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Hidden Fence Systems

Performance

TM

Series

Instructions For Use

PT3 Transmitter and R7 and R8 Receivers

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Summary of Contents for PT3

Page 1: ...Hidden Fence Systems PerformanceTM Series Instructions For Use PT3 Transmitter and R7 and R8 Receivers ...

Page 2: ...mmended for dogs six 6 months or older Your Dealer will recommend if a puppy under 6 months old is ready Keep the collar and the transmitter out of the reach of children Never adjust the transmitter or receiver when your dog is wearing the collar It is recommended that you unplug your transmitter from the wall outlet and disconnect the loop wire during lightning storms or when it is left unused fo...

Page 3: ... Series Transmitter 7 4 8 9 1 6 2 Training Mode Range Loop Plug Pulse Rate Power On Off Power Supply 3 Ground Wire Power Pak 10 Model Switch Leave in UP position at all times Inset POWER Light Steady Red light when power is on LOOP Light Steady green light indicates boundary loop is operating properly NOTE On earlier transmitter models the green light will blink LOOP Light will go off when a wire ...

Page 4: ...rst 10 of the total signal field To prevent your dog from entering the signal field and remaining in the audible area causing depletion of the battery the receiver will transition from an audible warning to a short warning correction after a period of 10 seconds This will activate regardless of the mode switch setting but will not activate if the receiv er is in the Audible Only Training Level see...

Page 5: ...Reminder Feature when you change the battery See Battery Replacement Reminder on page 6 R7 Battery The Performance Series receiver is powered by a 3 volt 1 3 N lithium bat tery The receiver is designed for a 6 month battery life The positive end of the battery must be inserted up Figure 1 R8 Battery The R8 battery is powered by a 3 6 volt lithium battery The receiver is designed for long battery l...

Page 6: ...ets caught in the signal field If your dog does not exit the signal field the receiver will automatically stop correcting after 15 seconds protecting your dog from over correction The receiver will automatically reset once the dog leaves the signal field Contact Posts The receiver comes with a set of contact posts Your DogWatch Dealer will determine the correct set based on your dog s neck shape c...

Page 7: ...iver is in the correction zone Battery Replacement Reminder The status light will flash red approximately every 10 seconds when it is time to change the battery Each time you change your battery it is important to reset the Battery Reminder feature To reset the receiver 1 Remove the old battery 2 Using your test light hold the magnet in the programming position without a battery in the receiver fo...

Page 8: ...ontinue to advance as long as the magnet is held in position For example Level One is one beep Level 2 is two beeps etc The beeps or Receiver Tones represent the Training Level the receiver is set at See Chart on Page 8 When you reach the desired training level setting pull the magnet away from the receiver The receiver is now set Note Any time the magnet activates the receiver it will first tell ...

Page 9: ...espond best to lower rate settings and lower training levels If your dog is not responding to training your DogWatch Dealer will adjust your system to a higher training level If Your Dog Is Hard To Train Training Levels 4 and 5 of your R7 and R8 receivers are specifically designed to meet the needs of hard to train or stubborn dogs These setting will provide the extra correction that some dogs nee...

Page 10: ...rs to avoid sharp angles Continuous Loop In order for the system to work properly the boundary wire must form a continuous loop Any break in the wire will cancel the signal field If the bound ary wire is broken or unplugged the green Loop indicator light will go out and an audi ble warning will sound Most breaks are caused by lawn garden equipment If you can not visibly locate the break contact yo...

Page 11: ...ss of collar the dog s neck should be facing down sniffing position as this is where the dog s neck is the smallest 4 If the collar is too tight the receiver unit will stick out to the side when the dog shakes his head 5 If the collar is too loose the dog will not receive the intended correction when he or she wanders into the Avoidance Zone 6 Remember to periodically check for irritation around t...

Page 12: ...en Fence System check the following u Is the battery in the receiver collar depleted See Test Light on Page 7 u Is the battery installed properly See Battery Insertion on Page 4 and 5 u Is the receiver operating properly See Test Light on Page 7 u Is the transmitter on and adjusted properly See Power On Off on Page 3 u Is the signal field too narrow See Signal Range on Page 3 u Is the Rate level t...

Page 13: ...act Customer Service at DogWatch Inc for batteries IMPORTANT The use of any battery other than a battery authorized by DogWatch Inc can cause erratic operation of the Receiver or could cause permanent damage The use of any unauthorized battery will void the warranty on the receiver Getting Help If you need assistance with your system or require service please contact your Authorized Dealer by cont...

Page 14: ...FECTIVE IN NO EVENT WILL DOGWATCH INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARIS ING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL DOGWATCH INC S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT 2 DEALER INSTALLED WARRANTY Any transmitter installed by an authorized dealer equipped with a DogWatch Lightning Surge Protector and grounded to Dogwatch Inc specifica...

Page 15: ...Notes 14 ...

Page 16: ...k AutoMemory Pet Friendly and Surrounding Pets With Freedom Since 1990 are trademarks of DogWatch Inc DogWatch products are protected under U S Patent Nos 5 353 744 6 079 367 6 467 435 6 360 698 6 575 120 5 465 687 and D 491 4815 09 05 3K This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules DogWatch products are manufactured and maintained under ISO 9001 2000 to guarantee highest quality standard ...

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