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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.
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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. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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This PetSafe In-Ground Fence is not a solid barrier. This system is designed to act as a deterrent to remind dogs by Static ® ™ Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that you reinforce training with your dog on a regular basis.
• PVC pipe or water hose • Circular saw with masonry blade • Staple gun • Non-metallic collar and leash Fence installation and training help: www.petsafe.net Want professional installation help? Invisible Fence Brand installers will come to your home and install your new ®...
Boundary Wire entering the Warning Zone. If your dog continues further, he receives a safe but startling Static Correction. While harmless, the correction will persuade him to stay in the containment area you’ve established. The PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence has been proven safe, comfortable and effective for dogs over 5 ®...
Each charge can last up to three months depending on frequency of use. Do not charge your Receiver Collar every night. Frequent charging can have a negative effect on the battery. We recommend that the Receiver Collar be used until the Receiver Indicator Light blinks yellow or red. www.petsafe.net...
Prepare the Receiver Collar Step Your Receiver Collar comes with short Contact Points installed. Use the long Contact Points for dogs with long or thick hair. Tighten the Contact Points using the Contact Point Wrench (3A). Check the tightness weekly. The Receiver Collar is waterproof. To Turn On the Receiver Collar Press and hold the Mode Button for 1 second (3B).
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Traditional Mode: In the unlikely event that your pet “freezes” in the Static Correction Zone, this feature limits the Static Correction duration to 15 seconds. While the Receiver Collar locks out further Static Correction, the green light will remain on for 10 seconds. www.petsafe.net...
Lay Out the System Step Determine Fence Transmitter Mode Use YardMax™ Mode (setting A) if you: Use Traditional Mode (setting B) if you: • Have a small yard - gain up to 30% more yard for • Need exclusion areas to keep your dog out of gardens, your pet pools and landscaping •...
Customer Care Center. Underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all underground cables marked before you dig to bury your wire. In most areas, this is a free service. Avoid these cables when you dig. www.petsafe.net...
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To Twist the Boundary Wire Twisting the wire cancels the signal allowing your pet to cross over that area safely (5B). To ensure the signal is cancelled, it is recommended that you cut and splice the wire between each twisted section. The signal cannot be cancelled by running the wire through plastic or metal piping.
If still not operating correctly, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in this guide. Fence Transmitter Indicator Light Status Table Status Light Condition Solid Green Power On Boundary Wire Broken/Disconnected None Transmitter is OFF or Power is Disconnected www.petsafe.net...
Verifying Transmitter Boundary Wire Step Connection using Receiver Collar With the Boundary Wire in place and properly connected and the Receiver Collar fully charged, it is time to test the system. This step needs to be completed for both YardMax and Traditional Modes.
Test Light should flash. If the Receiver Collar did not tone or the Test Light did not flash, see the “Troubleshooting” section. 12. Adjust your Receiver Collar setting to Level 1 for tone only training. Once you are satisfied that your system is functioning properly, you are ready to start burying the Boundary Wire. www.petsafe.net...
Install the Boundary Wire Step • Underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all underground cables marked before you dig to bury your wire. In most areas, this is a free service. Avoid these cables when you dig. • Before you begin installing the Boundary Wire, turn the Fence Transmitter OFF and unplug the adapter from the Surge Protector.
To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps: 1. Make sure the Receiver Collar is turned off. 2. Start with your dog standing comfortably (11A). 3. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet so that the “PetSafe ” logo is right side up and ®...
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4. Check the tightness of the Receiver Collar by inserting one finger between the end of a Contact Point and you pet’s neck. The fit should be snug but not constricting. 5. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable with the Receiver Collar.
Training Guide Be Patient With Your Pet Important: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the Petsafe YardMax ® ™ Rechargeable In-Ground Fence ™ Read this section completely before beginning to train your pet. Remember that this PetSafe...
Days 2 thru 4 - Continue Boundary Awareness Phase Introduction to Static Correction Perform three sessions per day, each lasting 10-15 minutes. Goal: To train your pet to stay in the Pet Area and respect the boundary. Setup: • Set the Static Correction Level on the Receiver Collar to Level 2. •...
You may initially need to convince your pet to leave the Pet Area with a food treat and lots of praise. Note: You may also carry your pet out of the Pet Area. Congratulations! You have now successfully completed the training program. www.petsafe.net...
To purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence , contact the Customer ® ™ ™ Care Center or visit our website at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you. Component Part Number Power Adapter for the Fence Transmitter RFA-373 Surge Protection Kit LP-4100-1...
• Make sure Boundary Wires are twisted from Boundary to the Fence Transmitter. • (Traditional Mode only) Turn the Boundary Width Dial to decrease the distance from the Boundary Wire that the Receiver Collar activates. www.petsafe.net...
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I have an inconsistent • Make sure Fence Transmitter is at least 3 feet from large metal objects or appliances. signal. • Make sure all Boundary Wire turns are gradual. • Make sure the Boundary Wire is not running parallel to and within 10 feet of electrical wires, neighboring containment systems, telephone wires, television or antenna cables, or satellite dishes.
Connected 14. Set Transmitter Mode Switch to your original setting YardMax (Mode A) or ™ Traditional Made (Mode B). 15. Repeat testing for Steps 8A for YardMax (page 16) or 8B for Traditional Mode ™ (page 17). www.petsafe.net...
Wire Break Location Test The following lists identify the common locations where wire breaks occur. Please inspect these areas for signs of damage. Wire breaks in the twisted pair are commonly found: 1. At the wire exit point of the house 2.
, could result in not ® meeting compliance with FCC regulations and could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Australia This device complies with the applicable EMC requirements specified by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority). www.petsafe.net...
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 Ltd.
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