Petsafe IN-GROUND FENCE RFA-67 Operating And Training Manual Download

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Radio Systems

Corporation

10427 Electric Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37932

1-800-732-2677

www.petsafe.net

Protected by US Patents 6,921,089 and D515,027.

Other patents pending.

400-662/2

Corporation

3.000"

(7.62 cm)

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Page 1: ...PetSafe In Ground Fence Operating and Training Guide Please read this entire guide before beginning B A T T E R Y 6 V R F A 6 7 ...

Page 2: ...y information is available online at www petsafe net ___________________________________________ Table of Contents Components 3 Other ItemsYou May Need 3 How the System Works 4 Key Definitions 4 Operating Guide Locate the Fence Transmitter 5 Lay Out the System 5 Sample Layouts 6 Position the Boundary Wire 7 Connect the Wires to the Fence Transmitter 8 Prepare the Receiver Collar 8 Set the Boundary...

Page 3: ... wire and flags Part PRFA 500 Tape measure Small Phillips screwdriver Drill mounting hardware Shovel or lawn edger Pliers Wire stripping pliers Scissors Lighter Electrical tape Gel filled Capsules Additional wire nuts Waterproofing compound e g silicone caulk PVC pipe or water hose Circular saw with masonry blade Staple gun Non metallic collar and leash Fence installation and training help interac...

Page 4: ... Collar Receives the radio signal from the Boundary Wire Contact Points Delivers the safe Static Correction when your pet moves into the Static Correction Zone Power Jack Where the Power Adapter plugs into the Fence Transmitter The Fence Transmitter is powered by a standard 120 volt outlet Boundary Control Switch Switch located on the FenceTransmitter to adjust according to the length of BoundaryW...

Page 5: ...r laying your Boundary Wire on them may lead to hazard from shock or electrocution Have the local utility company mark your underground lines In most communities this is a free service For information regarding how these underground wires can affect your system s operation see Step 3 Position the Boundary Wire The Boundary Wire MUST start at the Fence Transmitter and make a continuous loop back 2A...

Page 6: ...he Boundary Zone on all sides of your property When using a Double Loop the Boundary Wire must be separated by a minimum of 3 TO 5 FEET to avoid canceling the signal Remember that a Double Loop will require twice as much wire E F B A D C E F C A D B Sample 3 2F Front or Back Yard Only Double Loop From the Fence Transmitter run the wire to A A to B B to C C to D D to E E to F make a U turn and foll...

Page 7: ...ure the signal is cancelled it is recommended that you cut and splice the Boundary Wire between each twisted section Plastic or metal piping will not cancel the signal You can twist your own wire by cutting two equal lengths of BoundaryWire supplied and twisting them together Anchor one end of the wires to something secure and insert the other end in a power drill Pull the wire taut The drill enab...

Page 8: ...ing Protector is designed to protect your In Ground Fence from surges or spikes that can reach it via your AC power connection and or your buried Boundary Wire You may purchase a Lightning Protection Kit through the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 The Lightning Protection Kit protects the system against surges that travel through the power source and or the Boundary Wire ___________________...

Page 9: ...ld theTest Light contacts to the Contact Points 6D Walk toward the BoundaryWire with Contact Points pointing up and holding the Receiver Collar at your pet s neck level 6E until the Receiver Collar beeps and theTest Light flashes 6F Note The Receiver Collar is waterproof which can make the beep hard to hear If the Receiver Collar does not beep at the desired range adjust the Boundary Width Control...

Page 10: ...se a blunt tool such as a wooden paint stick to push the Boundary Wire into the trench Be careful not to damage the Boundary Wire insulation To Attach the Boundary Wire to an Existing Fence The Boundary Wire of the PetSafe In Ground Fence can be attached to a chain link fence split rail fence or a wooden privacy fence The Boundary Wire can be attached as high as needed However make sure the Bounda...

Page 11: ...llar beeps 8A 3 Place a Boundary Flag in the ground 8B 4 Walk back into the Pet Area until the beeping stops 5 Repeat this process around the Warning Zone until it is marked with Boundary Flags every 10 feet Note If you cannot hear the beep see the Test Light Instructions in Step 6 Boundary Wire 8A 8B __________________________________________________ Fit the Receiver Collar Important The proper f...

Page 12: ...g During the first 2 weeks of training do not use the training device on your pet without direct supervision Check the fit of the Receiver Collar to prevent excessive pressure You should be able to insert one finger between the Contact Point and your pet s skin Never leave the Receiver Collar on your pet for more than 12 consecutive hours Your pet must be carefully examined daily for any signs of ...

Page 13: ...t by another means during the training period e g pen tie out leash etc During training if you need to take your pet out of the Pet Area remove the Receiver Collar and either pick your pet up or put him in the car to pass out of the Pet Area Even if you think your pet is responding well to the training complete the entire training Reinforcement is important ________________________________________...

Page 14: ...m three training sessions per day each lasting 10 to 15 minutes Goal To train your pet to stay within the Pet Area with distractions outside of the Pet Area Setup Put a separate non metallic collar on your pet s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar and attach a leash Note Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points Have tiny pieces of treats available hot dogs or lunch meat work...

Page 15: ...he Receiver Collar with a regular collar and leash Walk your pet out of the Pet Area while giving a command such as OK at a specific place of the Boundary Zone the end of your driveway sidewalk etc Always leave the Pet Area with a leash at this place and your pet will associate leaving the Pet Area only on a leash only at this place and only with a person You may initially need to convince your pe...

Page 16: ...shes If a neighboring containment system may be causing an inconsistent signal contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 to see if a different frequency system will help your situation The Power and Loop Indicator Lights are off Check that the Power Adapter is plugged into the Fence Transmitter Try plugging into another 120 volt outlet If the lights still do not come on the Fence Transmit...

Page 17: ...___________________________________________ To Locate a Break in the BoundaryWire Please follow these steps in determining where you have a break in your Boundary Wire 1 Locate your original splice s and verify they have a good solid connection 2 Check your yard to determine any possible damage to the Boundary Wire e g recent digging aerating rodent burrowing or any other noticeable disturbance in...

Page 18: ...is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the...

Page 19: ...thin 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 boundaries you should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe In Ground Fence to confine your pet Radio Systems Corporation shall NOT be liable for any property damage economic loss or...

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