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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Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that this product is right for your dog, please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer. www.petsafe.net...
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Therefore, if you have reason to believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm himself if he is not kept from crossing the boundaries, you should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe In-Ground ® Fence to confine your pet. Radio Systems ™...
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- When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar. - Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth. www.petsafe.net...
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- Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore. - If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed. - If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
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• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points. www.petsafe.net...
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• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI) or Residual Current Device (RCD). In rare cases, nearby lightning strikes may cause the GFCI or RCD to trip. Without power, your dog may be vulnerable to escape. You will have to reset the GFCI or RCD to restore power to the system.
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— essentials that influence memories for a lifetime. If you have any questions about our products or training your pet, please visit our website at www.petsafe.net or contact our 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.
How the System Works A radio signal travels from the Fence Transmitter through a buried wire, marking the boundaries you wish to set for your dog. Your dog wears a Receiver Collar that detects the signal at the boundary. As your dog approaches the boundary, the receiver issues a warning tone.
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Contact Points: Deliver the safe Static Correction when your pet moves into the Static Correction Contact Zone. Points Receiver Charger: Charges the batteries inside the Receiver Collar Receiver Charge Jack: Connection point for charging Receiver battery. Receiver Mode Indicator Button Light www.petsafe.net...
Step Charge the Receiver Collar The Receiver Collar Charger is designed to plug into a standard AC wall outlet. The Receiver Collar light will glow red when the Receiver Charger is properly seated into the Receiver Charge Jack. The light will turn green when charging is complete.
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Receiver Collar. Plug the Receiver Charger into the Receiver Charge Jack on the Receiver Collar. The Receiver Charge Jack and Receiver Charger are keyed to fit one way. Do not force it in backwards. www.petsafe.net...
Step Prepare the Receiver Collar Your Receiver Collar comes with Short Contact Points. Use the Long Contact Points for pets with long or thick hair. Tighten the Contact Points using the Test Light Tool (2A) one-half turn beyond finger tight. Check tightness weekly.
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The Red Receiver Indicator Light will then turn OFF and all Receiver Indicator Lights will stay OFF indicating that the unit is turned OFF. To extend the time between charging the Receiver Collar, consider turning OFF the Receiver Collar when it is not in use. www.petsafe.net...
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Receiver Collar Status Indicators The Receiver Collar Status Indicator Light along with the Receiver Collar Alarm Tone are used to determine the battery status, and the correction type. Refer to the Receiver Collar Status Indicator Table below to understand the status lights and tones for the Receiver Collar. During normal operation, the Receiver Collar Indicator Light will flash every 4-5 seconds to indicate the battery status as shown in the table below.
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Slow blinking Collar battery charge No tone green 100%-60% (every 4-5 seconds) Slow blinking Collar battery charge No tone yellow 60%-20% (every 4-5 seconds) Collar battery charge Slow blinking red No tone 20% or less, charge (every 4-5 seconds) immediately www.petsafe.net...
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Receiver Activation Status Fast pulsating green Warning tone Warning tone (3 flashes per second Tone for Static Correction Fast pulsating red duration of being delivered (3 flashes per second) Static Correction up to 15 seconds Over Correction Protection; Continuous green No tone collar locked for (10 seconds)
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Correction Level Button while the Receiver Collar is on level 5 will cause the Receiver Collar to revert to level 1. Refer to the Function and Response Table to choose the Static Correction level that best fits your pet. www.petsafe.net...
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Function and Response Table Indicator Static Receiver Temperament Light Correction Collar of Pet Response Level Function 1 Red Flash No Static Initial Training Correction, Mode Tone Only 2 Red Flashes Low Static Timid Correction 3 Red Flashes Medium Static Timid or Average Correction 4 Red Flashes Medium-...
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Zone, this feature limits the Static Correction duration to a maximum of 15 seconds. After 15 seconds, the Static Correction will stop and the Green Indicator Light will stay on for 10 seconds. The Receiver Collar must be removed from the Static Correction Zone to reactivate the Receiver Collar. www.petsafe.net...
2. Start with your pet standing comfortably (3A). 3. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet where you can read the PetSafe logo correctly as you face your pet. 4. Center the Contact Points underneath your pet’s neck, touching the skin.
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The fit should be snug but not constricting (3B). Allow your pet to wear the collar for several minutes then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your pet becomes more comfortable with the Receiver Collar. www.petsafe.net...
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6. Trim the collar as follows (3C): a. Mark the desired length of the Receiver Collar with a pen. Allow for growth if your pet is young or grows a thick winter coat. b. Remove the Receiver Collar from your pet and cut off the excess.
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To Re-Thread the Collar Slide Buckle The slide buckle prevents the collar from becoming loose around your pet’s neck. Ridges The ridges must be facing up; the collar will slip if it is not properly threaded. www.petsafe.net...
Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area Important: Remove the Receiver Collar and leave it in the Pet Area. Once your pet learns the Boundary Zone, 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.
Please refer to your PetSafe In-Ground Fence Operating ® ™ and Training Guide for a complete list of Troubleshooting or visit www.petsafe.net. Troubleshooting The Receiver Collar • Make sure Receiver Collar is turned on and has to be held on Battery Status Lights are flashing every 4-5...
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The Receiver Collar • Make sure Receiver Collar is turned on and is not beeping or Battery Status Lights are flashing every 4-5 administering a seconds Static Correction. • Charge Receiver Collar • Check that both lights are lit on the Fence Transmitter. Refer to the In-Ground Fence ™...
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Receiver Collar. • Trim your pet’s fur where the Contact Points touch the neck and/or switch to the longer Contact Points. • Contact Points must be in contact with dog’s skin. • Increase the Static Correction Level. • Repeat training steps to reinforce training. www.petsafe.net...
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The Receiver Collar • Failing to follow the important safety has injured my pet’s information at the front of the Operating neck. Guide has caused pressure ulcers. Some descriptions of advanced pressure ulcers describe the sores as looking like burns on the dog’s neck.
• The system should only be used with healthy pets. Contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns about the medical condition of your pet (medication, pregnant, heart conditions, etc...) • The PetSafe In-Ground Fence is for residential use only.
Test Light Instructions 1. Make sure the Receiver Collar battery is properly charged. Set the Correction Level to 2 or above. 2. Hold the Test Light Contacts to the Contact Points (4A). 3. Walk toward the Boundary Wire with Contact Points pointing up and holding the Receiver Collar at your pet’s neck level (4B) until the Receiver Collar tones and the Test Light flashes (4C).
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Note: The Receiver Collar is waterproof, which can make the tone hard to hear. Save Test Light for future testing. www.petsafe.net...
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.
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Product. Buyer assumes all risks and liability from the use of this Product. 5. 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...
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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.
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Radio Systems Corporation, could result in not meeting compliance ® with FCC regulations and 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...
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. Redthorn House, Unit 9, Chorley ®...
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