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P etSafe ® Delux e Little Dog In-Ground F ence ™ Operating and T raining Guide Please read this entire guide before beginning. Model Number PIG00-10773 ...
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2 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Important Safety Information Explanation of Attention W ords and Symbols used in this guide This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous sit ...
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www .petsafe.net 3 CAUTION This PetSafe ® In-Ground Fence ™ is not a solid barrier. This system is designed to act as a deterrent to remind pets by Static Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that you reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Proper fi t of the collar is important. A collar worn for too l ...
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4 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 NOTICE Plug the Surge Protector into a grounded (3-prong) outlet that is • within 5 feet of the Fence Transmitter. ALWAYS use a grounded (3-prong) outlet to ensure maximum protection. Do not remove the ground prong from the Surge Protector • plug. Do not use a 3-prong plug to 2-prong outlet converter. Doing ...
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www .petsafe.net 5 Thank you for choosing P etSafe ® brand. Y ou and y our pet deser ve a companionship that includes memorable moments and a shared understanding together. Our products and training tools promote a lifestyle of protection, teaching, and lo v e — essentials that infl uence memor ies for a lifetime. If y ou ha v e an y questions ...
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6 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 T roubleshooting ............................................................................... 30 Additional Infor mation ....................................................................... 31 System T est ........................................................................................ 32 T ransmi ...
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www .petsafe.net 7 Components Other Items Y ou May Need Additional wire and fl ags • (Part #PRFA-500) T ape measure • Small Phillips screwdriver • Drill & mounting hardware • Shov el or lawn edger • Pliers • Wire stripping plier s • Scissors • Lighter • Additional wire nuts • Ground rod and clamp • W ater proofi ng compo ...
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8 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 How the System W orks A radio signal trav els from the F ence T ransmitter through a buried wire, marking the boundaries you wish to set for your dog. Y our dog wears a Receiver Collar that detects the signal at the boundary . As your dog approaches the boundary, the receiver issues a warning tone. If he procee ...
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www .petsafe.net 9 Operating Guide Locate the F ence T ransmitter Place the Fence T ransmitter : In a dr y , well ventila ted, protected area ( • 1A, 1B ). In an area where temperatures do not fall below freezing (e.g., garage, basement, • shed, closet). Secured to a stationary surf ace using the mounting hardware. A mounting template is • in ...
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10 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Design a layout tha t is suitable for your y ard. Sample la y outs are provided in this section, • and a gr id for designing your lay out is provided in the back of this guide. Fence planning softw are is av ailable online at www .petsafe.net/fence. • Alwa ys use gradual turns at the cor ner s with a minim ...
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www .petsafe.net 11 Double Loop A Double Loop must be used when you are not establishing the Boundary Zone on all sides of your property . When using a Double Loop, the Boundar y Wire must be separated by a minimum of 5 FEET to av oid canceling the signal. Remember tha t a Double Loop will require twice as much wire. E F B A D C E F C A D B 2F Samp ...
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12 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 P osition the Boundar y Wire Lay out the Boundary Wire using your planned boundar y and test the system BEFORE burying the wire or attaching it to an existing fence. This will make any la yout changes easier . W ork carefully . A nick in the wire insulation can diminish the signal strength and create a w eak a ...
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www .petsafe.net 13 T o Splice or Repair the Boundar y Wire If you need additional Boundary Wire to expand your wire loop, you will need to splice the wires together. Note the locations of all splices for future reference. Strip approximately 3 ⁄ 8 inch of insulation off the ends of the Boundar y Wires to be spliced ( 3D ). Make sure the copper B ...
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14 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Connect the Wires to the Surge Protector and F ence T ransmitter (USA and Canada) Surge Protection Lightning strikes that occur even several miles a way from y our installation can create pow er surges or spikes which may damage your unprotected electronic pet containment system. The Surge Protector included w ...
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www .petsafe.net 15 T ur n the power OFF to the 1. outlet that the Surge Protector and Fence T ransmitter will be plugged into . W e recommend that, if 2. possible, use the outlet center screw that holds the cov er plate in place to secure the Surge Protector to the outlet. T o do this, tape the top of the cov er pla te to the w all, then remov e t ...
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16 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Connect the Wires to the F ence T ransmitter (Australia & New Zealand) Ground Wire (4C) Proper grounding , although not necessary for the system to work, will help reduce the chance of electrical surges causing damage to your F ence T ransmitter and/or Po w er Adapter. T o g round your unit, you will need ...
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www .petsafe.net 17 Prepare the Receiv er Collar T o Inser t and Remov e the Batter y Note: Do not install the batter y while the Receiver Collar is on y our pet. This Receiver Collar utilizes a replaceable P etSafe ® batter y (RF A-188). This unique batter y is designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection. T o activat ...
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18 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 The Static Correction Levels increase from 1 to 5. Pushing the Cor rection Level Button while the Receiver Collar is on lev el 5 will cause the Receiver Collar to revert to level 1. Refer to the Function and Response T able to choose the Static Correction level that best fi ts your pet. The Receiver Indicator ...
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www .petsafe.net 19 Set the Boundar y Width and T est the Receiv er Collar With the Boundar y Wire in place and properly connected, it is time to set the containment fi eld and test the system. CAUTION The Receiver Collar should NOT be on your dog when the system is tested. Note: The Receiver Collar is w ater proof, which can make the tone hard to ...
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20 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 T wo seconds after the warning tone, the test light will begin to fl ash. This fl ashing light can aid you in identifying the Boundary Width should you have diffi culty hearing the tone. T o av oid ha ving the Receiv er Collar go into Ov er Correction Protection mode, walk back into the P et Area until the ...
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www .petsafe.net 21 Install the Boundar y Wire NOTICE Before you begin installing the Boundary Wire, unplug the Fence Transmitter power adapter from the Surge Protector or outlet. T o Bur y the Boundar y Wire Bur ying the Boundar y Wire is recommended to protect it and prevent disabling the system. Cut a trench 1. 1-3 inches deep along your planned ...
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22 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 T o Cross Hard Surf aces (dr iv eways, sidewalks, etc.) WARNING Follow all safety instructions for your power tools. Be sure to always wear your safety goggles. Concrete Driveway or • Sidewalk (7C): Place the Boundar y Wire in a conv enient expansion joint or create a groove using a circular saw and masonr y ...
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www .petsafe.net 23 Fit the Receiv er Collar Impor tant: The proper fi t and placement of your Receiv er Collar is important for effective training. The Contact Points must ha v e direct contact with your pet’ s skin on the underside of his neck. CAUTION Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fi t of the collar is import ...
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24 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 The Receiver Collar should fi t snugly , y et loose 4. enough to allow one fi nger to fi t between a contact point and your pet’ s neck ( 9B ). Allo w your pet to w ear the collar for sev eral minutes, then re-check the fi t. Check the fi t again as your pet becomes more comfor table with the Receiver C ...
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www .petsafe.net 25 T raining Guide Be P atient With Y our P et Impor tant: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the P etSafe ® Deluxe Little Dog In-Ground F ence ™ . Read this section completely before beginning to train your pet. Remember tha t the P etSafe ® Deluxe Little Dog In-Ground F ence ™ is not a solid bar r ie ...
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26 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Steps: Begin by walking your pet on a leash in the P et Area. Calmly praise and talk 1. to your pet. Mov e toward the Boundary Flags ( 2. 10A ). Keep your mood happy . With full control of your pet on a leash, walk to the fl ags. As your pet enters the 3. Static Cor rection Zone, the Receiver Collar will begi ...
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www .petsafe.net 27 Days 5 thru 8 - Distraction Phase P erform three training sessions per day , each lasting 10 to 15 minutes . Goal: T o train your pet to stay within the P et Area with distractions outside of the P et Area. Setup: Program the Static Correction Level on the Receiver Collar to level 2 or higher • depending on the reaction result ...
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28 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Days 9 thru 14 - Unleashed Super vision T raining sessions should star t at 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing to over an hour. Y our pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entire Static Correction Zone , regardless of any distractions or temptations . Dur ing this step, do not leav e your ...
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www .petsafe.net 29 Accessor ies T o purchase additional accessories for your P etSafe ® Deluxe Little Dog In-Ground F ence ™ , contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website a t www .petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you. Component Part Number Battery RFA-188 P ower Adapter for the Fence T ransmitter (USA and Canada ...
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30 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 T roubleshooting Receiver Collar is not beeping or correcting. Check battery to make sure it is installed properly and tur ned to the • ON position. P erform Static Correction and Batter y T est (page 17). If Ba ttery Status • LED does not fl ash Green, replace the battery . Check that both lights are lit ...
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www .petsafe.net 31 The P ower and Loop Indicator Lights are off . Check that the P ower Adapter is plugged into the Fence T ransmitter. • Check that the Po wer Adapter and/or Surge Protector are plugged • in properly . If the system is plugged into a GFCI or RCD outlet, check to see if the • circuit has been tr ipped. Reset the GFCI or RCD c ...
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32 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 System T est The system test is used to determine the cause of system problems that have not been addressed elsewhere in this guide. Y ou will need a 10 foot piece of Boundar y Wire with 3 ⁄ 8 inch of insulation removed from each end to use as a test loop wire. Follow the steps below to perform the system te ...
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www .petsafe.net 33 T ransmitter Loop T est (USA and Canada) The T ransmitter Loop T est is a simple test to deter mine the cause of a “Boundary Wire Broken or Disconnected” alar m indication. Y ou will need a shor t 10 foot piece of Boundar y Wire with 3 ⁄ 8 inch of insulation str ipped from both ends. CAUTION The receiver collar should not ...
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34 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Wire Break Loca tion T est Please follow these steps in determining where you hav e a break in y our Boundary Wire: Locate your original splice(s) and verify they have a good, solid connection. 1. Check your yard to determine any possible damage to the Boundary Wire (e.g. recent 2. digging , aerating, rodent b ...
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www .petsafe.net 35 Compliance FCC/Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is ...
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Radio Systems ® Corporation 10427 Electric A venue Knoxville, TN 37932 1-800-732-2677 www .petsafe.net Protected by US Pa tents 6,921,089, 7,541,937, and D531,117. Other patents pending. 400-1188/1 ©2007 Radio Systems Corporation Lay out Gr id 3.000" (7.62 cm) Mounting T emplate ...
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