Petsafe In-Ground Fence System PIG19-15394, Operating And Training Manual

Page 1: ...esen Sie die ganze Gebrauchsanleitung aufmerksam durch ehe Sie beginnen Operating and Training Guide Manuel d utilisation et de dressage Gebruiksaanwijzing en trainingshandleiding Manual de funcionamiento y de adiestramiento Manuale di funzionamento e di addestramento Gebrauchsanweisung und Trainingsanleitung PIG19 15394 In Ground Fence System Clôture anti fugue avec fil Omheiningssysteem met draa...

Page 2: ...dous situation which if not avoided could result in harm to your pet NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury Not for use with aggressive dogs Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive or if your dog is prone to aggressive behaviour Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury If you are not sure that this product is right for your dog please talk to your veterinarian ...

Page 3: ...trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points Never shave the dog s neck this may lead to a rash or infection You should not make the collar any tighter than is required for good contact A collar that is too tight will increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the PetSafe In Ground Fence System During the first 2 weeks o...

Page 4: ... need to call the Customer Care Centre we will be able to help you faster Most importantly your valuable information will never be given or sold to 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 Sample ...

Page 5: ...ntact Points 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 hose pipe Circular saw with masonry blade Staple gun Non metallic collar and lea...

Page 6: ...ic Stimulation Zone Receiver Collar Receives the radio signal from the Boundary Wire Stimulation Level Button Adjusts the level of Static Stimulation your pet receives in the Static Stimulation Zone Receiver Indicator Light Indicates the level of stimulation at which the Receiver Collar is set This light also serves as a low battery indicator Contact Points Deliver the safe Static Stimulation when...

Page 7: ...ms may interfere with the signal consistency 1C 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 is not cut off or pinched by a window door or garage door as this can damage it over time and create a wire br...

Page 8: ...r metre to cancel the signal 2A Always use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum 1 m radius to produce a more consistent boundary 2B Do not use sharp turns as this will cause gaps in your boundary To properly contain your pet we recommend setting a Boundary Width for the Warning and Static Stimulation Zones to approximately 4 m 7 m 2 5 m to 3 5 m on each side of the wire Avoid making passage...

Page 9: ...e wire separated 1 5 m Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter Sample 4 2G Front Boundary Only Double Loop From the Fence Transmitter run the wire to A A to B B back to A keeping the wire separated 1 5 m Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter 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...

Page 10: ...ntact the Customer Care Centre To Twist the Boundary Wire Twisting the Boundary Wire cancels the signal and allows your pet to cross over that area without receiving a stimulation 3B To ensure the signal is cancelled it is recommended that you cut and splice the Boundary Wire between each twisted section The signal cannot be cancelled by running the wire through plastic or metal piping Splicing sh...

Page 11: ...ce capsule and insert the wire nut as deeply as possible into the waterproof gel inside the capsule 3F Snap the lid of the capsule shut 3G For proper system performance the splice connection must be waterproof If your splice pulls loose the entire system will fail Make sure your splice is secure Additional gel filled splice capsules and wire nuts are available through the Customer Care Centre Addi...

Page 12: ...ee 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 a dry location only If possible DO NOT use an outlet protected with a Residual Current Device RCD or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI T...

Page 13: ...ischarge all power by holding the stimulation level button down until the LED light is no longer illuminated Replace with a new battery A replacement PetSafe battery RFA 67D 11 can be found at many retailers Contact the Customer Care Centre or visit our web site at www petsafe net to locate a retailer near you To Set the Static Stimulation Level Read all steps before attempting to set the Static S...

Page 14: ...en receive a Static Stimulation that is at an increased level corresponding to the Static Stimulation level setting on the Receiver Collar The Receiver Collar is equipped to automatically increase the level of Static Stimulation the longer your pet remains in the Static Stimulation Zone if the collar is set at level 2 or above The Run Through Prevention sound is an intermittent tone Over Stimulati...

Page 15: ...og when the system is tested Your pet may receive an unintended stimulation 4 Install the battery in the Receiver Collar To identify the Warning and Static Stimulation 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 15 m Start inside the centre of the Pet Area 6 Place the Test...

Page 16: ...hould tone and the Test Light should flash brighter as you enter the run through area 6G If you are satisfied that your system is functioning properly you are ready to start burying the Boundary Wire If the Receiver Collar did not tone or the Test Light did not flash see the Troubleshooting section STEP 7 Install the Boundary Wire Underground cables can carry high voltage Have all underground cabl...

Page 17: ... return it on the bottom of the fence to get the 1 5 m separation needed Gate Single Loop 7B Bury the Boundary Wire in the ground across the gate opening Note The signal is still active across the gate Your pet cannot pass through an open gate Gate Double Loop 7B Bury both Boundary Wires across the gate opening while keeping them 1 5 m apart To Cross Hard Surfaces driveways sidewalks etc Follow al...

Page 18: ...rn for too long or made too tight on the pet s neck may cause skin damage Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers this condition is commonly known as bed sores Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day When possible reposition the collar on the pet s neck every 1 to 2 hours Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure follow the instructions in this manual Never connect a l...

Page 19: ...ed for good contact A collar that is too tight will increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area 5 Allow your pet to wear the collar for several minutes then recheck the fit Check the fit again as your pet becomes more comfortable with the Receiver Collar 6 Once you are satisfied with the fit of the Receiver Collar then you may trim any excess collar strap as follows 9C a Mark the de...

Page 20: ...minutes of play time at the completion of each session within 3 m of the Boundary Flags Finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play Remove the Receiver Collar after each training session Be sure to contain your pet by another means during the training period e g pen tie out lead etc During training if you need to take your pet out of the Pet Area remove the Receive...

Page 21: ...lation Zone PHASE 2 Days 2 to 4 Continue Boundary Awareness Perform three training sessions per day each lasting 10 15 minutes Goal To train your pet to stay in the Pet Area and respect the boundary Setup Program the Static Stimulation Level on the Receiver Collar to Level 2 Put a separate non metallic collar on your pet s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar and attach a lead Be sure the extra collar d...

Page 22: ...ow him to go into the Static Stimulation 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 Stimulation confirm that the Receiver Collar is f...

Page 23: ...e Pet Area and drive him out of the Pet Area Option 2 Replace the Receiver Collar with a regular collar and lead Walk your pet out of the Pet Area while giving a command such as OK at a specific place of the Boundary Zone the end of your driveway sidewalk etc Always leave the Pet Area with a lead at this place and your pet will associate leaving the Pet Area only on a lead only at this place and o...

Page 24: ...roperly Static Stimulation and Battery Test Feature The Receiver Collar will emit a Warning Tone and vibrate whenever your pet enters the Warning Zone no matter what stimulation level the Receiver is set to If your pet continues into the Stimulation Zone and the Receiver Collar is set to level 2 or above he will receive a Static Stimulation The Receiver Collar is equipped to automatically increase...

Page 25: ...website at www petsafe net to locate a retailer near you Static Stimulation and Battery Test Feature When the RFA 188 Battery Module is first installed in the Receiver Collar the red LED will flash the current stimulation level setting 1 to 5 For the next 30 seconds the Receiver Collar will monitor the battery status and will either flash the green LED once every 5 seconds to indicate a good batte...

Page 26: ...large pet will this work for me Yes Since the PetSafe In Ground Fence System provides Static Stimulation it is safe and effective for pets over 3 6 kg The system includes one Receiver Collar additional Receiver Collars are sold separately Can I use the system with an existing fence Yes The system can be used with an existing fence if you have a problem with your pet digging under or jumping over a...

Page 27: ...e Receiver Indicator Light is flashing every 4 to 5 seconds and I have just installed a new battery To reset the low battery indicator remove the battery from the Receiver Collar Discharge all power by holding the stimulation level button down until the LED is no longer illuminated Reinstall battery I have an inconsistent signal Make sure Fence Transmitter is at least 1 m from large metal objects ...

Page 28: ...then back to 5 7 Place the Test Light Tool Contacts on the Contact Points of the Receiver Collar While holding the Receiver Collar with the Test Light Tool in place approach the wire from the outside loop 2 inches off the ground Make a mental note of the distance where the Receiver Collar activates from the Boundary Wire 8 Turn the Boundary Width Control knob to 10 and repeat Step 7 The distance w...

Page 29: ...y Wire follow the procedure below 1 Unplug the Fence Transmitter 2 Connect both ends of your twisted Boundary Wire to one Boundary Wire Terminal on the Transmitter 3 Measure and cut a Test Wire which is half the length of your total Boundary Wire footage 4 Connect one end of Test Wire to the other Boundary Wire Terminal on the Transmitter 5 Locate the halfway point of your boundary and cut the Bou...

Page 30: ... the fullest extent permissible by law 5 Modification of Terms and Conditions Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms conditions and notices governing this Product from time to time If such changes have been notified to you prior to your use of this Product they shall be binding on you as if incorporated herein Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...

Page 31: ...ge due to dog chews lightning damage or neglect alteration and misuse Consumers who purchase products outside of Australia New Zealand or from an unauthorised dealer will need to return the Product to the original place of purchase for any warranty issues Please note that Radio Systems does not provide refunds replacements or upgrades for change of mind or for any other reason outside of these War...