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®
PetSafe Deluxe
Little Dog
™
In-Ground Fence
Operating and Training Guide
Please read this entire guide before beginning.
Model Number
PIG00-10773
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Important Safety Information Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a CAUTION hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r
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® ™ This PetSafe In-Ground Fence is not a solid barrier. This system is CAUTION designed to act as a deterrent to remind pets by Static Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that you reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Proper fi t of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed sores. - Avoid leaving t
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• Plug the Surge Protector into a grounded (3-prong) outlet that is NOTICE 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 transmi
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® Thank you for choosing PetSafe brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship that includes memorable moments and a shared understanding together. Our products and training tools promote a lifestyle of protection, teaching, and love — essentials that infl uence memories for a lifetime. If you have any questions about our products or training your pet, please visit our website at www.petsafe.net or contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677. To get the most protection out of your
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 30 Additional Information ....................................................................... 31 System Test ........................................................................................ 32 Transmitter Loop Test (USA and Canada) .......................................... 33 Transmitter Loop Test (Australia and New Zealand) ............................ 33 Wire Break Location Test .......
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® PetSafe Deluxe ™ Little Dog In-Ground Fence Operating and Training Guide Please read this entire guide before beginning. Model Number PIG00-10773 Components Mounting Bracket Boundary Wire - 500 ft. Fence Transmitter Power Adapter Boundary Flags - 50 Surge Protector Receiver Collar Wire Nuts (USA and Canada only) Test Light Tool Operating and Battery Gel-filled ® Training Guide (PetSafe RFA-188) Capsules Other Items You May Need � Additional wire and fl ags � Additional wire nuts (Part #P
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How the System Works A radio signal travels from the Fence Transmitter through a buried wire, marking the boundaries you wish to set for your dog. Your dog wears a Receiver Collar that detects the signal at the boundary. As your dog approaches the boundary, the receiver issues a warning tone. If he proceeds further, he receives a safe but startling Static Correction. While harmless, the correction will persuade him to stay in the containment area you’ve established. Boundary fl ags are a temp
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Operating Guide Step Locate the Fence Transmitter Place the Fence Transmitter: � In a dry, well ventilated, protected area (1A, 1B). � In an area where temperatures do not fall below freezing (e.g., garage, basement, shed, closet). � Secured to a stationary surface using the mounting hardware. A mounting template is 1 included on the back of this guide � At least 3 feet from large metal objects or appliances as these items may interfere with the signal consistency (1C). To mount the Fence Tran
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� Design a layout that is suitable for your yard. Sample layouts are provided in this section, and a grid for designing your layout is provided in the back of this guide. � Fence planning software is available online at www.petsafe.net/fence. � Always use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum of 3 foot radius to produce a more consistent boundary (2B). Do not use sharp turns, as this will cause gaps in your boundary. � To properly contain your pet, we recommend setting a Boundary Width f
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5' 5' Double Loop A Double Loop must be used when you are not establishing the Boundary Zone on all sides of your property. When using a Double Loop, the Boundary Wire must be separated by a minimum of 5 FEET to avoid canceling the signal. Remember that a Double Loop will require twice as much wire. D 2F 2G 2H E C E B F B A D A B F E C A A B D Sample 5 (2H): Lake Access (Double Loop) Sample 4 (2G): Front From the Fence C Boundary Only Transmitter, run the wire (Double Loop) From the S
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Step Position the Boundary Wire Lay out the Boundary Wire using your planned boundary and test the system BEFORE burying the wire or attaching it to an existing fence. This will make any layout changes easier. Work carefully. A nick in the wire insulation can diminish the signal strength and create a weak area where your pet can escape. 3 Running the Boundary Wire parallel to and within Boundary Wire 10 feet of electrical wires, neighboring containment 3A 10’ systems, telephone wires, televisi
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2 To Splice or Repair the Boundary Wire If you need additional Boundary Wire to expand your wire loop, you 3D will need to splice the wires together. Note the locations of all splices for 3/8" 3/8" future reference. 3 Strip approximately ⁄8 inch of insulation off the ends of the Boundary Wires to be spliced (3D). Make sure the copper Boundary Wire is not corroded. If the Boundary Wire is corroded, cut it back to expose clean 1 copper wire. Insert the stripped ends into the wire nut and twis
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Step Connect the Wires to the Surge Protector and Fence Transmitter (USA and Canada) Surge Protection 4 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
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LOOP TRANSMITTER 1. Turn the power OFF to the 4A Fence Transmitter outlet that the Surge Protector and Fence Transmitter will be Loop Power plugged into. Transmitter Adapter 2. We recommend that, if Power LP-4100 Boundary Wire possible, use the outlet center Jack Terminals screw that holds the cover plate in place to secure the Red Loop Tabs Black Transmitter Surge Protector to the outlet. Boundary Wires Tabs (Twisted) To do this, tape the top of Transmitter Wires the cover plate
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Connect the Wires to the Fence Transmitter (Australia & New Zealand) Ground Wire (4C) Proper grounding, although not necessary for the system to work, 4C 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 stranded 10 gauge insulated copper wire and a UL approved grounding clamp to connect the wire to the grounding rod located at your electrical power service entrance. These items may be Groun
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Step Prepare the Receiver Collar 5A 5B To Insert and Remove the Battery Note: Do not install the battery while the Receiver Collar is on your pet. 5 This Receiver Collar utilizes a ® replaceable PetSafe battery (RFA-188). This unique battery is designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection. 5C 5D To activate the collar, insert the battery module (5A). Using the edge of the Test Light Tool as shown, turn the battery clockwise until the vertical line on the bat
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The Static Correction Levels increase from 1 to 5. Pushing the Correction Level Button while the Receiver Collar is on level 5 will cause the Receiver Collar to revert to level 1. Refer to the Function and Response Table to choose the Static Correction level that best fi ts your pet. The Receiver Indicator Light acts as a low battery indicator, fl ashing every 20 seconds when battery replacement is required. Anti-Linger Prevention The Anti-Linger Prevention feature keeps your dog from staying i
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Step Set the Boundary Width and Test the Receiver Collar With the Boundary Wire in place and properly connected, it 6A is time to set the containment fi eld and test the system. The Receiver Collar should NOT be on CAUTION 6 your dog when the system is tested. Note: The Receiver Collar is waterproof, which can make the tone hard to hear. The fl ashing Test Light when held to the Contact Points indicates the Receiver Collar is delivering Static Correction. To best utilize the automatic Run-Th
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6 6 10 10 Two seconds after the warning tone, the test light will begin to fl ash. This fl ashing light can aid you in identifying the Boundary Width should you have diffi culty hearing the tone. To avoid having the Receiver Collar go into Over Correction Protection mode, walk back into the Pet Area until the beeping stops. If the Receiver Collar does not beep at the desired range, adjust 6F 5 the Boundary Width Control knob to obtain the desired range. Turning the Boundary Width Control knob
