Petsafe In-Ground Fence™ - Manual (Page 11)

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Additional Boundary Wire
Extra direct burial Boundary Wire can be purchased in 500 foot 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 square, Single Loop layout. Length will vary due to the amount of
twisted wire and layout used.
Acres Feet of Wire Needed
1/4 415
1/3 480
1/2 590
1 835
2 1180
5 1870
10 2800
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 containment system. The Surge Protector included with this
system is designed to protect your In-Ground Fence ™ from surges or spikes that can reach it via your AC power
connection and/or your buried Boundary Wire.
Install the Surge Protector & Connect the Wires(4A)
• Do not install, connect, or remove your system during a lightning storm. If the storm is close
enough for you to hear thunder, it is
close enough to create hazardous surges.
• Turn off power to outlet before you install or remove your
Surge Protector.
• Risk of electrical shock or fire. Use Surge Protector only with a duplex outlet with center screw.
Attach unit with long screw supplied.
• Risk of electric shock. Use the Fence Transmitter and Surge Protector indoors in dry location only.
• Do not install the Surge Protector if there is not at least 30 feet (10 meters) or more of wire between
the electrical outlet and electrical service panel.
• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter). In
rare cases, nearby lightning strikes may cause the GFCI to trip. Without power your dog may be
vulnerable to escape. You will have to reset the GFCI to restore power to the system.
• 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-prong plug to
2-prong outlet converter. Doing so will make the Surge Protector ineffective against surges or
spikes.
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