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Step 5: Position, Twist and Splice the
Boundary Wire
Once you have designed your layout, the next step is to position the
wire along your property. Hold off on burying the wire until you have
tested the system first.
1. Start with one end of the wire at the surge protector, but do not
plug it in yet. Run the wire outdoors all the way around your
planned perimeter and back to the surge protector.
2. You will need to twist the 2 wires together for the area running
from the transmitter inside your home out to the yard so that your
pet can cross this section without a correction (
5A
). Twisting both
ends of the wire together 10-12 times per ft. cancels the signal.
Keep in mind that crossover areas will only work when set up
within the containment area. Straight crossover breaks along the
perimeter, such as across driveways (
5B
), cannot be created and
the signal will not be canceled.
Quick tip:
The fastest way to twist 2 wires is to cut 2 pieces a little
longer than the length you need, twist them and then “splice” in that
section. Anchor one end of the 2 wires to something secure (or have
a partner hold them), and insert the other end into a power drill. Pull
the wire taut. Then use the drill to twist the wire quickly. Go slowly.
Follow the splicing guide below to learn how to reconnect this
twisted portion back to the main boundary wire.
Splicing Guide
Although not required, it is recommended that you cut and splice
the wire between each twisted section. Your YardMax
®
system
comes with 2 gel-filled splice capsules to ensure that your splices are
waterproof. You can give us a call if you would like to purchase more
splice capsules.
a. Strip approximately 3 ⁄
8
in. of insulation off the ends of the wires
to be spliced (
5C
).
b. Insert the stripped ends into the wire nut and twist the wire
nut around the wires. Make sure there is no copper exposed
beyond the end of the wire nut.
c. Tie a knot 3 to 4 in. from the wire nut (
5D
). Ensure that the wire
nut is secure on the wire splice.
d. Once you have securely spliced the wires together, open
the lid of the gel-filled splice capsule and insert the wire
nut as deeply as possible into the waterproof gel inside the
capsule (
5E
).
e. Snap the lid of the capsule shut (
5F
).
Additional Boundary Wire
Extra spools of boundary wire can be purchased in lengths of 500
ft. per spool at the store where you purchased the kit or through the
Customer Care Center.
Note:
When adding wire, it must act as a continuous loop.
The table on the right indicates the approximate length of boundary
wire needed for a square, single-loop layout. The length will vary
due to the amount of twisted wire and the layout used.
5B
5A
1
2
5D 5C
5E
5F
Acres Feet of Wire Needed Number of Extra Spools Needed
1 ⁄
4
415 -
1 ⁄
3
480 -
1 ⁄
2
590 1
1 835 1
2 1180 2
5 1870 3
10 2800 5