Petsafe In-Ground Fence PIG00-11116, Product Manual

Page 1: ...Please read this entire manual before beginning PIG00 11116 YardMax Rechargeable In Ground Fence Receiver Collar Product Manual ...

Page 2: ...t more yard space while keeping him safe We know that safe pets make happy owners Before getting started please take a moment to read through the important safety information If you have any questions please don t hesitate to contact us Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd and any other affiliate or brand of Radio Systems Corporatio...

Page 3: ...possible injury or death WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in harm to your pet NOTICE ...

Page 4: ... 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 boundar...

Page 5: ...tructions in this manual You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points Never shave your pet s neck this may lead to a rash or infection Never connect a leash to a collar with contact points It will cause excessive pressure on the contact points When using a separate collar for a leash do not put pressure on the receiver collar Wash your pet s neck area and the contact points of t...

Page 6: ...ll not be contained Always remove your pet s receiver collar before performing any fence transmitter testing This will prevent unintended corrections 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 To prevent an unintended correction after the boundary flags have been placed be sure to set the static corre...

Page 7: ...t continues to venture out the collar will issue a safe but startling correction similar to the static you feel if you drag your feet across a carpet and then touch a door handle Of course different pets respond to different levels of correction We have built in 5 levels of correction plus a tone only setting to accommodate any pet The only pets that we do not recommend the system for are aggressi...

Page 8: ...arger has two jacks that allow you to charge two receiver collars at the same time Open the rubber cap on the back of the receiver collar 1A Plug one end of the charger into the outlet and the other into the receiver collar The collar light is red while charging and green when fully charged The first charge will take about 2 or 3 hours Each charge can last up to 3 months depending on the frequency...

Page 9: ...eiver Collar Your receiver collar comes installed with short contact points If your pet has long or thick hair use the long contact points instead Tighten or switch the contact points by using the contact point wrench 2A Contact Point 2A ...

Page 10: ... once and then go off for 1 second It will then come back on and glow continuously for 5 seconds either solid red solid green or red green together to indicate the status of the battery 2B Finally there will be a series of red flashes which represent the static correction level This quick opening series of tests is part of the ReadyTest startup feature The receiver collar will then automatically s...

Page 11: ... or first turn it on If the receiver collar is on your pet during the ReadyTest startup the test will fail and the receiver collar will automatically turn off This also means the system will not contain your pet If the ReadyTest feature does detect a problem the receiver collar will continually beep and the indicator light will glow solid red for 20 seconds The receiver collar will automatically t...

Page 12: ... status of the battery red green or red green together every 4 seconds After you adjust the collar on your pet and the contact points are touching his or her skin or if you inadvertently touch both of the contact points with your fingers the receiver collar will emit a unique double tone You will know you have the proper fit after you hear 5 consecutive double tones and you see 5 green flashes The...

Page 13: ...hen let go The collar will then emit a series of red flashes that correspond to the current correction level e g 4 red flashes means level 4 Press and hold the mode button again for 1 second to increase the level by one setting You must count the number of red flashes to determine the level setting Note Once you count 6 red flashes you are at level 6 and an additional hold will cycle the receiver ...

Page 14: ...4 Static Correction Level Table Level Indicator Light Static Correction 1 1 red flash None tone only 2 2 red flashes Low 3 3 red flashes Medium low 4 4 red flashes Medium 5 5 red flashes Medium high 6 6 red flashes High ...

Page 15: ...h your pet s skin on the underside of his neck See the important safety information on pages 5 and 6 1 Be sure the receiver collar is off before placing it on your pet Then with your pet standing fit the receiver collar snugly onto your pet s neck so that the contact points make contact with your pet s skin on the underside of his or her neck Make sure the PetSafe logo is right side up 3A 3A ...

Page 16: ...r will slip if it is not properly threaded The slide buckle prevents the collar from becoming loose around your pet s neck and the ridges must be facing up 3C 6 While the receiver collar is still off your pet turn it on by holding the mode button until a green light comes on The first thing your receiver collar does is a ReadyTest startup page11 to ensure that it is ready for use You will know it ...

Page 17: ...ow that you have the proper fit when you hear the receiver collar emit the double tone and it flashes green 5 consecutive times 10 After 90 seconds the receiver collar moves into normal operation mode If you do not hear the 5 consecutive double tone tighten the collar and repeat the PerfectFit Test 3B Slide Buckle Ridges 3C ...

Page 18: ...ea Option 2 Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar and leash Walk your pet out of the pet area while giving a command such as OK at a specific place along the boundary the end of your driveway sidewalk etc Always leave the pet area from the same spot in your yard with a leash and your pet will associate leaving the pet area only on a leash only at this spot and only with a person You ma...

Page 19: ...unique Run Through Prevention feature so that your pet cannot run through the pet area without receiving an increased level of static correction YardMax Mode When your pet crosses over the wire and passes the warning zone static correction is activated at a variable distance dependent on the height of your pet and the height of the receiver activation distance setting The ideal warning zone distan...

Page 20: ...r pet from prolonged static correction if he freezes in the static correction zone or runs beyond the boundary YardMax Mode A In the unlikely event that your pet freezes or continues beyond the boundary the static correction duration continues for 15 seconds The receiver collar locks out further static correction and the green light will remain on for 10 seconds The receiver collar remains locked ...

Page 21: ...y 4 seconds to indicate the battery status as shown in the table below If your receiver collar has not been moved for at least 20 seconds the battery status light will function but the receiver collar will enter sleep mode to conserve battery life To wake up the receiver collar simply pick it up and flip it over or shake it Receiver Collar Status Table Light Status Alarm Tone Condition While Plugg...

Page 22: ... for 1 second No tone Unit is starting the ReadyTest startup feature Continuous red green or red green together 5 seconds No tone Battery charge status Flashing red from 1 to 6 times No tone Receiver collar is reporting the static correction level from 1 to 6 Continuous red 20 seconds ReadyTest failure Unit is not operational contact Customer Care Center ...

Page 23: ...r 90 seconds after the Readytest startup is completed Flashing green every 1 second 5 consecutive double tones for a confirmed fit PerfectFit mode indicates that the collar is making true contact with the pet s skin Static Correction Level Flashing red from 1 to 6 times No tone Receiver collar is reporting the static correction level from 1 to 6 ...

Page 24: ... is being delivered up to 15 seconds Continuous green 10 seconds No tone Over Correction Protection feature Collar is locked for 10 seconds Slow blinking green every 4 seconds No tone Collar battery charge 100 60 Slow blinking red green together every 4 seconds No tone Collar battery charge 60 20 Slow blinking red every 4 seconds No tone Collar battery charge 20 or less Charge immediately ...

Page 25: ... go through the ReadyTest startup and PerfectFit diagnostic tests Check that the fence transmitter power is turned on and the transmitter status light is solid green If not refer to the YardMax Rechargeable In Ground Fence manual In YardMax mode A excessive snowfall 1 ft may place your pet outside the signal field You may need to switch to Traditional mode B or increase the boundary width until th...

Page 26: ...eck or use the long contact points Increase the static correction level Repeat the training steps in order to reinforce the training Receiver collar is not charging Check that the charger is properly seated into the receiver collar jack If the indicator light on the receiver collar still does not glow red when connected to charger there is a problem with the charger If the indicator light glows re...

Page 27: ...se is only a few thousandths of a Joule it is similar in nature to the static pulse that you may feel when getting out of your car In some cases pressure ulcers are described as chemical burns The battery in your receiver collar is sealed in addition your collar s housing is also sealed This redundant sealing makes it virtually impossible without misuse or abuse for your receiver collar battery to...

Page 28: ...ified trainer 3 No Unlawful or Prohibited Use This Product is designed for use with pets only This pet training device is not intended to harm injure or provoke Using this Product in a way that is not intended could result in violation of Federal State or local laws 4 Limitation of Liability In no event shall Radio Systems Corporation be liable for any direct indirect punitive incidental special o...

Page 29: ... generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a specific installation If interference does occur to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en...

Page 30: ...ce may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil ...

Page 31: ...sposal Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries At the end of the product life please contact our Customer Care Center to receive instructions on proper disposal of the unit Please do not dispose of the unit in household or municipal waste For a listing of Customer Care Center telephone numbers in your a...

Page 32: ...o Louth A91 YR9X Ireland Australia New Zealand In compliance with the Australian Consumer Law Warranties Against Defects effective January 1 2012 warranty details of this Product are as follows One Year Non Transferable Limited Warranty What is covered Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd hereinafter referred to as Radio Systems warrants to the original retail purchaser and not any other purchaser or s...

Page 33: ...cally terminate if the original retail consumer purchaser resells the Radio Systems Product or transfers the property on which the Radio Systems Product is installed This Limited Warranty excludes accidental damage due to dog chews lightning damage or neglect alteration and misuse Consumers who purchase products outside of Australia New Zealand or from an unauthorised dealer will need to return th...

Page 34: ...delay in the repair or replacement of the Product If the Product is deemed to be faulty within 30 days from date of original purchase Radio Systems will organize for a replacement to be sent in advance of returning the faulty Product A Post Bag will be included with the replacement Product for the return of the faulty Product The Product must be returned within 7 days of receiving the replacement ...

Page 35: ... compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Should you have any queries or require any further information please contact our Customer Care Centre on 1800 786 608 Australia or 0800 543 054 New Zealand ...

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