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PIG00-10773

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Page 1: ...elite little dog in ground fence operating and training guide Model Number PIG00 10773 Please read this entire guide before beginning ...

Page 2: ...hers If you are not sure that this product is right for your dog please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer 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 Do no...

Page 3: ...bed sores and pressure necrosis please visit our website These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure You may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar If so you may relax some of these precautions It is important to continue daily checks of the ...

Page 4: ...hen mowing or trimming your grass not to cut the loop wire Verify that the boundary loop and transmitter wires connect to the proper Surge Protector terminals Reversed connections will result in an increased risk of surge related damage For added protection when unused for long periods of time or prior to thunderstorms unplug from the wall outlet and disconnect the loop boundary wires This will pr...

Page 5: ... May Need 6 How the System Works 7 Key Definitions 7 Operating Guide 8 Locate the Fence Transmitter 8 Lay Out the System 8 Sample Layouts 9 Position the Boundary Wire 11 Connect the Wires to the Surge Protector and Fence Transmitter USA and Canada 13 Connect the Wires to the Fence Transmitter Australia New Zealand 15 Transmitter Set up 15 Prepare the Receiver Collar 16 Function and Response Table ...

Page 6: ...VC pipe or water hose Circular saw with masonry blade Staple gun Non metallic collar and leash Fence installation and training help www petsafe net Boundary Flags 50 Power Adapter Boundary Wire 500 ft Wire Nuts Fence Transmitter Receiver Collar Operating and Training Guide Test Light Tool Mounting Bracket Battery PetSafe RFA 188 Gel filled Capsules Surge Protector USA and Canada only elite little ...

Page 7: ...y Wire Correction Level Button Adjusts the level of Static Correction your pet receives in the Static Correction Zone Receiver Indicator Light Indicates the level of correction at which the Receiver Collar is set This light also serves as a low battery indicator Contact Points Delivers the safe Static Correction when your pet moves into the Static Correction Zone Power Jack Where the Power Adapter...

Page 8: ...ill path is clear of any utilities Make sure the Boundary Wire is not cut off or pinched by a window door or garage door as this can damage it over time To prevent fires and electrical hazards install the Fence Transmitter in buildings that are in accordance with state and local electrical codes Lay Out the System Basic Planning Tips Underground cables can carry high voltage Have all underground c...

Page 9: ...utside wall of the house If this occurs remove your pet s Receiver Collar before bringing him inside decrease the range using the Boundary Width Control knob or consider an alternative layout Sample Layouts 2C 2D Sample 1 Perimeter Loop Single Loop The Perimeter Loop is the most common layout This will allow your pet to freely and safely roam your entire property 2C It can also protect gardens poo...

Page 10: ...arated at least 5 feet Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter E B D C A 5 2H Sample 5 2H Lake Access Double Loop From the Fence Transmitter run the wire to A A to B make a U turn and go to C C to D D to E make a U turn and follow your path all the way back to A keeping wire separated at least 5 feet Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter Sample 6 2J Wire Loop Attached to ...

Page 11: ... the Boundary Wire cancels the signal and allows your pet to cross over that area safely 3B The signal cannot be cancelled by running the wire through plastic or metal piping Using shielded cable in place of the Boundary Wire will also not cancel the signal Refer to figure 3C for the correct method of twisting the wire You can twist your own wire by cutting two equal lengths of Boundary Wire suppl...

Page 12: ...s together open the lid of the gel filled splice capsule and insert the wire nut as deeply as possible into the waterproof gel inside the capsule 3F Snap the lid of the capsule shut 3G For proper system performance the splice connection must be waterproof If your splice pulls loose the entire system will fail Make sure your splice is secure Additional gel filled splice capsules and wire nuts are a...

Page 13: ...ck or fire Use Surge Protector only with a duplex outlet with center screw Attach unit with long screw supplied Risk of electric shock Use the Fence Transmitter and Surge Protector indoors in dry location only Do not install the Surge Protector if there is not at least 30 feet 10 meters or more of wire between the electrical outlet and electrical service panel If possible DO NOT use an AC circuit ...

Page 14: ... insert the wires and release the tab Make sure the wires do not touch each other at the terminals Verify that the boundary loop and transmitter wires connect to the proper Surge Protector terminals Reversed connections will result in an increased risk of surge related damage LOOP TRANSMITTER Push Tab Down Insert bare end of wire into opened slot and release tab to lock 4B 5 Determine the length o...

Page 15: ...p 1 Run the Boundary Wire through a window under a door through a crawl space vent or any other appropriate available access you can also drill a hole through your wall 2 Strip 3 8 inch of insulation from the ends of the Boundary Wire 3 Press the red tabs on the Fence Transmitter and insert the twisted wire into the Boundary Wire Terminals Make sure wires do not touch each other at terminals 4 Tur...

Page 16: ...ailer near you Static Correction and Battery Test Feature When the RFA 188 Battery Module is first installed in the Receiver the red LED will flash the current correction level setting 1 5 For the next 30 seconds the receiver will monitor the battery status and will either flash the green LED once every 5 seconds to indicate a good battery or flash the red LED once every 5 seconds to indicate a lo...

Page 17: ...le if the signal is detected 10 feet from the wire and your dog enters the Static Correction Zone this feature is activated when he is approximately 8 feet from the Boundary Wire Your dog will then receive a Static Correction that is at an increased level corresponding to the Static Correction level setting on the Receiver Collar The Receiver Collar is equipped to automatically increase the level ...

Page 18: ...containment field is adjusted using the transmitter s Boundary Width Control knob Turn the knob counter clockwise until the alarm sounds and the Loop Indicator Light is no longer lit Turn the knob clockwise and increase by 2 numbers The alarm should turn OFF and the light should turn ON The Receiver Collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested Your pet may receive an unintended corre...

Page 19: ... around the containment area until you are satisfied that the system is functioning properly 8 Next walk all around the Pet Area to ensure there are no areas where the Receiver Collar may activate from signals coupled onto buried wires or cables Test the collar in and around the inside of the house as well As mentioned cable and wires from cable TV electrical or telephone lines may conduct pet fen...

Page 20: ...hed as high as needed However make sure the Boundary Width is set at a high enough range for the pet to receive the signal If using a Double Loop with an existing fence at least five feet tall run the Boundary Wire on top of the fence and return it on the bottom of the fence to get the five foot separation needed Chain Link Fence 7A Weave Boundary Wire through the links or use plastic quick ties W...

Page 21: ...ry Wire before burying Place the Boundary Flags The Boundary Flags are visual reminders for your pet of where the Warning Zone is located 1 Place the Test Light contacts on the contact points and hold the Receiver Collar at your pet s neck height 2 Walk towards the Warning Zone until the Receiver Collar beeps 8A 3 Place a Boundary Flag in the ground 8B 4 Walk back into the Boundary Wire 8A 8B Pet ...

Page 22: ...ith a damp cloth Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore If a rash or sore is found discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed If the condition persists beyond 48 hours see your veterinarian For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis please visit our website These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable Millions of pets are comfortabl...

Page 23: ...may trim any excess collar strap as follows 9C a Mark the desired length of the Receiver Collar with a pen Allow for growth if your pet is young or grows a thick winter coat b Remove the Receiver Collar from your pet and cut off the excess c Before placing the Receiver Collar back onto your pet seal the edge of the cut collar by applying a flame along the frayed edge 9B 9C To Re Thread the Collar ...

Page 24: ... of play time at the completion of each session within 10 feet of the Boundary Flags Finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play Remove the Receiver Collar after each training session Be sure to contain your pet by another means during the training period e g pen tie out leash etc During training if you need to take your pet out of the Pet Area remove the Receiver ...

Page 25: ... thru 4 Continue Boundary Awareness Perform three training sessions per day each lasting 10 15 minutes Goal To train your pet to stay in the Pet Area and respect the boundary Setup Program the Static Correction Level on the Receiver Collar to Level 2 Put a separate non metallic collar on your pet s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar and attach a leash Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on ...

Page 26: ...side of it Throw a ball or treat outside of the Pet Area Have a neighbor walk their pet outside of the Pet Area Gradually increase distraction level Never coax or call your pet out of the pet area Steps 1 With full control of your pet on a leash have the distraction presented 2 If your pet does not move toward the distraction praise and offer a treat 3 If your pet does react to the distraction all...

Page 27: ...e satisfied your pet s training is complete remove every other Boundary Flag every 4 days until all flags are removed Save Boundary Flags for future use Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area Important Remove the Receiver Collar and leave it in the Pet Area Once your pet learns the Boundary Zone he will be reluctant to cross it for walks or car rides Option 1 Replace the Receiver Collar with a regula...

Page 28: ...Adapter for the Fence Transmitter USA and Canada RFA 372 Power Adapter for the Fence Transmitter Australia and NZ 650 183 Surge Protection Kit USA and Canada LP 4100 1 Replacement Collar RFA 402 Additional Receiver Collar PIG00 10778 Stubborn Dog Receiver Collar PRF 275 19 Additional Boundary Wire RFA 1 Additional Boundary Flags RFA 2 Additional Gel filled Capsules and Wire Nuts RFA 366 Wire Flag ...

Page 29: ...rom the Boundary Wire that the Receiver Collar activates Verify the Boundary Control Switch is placed at the proper setting according to the amount of Boundary Wire used See Step 6 If using a Double Loop make sure Boundary Wires are separated at least 5 feet If the Receiver Collar still has to be held on top of the Boundary Wire perform the System Test and or Transmitter Loop Test The Receiver Col...

Page 30: ...32 to determine if the Fence Transmitter needs to be replaced If the Fence Transmitter is functioning properly you have a break in your Boundary Wire See the Wire Break Location Test page 33 section in this guide The fuse blows when it is replaced Australia New Zealand only The Fence Transmitter and or Power Adapter needs to be replaced Contact the Customer Care Center Additional Information Use c...

Page 31: ... one Receiver Collar is used on the system repeat the above test on each collar 12 Interpreting the Results a If the Power light or the Loop indicator light are not both lit on the Fence transmitter or the alarm is on there is a problem with the transmitter Contact the Customer Care Center Australia and New Zealand only Check and replace the Fence Transmitter fuse if necessary If replacing the fus...

Page 32: ...he 10 foot wire loop into the Transmitter Boundary Wire Terminals and recheck the transmitter Loop indicator light and alarm a If the loop indicator light is green and the alarm is off there is a problem with the Surge Protector Contact the Customer Care Center for assistance b If the Loop indicator light is still off and the alarm is on there is a problem with the Fence Transmitter 5 Contact the ...

Page 33: ...m Be sure to check both halves of your entire loop 9 Replace the damaged Boundary Wire with new Boundary Wire 10 Reconnect the Boundary Wire to the Fence Transmitter 11 Check the Loop Indicator Light If the Loop Indicator Light glows solid green test the system with the Receiver Collar Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1 Terms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acce...

Page 34: ...enter at 1 800 732 2677 This device complies with Industry Canada Rules This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment not ap...

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Page 36: ...0427 PetSafe Way Knoxville TN 37932 1 800 732 2677 www petsafe net Protected by US Patents 6 538 617 7 541 937 and D531 117 400 1414 2007 Radio Systems Corporation Layout Grid 3 000 7 62 cm Drill Here Drill Here Mounting Template ...

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