Petsafe UltraSmart® In-Ground Fence™ - Manual (Page 15)

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Set the Field Width and Test the
Receiver Collar
With the Boundary Wire in place and properly connected and the Receiver Collar fully charged, it is time to set
the containment field and test the system.
The Receiver Collar should NOT be on your dog when the system is tested. Your pet may receive an unintended
correction.
Note: The Receiver Collar is waterproof, which can make the tone hard to hear. The flashing Test Light when
held to the Contact Points indicates the Receiver Collar is delivering Static Correction. To best utilize the
automatic Run-Through Prevention feature, the containment Field Width should extend at least 8 to 12 feet on
each side of the Boundary Wire (total Field Width of 16 to 24 feet).
1. Power the Fence Transmitter ON.
2. Set the Field Size Switch based on the total
length of Boundary Wire used. If you have
used 1,000 feet or less of Boundary Wire, set
the Field Size to SM. If you have used more
than 1,000 feet, set to LG.
3. The width of the containment field is adjusted
using the transmitter’s Field Width Control
knob. Start with a low setting by moving the
knob to the 9 o’clock position and test the
Field Width of the system.
Test Light Contacts
8A 8B
To prevent an unintended correction for your pet, test the boundary location
and width after any change.
4. Test the Field Width of the system by selecting a section of straight Boundary Wire
that is at least 50 feet long. Start inside the center of the containment field.
5. Place the Test Light Tool Contacts on the Contact Points of the Receiver Collar
(8A,8B). Hold the Receiver Collar at your dog’s neck height with the Contact Points
pointing up (8C) and the www.petsafe.net website on the receiver facing the Boundary
Wire. Slowly walk toward the Boundary Wire until you hear the warning tone (8D).
When you hear the warning tone, you have identified the Field Width distance (Static
Correction Zone). Two seconds after the warning tone, the test light will begin to
flash. This flashing light can aid you in identifying the Field Width should you have
difficulty hearing the tone. To avoid having the Receiver Collar go into Over Correction
Protection mode, walk back into the Pet Area until the beeping stops.
8C
If the Receiver Collar does not beep at the desired
range, adjust the Field Width Control knob to the
desired setting. Turning the Field Width Control knob
clockwise increases the Field Width while turning it
counterclockwise decreases it. Repeat this activity
as needed until the Receiver Collar beeps between
8 to 12 feet from the Boundary Wire. If using a
Double Loop layout, you may need to increase the
separation of the Boundary Wire and/or increase the
size of the Field Width to achieve the desired range.
6. Test in a number of different locations around the
containment area until you are satisfied that the
system is functioning properly.
Boundary
Wire
8E
Boundary
Wire
8D
7. Next, walk all around the Pet Area to ensure there are no areas where the Receiver Collar may activate from
signals coupled onto buried wires or cables. Test the collar in and around the inside of the house as well.
As mentioned, cable and wires from cable TV, electrical or telephone lines may conduct pet fencing signals
inside and outside the house that can activate the dog’s collar accidentally. While rare, if this occurs your
Boundary Wire is probably too close to these outside lines and should be moved or modified as shown in
Figure 4A.
8. To test the run-through prevention feature, walk towards the Boundary Wire. The Receiver Collar should tone
and the Test Light should flash brighter as you enter the run-through area (8E).
If you are satisfied that your system is functioning properly, you are ready to start burying the Boundary Wire. If the
Receiver Collar did not beep or the Test Light did not flash, see the “Troubleshooting” section.
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