Petsafe YardMax Cordless In-Ground Fence, Product Manual

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Understand the Transmitter
Power Button
Press and hold the power button down firmly for 5 seconds to turn on the
transmitter. To turn off the transmitter, press and hold the power button
down for 5 seconds.
Select Button
The select button allows you to edit the 2 transmitter settings. The order of
the selection is as follows:
1.
Boundary range
2 ft. to 15 ft. (varies by mode)
2. Boundary mode
(A) or (B)
To Edit the Transmitter Settings:
1. Press the select button. The boundary range setting will start to flash.
2. Use the up and down buttons to change the range.
3. Press the select button again. The mode setting will start to flash.
4. Use the up or down buttons to choose the mode:
(A) – YardMax
®
or (B) – Traditional
Note:
Settings can only be edited while they are flashing
Up and Down Buttons
The up and down buttons are used to change the boundary settings. They
also mute the alarm.
Bluetooth
®
Icon
Bluetooth
®
capability is not yet available, but your transmitter was
built with future updates in mind. Check our website for Bluetooth
®
technology announcements.
Each time the transmitter is powered on, the Bluetooth
®
icon will flash for
3 minutes and then disappear.
Battery Level Icon
The battery icon displays 3 bars with a full charge. Replace the batteries
when the battery icon shows 1 bar or no bars. Typically, battery life lasts
9 to 12 months. If the battery level becomes too low, the lights will flash
red once every few seconds, along with a single alarm tone.
Attention Required Icon
The attention required icon will appear if there is an issue with the system.
A unique alarm will also initially sound. The most common alarms are for
a wire break, wire degradation or if a wire becomes disconnected from
the transmitter. Even after the alarm is muted, the attention required icon
will continue to display until the problem is resolved.
Muting the Alarm
An alarm tone will sound if an issue with the system is detected. The lights
will flash red 1 to 3 times depending on the issue. To mute the alarm, press
any button except the power button. This will mute the alarm; however, the
lights will continue to flash until the problem is resolved. The mute alarm
icon will appear, indicating that you have turned off the alarm.
Refer to the table “Transmitter Alarms” on page 26 for a complete guide
to all the status lights and tones for the transmitter.
In the Box
You May Also Need
• Additional wire and flags (Part # PIG00-13769)
• Additional wire nuts and gel-filled splice capsules
• Drill with Phillips drill bit
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Staple gun
• Scissors
• Lighter
• Pliers
• Spade shovel or lawn edger
• Wire stripping pliers
• Waterproofing compound (e.g. silicone caulk)
• Non-metallic collar and leash
• PVC pipe or water hose
• Circular saw with masonry blade
• Mounting stake
For help with setup and training, please visit petsafe.com.
After verifying that the receiver collar is operating
correctly at the boundary, fold each label in half
around the appropriate boundary wire that connects
into the transmitter. One sticker is for the positive
wire, and the other is for the negative wire. Labeling
the wires is convenient, should they both become
disconnected from the unit.
apply to the (+) wire
+
–
–
+
apply to the (–) wire
Mounting
Screws
Test Light
Tool
50 Boundary Flags Waterproof Transmitter
500 ft. of Boundary Wire
Wire Nuts
Gel-filled
Splice Capsules
Receiver Collar with
Short Contact Points
Contact
Point Wrench
Long
Contact Points
Boundary Wire
Labels
Receiver
Charger
(6 ft.)
B
m
ft
A
ft
A
B
m
Bottom Row:
4 Batteries
Top Row:
6 Batteries
Power
Button
Boundary Range
Setting
Up
Button
Mode (A) – YardMax
®
Mode (B) – Traditional
Select
Button
Battery
Level
Mute
Alarm
Attention
Required
Bluetooth
Height or Distance
in Feet
Down
Button
LED Display and Buttons
Requires
10 D cell batteries,
(not included)
Alarm
Speaker
Cover
Boundary Wire
Terminal Cover
Alarm Lights
(flash red
with an issue)
Mounting
Point
Front Panel
Magnet
Front Panel
Magnet
Mounting
Point
Boundary Wire
Terminals
Inside Panel
Transmitter Back
What’s Covered
How It Works ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4 Steps to a Contained Pet ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Insert the Transmitter Batteries ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Charge the Collar .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Have Your Utilities Marked ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Choose a Location ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
YardMax
®
Mode (A) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Traditional Mode (B)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Basic Planning Tips................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Prepare the Collar ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Connect the Wires .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Mount the Transmitter (optional) ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Turn on the Transmitter ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Test the Fence Direction .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Test the Collar .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Bury the Boundary Wire .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Place the Boundary Flags .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Fit the Collar ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Training ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Advanced Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
System Test ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Wire Break Location Test .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Receiver Collar Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Transmitter Alarms ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Customer Care International ................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ...............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Battery Disposal .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Layout Grid .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30