Petsafe Comfort-Fit System, Operating And Training Manual

Page 1: ...Comfort Fit System Comfort Fit System Operating and Training Guide Operating and Training Guide D E L U X E In Ground F E N C E LITTLE DOG Please read this entire guide before installation ...

Page 2: ...urchase Most importantly PetSafe will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone __________________________________________________ Table of Contents Components 3 Other ItemsYou May Need 3 How the System Works 4 Key Definitions 4 Operating Guide Locate the Fence Transmitter 5 Lay Out the System 5 Sample Layouts 6 Position the Boundary Wire 7 Connect the Wires to the Fence Transmitter 8...

Page 3: ...rt PRFA 500 Tape measure Drill mounting hardware Shovel or lawn edger Pliers Wire stripping pliers Scissors Electrical tape Additional wire nuts Ground rod and clamp Waterproofing compound e g silicone caulk PVC pipe or water hose Circular saw with masonry blade Patching compound Staple gun Non metallic collar and leash Note For information on professional installation of your new PetSafe In Groun...

Page 4: ...lar The device that receives the radio signal from the Boundary Wire Correction Level Button The button to adjust the level of Static Correction your pet receives in the Static Correction Zone Receiver Indicator Light The light that indicates the level of correction at which the Receiver Collar is set This light also serves as a low battery indicator Contact Points The contacts through which the R...

Page 5: ...ps The BoundaryWire MUST start at the FenceTransmitter and make a continuous loop back 2A Design a layout that is suitable for your yard Sample layouts are provided in this section and a grid for designing your layout is provided in the back of this guide Fence planning software is available online at www petsafe net fence After you have planned and saved your layout online contact our Customer Ca...

Page 6: ...ne on all sides of your property When using a Double Loop the Boundary Wire must be separated by a minimum of THREE TO FIVE FEET to avoid canceling the signal Remember that a Double Loop will require twice as much wire E F B A D C E F C A D B Sample 3 2F Front or Back Yard Only Double Loop From the Fence Transmitter run the wire to A A to B B to C C to D D to E E to F make a U turn and follow your...

Page 7: ...ng your Boundary Wire by at least five feet from a neighboring containment system s wire does not reduce the inconsistent signal contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 ToTwist the BoundaryWire 3A Twisting the Boundary Wire cancels the signal and allows your pet to cross over that area safely Plastic or metal piping will not cancel the signal Twist the Boundary Wire 10 to 12 times per f...

Page 8: ... not happen see the Troubleshooting section Boundary Control Switch Ground Terminal Boundary Wire Terminals Loop Indicator Light Power Light Power Jack Boundary Width Control 4A GroundWire 4B Proper grounding although not necessary for the system to work will help reduce the chance of electrical surges causing damage to your Fence Transmitter and or Power Adapter To ground your unit you will need ...

Page 9: ...tic Correction Level 1 With the battery installed press the Correction Level Button and release when the Receiver Indicator Light lights red 5E 2 The Receiver Indicator Light will emit a number of red flashes representing the Static Correction Level 5F 3 Increase the Static Correction Level by pressing and releasing the Correction Level Button within 5 seconds of the previous flashes The Static Co...

Page 10: ...ge adjust the Boundary Width Control knob to the desired setting Turning the Boundary Width Control knob clockwise increases the Boundary Width while turning it counterclockwise decreases it 6B Repeat this activity as needed until the Receiver Collar beeps at the desired distance from the Boundary Wire The numbers on the Boundary Width Control knob indicate signal strength and are not representati...

Page 11: ...ce 7A Weave Boundary Wire through the links or use plastic quick ties Wooden Split Rail or Privacy Fence 7A Use staples to attach Boundary Wire Avoid puncturing the insulation of the Boundary Wire Double Loop with an Existing Fence Run Boundary Wire on top of the fence and return it on the bottom of the fence to get the three to five foot separation needed Gate Single Loop 7B Bury the Boundary Wir...

Page 12: ...move YES NO 9A 9B the Receiver Collar from your pet while maintaining the desired fit a With the Snap Buckle fastened 9C thread the collar through the Metal Buckle 9D b Slide the excess collar through the C Loop on top of the Snap Buckle This will hold the excess collar in place c Once the collar fit is determined use the Snap Buckle to remove and replace the collar 5 The Receiver Collar should fi...

Page 13: ...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 play time at the completion of each session within 10 feet of the Boundary Flags Finish each training ...

Page 14: ...on Zone If your pet continues to enter the Static Correction Zone check the fit of his Receiver Collar and allow him 2 3 seconds in the zone before pulling him back to the Pet Area Note Never allow your pet to eat the treat in the Static Correction Zone 10A 10C 10B __________________________________________________ Days 2 thru 4 Continue Boundary Flag Awareness Perform three sessions per day each ...

Page 15: ... 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 __________________________________________________ Days 9 thru 14 Unleashed Supervision Training sessions should start at 10 15 minutes gradually increasing to over an hour Your pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entire...

Page 16: ...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 purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe In Ground Fence contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 or visi...

Page 17: ...isted from Boundary to the Fence Transmitter 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 Make sure the Boundary Wire is not running parallel to and within 5 feet of electrical wires neighboring containment systems telephone wires television or antenna cables or satellite dishes If ...

Page 18: ... away from the Boundary Wire 10 Hold the Test Light contacts to the Contact Points The Test Light should flash when you hold the Receiver Collar close to the Boundary Wire 11 If Receiver Collar does not beep and the Test Light does not flash replace the battery in the Receiver Collar If it still does not beep and the Test Light does not flash contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 12 I...

Page 19: ...protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a practical installation If this equipm...

Page 20: ...use of your product or any incidental or consequential damage Warranty void if product resold Please contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 if you need service or for help in troubleshooting and if needed to arrange a repair for your product a service charge may apply Also please visit our website www petsafe net for Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Tips _________________...

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