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Model number PWf00-14040 pawz away ® mini add-a-barrier operating and training guide Please read this entire guide before beginning...
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Important Safety Information Explanation of Attention Words 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.
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Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677. To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30 days at www.petsafe.net. By registering and keeping your receipt, you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be able to help you faster.
Table of Contents Components ....................6 Other Items Needed But Not Included ............6 Other Items You May Need ..............6 How the System Works ................7 Key Definitions ..................8 Operating Guide ..................9 Install the Barrier Transmitter ..............9 Set Up the Barrier Transmitter ............10 Test the Barrier Area ................11 Mode A, B, and AB Feature ..............13 Time Out Feature ................15...
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Training Guide ..................18 Begin Your Pet’s First Session .............18 Further Training ...................19 Additional Information ................19 Troubleshooting ...................20 Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ..........21 Compliance .....................22 Customer Care International ..............23 Perchlorate Battery .................24 Warranty ....................24 www.petsafe.net...
Components • Barrier Transmitter • Operating and Training Guide Other Items Needed But Not Included • 3 AAA Batteries • Pawz Away Receiver Collar, YardMax Receiver Collar ® ™ or UltraSmart Receiver Collar ® Other Items You May Need • Drill and mounting hardware •...
Contact Points on his neck. The Progressive Static Correction will get his attention, but will not cause harm. The correction continues until your pet leaves the Barrier Area. The PetSafe Pawz Away Mini Pet Barrier has been proven ®...
Key Definitions Barrier Transmitter: Transmits the wireless radio signal. Barrier Area: Area that you want to prevent your pet from gaining access to. Contact Points: Deliver the safe Progressive Static Correction when your pet enters the Barrier Area. Progressive Static Correction: Static Correction begins at the lowest level and automatically increases to maximum within 3 seconds of first detection in the Barrier Area.
The signal is weakest to the side of the unit. Do not: • Hang unit on a metal wall • Place Barrier Transmitter on metal surfaces • Place Barrier Transmitter near large metal objects such as refrigerators, washers, etc. • Place Barrier Transmitter near audio speakers www.petsafe.net...
Set Up the Barrier Transmitter Step To prevent an unintended correction, never perform set-up procedures while your pet is wearing the Receiver Collar. Turn over the Barrier Transmitter and rotate back cover counter-clockwise, removing the back cover. Install three AAA alkaline batteries and replace the back cover.
Hold the Receiver Collar with the Contact Points facing up. Place the Test Light Tool on the Contact Points so that the wire in the Test Light Tool touches the Contact Points (3A). The PetSafe logo ® on the Receiver Collar should face the Transmitter.
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Hold the Receiver Collar at the approximate height of your pet’s neck (3B). Start outside of the range and walk slowly toward the Barrier Transmitter. As you reach the Barrier Area, the Receiver Collar emits a series of high-pitched tones. For each tone you hear, you should notice the Test Light flashing which indicates that a Progressive Static Correction is being delivered.
For multiple pet households, additional PetSafe Pawz Away Receiver ® ® Collars can be purchased to work with one or more PetSafe Pawz Away ® ® Barrier Transmitters. You can set up an unlimited number of Barrier Transmitters in your home and an unlimited number of Receiver Collars can be used with one or more Barrier Transmitters.
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When the Barrier Transmitter and Receiver Collar are set to mode A, the Barrier Transmitter denies access to pets wearing a Receiver Collar programmed to mode A. Receiver Collars set to mode B will not pick up the Barrier Barrier signal from a Barrier Transmitter Transmitter Transmitter...
OFF during the programming procedure. Any collar that is within 30 inches of the Barrier Transmitter and turned ON may be reprogrammed. Familiarize yourself with the steps outlined before attempting to program the Barrier Transmitter and Receiver Collar. www.petsafe.net...
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To prevent an unintended correction, do not perform set up procedures while the Receiver Collar is on your pet. Gather the Receiver Collar(s) you wish to synchronize with the Barrier Transmitter. Turn the Receiver Collar(s) ON and place less than one foot from the Barrier Transmitter.
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Barrier Transmitter ON. Check to make sure the black bar(s) appear on the LCD screen indicating the mode you have selected (4B) and reset the Barrier Transmitter to the desired range. Mode A Mode B Mode AB www.petsafe.net...
Training Guide The PetSafe Pawz Away Mini Pet Barrier operates on the principle of ® ® positive and negative reinforcement. Your pet will learn to avoid the Barrier Areas you have set after receiving a Progressive Static Correction (negative reinforcement) and your pet will learn that he is more comfortable when he avoids the Barrier Areas (positive reinforcement).
• This system is not for vicious or aggressive pets. If your pet may pose a threat to others, DO NOT USE THIS SYSTEM. If you are unsure if your dog is aggressive, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer. www.petsafe.net...
Troubleshooting Barrier Transmitter • Check segment indicator on Barrier Transmitter. does not appear • Check/replace batteries in Barrier Transmitter. to work. • Increase the Barrier Area range on the Barrier Transmitter. • Check that the Barrier Transmitter setting corresponds to the Receiver Collar setting. (i.e. Barrier Transmitter is set to mode A and Receiver Collar is synchronized to pick up mode A)—refer to Additional Features section beginning on page 13 for instructions.
Product. Buyer assumes all risks and liability from the use of this Product. Modification of Terms and Conditions Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices ® under which this Product is offered. www.petsafe.net...
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 operated in a residential environment.
Monday - Friday 10:30 AM - 7 PM This product has the benefit of a limited manufacturer’s warranty. Details of the warranty applicable to this product and its terms can be found at www.petsafe. net and/or are available by sending a stamped addressed envelope to PetSafe ®...
One Year Non-Transferrable Limited Warranty This Product has the benefit of a limited manufacturer’s warranty. Complete details of the warranty applicable to this Product and its terms can be found at www.petsafe.net. Australia/New Zealand - In compliance with the Australian Consumer Law, Warranties...
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Zealand, or from an unauthorized 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 Warranty terms. www.petsafe.net...
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Claims Procedure: Any claim made under this Warranty should be made directly to Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd Customer Care Centre at: Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 765, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213 Australia Residents: 1800 786 608 New Zealand Residents: 0800 543 054 Email: info@petsafeaustralia.com.au To file a claim, a proof of purchase must be provided.
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Should you have any queries or require any further information, please contact our Customer Care Centre on 1800 786 608 (Australia) or 0800 543 054 (New Zealand). www.petsafe.net...
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