Petsafe Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence™ - Manual (Page 8)

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Additional Boundary Wire
We recommend the use of 20 gauge insulated multi-strand copper wire for direct burial.
Extra Boundary Wire can be purchased in 500 ft. spools at the store where you purchased
the kit or through the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.
Note: When adding Boundary Wire, it must act as a continuous loop.
The table at right indicates the approximate length of Boundary Wire needed for a
rectangular, Single Loop layout. Length will vary due to the amount of twisted wire and
layout used. Remember that a double loop will require twice as much wire.
Acres Feet
1/4 415
1/3 480
1/2 590
1 835
2 1180
5 1870
10 2800
25 4000
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Connect the Wires to the Fence Transmitter
Boundary Wire (4A)
1. Run the Boundary Wire to the Fence Transmitter through a window, under
a door, through a crawl space vent, or any other appropriate available access.
You can also drill a hole through your wall.
2. Strip the ends of the Boundary Wire approximately ½ in.
3. Insert the Boundary Wires into the Boundary Wire Terminals on the Fence
Transmitter.
4. Turn the Boundary Width Control knob to 10. This will set the Warning Zone
at the maximum width.
5. Plug the Power Adapter into the Power Jack and a 120-volt outlet.
6. The Power Light and Loop Indicator Lights should come on. If this does not
happen, see the “Troubleshooting” section.
Ground Wire (4B)
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Boundary Width
Control
Power Light
Loop Indicator
Light
Boundary Wire
Terminals
Ground
Terminal
Power
Jack
4A
Proper grounding, although not necessary for the system to work, will help reduce the
chance of electrical surges causing damage to your Fence Transmitter and/or Power
Adapter. To ground your unit, you will need a solid (not stranded) Ground Wire
(14 to 18 gauge insulated copper wire) and a ground rod with clamp, which may be
obtained at most electrical supply stores. Connect one end of the Ground Wire to the
Ground Terminal located on the Fence Transmitter and the other end of the Ground
Wire to the ground rod. The ground rod must be buried at least three feet into the
ground and located as close as possible to the Fence Transmitter.
Fuse Protection (4C)
The Fence Transmitter is also equipped with a 250 volt, ½ amp fuse to protect the
unit’s electronic circuitry from electrical power surges. To locate the fuse, slide off the
lid on the back of the Fence Transmitter. A spare fuse is also provided.
Lightning Protection
You may purchase a Lightning Protection Kit through the Customer Care Center at
1-800-732-2677. The Lightning Protection Kit protects the system against surges that
travel through the power source and/or the Boundary Wire. If you use a Lightning
Protection Kit, the Ground Wire must be removed from the Fence Transmitter.
The Lightning Protection Kit utilizes a ground connection separate from the Fence
Transmitter.
Ground
Wire
4B
Spare Fuse
Fuse
4C
Step
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