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• Wire on top of the ground may be a trip hazard. Be careful when placing wires and testing the system.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it away from the reach of children.
• This PetSafe
®
Basic In-Ground Fence
™
system is NOT a solid barrier. It is designed to act as a deterrent to
remind pets to remain within the established boundary by use of static correction. It is important that you
reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Since the tolerance level to static correction varies from
pet to pet, Radio Systems Corporation CANNOT guarantee that the system will, in all cases, keep a pet
within the established boundary. Not all pets can be trained to avoid crossing the boundary! Therefore, if
you have reason to believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm himself if he is not kept from
crossing the boundary, you should NOT rely solely upon this system to confine your pet. Radio Systems
Corporation shall NOT be liable for any property damage, economic loss or any consequential damages
sustained as a result of any animal crossing the boundary.
• Proper fit of the receiver collar is important. A receiver collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s
neck may cause skin damage, ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as
bed sores.
• Avoid leaving the receiver collar on the pet for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the receiver collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Regularly check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this product manual.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. However, never shave the pet’s neck; this may
lead to a rash or infection.
• Never connect a leash to the receiver collar. It will cause excessive pressure on the contact points.
• When using a separate collar and leash for training, do not allow the extra collar to put pressure on the
contact points.
• Wash the pet’s neck area and the contact points of the receiver collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the receiver collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.
• Proper training of your pet is essential to successfully using the system. During the first 2 weeks of training, do
not use the system without direct supervision of your pet.
• Always remove your pet’s receiver collar before performing any transmitter testing or adjustments. This will
prevent unintended static corrections.
• The boundary width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the pet area to prevent
unintended corrections to your pet.
• 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.
• To prevent an unintended correction, after the boundary flags have been placed, be sure to set the static
correction on the receiver collar back to level 1, tone only.
