The containment field should extend at least 8 to 12 feet on
each side of the wire. This helps make the Run-Through
Prevention more effective. To increase the field width, turn the
Field Width Adjustment Knob clockwise and recheck the dis-
tance the signal is broadcasting from the wire. To decrease,
turn counterclockwise. Repeat this procedure until you are
satisfied with the location of the correction throughout the
installation.
Note: When testing the field width, the collar receiver may
demonstrate the over-correction prevention safety feature
described in Section 2.A.3 on page 6
4. Verifying the Safe Part of the Yard
Once the field is set, slowly walk the collar receiver around the
entire boundary perimeter maintaining a distance from the
wire that is at least three feet farther than the field width set-
ting selected in the previous step. Verify the collar receiver
does not activate. Inconsistencies in the field width may occur
where there are buried electrical, telephone, cable TV or other
wires or metallic objects in the yard.The containment signal
from the boundary wire can couple onto the buried wires and
extend the signal into the safe part of the yard.Repositioning
the boundary wire in these areas can minimize the unwanted
signal coupling;however, you may not be able to completely
eliminate the effect. The unwanted signal coupling can be
minimized by orienting the boundary wire so that it is perpen-
dicular to the buried wire for approximately ten feet on each
side of the buried wire (see graphic below).
H.Burying the Boundary Wire
Tools
You may need the following tools for efficient installation:
Straight-edged spade, pliers, and wire cutter/stripper. If you
plan to run the wire across concrete, you will also need a
caulk gun, silicone caulking, and a circular saw with a mason-
ry blade.
1. Ensure the system is turned OFF
Make sure the wall transmitter is turned OFF and the AC
adapter is disconnected from the Lightning Protector.
2. Burying the wire
To bury the wire, dig about 3 to 4 inches deep where the wire
first enters the ground near the transmitter and continue
around the path of the loop wire. A 30˚ to 45˚ angle cut made
with a flat blade spade will be the easiest to close and heal.
Allow for slack in the wire throughout the boundary wire loop
to compensate for expansion and contraction due to temper-
ature changes.
When covering a large area, you may wish to use a lawn
edger or trenching machine to cut into the ground.However,
we recommend that the wire be placed in the trench by hand.
A commercial wire-placement machine may break the wire or
damage the wire insulation.
3. Checking the system field width and placing the flags
Repeat the test from Step G.3 until you are satisfied with the
field width setting.As you approach the boundary wire, place
a flag 3 to 4 feet inside of where the receiver first detects the
warning sound. Continue placing the flags at 6 to 8 foot inter-
vals around the entire containment area using this technique.
If the field adjustment knob position is altered, you must test
the containment field for the desired setting and reposition the
flags as necessary.
4. Plug the holes
With the twisted wire in place near the wall transmitter, caulk
and seal the interior and exterior holes to prevent damage
from moisture and insects.
SECTION 5.
USING THE IF-100 PREMIUM
C O N TAINMENT SYSTEM
A.Fitting the Collar Receiver to Your Dog
1. Probes
Use short probes for shorthaired dogs.
Use long
probes for longhaired dogs. Finger tighten the probes,
then turn one additional revolution with the probe
wrench. Do not over-tighten the probes.
2. Collar Strap
The collar receiver should fit snugly at the top of your
dog's neck where the neck is most narrow and has the
least fur. Adjust the collar so it's just snug enough to
slide one finger between the probe and your dog's neck.
To work properly, both probes must contact your dog's
skin. Periodic adjustment of the collar's fit may be nec-
essary as your dog's coat, weight, and age change.
You may think a properly fitted collar receiver is too tight
or too high. Although this is a collar, it is not like any
other, and to work properly it must fit high and snug.
For the safety of your dog, we recommend that you per-
12.
Safe Area
Boundary Wire
10’
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