Petsafe YardMax Cordless In-Ground Fence, Product Manual

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Cross Hard Surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, etc.)
•
Concrete Driveway or Sidewalk (16C):
Place the boundary
wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a groove using a
circular saw and masonry blade. Place the boundary wire in the
groove and cover with an appropriate waterproofing compound
or foam backer rod. For best results, brush away dirt or other
debris before patching.
•
Gravel or Dirt Driveway (16D):
Place the boundary wire
in a PVC pipe or water hose to protect the boundary wire
before burying.
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. Hold the receiver
collar at the height of your pet’s neck.
2. Walk towards the warning zone until the receiver collar
beeps (
17A
).
3. If you are in YardMax
®
mode (A) place the boundary flag along
the boundary wire approximately 6 in. inside the pet area (
17B
).
4. If you are in Traditional mode (B) place the boundary flag where
you hear the beep ( 17C ).
5. Walk back into the pet area until the beeping stops.
6. Repeat this process along the warning zone until it is marked with
boundary flags every 10 ft. (
17D
).
Boundary
Wire
YardMax Mode (A)
17A
Boundary
Wire
Pet
Area
6 in.
17B
Boundary
Wire
Traditional Mode (B)
17C
10 ft.
17D
16C 16D
Fit the Collar
Important: Your receiver collar comes installed with short contact points.
If your pet has long or thick hair, use the long contact points instead.
Tighten or switch the contact points by using the contact point wrench. The
proper fit and placement of your receiver collar is important for effective
training. The contact points must have direct contact with your pet’s skin
on the underside of his neck.
1. Be sure the receiver collar is off before placing it on your pet. Then
with your pet standing, fit the receiver collar snugly onto your pet’s
neck so that the contact points make contact with your pet’s skin
on the underside of his or her neck. Make sure the PetSafe
®
logo is
right-side up (
18A
).
2. Check the tightness of the receiver collar by inserting one finger
between the end of a contact point and your pet’s neck. The fit
should be snug but not constricting.
3. Allow your pet to wear the receiver collar for a few minutes, then
check it again.
4. The collar will slip if it is not properly threaded. The slide buckle
prevents the collar from becoming loose around your pet’s neck
and the ridges must be facing up (
18B ).
5. While the receiver collar is still off your pet, turn it on by holding
the mode button until a green light comes on. The first thing your
receiver collar does is a ReadyTest
®
startup (page 13) to ensure
that it is ready for use. You will know it is done when there is a series
of red flashes indicating the current static correction level. Do not
touch the contact points during the ReadyTest
®
startup.
6. Once the ReadyTest
®
startup is done, the receiver collar will
automatically go through an optional PerfectFit Test (page 13),
which lasts for 90 seconds. This mode begins with simultaneous
flashing red+ green lights.
7. Place the collar on your pet and adjust the fit.
8. The receiver collar will emit a unique double tone as the contact
points touch your pet’s skin. You will know that you have the proper
fit when you hear the receiver collar emit the double tone and it
flashes green 5 consecutive times.
9. After 90 seconds, the receiver collar moves into normal operation
mode. If you do not hear the 5 consecutive double tone, adjust the
collar and repeat the PerfectFit Test.
10. Once you are satisfied with the fit of the receiver collar, remove it
from your pet and trim it, but make sure to allow room for growth or
a thicker winter coat. Use a lighter to seal the cut so that it will not
fray (
18C ).
18C
Slide Buckle
Ridges
18B
18A
Proper fit of the receiver collar is important. A receiver collar worn for too long or made too tight on your pet’s neck may cause
skin damage, ranging from redness to pressure ulcers. This condition is commonly known as bed sores.
•
Avoid leaving the receiver collar on your pet for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the receiver collar on your pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this Product Manual.
• Never connect a leash to the receiver collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contact points.
• When using a separate collar for a leash, do not put pressure on the receiver collar.
• Wash your pet’s neck area and the contact points of the receiver 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 receiver 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 secure and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless steel
contact points. Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the
receiver 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 your pet’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.