TranStar KD 661C, Troubleshooting Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
Fence Transmitter Placement
1.
Place the unit indoor, in a dry, well ventilated area that does not fall below
freezing temperature.
2.
Place it 5 feet above the ground and at least 3 feet away from large metal
objects or big appliances such as (refrigerator, washer, dryer, fuse box,
computer, and TV) as these objects may interfere with the radio signal.
3.
Do not place it behind a brick or stucco wall as they will weaken/block the
radio signal.
4.
Keep it plugged in and behind a surge protector.
TEST THE SYSTEM AND LAYOUT BEFORE MOUNTING THE WIRELESS
TRANSMITTER ON A WALL WITH THE PROVIDED WALL MOUNT SET.
Basic Planning Tips
The safe zone is ideally a radial-shaped boundary given the property is an
open area with no obstacles blocking and interfering the signal. In that case,
you can simply place the wireless transmitter in the middle of your property to
create a perfect circle boundary. But in reality, this is not the case because there
might be hills, trees, and walls inside the house obstructing the signal. Also,
your house might not be in the middle of the property. Therefore, knowing your
property and where to place the wireless transmitter and at what power level to
set it at is essential to creating a working safe zone barrier.
 Plan your boundary with a 10 - 20 feet of leeway to compensate for signal
inconsistency due to interference.
 Interference can be caused by anything with an electrical or magnetic
current and can be deteriorate by obstructions such as trees.
 Changing weather patterns can also cause problems with radio reception.