Perimeter PWF-100, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide PWF 100 ...

Page 2: ... tested and found to comply with the limits of Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation This equipment 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...

Page 3: ...em in the world for your cherished companion Wire Free The Wifi Fence was developed by the industry s most experienced pet fencing product development team to provide years of worry free freedom for both you and your pet Should you have any difficulty along the way help is available by calling the Customer Care Center at 1 866 900 2007 www buyperimeter com ...

Page 4: ...he PetLink Collar Battery Page 10 7 First Use Setup Page 10 STEP 1 Plug in the SmartStation STEP 2 Charge Batteries STEP 3 Pair the Collar SmartStation Installing the Battery STEP 4 Locating the SmartStation STEP 5 Setting the Boundary 8 Training Your Dog Page 15 Setting the PetLink Collar Stimulation 9 Troubleshooting Page 19 Your new Pet Fencing System AT A GLANCE ...

Page 5: ... to improve its line of sight with the pet s fencing collar when dealing with difficult terrain issues or other obstacles What is the maximum fence range or coverage area Radio frequency device performance can be influenced by any number of different variables so it is impossible to predict exactly the range provided in your home However given optimal circumstances the Wire Free system has demonstra...

Page 6: ...6v lithium ion battery should take 300 recharge cycles Even with frequent weekly charging the battery will last years For optimal battery life it is recommended to only charge the collar battery when alerted to do so by the indoor SmartStation This consumer replaceable battery is inexpensive and readily available Will my dog continue to be shocked when outside of the safe area No When exceeding th...

Page 7: ...levels 0 Tone Only to level 8 Level 1 is very gentle and level 8 would be for the most determined dogs It is suggested that you start your training on 0 progress to level 1 and then determine what level is most appropriate for your dog s personality and temperament The System Update Speed To maximize the battery life of the PetLink collar the Wire Free fence automatically adjusts the speed that th...

Page 8: ...ately 5 10 feet This area may increase on very large coverage areas There are several benefits to this unique Correction Zone The Correction Zone allows for lower levels of stimulation to be used when compared to traditional fencing sys tems to encourage or herd the dog back into the safe area The Correction Zone discourages a dog from constantly testing the system by pulling their head back a few ...

Page 9: ...7 Owner s Guide PWF 100 Wire Free PetLink Collar System Features ...

Page 10: ...ree system is not a substi tute for responsible pet ownership and close supervision of your pet Do not use this product when away from home Perimeter Technologies can not predict how every animal is going to react to the electronic stimulation Start at the lowest level possible during the training process and never use this product if you believe your pet poses any danger to people other animals o...

Page 11: ...m boundaries and functions it is a good idea to lock the menu from being accessed Press and hold the UP arrow on the SmartStation for three 3 seconds A beep will sound The display will read LOCKED and return to the HOME SCREEN If the menu options are attempted to be accessed by pushing the SELECT button the display will read LOCKED for 5 seconds and return to the HOME SCREEN To unlock the display ...

Page 12: ...rovide 300 recharge cycles in its useful life The right charge port will charge the lithium ion battery at a much faster rate than the left battery backup port Even with frequent weekly recharging it should last years The batteries are readily available and inexpen sive You can call Perimeter Technologies for more information and availability Remove the charge station compartment in the back of th...

Page 13: ... when pairing The two components should automatically pair The display will instruct you as to whether the collar pairing was successful or failed NOTE Should your PetLink collar lose contact with the SmartStation due be ing unplugged or loss of power without battery backup your PetLink collar will continually search at the maximum update speed for the SmartStation and resulting in 12 hour battery...

Page 14: ...SELECT button on the SmartStation to enter the programming menu The display should read MENU BOUNDARY This calibration process will only need to be performed once The settings will be retained in the system memory even if power is interrupted 2 Press the down arrow until the screen displays MENU CALIBRATION 3 Press and release the right arrow to select Before proceeding to step 4 you will need to ...

Page 15: ...n toward the back of the house will provide more backyard coverage and less in the front yard due to your house occupying some of the signal area and natural interference your house will cause the radio signal as it passes through many walls and obstacles Select a location that the SmartSta tion is unlikely to be moved Your pet s boundary will move if you move the location of the SmartStation The ...

Page 16: ...n order to conserve the maximum amount of battery power the PetLink collar will enter SLEEP MODE when the collar is not in motion such as when your dog is sleep ing or the collar is simply off the dog sitting on a table You can determine the collar is asleep by looking at the L shaped icon in the SmartStation screen When your pet moves the L icon will rotate clockwise When the collar is at rest th...

Page 17: ...ining your dog and complete each step of the process to enjoy optimal performance from your system If you have questions along the way expert advise is only a call away 1 866 900 2007 The goal of fence training is to help you teach your dog to identify and respect her new fence to make the training fair so your dog will understand the consequenc es of leaving and to make the training fun so your d...

Page 18: ... has been set The first lesson is to introduce your dog to the boundary and to help her understand to back away from the fence when the training tone is heard With your dog on a leash ca sually walk to the boundary When your dog reaches the signal field and hears the training beep immediately spin around and briskly jog back into the yard Your dog will feel the tug and run after you Praise enthusias...

Page 19: ...be necessary to use one of the longer metal contacts provided for dogs with a dense coat LESSON 3 Distractions If your dog is avoiding the boundary at multiple locations around your boundary you are ready to add more tempting dis tractions Remember never pull or coax your dog into the boundary area This lesson teaches your dog that he must resist all temptations to leave the yard You can t assume ...

Page 20: ...rsonality and training requirements You can select from any one of eight stimulation levels and one tone only setting Level 1 setting is very light and 8 being the highest for difficult dogs Your system has been factory pro grammed to TRAINING LEVEL 0 or TONE ONLY To change the factory setting Press and release the SELECT button Press the DOWN arrow until you reach MENU COLLARS Press the RIGHT ar r...

Page 21: ...et out of the calibration mode With the end of a paper clip press the RESET button located in the hole on the upper right of the back of the SmartStation The SmartStation will shut off Press and hold the center red button on the key pad to turn on The system is behaving erratically Recharge the PetLink collar battery and ensure to charge before first use Check for large metal objects such as cars s...

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Page 23: ...e does not include accidental damage or misuse After one year from date of original consumer purchase Perimeter will at our option repair replace or upgrade the defective component at a fixed rate based on the component for the life of the original owner Owner must provide proof of purchase Cost of shipping is not covered under the limited lifetime warranty Some shipping charges may apply Perimeter...

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