as possible while still giving your pet a sufficient "safe zone" (the area in yard that he can roam freely
without getting the warning or correction).
For initial testing and training it is recommended that the range switch be set to "Low" and the mode
switch is set to "Beep/Shock".
To test the location of the warning zone, hold the collar at knee level in the same manner the collar will
be on your pet. Walk towards the boundary wire and listen for the warning tone. The location at which
the warning tone begins indicates the boundary of the "Safe Zone" and the "Warning Zone" for your pet.
Adjust the Range Adjuster knob to set the range of the "Warning Zone".
The containment transmitter also has the feature that allows you to select the type of correction your
dog will receive when he enters the "Warning Zone".
The switch to these settings is located on the side of the
containment transmitter.
The recommended setting to be used, at least until the dog
is fully trained, is the "Beep/Shock" setting. This setting
will give the dog a warning beep, from the receiver collar,
first as he approaches the "Warning Zone". If the dog
continues into the "Correction Zone", then he will receive
a correction with beeping from the receiver collar. This
setting allows the dog to learn to associate the warning beep
with the unwanted behavior of trying to leave the yard.
The "Beep Only" setting only gives the dog a warning beep
only when he enters the "Warning Zone". No correction is given in this mode.
The "Shock Only" setting gives the dog a correction with beeping only when he enters the "Warning
Zone". No warning beep will be given before the correction when beeping begins.
Regardless of which setting the Containment transmitter is in, the dog will receive the correction desired
when the remote trainer is being used.
Grounding the containment transmitter
Proper grounding is necessary to reduce the chance of lightning damage to the containment transmitter.
To do this, connect a wire from the containment transmitter to the ground rod buried at least 3 ft.
into the ground. You may use an existing ground rod. A ground rod (with clamps) and 14 to 18 gauge
wire may be obtained at most electrical supply or hardware stores. Be sure to locate the containment
transmitter as close as possible to the ground rod.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE PLUS SYSTEM
The short loop test
If the PLUS System appears to be malfunctioning in some way, try testing the system using the following
"short loop" test:
• Disconnect the boundary wire and ground wire from the containment transmitter. Then, connect a
ten-foot piece of wire to these same boundary wire terminals and spread it out in a circle. Set the
"Range" switch to "LOW".
• Turn the signal range adjustment knob to the complete clockwise position. Is the power light on? If
not, check the AC adapter and power jack connector. If adapter and jack are not functioning, call
Customer Support for additional information.
• Disconnect one end of the wire. Does the wire break alarm beep? If not, call Customer Support for
additional information. If the alarm does beep, then the containment transmitter is functioning properly.
• Approach the short loop boundary wire with the receiver collar. Does the receiver beep? If not, check
the battery(s) for proper installation and that it is still good. If it does beep, the receiver is functioning
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