background image

14 

+1 (800) 732-2677

Prepare the Receiver Collar

Your Receiver Collar comes with short Contact Points installed. Use the Long Contact Points for 

pets with long or thick hair. Tighten the Contact Points using Test Light Tool (

5A

) one-half turn 

beyond finger tight. Check the tightness weekly.

To Insert and Remove the Battery

Note: Do not install the battery while the Receiver Collar is on your pet.
This Receiver Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafe

®

 battery (RFA-67). This unique battery is 

designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection. 
To insert the battery, align the symbols on the battery (arrow) and Receiver Collar (triangle) 

(

5B

). Use the edge of the Test Light Tool to turn the battery clockwise until the arrow lines up 

with the lock symbol on the housing. 
To remove the battery, turn the battery counter-clockwise using the edge of the Test Light 

Tool (

5C

). DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to discard the used 

battery properly. Battery life will vary depending on how often your pet tests the system and 

receives a Static Correction. Check the Receiver Collar every month to ensure the battery is 

working properly.

5A

5B

5C

If the Receiver LED Indicator Light is flashing every 4 to 5 seconds, battery replacement is required. Remove the old 

battery from the Receiver Collar. Discharge all power by holding the correction level button down until the LED is 

no longer illuminated. Replace with a new battery.
A replacement PetSafe

®

 battery (RFA-67) can be found at many retailers. Contact the Customer Care Center or visit 

our web site to locate a retailer near you. 

To Set the Static Correction Level

Read all steps before attempting to set the Static Correction Level.
1.  Remove the clear plastic cover with the Test Light Tool 

to expose the Correction Level Button (

5D

).

2.  With the battery installed, press the Correction Level 

Button and release when the Receiver Indicator Light 

lights up (

5E

).

3.  The Receiver Indicator Light will emit a series of flashes 

representing the Static Correction Level.

4.  Increase the Static Correction Level by pressing and 

releasing the Correction Level Button within 5 seconds 

of the previous series of flashes.

5.  After setting the Static Correction Level, replace the 

cover to protect the Correction Level Button.

5D

5E

The Static Correction levels increase in strength from 1 to 5. Pushing the Correction Level Button while the Receiver 

Collar is on level 5 will cause the Receiver Collar to revert to Level 1. Refer to the Function and Response Table to 

choose the Static Correction level that best fits your pet.
The Receiver Collar is equipped to automatically increase the level of Static Correction the longer your pet remains 

in the Static Correction Zone if the collar is set at level 2 or above.
The Receiver LED Indicator Light acts as a low battery indicator, flashing every 4 to 5 seconds when  

replacement is required.

Step 

5

Summary of Contents for In-Ground Fence ZIG00-14654

Page 1: ...B A T T E R Y 6 V R F A 6 7 Please read this entire Product Manual before beginning In Ground Fence ZIG00 14654 Product Manual ...

Page 2: ...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 consequ...

Page 3: ...our pet may receive an unintended correction The Boundary Width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the containment field to prevent unintended corrections to your pet If you use a collar and leash for training be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points Always remove your dog s Receiver Collar before performing any Transmitter testing If possibl...

Page 4: ...Test the Receiver Collar 16 Install the Boundary Wire 18 Place the Boundary Flags 19 Fit the Receiver Collar 20 Training Guide 21 Day 1 22 Days 2 thru 4 22 Days 5 thru 8 22 Days 9 thru 30 23 Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area 23 Additional Information 24 Accessories 24 Troubleshooting 25 System Test 26 Wire Break Location Test 27 Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 28 Perchlorate Battery 28 ...

Page 5: ...ints Other Items You May Need Additional wire and flags Part PIG00 13769 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 connectors Waterproofing compound e g silicone caulk PVC pipe or water hose Circular saw with masonry blade Staple gun Non metallic collar and l...

Page 6: ...from lightning strikes and power surges USA and Canada only Receiver Collar Receives the radio signal from the Boundary Wire Correction Level Button Adjusts the level of Static Correction your pet receives in the Static Correction Zone Receiver Indicator Light Indicates the level of correction at which the Receiver Collar is set This light also serves as a low battery indicator Contact Points Deli...

Page 7: ...l consistency 1C To mount the Fence Transmitter screw the mounting bracket onto a stationary surface such as a wall and slide the Fence Transmitter onto the bracket Once you have mounted the Fence Transmitter the Boundary Wire must exit the building This can be accomplished via a window or through a hole drilled through the wall Ensure the drill path is clear of any utilities Make sure the Boundar...

Page 8: ... pet we recommend setting a Boundary Width for the Warning and Static Correction Zones to approximately 12 20 feet 6 to 10 feet on each side of the wire Avoid making passageways too narrow for your pet to move about freely e g along the sides of a house The Receiver Collar can be activated inside the house if the Boundary Wire runs along the outside wall of the house If this occurs remove your pet...

Page 9: ...ast 5 feet Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter E B D C A 5 2H Sample 5 2H Lake Access Double Loop From the Fence Transmitter run the wire to A A to B make a U turn and go to C C to D D to E make a U turn and follow your path all the way back to A keeping wire separated at least 5 feet Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter Sample 6 2J Wire Loop Attached to Existing Fen...

Page 10: ...e wire taut The drill enables you to twist the wire quickly Twist the Boundary Wire 10 to 12 times per foot to cancel the signal Once you have completed your boundary layout insert the twisted wire into the transmitter To Splice or Repair the Boundary Wire If you need additional Boundary Wire to expand your wire loop you will need to splice the wires together Note the locations of all splices for ...

Page 11: ...onnect 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 Turn off power to outlet before you install or remove your Surge Protector Risk of electrical shock or fire Use Surge Protector only with a duplex outlet with center screw Attach unit with long screw supplied Risk of electric shock Use the Fence T...

Page 12: ...e wires and release the tab Make sure the wires do not touch each other at the terminals 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 5 Determine the length of wire needed to pass from the Surge Protector to the Fence Transmitter Measure and cut 2 lengths of wire the...

Page 13: ... Lights should come on If this does not happen see the Troubleshooting section 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 indoors in dry location only If possible DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a Ground Fault Circuit...

Page 14: ... the correction level button down until the LED is no longer illuminated Replace with a new battery A replacement PetSafe battery RFA 67 can be found at many retailers Contact the Customer Care Center or visit our web site to locate a retailer near you To Set the Static Correction Level Read all steps before attempting to set the Static Correction Level 1 Remove the clear plastic cover with the Te...

Page 15: ... 8 feet from the Boundary Wire Your dog will then receive a Static Correction that is at an increased level corresponding to the Static Correction level setting on the Receiver Collar The Receiver Collar is equipped to automatically increase the level of Static Correction the longer your pet remains in the Static Correction Zone if the collar is set at level 2 or above The Run Through Prevention s...

Page 16: ...t may receive an unintended correction 4 Place battery in Receiver Collar To identify the Warning and Static Correction Zones make sure the Receiver Collar is set at level 5 see Step 5 5 Test the Boundary Width of the system by selecting a section of straight Boundary Wire that is at least 50 feet long Start inside the center of the containment field 6 Place the Test Light Tool Contacts on the Con...

Page 17: ... and outside the house that can activate the dog s collar accidentally While rare if this occurs your Boundary Wire is probably too close to these outside lines and should be moved or modified as shown in Figure 3A Boundary Wire 6G 5 2 8 4 10 3 9 1 7 0 6 5 2 8 4 10 3 9 1 7 0 6 6F 9 To test the run through prevention feature walk towards the Boundary Wire The Receiver Collar should tone and the Tes...

Page 18: ...r make sure the Boundary Width is set at a high enough range for the pet to receive the signal If using a Double Loop with an existing fence at least five feet tall run the Boundary Wire on top of the fence and return it on the bottom of the fence to get the five foot separation needed Chain Link Fence 7A Weave Boundary Wire through the links or use plastic quick ties Wooden Split Rail or Privacy ...

Page 19: ...efore burying 7C 7D Place the Boundary Flags The Boundary Flags are visual reminders for your pet of where the Warning Zone is located 1 Place the Test Light contacts on the contact points and hold the Receiver Collar at your pet s neck height 2 Walk towards the Warning Zone until the Receiver Collar beeps 8A 3 Place a Boundary Flag in the ground 8B 4 Walk back into the Pet Area until the beeping ...

Page 20: ...re comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure You may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar If so you may relax some of these precautions It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area If redness or sores are found discontinue use until the skin has fully healed You may need to trim the hair in the area...

Page 21: ...your pet Finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play Remove the collar after each training session While your pet is still learning the boundary contain him by another means such as with a pen or a leash Put a separate non metallic collar on your pet s neck and attach a leash Be sure to place the collar on your dog s neck with the PetSafe logo facing up If your pet...

Page 22: ...nd in curiosity flicking of the ears or scratching at the collar If he does not respond check the fit of the collar to make sure the contact points are making contact with his skin If the collar is fit correctly and your dog does not respond then move up to the next correction level and repeat the process Do 2 or 3 training sessions for about 10 15 minutes each Your goal is for your dog to consist...

Page 23: ...ortant Remove the Receiver Collar and leave it at home Once your pet learns the boundary he will be reluctant to cross it for walks or car rides Option 1 Replace the Receiver Collar with a regular collar Put your pet in a car that is within the Pet Area and drive him out of the Pet Area 10E Option 2 Replace the Receiver Collar with a regular collar and leash Walk your pet out of the Pet Area while...

Page 24: ... s attention but will not cause harm It is designed to startle not to punish Test the Receiver Collar at least once a month to verify that it is functioning properly Check that it activates at the Boundary Wire Battery life depends upon how often the Receiver Collar is activated Remove the Receiver collar from your pet when indoors for the comfort of your pet Never leave the Receiver Collar on you...

Page 25: ... Receiver Collar Discharge all power by holding the correction level button down until the LED is no longer illuminated Reinstall battery I have an inconsistent signal Make sure Fence Transmitter is at least 3 feet from large metal objects or appliances Make sure all Boundary Wire turns are gradual with a minimum 3 foot radius Make sure the Boundary Wire is not running parallel to and within 10 fe...

Page 26: ...8 Turn the Boundary Width Control knob to 10 and repeat Step 7 The distance where the Receiver Collar activates should be greater than the previous result 9 If more than one Receiver Collar is used on the system repeat the above test on each collar 10 Keep Boundary Width Control Knob position at 10 Set the Boundary Control Switch to A Approach loop with Receiver Collar as in Step 7 and verify the ...

Page 27: ...s 2 Where the wires cross sidewalks or driveways due to edging and string trimmers 3 Around landscaping and flower beds due to digging or working up the soil 4 At wire splices where Gel filled capsules have not been installed 5 At wire splices without reinforcements knots refer to Figure 3E If you still cannot find the break in the Boundary Wire there are two options for locating it Option 1 It is...

Page 28: ...or any of its associated companies be liable for i any direct indirect punitive incidental special or consequential damage and or ii any loss or damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this product The purchaser assumes all risks and liability from the use of this product to the fullest extent permissible by law 5 Modification of Terms and Conditions Radio Systems ...

Page 29: ...ccur in a specific installation If interference does occur to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Relocate the interfered receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circui...

Page 30: ...ote that Radio Systems does not provide refunds replacements or upgrades for change of mind or for any other reason outside of these Warranty terms Claims Procedure Any claim made under this Warranty should be made directly to Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd Customer Care Centre at Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 3442 Australia Fair QLD 4215 Australia Australia Residents 1800 786 608 New Ze...

Page 31: ...petsafe com 31 Layout Grid ...

Page 32: ...Radio Systems Corporation 10427 PetSafe Way Knoxville TN 37932 1 800 732 2677 petsafe com YU400 1781 2 2020 Radio Systems Corporation 3 000 in 7 62 cm Drill Here Drill Here 3 in Mounting Template ...

Reviews: