Petsafe Deluxe In-Ground Radio Fence, Operating And Training Manual

Page 1: ...PetSafe Deluxe In Ground Radio Fence Operating and Training Guide Please read this entire guide before beginning B A T T E R Y 6 V R F A 6 7 ...

Page 2: ...r 5 Lay Out the System 5 Sample Layouts 6 Position the Boundary Wire 7 Connect the Wires to the Fence Transmitter 8 Prepare the Receiver Collar 9 Set the Boundary Width and Test the Receiver Collar 10 Install the Boundary Wire 11 Place the Boundary Flags 13 Fit the Receiver Collar 13 Training Guide Be Patient WithYour Pet 14 Day 1 Boundary Flag Awareness 15 Days 2 thru 4 Continue Boundary Flag Awa...

Page 3: ...ilable at www petsafe net Installation and Training Video CD RFA 140 D E L U X E In Ground R A D I O F E N C E Other ItemsYou May Need Additional wire and flags Part PRFA 500 Tape measure Drill mounting hardware Shovel or lawn edger Pliers Wire stripping pliers Scissors Lighter Electrical tape Additional wire nuts Ground rod and clamp Waterproofing compound e g silicone caulk PVC pipe or water hos...

Page 4: ...t 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 LED 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 Receiver Collar...

Page 5: ...l hazards install the Fence Transmitter in buildings that are in accordance with state and local electrical codes 1A 1B 3ft 1C __________________________________________________ Lay Out the System Basic Planning Tips The Boundary Wire MUST start at the Fence Transmitter and make a continuous loop back 2A Design a layout that is suitable for your yard Sample layouts are provided in this section and...

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: ...ndicularly If separating 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 To Twist the Boundary Wire 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 W...

Page 8: ...Troubleshooting section BoundaryWidth Control Power Light Loop Indicator Light BoundaryWire Terminals Ground Terminal Power Jack 4A Ground Wire 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 a solid not stranded Ground Wire 14 to 18 gau...

Page 9: ... W W P A T IE N 3 3 2 A 67 4 1 2 5 To Set the Static Correction Level Read all steps before attempting to set the Static Correction Level 1 Remove the clear plastic cover with a coin to expose the Correction Level Button 5F 2 With the battery installed press the Correction Level Button and release when the Receiver LED Indicator Light lights up 5G 3 The Receiver LED Indicator Light will emit a ser...

Page 10: ...e following table will indicate the setting you should use Amount of Wire Setting Up to 1300 feet B 1300 2400 C Greater than 2400 feet A Use the Boundary Width Control knob to set the width of the Warning Zone and Static Correction Zone 6B Set the Boundary Width as wide as possible to give your pet the widest Warning and Static Correction Zones without reducing the Pet Area too much 6A 5 2 8 4 10 ...

Page 11: ...orking properly and that you are ready to start burying the Boundary Wire If the Receiver Collar did not beep or the Test Light did not flash refer to the Troubleshooting section Important Remove the Test Light before placing the Receiver Collar on your pet Note The BoundaryWidth is broken down into 20 Warning Zone and 80 Static Correction Zone __________________________________________________ In...

Page 12: ... pet cannot pass through an open gate Gate Double Loop 7B Bury both Boundary Wires across the gate opening while keeping them three to five feet apart STAPLE WIRE TO FENCE WEAVE WIRE INTO FENCE STAPLE WIRE TO FENCE 7A 3 5 3 5 SINGLE LOOP DOUBLE LOOP 7B To Cross Hard Surfaces driveways sidewalks etc Concrete Driveway or Sidewalk 7D Place the Boundary Wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a...

Page 13: ...e enclosed long Contact Points to reach through the hair Note It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to make sure that contact is consistent 5 Check the tightness of the Receiver Collar by inserting one finger between the end of a Contact Point and your pet s neck The fit should be snug but not constricting 9B 6 Allow your pet to wear the collar for several minutes th...

Page 14: ...t try to do too much too quickly More frequent short sessions are better than less frequent longer sessions If your pet shows signs of stress slow down the training 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 ...

Page 15: ... him to stay in the Static Correction Zone for 2 seconds then gently help your pet back into the Pet Area 10C Immediately praise and offer him a treat as he enters the Pet Area even if you have helped with the leash Wiggle a Boundary Flag to help your pet understand that the discomfort of the Static Correction happens around the flags 4 Repeat this process at several different Boundary Flags Your ...

Page 16: ...f your pet on a leash have the distraction presented 2 If your pet does not move toward the distraction praise and offer a treat 3 If your pet does react to the distraction allow him to go into the Static Correction Zone 4 Help your pet back into the Pet Area if he does not turn back after 3 seconds 5 Treat and praise your pet anytime he comes back into the Pet Area with or without help 6 Repeat t...

Page 17: ... sidewalk etc Always 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 progr...

Page 18: ...oundary Wires are twisted 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 ...

Page 19: ... unused Boundary Wire and connect it to the Boundary Wire Terminals 3 Attach the Test Light to the Receiver Collar 4 Spread the Boundary Wire out into a circle Set the Boundary Control Switch to B 5 Set the Boundary Width Control knob to 10 and the Static Correction Level to level 2 or above 6 If the Loop Indicator Light is not lit then your Fence Transmitter is not functioning properly Contact th...

Page 20: ...oop 9 Replace the damaged Boundary Wire with new Boundary Wire 10 Reconnect the Boundary Wire to the Fence Transmitter 11 Check the Loop Indicator Light If the Loop Indicator Light is on test the system with the Receiver Collar ________________________________________ Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1 Terms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without mod...

Page 21: ... Contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Radio Systems Corporation could result in not meeting compliance with FCC regulations and could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ___________________________________________ Caution The PetSafe In Ground Radio Fence is NOT a solid barrier The system is designe...

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