Petsafe Innotek UltraSmart Contain ‘n’ Train In-Ground Fence Extra Collar - Manual (Page 5)

Customized Loops. You can create off limit areas, such as
pools and gardens by encircling the area with wire. Run
twisted wire from the fence loop to the encircled area, and
splice the ends together.
2. Rounding Corners
Use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum of 2.5-foot
radius. This will produce a more consistent pet fencing field.
3. Placing the wire
The wire must make a continuous loop from the transmit-
ter and back again. The signal passes from one transmit-
ter terminal around the loop and back to the transmitter
again. Keep in the mind that you will want an 8 to 12-foot
pet fencing signal field from your wire, so don't run the
wire too close to the house and make passageways too
narrow for your dog to pass.
4. Twisted Wire
Twisted wire cancels the radio signal coming from your
transmitter. This enables your dog to cross over the wire in
the safe part of the yard. Where there is single wire, the
fence is active and your dog will be unable to pass. Your kit
may have come with FasTrak pre-twisted wire or you can
purchase it as a separate kit by calling 1-800-826-5527.
You can twist your own wire by cutting two equal lengths
of wire supplied and twisting them together. Anchor one
end of the wires to something secure and insert the other
end in a power drill. Pull wire taut. The drill enables you to
twist the wire quickly. You will need at least 12 twists per
foot to effectively cancel the radio signal.
IMPORTANT TIPS
DO NOT run wire within 10 feet or parallel to cable TV,
phone or electrical lines. The signals can couple together,
causing inadvertent collar activation in the house and safe
parts of the yard.
The wire must form one continuous loop from the transmitter.
Work carefully.A nick in the wire can diminish signal strength
and create a weak area where your dog can escape.
Use twisted wire to run between the transmitter and the
interior loops, such as around pools and gardens. This will
allow your dog to safely pass around these areas.
(Reference Custom Loop illustration.)
1. Splicing to the boundary wire – Pull the twisted wire to
the perimeter location of the two ends of your boundary wire
loop. Splice the ends of
the twisted wire to the
ends of the boundary
wire with the supplied
waterproof splices as
shown. Use only waterproof splices supplied with this sys-
tem. Additional splices are available by calling 1-800-826-
5527, or at www.innotek.net. Use of wire nuts alone, electri-
cal tape or solder will not provide a waterproof and secure
connection for your system to function properly long-term.
To use the gel-filled capsule splice, strip 5/8-inch of insula-
tion from the wire ends. Insert ends of wire into nut and
twist to secure. Insert the wire nut as deeply as possible into
the waterproof gel and snap the lid shut. Tie a knot in the
wires as shown in Quick Step #4 to avoid having the wires
pull free during installation.
Only two wires can go into one splice.
2. Bring outside wire to transmitter – From the outside,
push the twisted pair of wires through the hole in the wall.
Strip about 1/2-inch of insulation from the two ends. Insert
ends into loop wire spring-loaded terminals marked on the
transmitter. (If using Lightning Protection, see alternate
wiring described on page 8).
3. Plug transmitter in – Use supplied power adapter and
plug adapter into the jack provided on the transmitter. Plug
the power adapter into a 110v wall outlet. Set transmitter
power switch to the ON position. The green light should illu-
minate on your transmitter indicating a properly installed
boundary loop. If the light does not come on, refer to the
Training and Troubleshooting Guide.
Place the power cord wire under the wire retention tab of
the housing.
For your dog’s safety, we recommend keeping the pet fenc-
ing wire at least 10-feet from the street. Keep in mind that
you will want to place the wire where there is room for an 8-
12 foot pet fencing field from the buried wire.
1. Select a Location – Select an indoor, dry location to
hang the wall-mount transmitter. You will need a standard
110v AC grounded outlet within 5 feet to power the trans-
mitter. Most people find an inside exterior wall of a garage
or basement works well. You will need easy access to run
the pet fencing wire outside.
2. Install the Mounting Plate – The mounting plate is
attached to the back of the transmitter. Remove by lightly
depressing the top tab and sliding the transmitter housing
up the plate. Use the mounting plate as your template and
mark holes with pencil. Fasten plate with supplied screws
and wall anchors if necessary.
3. Install Battery Backup Batteries – (Optional, but rec-
ommended) In the event your power goes out, your system
can run for up to 40 hours on 8 AA batteries (not included).
Install batteries and set BATTERY BACKUP MONITOR
switch to the ON position. If you choose not to use the bat-
tery backup system, set the BATTERY BACKUP MONITOR
switch to OFF.
4. Provide for wire access to outside – You will need to
get the wire from the transmitter to outside where the pet
fencing loop will run. This can be done through a window
or you can drill a 1/4-inch hole at the base of the wall to
pass the wire through. After final installation and testing is
complete, caulk the hole to prevent damage from moisture
or insects.
With the transmitter installed and the hole drilled for the
wire, you can position the boundary wire that will form your
fence. DO NOT bury the wire until you are sure that the sys-
tem is functioning properly.
1. Amount of wire
Your system includes 500 feet of boundary wire. The IUC-
4200, IUC-5100 and IUC-5200 include an additional 100
feet of pre-twisted wire. For larger areas, boundary kits
with wire and splices, as
well as convenient pre-
twisted wire are available
from your retailer or call 1-
800-826-5527. The chart
below offers some exam-
ples of wire coverage area.
Front and Back Yard Loop. The most common installa-
tion. The wire is placed just inside the property line to form
a square or rectangle.
Hourglass Loop. Allows your dog to be contained in either
the front or back yard but not around the side of the house.
When the wire runs parallel to itself as it goes toward the
side of the house be sure the wires don't come within 6-
feet of one another to avoid canceling the signal.
Double Loop. Confines your dog to the backyard only. The
wire needs to run around the backyard, using the house as
a natural barrier and doubling back to the transmitter to
finish the complete loop. When doubling back, make sure
that there is at least 6-feet between the lines to avoid can-
celing the signal.
Step 3
Lay Out the Fence Wire
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splice
pet fencing signal cancelled
in this area
Front and Back Yard Loop
splice
Hourglass Loop
splices
splices
splices
Customized Loops
Step 2
Install the Wall-mount transmitter
Acres Linear FT Needed
1 850
2 1200
3 1500
4 1700
5 1900
splice
6 ft.
Double Loop
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Step 4
Final Connections