Petsafe In-Ground Fence PIG00-11116 Product Manual

Petsafe In-Ground Fence PIG00-11116 Product Manual

Yardmax rechargeable receiver collar

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PIG00-11116
YardMax
Rechargeable
®
In-Ground Fence
Receiver Collar
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  • Page 1 Product Manual PIG00-11116 YardMax Rechargeable ® In-Ground Fence ™ Receiver Collar Please read this entire manual before beginning...
  • Page 2 If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation, Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd. and any other affiliate or brand of Radio Systems Corporation may be referred to collectively as “We”...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. petsafe.com...
  • Page 4 • Not for use with aggressive pets. Do not use this product if your pet is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive pets can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that this product is right for your pet, please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
  • Page 5 • If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the receiver collar until the skin has healed. • If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian. • For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website. petsafe.com...
  • Page 6 • Proper training of your pet is essential to successfully using the system. During the first 2 weeks of training, do not use the system without direct supervision of your pet. • The receiver collar should not be on your pet when the system is tested. If it is, your pet may receive an unintended correction.
  • Page 7: How The System Works

    We have built in 5 levels of correction plus a tone-only setting to accommodate any pet. The only pets that we do not recommend the system for are aggressive pets and pets below 6 months of age or under 5 lb. petsafe.com...
  • Page 8: Step 1: Charge The Receiver Collar

    • Charge your receiver collar when the receiver indicator light blinks red. Do not charge your receiver collar every night. Charging too often can reduce battery life. Step 1: Charge the Receiver Collar The receiver charger has two jacks that allow you to charge two receiver collars at the same time.
  • Page 9: Step 2: Prepare The Receiver Collar

    Step 2: Prepare the Receiver Collar Your receiver collar comes installed with short contact points. If your pet has long or thick hair, use the long contact points instead. Tighten or switch the contact points by using the contact point wrench (2A). Contact Point petsafe.com...
  • Page 10 Turn On the Receiver Collar The collar will automatically turn on whenever it is removed from the charger. To turn on the receiver collar when it is not on the charger, press and hold the mode button for 1 second (2B). Avoid touching the metal contact points. Next, the indicator light will flash green once and then go off for 1 second.
  • Page 11 Do not put the receiver collar on your pet at this time; your pet will not be contained. Instead, turn the receiver collar back on and repeat the test. If the receiver collar continues to fail the ReadyTest startup, call the Customer Care Center. petsafe.com...
  • Page 12 PerfectFit Test This test is an added feature to verify a “perfect” fit of the collar around your pet’s neck; however, it is not required for the system to function. After the ReadyTest ® statup finishes with the series of red flashes that correspond to the static correction, the receiver collar will automatically start the PerfectFit mode.
  • Page 13 1, which is tone only. Refer to the table “Receiver Collar Status Indicators” on page 21 for a complete guide to all the status lights and tones for the receiver collar. petsafe.com...
  • Page 14 Static Correction Level Table Level Indicator Light Static Correction 1 red flash None—tone only 2 red flashes 3 red flashes Medium-low 4 red flashes Medium 5 red flashes Medium-high 6 red flashes High +1 (800) 732-2677...
  • Page 15: Step 3: Fit The Receiver Collar

    1. Be sure the receiver collar is off before placing it on your pet. Then with your pet standing, fit the receiver collar snugly onto your pet’s neck so that the contact points make contact with your pet’s skin on the underside of his or her neck. Make sure the PetSafe logo is right-side up (3A). ®...
  • Page 16 You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. Never shave your pet’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection. 2. Check the tightness of the receiver collar by inserting one finger between the end of a contact point and your pet’s neck.
  • Page 17 5 consecutive times. 10. After 90 seconds, the receiver collar moves into normal operation mode. If you do not hear the 5 consecutive double tone, tighten the collar and repeat the PerfectFit Test. Slide Buckle Ridges petsafe.com...
  • Page 18: Taking Your Pet Out Of The Pet Area

    Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area Important: Remove the receiver collar and leave it at home. Once your pet learns the boundary, he will be reluctant to cross it for walks or car rides. Option 1: Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar. Put your pet in a car that is within the pet area and drive him out of the pet area.
  • Page 19: Advanced Features

    If you have a very timid pet, you may increase the warning zone distance to allow more distance before the higher level, run through prevention static correction is generated. You can accomplish this by increasing the height of the receiver collar activation. petsafe.com...
  • Page 20 Traditional Mode The receiver collar automatically increases the static correction when your pet continues more than 20% of the way through the boundary width. For example, if the signal is detected 10 ft. from the wire and your pet enters the static correction zone, this feature is activated when he is approximately 8 ft.
  • Page 21: Receiver Collar Status Indicators

    Receiver Collar Status Table Light Status Alarm Tone Condition While Plugged into the Receiver Charger Solid red No tone Charge in progress Solid green No tone Charge complete Charge failure—contact No light No Tone Customer Care Center petsafe.com...
  • Page 22 Light Status Alarm Tone Condition ReadyTest Startup ® (After removing the receiver collar from the charger or after first turning it on) Unit is starting the ReadyTest Off for 1 second No tone startup feature Continuous red, green, or red+green together No tone Battery charge status (5 seconds)
  • Page 23 (every 1 second) a confirmed fit contact with the pet’s skin Static Correction Level Receiver collar is reporting Flashing red from No tone the static correction level 1 to 6 times from 1 to 6 petsafe.com...
  • Page 24 Light Status Alarm Tone Condition Receiver Activation Status Fast pulsating green Warning tone Warning tone Static correction is being Duration of the Fast pulsating red delivered correction (up to 15 seconds) Over Correction Protection Continuous green No tone feature; Collar is locked for (10 seconds) 10 seconds Slow blinking green...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    In-Ground Fence manual. ™ • In YardMax mode (A), excessive snowfall (>1½ ft.) may place your pet outside the signal field. You may need to switch to Traditional mode (B) or increase the boundary width until the snow recedes. petsafe.com...
  • Page 26 • Make sure the static correction level is set The receiver collar is at 2 or above. beeping, but the pet is not responding to the • Test the receiver collar with the test light by static correction. walking toward the boundary wire. If the test light flashes, adjust the fit of the receiver collar using the PerfectFit feature.
  • Page 27 Please review and follow the important safety information starting on page 3 and the instructions in Step 3 under the heading “Fit the Receiver Collar” on page15. petsafe.com...
  • Page 28: Terms Of Use And Limitation Of Liability

    Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1. Terms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of this Product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices. 2.
  • Page 29 • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult customer care, the dealer, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. petsafe.com...
  • Page 30 CAUTION: Modification or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Radio Systems Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IC: Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 31: Customer Care International

    Customer Care Center to receive instructions on proper disposal of the unit. Please do not dispose of the unit in household or municipal waste. For a listing of Customer Care Center telephone numbers in your area, visit our website at www.petsafe.com. petsafe.com...
  • Page 32 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 and/ or are available by contacting your local Customer Care Center. United States and Canada—Radio Systems Corporation, 10427 PetSafe Way, Knoxville, TN 37932 USA Europe—Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., 2nd Floor, Elgee Building, Market...
  • Page 33 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 Warranty terms. petsafe.com...
  • Page 34 QLD 9726, Australia Australia Residents: 1800 786 608 New Zealand Residents: 0800 543 054 Email: aus-info@petsafe.net To file a claim, a proof of purchase must be provided. Without a proof of purchase, Radio Systems will not repair or replace faulty components. Radio Systems requests the Consumer to contact the Radio Systems Customer Care Centre to obtain a Warranty Return number, prior to sending the Product.
  • Page 35 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). petsafe.com...
  • Page 36 Radio Systems Corporation 10427 PetSafe Way Knoxville, TN 37932 +1 (800) 732-2677 petsafe.com For a list of patents protecting this product, please visit www.radiosystemscorporation.com/patents L400-003/1 2017 Radio Systems Corporation ©...

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