High Tech Pet humane contain HC-8000, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATING AND TRAINING MANUAL Please read this entire manual and study all illustrations before you begin installing your system HUMANE CONTAIN Model HC 8000 Super Electronic Dog Fence ...

Page 2: ... Proportional Stimulus System a unique combination of progressively increasing sound and shock stimuli to train your pet quickly and safely The HC 8000 is designed to be EFFECTIVE RELIABLE and most of all HUMANE Effective Because IT WORKS Reliable Because it is manufactured to the highest quality standards Humane Because it uses a completely new type of stimulus that focuses on teaching rather tha...

Page 3: ...em Layout 14 Assembling the Required Tools 20 Setting Up the Base Station Transmitter 20 Testing the Receiver Collar Radio Function 21 Preparing Twisted Wire Lengths 21 Laying Out the Boundary Wire 21 Testing Your System 22 Burying the Boundary Wire 22 Placing the Boundary Flags 23 Fitting the Receiver Collar to Your Dog 23 PART 4 TRAINING YOUR DOG 24 PART 5 IMPORTANT CAUTION NOTICES 26 PART 6 WAR...

Page 4: ...r Collar Battery Pack 4 Mounting Screws for your transmitter KEY FEATURES Pulsed Proportional Stimulus Our unique Pulsed Proportional Stimulus System is what makes the HC 8000 system stand apart from all other systems made A computer chip inside the RC 8 receiver collar actually detects the distance of your pet from the boundary wire by measuring the relative radio signal strength It then applies ...

Page 5: ...creasing shock pulse rate is a very humane technique because it allows your pet to decide for itself how much stimulus is required to initiate the retreat behavior Note that some competing systems use a tone only warning zone before applying shock This sounds like a good idea but we have found it to be ineffective Often the dog will stand in the warning zone waiting for the tone to stop The tone w...

Page 6: ...ored the battery will automatically recharge 30 Acre Range The powerful transmitter delivers enough energy to activate a boundary wire nearly ONE MILE long Allowing you to surround up to 30 acres of property Note that your system includes 500 feet of wire enough to encircle approximately 0 4 acres 30 acre coverage is based on wire length of 5 000 linear feet and will require the purchase of additi...

Page 7: ...ceived and recognized by the receiver collar before the collar will administer any stimulus to your pet The TX 1 is the only electronic fence base station transmitter designed for indoor or OUTDOOR use The many super advanced features of your TX 1 Transmitter are as follows System Status Display The fully illuminated display panel gives you the complete status of your Base Station On the display t...

Page 8: ... Battery installed and there is a power failure the system automatically switches to battery mode to keep the boundary field energized and your dog contained In this mode all indicator lamps flash to conserve battery power When power is restored the system automatically switches back to AC mode and begins recharging the Back up Battery The operating time of the Back up Battery depends upon your fi...

Page 9: ...our soil may reduce your field width If you find your system does not achieve acceptable field width in your particular installation using the MAX setting even for smaller areas may overcome the problem Quick Connect Wire Terminals At the bottom of the Base Station Transmitter you will find a hinged door which gives you access to two quick connect wire terminals The boundary wire easily plugs into...

Page 10: ...he back of the unit A TONE SPEAKER at the front of the unit delivers the tone stimulus Test Button Pressing this button tests the battery and verifies operation of the shock circuit NOTE THE TEST BUTTON TRIGGERS ACTUAL STIMULUS OUTPUT DO NOT USE WHEN THE COLLAR IS ON THE ANIMAL Do not touch the probes when depressing the Test Button Test Lamp This lamp illuminates whenever a shock pulse is being g...

Page 11: ...h the following indications TEST LIGHT If the test light is SOLID Red the battery is OK If the test light is BLINKING Red the battery is LOW Replace the battery soon If the test light is NOT ILLUMINATED the battery is dead TONE SPEAKER If the speaker produces an audible tone or beep the shocking circuit is functioning properly If there is no tone or beep the shocking circuit is not working and the...

Page 12: ...to place To remove the battery pack squeeze together the two finger tabs on each side of the battery pack and pull it out of the casing Battery Life The battery life of your RC 8 collar depends upon how often your pet strays into the boundary field It will operate for several weeks in the absence of any required shock output If your pet is receiving corrections very often it may be necessary to re...

Page 13: ...a mechanically strong core and an extra thick extra tough outdoor grade insulation that resists sunlight and moisture If you need to expand your boundary field it is acceptable to purchase standard 18 or 20 gauge hardware store quality wire However we recommend that you use our custom wire to ensure the best quality and performance at the best value pricing Boundary extension kits are available fr...

Page 14: ...d you make an aerial sketch of your yard such as the one shown in Figure 6 Your sketch should include all buildings large plants trees walks driveway pool and other important details Then sketch in where you plan to place the boundary wire Make sure the wire makes a continuous loop SAFETY TIP Since you will only be burying the cable 4 inches deep at maximum it is unlikely that you will disturb pow...

Page 15: ...____ High Tech Pet Products Inc www hightechpet com 15 Figure 6 TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR BOUNDARIES WITHIN BOUNDARY Twisted To Pond Twisted To Pool Pool Boundary Wire House Garden Property Line Twisted Wire Pond Transmitter Mounted in Garage Splice Splice Twisted Wire Cancels Field Garage Pond ...

Page 16: ...ure 7 shows a basic wire length calculation In preparing your layout note that you will need to allow for a field width of at least 3 feet preferably 6 10 ft on each side of the boundary wire Your dog will need at least another 5 to 10 ft for a safe roaming area Avoid making passageways too narrow or your dog may be hesitant to use them WIRE LENGTH CALCULATION 3 0 1 9 0 100 2 2 0 1 5 85 8 TWISTED ...

Page 17: ...ons Note however that the basic single loop containment layouts shown in Figure 8 cannot have a gate or opening in the fence where the dog can walk or be transported out of the loop To let the dog out of the basic containment field you must turn off the base transmitter or interrupt the electrical signal flowing through the wire by inserting a switch in the loop Using a switch in the loop creates ...

Page 18: ...feet Use 12 feet of wire separation if you desire a wider containment field width up to 20 feet Using less wire separation reduces the field strength and requires the dog to be closer to the wire before receiving a correction Whatever wire separation you choose maintain a consistent separation between the inside and outside wires if you want a consistent correction distance Remember the double loo...

Page 19: ...replace a section of single loop wire with a piece of twisted wire to create a gate as shown in Figure 11 This will not work In order to create a gate you must run a double loop as shown in Figures 9 and 10 above TX A VERY COMMON ERROR OK Section 1 2 Twisted Together SECTION 1 SECTION 2 INCORRECT SINGLE SECTION OF WIRE LOOP FIELD WILL NOT CANCEL DO NOT DO THIS Figure 11 ...

Page 20: ...p the Base Station Transmitter Mounting Indoor mounting of the TX 1 Base Station Transmitter is preferred However if your layout prohibits indoor mounting it is acceptable to mount the TX 1 outdoors Although the casing is water sealed you should still choose a location that is not directly exposed to rain wind and other adverse weather FIGURE 12 A Separate Mounting Base From Electronics Console B ...

Page 21: ...connect cable terminals Set the Power Boost switch to normal NOR and switch on the Base Station Transmitter Bring the receiver close to your test loop A beeping sound emitted by the receiver collar indicates the system is working properly Note that with such a short loop the range will only be a few inches STEP 5 Prepare Twisted Wire Lengths First Prepare the twisted lengths of wire From your syst...

Page 22: ... incorrect review the discussion of single and double loop layouts If you are using a single loop layout twisted wire can only be used at the base station or at the feed from the primary loop to another primary loop example small loop within a large loop STEP 8 Bury the Boundary Wire You do not have to bury the wire for the Humane Contain System to operate however for protection of the wire we rec...

Page 23: ...ravel run the wire through a hose or PVC pipe and then bury at least three inches deep Crossing Water To cross a stream or body of water run the wire through a hose or PVC pipe Anchor each end using large rocks or other stationary objects STEP 9 Place the Boundary Flags Boundary flags are provided so that your pet can easily see the boundary perimeter This is especially important during training F...

Page 24: ...training lead to escort your dog into the outer edge of the boundary field When you hear the beeping tone utter the retreat command while firmly tugging on the lead and lead your dog into the safe zone Use encouraging words such as Good Dog Praise and pet your dog You may also wish to give your dog a food treat C Repeat this stage for fifteen minutes each session until your pet instinctively and i...

Page 25: ...undary field or trying to retreat before the stimulus is received These are good signs D Observe your pet Once you are certain that your pet will INSTINCTIVELY retreat at the first training tone allow the animal to roam freely and observe his behavior Make sure that you see him stop at the boundary flags on his own If your dog shows the slightest sign of confusion or stubborn behavior continue the...

Page 26: ...ace on the dog s neck for an extended period of time This condition causes an infection creating irritation and sores We recommend you check your dog s neck often to ensure that no such condition is evident If your dog has a history of sensitive skin eczema skin allergies or rashes we recommend that you do not use an electronic fence collar to contain an animal If you do observe a skin irritation ...

Page 27: ...RT Your Humane Contain Model HC 8000 is the best made electronic fence you can buy and it s covered by the best warranty If anything goes wrong with your product within one year of purchase you may return it to us for a free replacement For customer support where you can get product information warranty support tech support and order accessories visit www hightechpet com ...

Page 28: ...Attach the Test Loop Wire to the loop terminals black and red on the bottom of the transmitter Apply power to the transmitter and verity the BREAK DETECTION circuit does NOT indicate a break There should be no audible alarm and no Break message on the transmitter If a break is detected the Base Station Transmitter has failed repair or replace 2 Test all Humane Contain Collars e With the TEST Loop ...

Page 29: ...ntain metal re bar This area should be free of underground pipes if possible i Face the collar toward the wire This makes the face almost parallel to the wire at that point j Turn on the Base Station Transmitter set the Boost Power switch to normal NOR and adjust the Field Strength Control Knob to maximum fully clockwise If the BREAK DETECTION indicates a break then the loop is broken and needs re...

Page 30: ...n unlimited number of extra collars to your HC 8000 system Extra Collar Battery Pack Model BPK 3V8 It s a good idea to keep several of these inexpensive battery packs handy to ensure that your system is always working Transmitter Back up Battery Model B12V 0 8 Keep your system working 24 7 even in a power outage with this auto recharging battery Boundary Extension Kit Expand your boundary perimete...

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Page 32: ...Rev VIII 12 10 2012 HC 8000 manual High Tech Pet Products Inc 2476 Palma Drive Suite A Ventura CA 93003 www hightechpet com ...