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• This PetSafe
®
Rechargeable In-Ground Fence
™
system is NOT a solid barrier. It is designed to act as a deterrent to
remind pets to remain within the established boundary by use of static correction. It is important that you reinforce
training with your pet on a regular basis. Since the tolerance level to static correction varies from pet to pet, Radio
Systems Corporation CANNOT guarantee that the system will, in all cases, keep a pet within the established
boundary. Not all pets can be trained to avoid crossing the boundary! Therefore, if you have reason to believe that
your pet may pose a danger to others or harm himself if he is not kept from crossing the boundary, you should NOT
rely solely upon this system to confine your pet. Radio Systems Corporation shall NOT be liable for any property
damage, economic loss or any consequential damages sustained as a result of any animal crossing the boundary.
• Risk of injury. Wire placed on top of the ground may be a trip hazard; use care in how you place your wires.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Proper fit of the receiver collar is important. A receiver collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s neck may
cause skin damage, ranging from redness to pressure ulcers. This condition is commonly known as bed sores.
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Avoid leaving the receiver collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the receiver collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• When using a separate collar for a leash, do not put pressure on the receiver collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contact points of the receiver collar weekly with 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 receiver 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 secure and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless
steel contact points. Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is very
tolerant of the receiver collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of
the contact area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash
or infection.
• The receiver collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested. Your pet may receive an
unintended correction.
• The boundary width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the pet area to prevent
unintended corrections to your pet.
• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points.
• Always remove your dog’s receiver collar before performing any transmitter testing.
• To prevent an unintended correction, after the boundary flags have been placed, be sure to set the static correction
on the receiver collar back to level 1, which is tone only.
• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current
Device (RCD). In rare cases, nearby lightning strikes may cause the GFCI or RCD to trip. Without power your dog
may be vulnerable to escape. You will have to reset the GFCI or RCD to restore power to the system.
Do not install the surge protector if there is not at least 30 ft. (10 m) or more of wire between the electrical outlet and electrical
service panel.
