surge protector if there is not at least 30 ft. (10 m) or more of wire
between the electrical outlet and electrical service panel.
• Plug the surge protector into a grounded (3-prong) outlet that is within 5 ft. of the fence
transmitter. ALWAYS use a grounded (3-prong) outlet to ensure maximum protection.
• Do not remove the ground prong from the surge protector plug. Do not use a 3-prong plug
to 2-prong outlet converter. Doing so will make the surge protector ineffective against
surges or spikes.
1. Take the boundary wire that is running
from outside and strip
3
⁄
8
in. of insulation
from the ends (
5A
).
2. Insert the stripped ends into the 2 left
red connector holes on the bottom of
the surge protector labeled “Loop”
(
5B
). There should be 1 wire in each
connector hole. Press the plastic tab,
insert the wires and release the tab.
Make sure the wires do not touch each
other at the terminals.
3. Next, measure and cut 2 lengths of
wire to connect the surge protector
to the fence transmitter. Strip
3
⁄
8
in. of
insulation from the ends. Twist the 2
lengths together, with at least 10 to 12
twists per foot, so the wires will not send
out a signal.
4. Insert the ends of the twisted transmitter
wires into the right 2 black connectors
at the bottom of the surge protector
labeled “Transmitter”.
5. Press the red plastic tabs on the fence
transmitter and insert the opposite ends of the twisted wire into the boundary wire terminals.
6. Turn the boundary width control knob to 10. This will set the boundary width at the maximum width.
7. Plug in the transmitter power adapter to the outlet on the front of the surge protector. You are now connected (
5C
).
8. The power light and loop indicator lights should come on. If this does not happen, see the
“Troubleshooting” section.
Verify that the boundary loop and transmitter wires connect to the proper surge protector
terminals. Reversed connections will result in an increased risk of surge related damage.
Boundary
Wire
Transmitter
Wire
³⁄₈ in.
LOOP TRAN
SMITTER
BOUCLE ÉMETT
EUR
Push Tabs
Down to
Insert Wire
5A
5C
5B
