Petsafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence™ System - Manual (Page 5)

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Locate the Transmitter
• Place the transmitter INDOORS ONLY and near an electrical outlet. The transmitter is not waterproof.
• Install the transmitter at least three feet from any large metal objects such as breaker boxes, water
heaters, metal garage doors, or washer and/or dryer.
• Secure the transmitter to a stationary surface using the appropriate mounting hardware. A mounting
template is located on the back cover of this manual.
• When installing the transmitter make sure the wire twists are not cut off or pinched by a window,
door or garage door.
• Install the transmitter only in buildings that meet state and local electrical codes, to prevent fires
and electrical hazards.
• If it is necessary to drill a hole make sure there are no electrical wires, nails or screws inside the
area you are drilling.
Layout the Boundary Wire
• Lay the wire along your proposed boundary. Connect it to the transmitter.
• Running wire parallel to electrical wires, telephone wires, television cables or antenna, or near
satellite dishes will result in signal interference. If you must cross, do so at 90 degree angles.
• Twisting the boundary wires will cancel the signal in a specific area. This will allow your pet to run
over this area. Current in the wires must be traveling in the opposite directions to cancel the signal.
Make at least ten twists per foot to cancel the signal in the twisted wires.
Connecting Wire to the Transmitter
• Strip the ends of the boundary wire approximately 1/2 inch.
• Connect the boundary wire to the boundary wire terminals.
• Turn the Boundary Width Control to the number 10 setting. This will set the boundary warning
zone at the maximum width. The smaller the number setting, the more narrow the boundary warning
zone will be.
• Plug the AC power adapter into the power jack on the transmitter and into an electrical outlet.
• The power indicator and loop connection indicator lights should be on.
Splicing the Wire
If you need more than 500 feet of wire, splice the wire together with wire nuts.
Note the location of all splices on the layout you drew for future reference. Most wire breaks occur near or at
the splices.
Begin by stripping the ends of the wires to be spliced. Insert the stripped ends into the wire nut
and twist. Pull on the wires to make sure you have a strong splice connection. Apply waterproofing
compound (like silicone caulk) in and around the wire nut. After the compound dries, you may
also wrap the wires and the wire nuts with electrical tape to prevent them from pulling loose and to
protect from moisture. If your splice or the connection pulls loose, the entire system will fail. Make
sure of a secure connection.
Test the Boundary
• Turn the transmitter on. Being careful to not touch the contact points, approach the boundary wire
holding the receiver at knee level. If the receiver beeps, the system is ready to be tested. If there is no
beep you may have a wire break. See the section "Locating a Wire Break". Continue to approach the
boundary wire with the receiver around the entire layout. The recommended initial distance between the
boundary wire and the receiver is five feet, and can be adjusted on the transmitter.
• Verify where your pet is safe within the boundary. No beeps will occur in the safe areas or over
any twisted wires.
Burying the Wire
• Cut a trench one to three inches deep along your previously planned boundary. Burying the wire
is recommended to prevent damage to the wire or transmitter, and to avoid possible injuries from
tripping over the exposed wire.
• Be sure to maintain some slack in the wire. The wire will expand and contract with temperature
variations.
• Use a blunt tool like a wooden paint stick to push the wire into the trench. Be careful not to damage
the wire.
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