Sunbeam in-ground fencing system Instruction Manual page 8

• The Boundary Wire should turn corners gradually. Avoid sharp turns as this may cancel out the signal.
• I f you have more than 1/3 acre of property you will need
additional Boundary Wire to expand your main loop . The wire
chart will help you determine how many 500 ft. Boundary Wire
spools you will need. The chart is based on a single loop layout.
There is one 500 ft. Boundary Wire spool included in your kit.
• W hen you have decided on the amount of wire you will need for
your chosen layout, add an additional 20% to arrive at your total
amount of wire. Adding the extra 20% will make sure you have
enough wire to allow for some slack when you lay your wire.
Adding the extra 20% will also allow for any errors in calculation
or unanticipated layout changes .
ChOOSE YOuR LAYOuT
It is important to choose the right layout for your fencing system. Use the single loop layout when allowing your
dog access to the entire property. Use the double loop layout when you want to restrict your dog to one portion
of your property. Either layout will allow you to set Exclusion Zones. To create Exclusion Zones you must twist
the Boundary Wire. Read more about How to Twist Wire on page 12. The following section includes descriptions
and diagrams of different layouts, Exclusion Zones and steps to using an existing fence.
NOTE: This product should NOT solely be used to protect your dog from leaving the Safe Zone.
Perimeter Single Loop Layout
This layout runs along the perimeter of your property allowing your dog
access to the entire property . You should lay the Boundary Wire a significant
distance from the road. You should allow at least three yards between your
house and the Boundary Wire to allow the dog to pass from the front yard
to the back yard. Twisting the wire near the Base Transmitter (as shown
in the diagram) will allow your dog to pass over the Twisted Wire without
receiving a warning or Static Correction .
hourglass Single Loop Layout
This layout contains the dog in both the front and back yard, but restricts
the access between the front and back yard stopping the dog from crossing
in between.
Acres Wire Needed
¼
¹/
3
½
1
2
5
8
wire chart
# of Spools
415 ft. 1 (included)
480 ft. 1 (included)
590 ft. 2
835 ft. 2
1,180 ft. 3
1,870 ft. 4
Perimeter Single Loop
hourglass Single Loop