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Sample 6 (2J): Wire Loop Attached to Existing Fence (Double Loop)
This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your layout and
keep your pet from jumping out or digging under your existing fence. It reduces
the amount of wire which will need to be buried. Run the wire from the Fence
Transmitter to
A
,
A
to
B
,
B
to
C
,
C
to
D
,
D
to
E
,
E
to
F,
make a U-turn and
follow your path all the way back to
A,
keeping the wire separated
1.5 m (5 ft).
Twist the wire from
A
back to the Fence Transmitter. See the “Install the Boundary
Wire” section for more information on attaching the wire to a fence.
E
F
B
A
D
C
1.5 m
(5 ft)
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Position the Boundary Wire
CAUTION
Risk of injury.
Wire on top of the ground may be a trip hazard. Use care in how you place your wires.
Lay out the Boundary Wire using your planned boundary and test the system BEFORE burying the wire or
attaching it to an existing fence. This will make any layout changes easier. Work carefully. A nick in the wire
insulation can diminish the signal strength and create a weak area where your pet can escape.
Running the Boundary Wire parallel to and within 3 m (10 ft) of electrical wires,
neighbouring containment systems, telephone wires, television or antenna cables, or
satellite dishes may cause an inconsistent signal. If you must cross any of these, do so at
90-degree angles (perpendicularly). (
3A
)
If separating the wire by at least 3 m (10 ft) from a neighbouring containment system’s wire
does not reduce the inconsistent signal, contact the Customer Care Centre.
Boundary Wire
3 m
10 ft
3 m
10 ft
Buried Cabl
e
90˚
3A
To Twist the Boundary Wire
Twisting the Boundary Wire cancels the signal and allows your pet to cross over
that area without receiving a correction (
3B
). To ensure the signal is cancelled, it is
recommended that you cut and splice the Boundary Wire between each twisted section.
The signal cannot be cancelled by running the wire through plastic or metal piping.
Splicing shielded cable to the Boundary Wire will also not cancel the signal. Refer to
fi gure (
3C
) for the correct method for twisting the wire. You can twist your own wire
by cutting two equal lengths of Boundary Wire 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 enables you to twist the wire quickly. Twist the
Boundary Wire 30 times per metre (10-12 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 future reference. Most Boundary Wire
breaks occur at splices.
Strip approximately 1 cm (
3
/
8
") of insulation off the ends of the Boundary Wires to be
spliced (
3D
). Make sure the copper Boundary Wire is not corroded. If the Boundary
Wire is corroded, cut it back to expose clean copper wire.
TWISTED WIRES
BOUNDARY WIRE
WATERPROOF SPLICE
CORRECT
INCORRECT
3C
30 Twists/m
10 Twists/ft
3B
Insert the stripped ends into the wire nut and twist the wire nut around the wires. Ensure that there is no copper
exposed beyond the end of the wire nut. Tie a knot 7.5 cm - 10 cm (3” - 4”) from the wire nut (
3E
). Ensure that the
wire nut is secure on the wire splice.
Once you have securely spliced the wires together, open the lid of the gel-fi lled splice capsule and insert the wire nut as
deeply as possible into the waterproof gel inside the capsule (
3F
). Snap the lid of the capsule shut (
3G
). For proper system
performance, the splice connection must be waterproof.
If your splice pulls loose, the entire system will fail. Make sure your splice is secure. Additional gel-fi lled splice capsules and wire
nuts are available through the Customer Care Centre.
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