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Important: Should you find that you are not getting the desired range at the maximum
setting, move the Barrier Transmitter a few feet. A variety of factors can affect the
magnetic field. For best results, place the Barrier Transmitter on a non-conductive
surface, i.e., lawn or landscape bed. Metal objects may distort the Barrier Area size.
Do not:
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Place Barrier Transmitter on metal surfaces.
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Place Barrier Transmitter near large metal objects such as heating and air conditioning
units, metal outbuildings, metal trash cans, etc.
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Place the Barrier Transmitter in a location where it may become submerged in water.
While the Transmitter is waterproof, submersion in water is not recommended.
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For the longest battery life, avoid exposing the transmitter to extreme temperatures
for any extended time.
Fit the Receiver Collar on Your Pet
Important: Proper fit and placement of your Receiver Collar is necessary for
effective operation. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your pet’s
skin on the underside of his neck.
Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too
tight on the pet’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to
pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed sores.
- Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
- When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2
hours.
- Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions
in this manual.
- Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive
pressure on the contacts.
- When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the
electronic collar.
- Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with
a damp cloth.
- Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
- If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin
has healed.
- If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
- For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis,
please visit our website.
These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. Millions of
pets are 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 of the Contact Points. Never
shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
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