Petsafe YardMax™ Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ - Manual (Page 5)

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This PetSafe ® In-Ground Fence ™ is not a solid barrier. This system is designed to act as a deterrent to remind dogs by Static
Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that you reinforce training with your dog on a regular basis.
Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage.
Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed sores.
- Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
- When possible reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
- Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
- Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
- When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
- Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
- Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
- If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
- If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
- For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.
These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear stainless steel
contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your dog is very tolerant of the collar.
If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or sores
are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• The Receiver Collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested. Your dog may receive an unintended correction.
• The Boundary Width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the pet area to prevent unintended
corrections to your dog.
• Do not change transmitter setting from Traditional mode (B) to YardMax ™ mode (A) without verifying that the Receiver Collar
will still contain your pet.
• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points.
• Always remove your dog’s Receiver Collar before performing any Fence Transmitter testing.
• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current Device
(RCD). In rare cases, nearby lightning strikes may cause the GFCI or RCD to trip. Without power your dog may be vulnerable
to escape. You will have to reset the GFCI or RCD to restore power to the system.
• If the Receiver Collar fails the ReadyTest ® , the collar is automatically turned OFF. Your pet will not be contained.
• 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.
• Use care when mowing or trimming your grass not to cut the loop wire.
• Verify that the boundary loop and transmitter wires connect to the proper Surge Protector terminals. Reversed connections
will result in an increased risk of surge related damage.
• For added protection, when unused for long periods of time or prior to thunderstorms, unplug from the wall outlet and
disconnect the loop boundary wires. This will prevent damage to the transmitter due to surges.
• Do not charge your Receiver Collar every night. Charging too often can reduce battery life. Charge your Receiver Collar when
the Receiver Indicator Light blinks yellow; or when the light blinks red.
• Avoid damage to the jacket of the loop wire during the install; damage may cause areas of weak signal and lead to early
failure of the loop (wire breaks).
• To prevent an unintended correction, after the Boundary Flags have been placed, be sure to set the Static Correction on the
Receiver Collar back to level 1 tone only.