Page 2 - Important Safety Information; Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide
2 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 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...
Page 3 - CAUTION
www.petsafe.net 3 CAUTION This PetSafe ® In-Ground Fence ™ is not a solid barrier. This system is designed to act as a deterrent to remind pets by Static Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that you reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Proper fi t of the ...
Page 4 - NOTICE
4 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 NOTICE Plug the Surge Protector into a grounded (3-prong) outlet that is • within 5 feet of the Fence Transmitter. ALWAYS use a grounded (3-prong) outlet to ensure maximum protection.Do not remove the ground prong from the Surge Protector • plug. Do not use a 3-...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
www.petsafe.net 5 Thank you for choosing PetSafe ® brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship that includes memorable moments and a shared understanding together. Our products and training tools promote a lifestyle of protection, teaching, and love — essentials that infl uence memories for a li...
Page 8 - How the System Works; Key Definitions; Receiver Collar
8 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 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 ...
Page 9 - Operating Guide; Locate the Fence Transmitter; Lay Out the System; Basic Planning Tips; Step
www.petsafe.net 9 Operating Guide Locate the Fence Transmitter Place the Fence Transmitter: In a dry, well ventilated, protected area ( • 1A, 1B). In an area where temperatures do not fall below freezing (e.g., garage, basement, • shed, closet).Secured to a stationary surface using the mounting hard...
Page 10 - Sample Layouts
10 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Design a layout that is suitable for your yard. Sample layouts are provided in this section, • and a grid for designing your layout is provided in the back of this guide.Fence planning software is available online at www.petsafe.net/fence. • Always use gradual ...
Page 11 - Double Loop
www.petsafe.net 11 Double Loop A Double Loop must be used when you are not establishing the Boundary Zone on all sides of your property. When using a Double Loop, the Boundary Wire must be separated by a minimum of5 FEET to avoid canceling the signal. Remember that a Double Loop will require twice a...
Page 12 - Position the Boundary Wire
12 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Position the Boundary Wire Lay out the Boundary Wire using your planned boundary and test the system BEFORE burying the wire or attaching it to an existing fence.This will make any layout changes easier. Work carefully. A nick in thewire insulation can diminish...
Page 13 - To Splice or Repair the Boundary Wire
www.petsafe.net 13 To Splice or Repair the Boundary Wire If you need additional Boundary Wire to expand your wire loop, you will need to splice the wires together. Note the locations of all splices for future reference. Strip approximately 3 ⁄ 8 inch of insulation off the ends of the Boundary Wires ...
Page 14 - Surge Protection
14 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Connect the Wires to the Surge Protector and Fence Transmitter(USA and Canada) Surge Protection Lightning strikes that occur even several miles away from your installation can create power surges or spikes which may damage your unprotected electronic pet contai...
Page 17 - Prepare the Receiver Collar; Static Correction and Battery Test Feature
www.petsafe.net 17 Prepare the Receiver Collar To Insert and Remove the Battery Note: Do not install the batter y while the Receiver Collar is on your pet. This Receiver Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafe ® battery (RFA-188). This unique battery is designed to make battery replacement easier and ...
Page 18 - Function and Response Table
18 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 The Static Correction Levels increase from 1 to 5. Pushing the 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 tha...
Page 21 - Install the Boundary Wire; To Bury the Boundary Wire
www.petsafe.net 21 Install the Boundary Wire NOTICE Before you begin installing the Boundary Wire, unplug the Fence Transmitter power adapter from the Surge Protector or outlet. To Bury the Boundary Wire Burying the Boundary Wire is recommended to protect it and prevent disabling the system. Cut a t...
Page 22 - Place the Boundary Flags
22 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 To Cross Hard Surfaces(driveways, sidewalks, etc.) WARNING Follow all safety instructions for your power tools. Be sure to always wear your safety goggles. Concrete Driveway or • Sidewalk (7C): Place the Boundary Wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a...
Page 23 - Fit the Receiver Collar
www.petsafe.net 23 Fit the Receiver Collar Important: The proper fi t and placement of your Receiver Collar is important for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your pet’s skin on the underside of his neck. CAUTION Please read and follow the instructions in this manu...
Page 24 - To Re-Thread the Collar
24 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 The Receiver Collar should fi t snugly, yet loose 4. enough to allow one fi nger to fi t between a contact point and your pet’s neck (9B). Allow your pet to wear the collar for several minutes, then re-check the fi t. Check the fi t again as your pet becomes mo...
Page 25 - Training Guide; Be Patient With Your Pet; Day 1 - Boundary Awareness; Phase
www.petsafe.net 25 Training Guide Be Patient With Your Pet Important: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the PetSafe ® Deluxe Little Dog In-Ground Fence ™ . Read this section completely before beginning to train your pet. Remember that the PetSafe ® Deluxe Little Dog In-Groun...
Page 27 - Days 5 thru 8 - Distraction Phase
www.petsafe.net 27 Days 5 thru 8 - Distraction Phase Perform three training sessions per day, each lasting 10 to 15 minutes. Goal:To train your pet to stay within the Pet Area with distractions outside of the Pet Area. Setup: Program the Static Correction Level on the Receiver Collar to level 2 or h...
Page 28 - Days 15 thru 30 - Pet Monitoring; Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area; Congratulations! You have now successfully
28 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Days 9 thru 14 - Unleashed Supervision Training sessions should start at 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing to overan hour. Your pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entire Static Correction Zone, regardless of any distractions or temptat...
Page 29 - Accessories
www.petsafe.net 29 Accessories To purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe ® Deluxe Little Dog In-Ground Fence ™ , contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website atwww.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you. Component Part Number Battery RFA-188 Power Adapter for ...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting
30 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Troubleshooting Receiver Collar is not beeping or correcting. Check battery to make sure it is installed properly and turned to the • ON position. Perform Static Correction and Battery Test (page 17). If Battery Status • LED does not fl ash Green, replace the b...
Page 31 - Additional Information
www.petsafe.net 31 The Power and Loop Indicator Lights are off. Check that the Power Adapter is plugged into the Fence Transmitter. • Check that the Power Adapter and/or Surge Protector are plugged • in properly. If the system is plugged into a GFCI or RCD outlet, check to see if the • circuit has b...
Page 32 - System Test
32 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 System Test The system test is used to determine the cause of system problems that have not been addressed elsewhere in this guide. You will need a 10 foot piece of Boundary Wire with 3 ⁄ 8 inch of insulation removed from each end to use as a test loop wire. Fo...
Page 35 - Compliance; Australia; Customer Care International
www.petsafe.net 35 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 a...
Page 36 - Layout Grid; Mounting
Radio Systems ® Corporation 10427 Electric Avenue Knoxville, TN 37932 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net Protected by US Patents 6,921,089, 7,541,937, and D531,117. Other patents pending. 400-1188/1 ©2007 Radio Systems Corporation Layout Grid 3.000" (7.62 cm) Mounting Template
