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Power

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Transmitter

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Other Items You May Need

• Pliers

• Scissors

• Lighter

• Drill & mounting hardware

• Tape measure

• Non-metallic collar and leash

Set up and training help: www.petsafe.net

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Brand installers will come to your home and install your

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Summary of Contents for PIF-300

Page 1: ...wireless pet containment system operating and training guide Model Number PIF 300 Please read this entire guide before beginning ...

Page 2: ...tee 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 boundaries you should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System to confine your pet Radio Systems Corpo...

Page 3: ...ower Supply UPS for use with your wireless fence Should the power go out at your home your pet will be unprotected Power outages can be unpredictable and the use of a UPS will provide you with some time to properly restrain your pet In rare instances if your pet is near the boundary at the time when the power fails it is possible that your pet will receive a correction This correction will stop af...

Page 4: ...tSafe will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone Complete warranty information is available online at www petsafe net Table of Contents Components 5 Other Items You May Need 5 How the System Works 6 Key Definitions 6 Operating Guide 7 Set Up the Transmitter 7 Prepare the Receiver Collar 7 Battery Contact Verification 8 Adjust the Pet Area to Desired Size 9 Transmitter Range Chart ...

Page 5: ...00 PLEASE READ THIS EN TIR E GU IDE BEFO RE BEGIN NIN G Other Items You May Need Pliers Scissors Lighter Drill mounting hardware Tape measure Non metallic collar and leash Set up and training help www petsafe net Want professional installation help Invisible Fence Brand installers will come to your home and install your new PetSafe System for an additional cost Contact your local dealer at 1 877 8...

Page 6: ...n will start in the Boundary Zone and continue anywhere beyond the Pet Area Note The Receiver Collar is equipped with a safety time out feature that will stop correcting after 30 seconds if your pet remains outside the Pet Area Receiver Collar Receives the radio signal from the Transmitter Correction Level Button Adjusts the level of Static Correction your pet receives outside the Pet Area Receive...

Page 7: ...mes with short Contact Points Long Contact Points for pets with long or thick hair are available through our Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 Tighten the Contact Points using the Test Light Tool 2A one half turn beyond finger tight Check the tightness weekly To Insert and Remove the Receiver Collar Battery Note Do not install the battery while the Receiver Collar is on your pet This Receiver...

Page 8: ...The light will flash every 4 to 5 seconds when battery replacement is required Battery Contact Verification Remove Receiver Collar from your pet Press the button and verify that the LED light illuminates If the LED light does not come on remove the battery Locate the metal tabs in the battery well Gently lift the tabs to ensure that the battery will make good contact Replace the battery into the R...

Page 9: ... outlet Two Person Method Hold the Receiver Collar at your pet s neck height 3C with logo side facing away from the Transmitter and Contact Points facing upwards Walk to the edge of the desired Pet Area Facing away from the Transmitter hold the Receiver Collar at the edge of the desired Pet Area 3D Starting with the Boundary Control Dial set to 8 have a second person turn the dial down SLOWLY When...

Page 10: ...nders for your pet of where the Boundary Zone is located The Receiver Collar will activate within 2 to 3 feet of the Boundary Flags 1 Using the Test Light with the Static Correction Level set at 2 or greater hold the Receiver Collar at your pet s neck height with logo side facing away from the Transmitter 2 Walk towards the Boundary Zone until the Receiver Collar beeps and the Test Light flashes 4...

Page 11: ...ve 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 of the Contact Points Never shave the dog s neck this may lead to a rash or ...

Page 12: ...ess slow down the training schedule add additional days of training or increase the amount of play time with your pet in the Pet Area Common stress signals include Pet pulling on leash toward the house Ears tucked Tail down Body lowered Nervous frantic movement or stiffening of pet s body Your pet must be completely comfortable near the Boundary Flags at the end of every training session Spend at ...

Page 13: ...t work well Have your pet s favorite play toy available Steps 1 Begin by walking your pet on a leash in the Pet Area Calmly praise and talk to your pet 2 Move toward the Boundary Flags 1A Keep your mood happy 3 With full control of your pet on a leash walk to the flags As your pet enters the Boundary Zone the Receiver Collar will begin to tone 1B Allow your pet to stay in the Boundary Zone for up ...

Page 14: ... the Receiver Collar to level 2 or higher depending on the reaction results from days 2 thru 4 Put a separate non metallic collar on your pet s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar and attach a leash 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 well Have your pet s favorite play toy available Create distractions to ...

Page 15: ...isfied your pet s training is complete remove every other Boundary Flag every 4 days until all flags are removed Save Boundary Flags for future use Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area Important Remove the Receiver Collar and leave it in the Pet Area Once your pet learns the Boundary Zone he will be reluctant to cross it for walks or car rides Option 1 Replace the Receiver Collar with a regular col...

Page 16: ... Wireless Pet Containment System cover a larger circle than 180 feet across You can use another Wireless Transmitter with overlapping boundaries of at least 5 10 feet to increase the size of the Pet Area Will a sloping yard or hills affect the Pet Area The Transmitter signal extends 90 feet in all directions A sloping yard or a yard with hills can cause the Pet Area to appear less or more than exp...

Page 17: ...ired Can I place the Receiver on another collar Yes You may use any non metallic collar Make 2 holes in the collar to attach the Receiver Use the collar in the kit as a template to locate the holes on the new collar Do I need to perform maintenance on my Wireless System Check your pet s neck daily for irritation from the Contact Points Check the Contact Points on the Receiver Collar weekly to make...

Page 18: ...m your pet when indoors to avoid activation of the Receiver Collar Make sure the Transmitter is on and set up according to the directions Ensure the entire house is within the Pet Area The Transmitter may need to be moved to adjust the Pet Area to include the entire house If relocating the Transmitter remove the Receiver Collar from your pet before turning the Transmitter off My pet is receiving a...

Page 19: ...mitter goes out With the Receiver Collar while standing within 5 10 feet of the Transmitter turn the Boundary Control Dial to 8 and reset the Boundary Zone making sure to turn the dial down slowly My next door neighbor has an In Ground Containment System and the Receiver Collar does not activate near their property Your neighbor s In Ground Fence signal may interfere with the operation of the Rece...

Page 20: ...ion of the terms conditions and notices contained herein Usage of this Product implies acceptance of all such terms conditions and notices 2 Proper Use This Product is designed for use with pets where training is desired The specific temperament of your pet may not work with this Product If you are unsure whether this is appropriate for your pet please consult your veterinarian or certified traine...

Page 21: ...mful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operati...

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Page 24: ... Mounting Template Radio Systems Corporation 10427 PetSafe Way Knoxville TN 37932 1 800 732 2677 www petsafe net Protected by US Patents 6 879 300 6 921 089 7 142 167 and D515 027 400 1422 2006 Radio Systems Corporation ...

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