Petsafe YardMax Cordless In-Ground Fence, Product Manual

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Welcome
You and your pet were made for each other. Our aim is to help you have the best companionship and the most memorable moments together. Your
new YardMax
®
Cordless In-Ground Fence
™
system is designed to give your pet maximum freedom while keeping him safe.
We know that safe pets make happy owners. Before getting started, please have your utilities marked, and take a moment to read through the
important safety information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation, Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd. and any other affiliate or brand of Radio
Systems Corporation may be referred to collectively as “We” or “Us.”
Important Safety Information
Explanation of attention words and symbols used in this Product Manual:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION
, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to
your pet.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
• Not for use with aggressive pets. Do not use this product if your pet is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive pets can
cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that this product is right for your pet, please talk to
your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
• Before you begin installing the boundary wire, turn off the transmitter.
• Underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all underground cables marked before you dig to bury your wire. In most
areas this is a free service. Avoid these cables when you dig.
• Do not install, connect or remove your system during a lightning storm. If the storm is close enough for you to hear thunder, it is
close enough to create hazardous surges.
• To avoid risk of severe injury, follow all safety instructions for your power tools. Be sure to always wear your safety goggles.
• The battery should be charged in areas with temperatures ranging from 32°F to 113°F / 0°C to 45°C. Recharging the
battery outside of this temperature range can cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
• Wire on top of the ground may be a trip hazard. Be careful when placing wires and testing the system.
• This system is NOT a solid barrier. It is designed to act as a deterrent to remind pets to remain within the established boundary
by use of static correction. It is important that you reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Since the tolerance level
to static correction varies from pet to pet, Radio Systems Corporation CANNOT guarantee 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 boundary,
you should NOT rely solely upon this system to confine your pet. Radio Systems Corporation shall NOT be liable for any
property damage, economic loss or any consequential damages sustained as a result of any animal crossing the boundary.
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 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.
• Regularly recheck the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this Product Manual.
• 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.
• Never connect a leash to a collar with contact points. 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.
• Proper training of your pet is essential to successfully using the system. During the first 2 weeks of training, do not use the
system without direct supervision of your pet.
• The receiver collar should not be on your pet when the system is tested. If it is, your pet may receive an unintended correction.
• Do not change the transmitter setting from Traditional mode (B) to YardMax
®
mode (A) without verifying that the receiver
collar will still contain your pet.
• If the receiver collar fails the ReadyTest
®
startup, the receiver collar is automatically turned off. Your pet will not be contained.
• Always remove your pet’s receiver collar before performing any fence transmitter testing. This will prevent
unintended corrections.
• The boundary width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the pet area to prevent unintended
corrections to your pet.
• Avoid damage to the insulation of the boundary wire during installation; damage may cause areas of weak signal and lead
to early failure of the boundary.
• To conserve your batteries, when unused for long periods of time, remove them.
• You should expect hundreds of recharge cycles from your battery; however, do not charge your receiver collar every night.
Charging too often can reduce battery life.
• Charge your receiver collar when the receiver indicator light blinks red.
• When mowing or trimming your grass, use care not to cut the boundary wire.
• To prevent an unintended correction, after the boundary flags have been placed, be sure to set the static correction on the
receiver collar back to level 1, which is tone only.