Petsafe YardMax Cordless In-Ground Fence, Product Manual

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Test the Collar
Traditional Mode (B) Installation
These steps are very similar to the ones used for testing the fence direction.
However, with Traditional mode (B), the boundary setting is determined by
the width of the boundary, instead of the height of the pet.
1. The mode needs to be changed to (B).
2. Press the select button until the boundary width setting flashes. In this
case, the setting should already be set to 3 ft. during the fence test.
3. Press the select button again and mode (A) will flash. Press the down
arrow to change the mode to (B). This will automatically set the default
value for mode (B) to 10 ft. Press the select button twice to save it (
15A ).
Note:
The range for mode (B) is 2 ft. to 15 ft.
4. Make sure that the static correction on the receiver collar is set to
level 6.
5. Place the test light tool against the receiver collar contact points and
hold the contact points facing upwards.
6. Hold the receiver collar at your pet’s neck height ( 15B ).
7. Starting inside the pet area, approach a straight section of your
boundary wire that is at least 50 ft. long ( 15C ). The test light will begin
to flash 2 seconds after the warning tone. Walk back into the pet area
until the beeping stops.
8. Adjust the boundary width setting to establish the warning zone. We
recommend setting it so that the warning zone begins at least 10 ft.
before the boundary wire.
9. Repeat this test at different places along the boundary wire to verify that
it is working properly everywhere.
Note: To ensure that the signal is not coupled to any wires or other metallic
objects, we will do one more test inside the pet area.
10. With the test light tool and receiver collar contact points facing upward,
walk throughout the pet area ( 15D ).
11. The collar should not activate within the pet area. If the receiver collar
does activate within the pet area, it means that you need to adjust the
boundary wire where it crosses a cable or electrical wire (see figure
3A
on page 7) or where it approaches another metallic object. Another
option is to reduce the boundary width setting by several feet. After the
adjustment, retest the system.
12. Now that the boundary width is established, set the correction level on
the receiver collar to level 1 for training.
It is now safe to bury your boundary wire!
15B
Boundary
Wire
15C
Pet Area
15D
15A
A
m
ft
B
Boundary Width Setting
Select
Button
Traditional
Mode (B)
Distance in ft.
from the Wire
Bury the Boundary Wire
It is recommended to bury the boundary wire to protect it and prevent
disabling the system. Other options include covering the wire with mulch or
using lawn staples to secure the wire in place.
1. Cut a trench 1–3 in. deep along your planned boundary. It only needs
to be as wide as the wire.
Quick Tip: Lawn trenchers, which you can often rent from a local
hardware store, work great and make for a quick job. You can also use a
flat shovel, like a trenching shovel.
2. Place the boundary wire into the trench, maintaining some slack to
allow it to expand and contract with temperature variations.
3. Use a blunt tool such as a wooden paint stick to push the boundary
wire into the trench. Be careful not to damage the boundary
wire insulation.
Utilizing an Existing Fence
The boundary wire can be attached to a chain link fence, split rail fence
or a wooden privacy fence. The boundary wire can be attached as high
as needed. However, make sure the boundary setting is at a high enough
range for your pet to receive the signal.
•
Chain Link Fence (16A):
Weave the boundary wire through the links or use plastic quick ties.
•
Wooden Split Rail or Privacy Fence (16A):
Use staples to attach the boundary wire. Avoid puncturing the
insulation of the boundary wire.
•
Double Loop with an Existing Fence:
Run the boundary wire on top of the fence and return it on the bottom
of the fence to get the 5 ft. separation needed.
Utilizing an Existing Gate
• Gate (Single Loop) (16B):
Bury the boundary wire in the ground across the gate opening.
•
Gate (Double Loop) (16B):
Bury both boundary wires across the gate opening while keeping them
5 ft. apart.
Note: The signal is still active across the gate. Your pet cannot pass
through an open gate.
Single Loop
Double Loop
5' 5'
16B
Weave Wire Into Fence
Staple Wire Into Fence
16A
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.
Follow all safety instructions for your power tools. Be sure to always wear your safety goggles.