Petsafe In-Ground Fence PIG00-13661-20, Operating And Training Manual

Page 1: ...B A T T E R Y 6 V R F A 6 7 in ground fence operating and training guide Please read this entire guide before beginning Model Number PIG00 13661 ...

Page 2: ...ssive dogs can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others 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...

Page 3: ... 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 containment field to prevent unintended corrections to your pet If you use a collar and leash for training be sure the extra collar does not pu...

Page 4: ...o anyone Complete warranty information is available online at www petsafe net Table of Contents Components 5 Other Items You May Need 5 How the System Works 6 Key Definitions 6 Operating Guide 7 Locate the Fence Transmitter 7 Lay Out the System 8 Position the Boundary Wire 10 Connect the Wires to the Surge Protector and Fence Transmitter USA and Canada 11 Prepare the Receiver Collar 14 Set the Bou...

Page 5: ...ide PLE ASE REA D THI S ENT IRE GU IDE BEF OR E BEG INN ING Model Num ber PIG00 13661 Other Items You May Need Additional wire and flags Part PRFA 500 Tape measure Small Phillips screwdriver Drill mounting hardware Shovel or lawn edger Pliers Wire stripping pliers Scissors Lighter Electrical tape Gel filled Capsules Additional wire nuts Waterproofing compound e g silicone caulk PVC pipe or water h...

Page 6: ...evel 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 plugs into the Fen...

Page 7: ...tency 1C To mount the Fence Transmitter screw the mounting bracket onto a stationary surface such as a wall and slide the Fence Transmitter onto the bracket Once you have mounted the Fence Transmitter the Boundary Wire must exit the building This can be accomplished via a window or through a hole drilled through the wall Ensure the drill path is clear of any utilities Make sure the Boundary Wire i...

Page 8: ...we recommend setting a Boundary Width for the Warning and Static Correction Zones to approximately 12 20 feet 6 to 10 feet on each side of the wire Avoid making passageways too narrow for your pet to move about freely e g along the sides of a house The Receiver Collar can be activated inside the house if the Boundary Wire runs along the outside wall of the house If this occurs remove your pet s Re...

Page 9: ...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 Existing F...

Page 10: ... to something secure and insert the other end in a power drill Pull the wire taut The drill enables you to twist the wire quickly Twist the Boundary Wire 10 to 12 times per foot to cancel the signal Once you have completed your boundary layout insert the twisted wire into the transmitter To Splice or Repair the Boundary Wire If you need additional Boundary Wire to expand your wire loop you will ne...

Page 11: ...l connect or remove your system during a lightning storm If the storm is close enough for you to hear thunder it is close enough to create hazardous surges Turn off power to outlet before you install or remove your Surge Protector Risk of electrical shock 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 Fenc...

Page 12: ...e 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 5 Determine the length of wire needed to pass from the Surge Protector to the Fence Transmitter Measure and cut 2 lengths of wire the...

Page 13: ...or Lights should come on If this does not happen see the Troubleshooting section Do not install connect or remove your system during a lightning storm If the storm is close enough for you to hear thunder it is close enough to create hazardous surges Risk of electric shock Use the Fence Transmitter indoors in dry location only If possible DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a Ground Fault Circu...

Page 14: ...ection level button down until the LED is no longer illuminated Replace with a new battery A replacement PetSafe battery RFA 67 can be found at many retailers Contact the Customer Care Center or visit our web site at www petsafe net to locate a retailer near you To Set the Static Correction Level Read all steps before attempting to set the Static Correction Level 1 Remove the clear plastic cover w...

Page 15: ...n 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 of Static Correction the longer your pet remains in the Static Correction Zone if the collar is set at level 2 or above The Run Through Prevention sound is an intermittent tone Over Correction Pro...

Page 16: ...t may receive an unintended correction 4 Place battery in Receiver Collar To identify the Warning and Static Correction Zones make sure the Receiver Collar is set at level 5 see Step 5 5 Test the Boundary Width of the system by selecting a section of straight Boundary Wire that is at least 50 feet long Start inside the center of the containment field 6 Place the Test Light Tool Contacts on the Con...

Page 17: ...de and outside the house that can activate the dog s collar accidentally While rare if this occurs your Boundary Wire is probably too close to these outside lines and should be moved or modified as shown in Figure 3A Boundary Wire 6G 5 2 8 4 10 3 9 1 7 0 6 5 2 8 4 10 3 9 1 7 0 6 6F 9 To test the run through prevention feature walk towards the Boundary Wire The Receiver Collar should tone and the T...

Page 18: ...ke 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 Wooden Split Rail or Privacy Fenc...

Page 19: ... before burying 7C 7D 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 Pet Area until the beepin...

Page 20: ...e 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 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 ...

Page 21: ...ning schedule add additional days of training or increase the amount of play time with your pet in the Pet Area Common stress signals include Pet pulling on leash toward the house Ears tucked Tail down Body lowered Nervous frantic movement or stiffening of pet s body Your pet must be completely comfortable near the Boundary Flags at the end of every training session Spend at least 5 minutes of pla...

Page 22: ... even if you have helped with the leash 4 Repeat this process at the same Boundary Flag until your pet resists going into the Static Correction Zone 5 Aim to master 3 4 Boundary Flags per session Make this FUN Praise if your pet quickly retreats or resists going into the Static Correction Zone 10C 10B Days 2 thru 4 Continue Boundary Awareness Perform three training sessions per day each lasting 10...

Page 23: ... him to go into the Static Correction Zone 4 Help your pet back into the Pet Area if he does not turn back after 2 seconds 5 Treat and praise your pet anytime he comes back into the Pet Area with or without help 6 Repeat this process with other distractions Use other family members during this process 7 If your pet does not respond to the Static Correction confirm that the Receiver Collar is fitti...

Page 24: ...ays leave the Pet Area with a leash at this place and your pet will associate leaving the Pet Area only on a leash only at this place and only with a person You may initially need to convince your pet to leave the Pet Area with a food treat and lots of praise Note You may also carry your pet out of the Pet Area Congratulations You have now successfully completed the training program Accessories To...

Page 25: ...he Receiver Collar Discharge all power by holding the correction level button down until the LED is no longer illuminated Reinstall battery I have an inconsistent signal Make sure Fence Transmitter is at least 3 feet from large metal objects or appliances Make sure all Boundary Wire turns are gradual with a minimum 3 foot radius Make sure the Boundary Wire is not running parallel to and within 10 ...

Page 26: ...n Ground Fence is for residential use only The Static Correction will get your pet s attention but will not cause harm It is designed to startle not to punish Test the Receiver Collar at least once a month to verify that it is functioning properly Check that it activates at the Boundary Wire Battery life depends upon how often the Receiver Collar is activated Remove the Receiver collar from your p...

Page 27: ...epeat the above test on each collar 10 Keep Boundary Width Control Knob position at 10 Set the Boundary Control Switch to A Approach loop with Receiver Collar as in Step 7 and verify the Receiver Collar activates 11 Keep Boundary Width Control knob position at 10 Set the Boundary Control Switch to C Approach loop with Receiver Collar as in Step 7 and verify the Receiver Collar activates 12 Interpr...

Page 28: ... installed 5 At wire splices without reinforcements knots refer to Figure 3E If you still cannot find the break in the Boundary Wire there are two options for locating it Option 1 It is recommended to contact the Customer Care Center to purchase a Wire Break Locator RFA 450 Option 2 Follow the procedure below 1 Unplug the Fence Transmitter 2 Connect both ends of your twisted Boundary Wire to one L...

Page 29: ...ied trainer Proper use includes reviewing the entire Guide provided with your Product and any specific Caution statements 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...

Page 30: ... 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 approved by ...

Page 31: ...or change of mind or for any other reason outside of these Warranty terms Claims Procedure Any claim made under this Warranty should be made directly to Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd Customer Care Centre at Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 765 Mudgeeraba QLD 4213 Australia Residents 1800 786 608 New Zealand Residents 0800 543 054 Email info petsafeaustralia com au To file a claim a proof o...

Page 32: ...427 PetSafe Way Knoxville TN 37932 1 800 732 2677 www petsafe net Protected by US Patents 6 921 089 6 538 617 and D515 027 400 1418 4 2012 Radio Systems Corporation Layout Grid 3 000 7 62 cm Drill Here Drill Here Mounting Template ...