Product Manual PIG00-11116 YardMax® Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ Receiver Collar Please read this entire manual before beginning
Welcome You and your pet were made for each other. Our aim is to help you have the best companionship and the most memorable moments together. Your YardMax® Rechargeable In-Ground Fence ™ receiver collar is designed to give your pet more yard space while keeping him safe. We know that safe pets make happy owners. Before getting started, please take a moment to read through the important safety information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Important Safety Information Explanation of attention words and symbols used in this manual. 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, could result in death or serious injury.
• Not for use with aggressive pets. Do not use this product if your pet is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive pets can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that this product is right for your pet, please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer. • The battery should be charged in areas with temperatures ranging from 32°F to 113°F / 0°C to 45°C.
Proper fit of the receiver collar is important. A receiver collar worn for too long or made too tight on your pet’s neck may cause skin damage, ranging from redness to pressure ulcers. This condition is commonly known as bed sores. • • • • • • • • • • • • Avoid leaving the receiver collar on your pet for more than 12 hours per day. When possible reposition the collar on your pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours. Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Proper training of your pet is essential to successfully using the system. During the first 2 weeks of training, do not use the system without direct supervision of your pet. • The receiver collar should not be on your pet when the system is tested. If it is, your pet may receive an unintended correction. • Do not change the transmitter setting from Traditional mode (B) to YardMax® mode (A) without verifying that the receiver collar will still contain your pet.
How the System Works The system works by sending a radio signal through a buried wire (boundary wire). Your pet wears a receiver collar that picks up the signal. It warns your pet with a beep when he or she enters the warning zone. If your pet continues to venture out, the collar will issue a safe but startling correction, similar to the static you feel if you drag your feet across a carpet and then touch a door handle. Of course, different pets respond to different levels of correction.
• Charge your receiver collar when the receiver indicator light blinks red. Do not charge your receiver collar every night. Charging too often can reduce battery life. Step 1: Charge the Receiver Collar The receiver charger has two jacks that allow you to charge two receiver collars at the same time. Open the rubber cap on the back of the receiver collar (1A). Plug one end of the charger into the outlet and the other into the receiver collar.
Step 2: Prepare the Receiver Collar Your receiver collar comes installed with short contact points. If your pet has long or thick hair, use the long contact points instead. Tighten or switch the contact points by using the contact point wrench (2A). 2A Contact Point petsafe.
Turn On the Receiver Collar The collar will automatically turn on whenever it is removed from the charger. To turn on the receiver collar when it is not on the charger, press and hold the mode button for 1 second (2B). Avoid touching the metal contact points. Next, the indicator light will flash green once and then go off for 1 second. It will then come back on and glow continuously for 5 seconds—either solid red, solid green, or red+green together to indicate the status of the battery (2B).
If the receiver collar fails the ReadyTest® startup, the receiver collar is automatically turned off; your pet will not be contained. ReadyTest Feature ReadyTest is a startup feature that lets you know the status of the battery as well as the current correction level of the receiver collar. It also checks that all circuits are working correctly. This mode automatically starts every time you remove the receiver collar from the charger, or first turn it on.
PerfectFit Test This test is an added feature to verify a “perfect” fit of the collar around your pet’s neck; however, it is not required for the system to function. After the ReadyTest® statup finishes with the series of red flashes that correspond to the static correction, the receiver collar will automatically start the PerfectFit mode. For 90 seconds the receiver collar will continually flash red+green together.
Set the Static Correction Level The static correction levels increase in strength from 2 to 6, with level 1 being tone only (no correction), and level 6 being the maximum setting. Refer to the table on the following page to choose the static correction that best fits your pet. To set or check the static correction, press and hold the mode button until you see a red light. Then let go. The collar will then emit a series of red flashes that correspond to the current correction level (e.g.
Static Correction Level Table 14 Level Indicator Light Static Correction 1 1 red flash None—tone only 2 2 red flashes Low 3 3 red flashes Medium-low 4 4 red flashes Medium 5 5 red flashes Medium-high 6 6 red flashes High +1 (800) 732-2677
Step 3: Fit the Receiver Collar Important: The proper fit and placement of your receiver collar is important for effective training. The contact points must have direct contact with your pet’s skin on the underside of his neck. See the important safety information on pages 5 and 6. 1. Be sure the receiver collar is off before placing it on your pet.
You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. Never shave your pet’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection. 2. Check the tightness of the receiver collar by inserting one finger between the end of a contact point and your pet’s neck. The fit should be snug but not constricting. 3. Allow your pet to wear the receiver collar for a few minutes, then check it again. 4.
9. The receiver collar will emit a unique double tone as the contact points touch your pet’s skin. You will know that you have the proper fit when you hear the receiver collar emit the double tone and it flashes green 5 consecutive times. 10. After 90 seconds, the receiver collar moves into normal operation mode. If you do not hear the 5 consecutive double tone, tighten the collar and repeat the PerfectFit Test. 3B 3C Slide Buckle Ridges petsafe.
Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area Important: Remove the receiver collar and leave it at home. Once your pet learns the boundary, he will be reluctant to cross it for walks or car rides. Option 1: Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar. Put your pet in a car that is within the pet area and drive him out of the pet area. Option 2: Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar and leash.
Advanced Features Anti-Linger Prevention The Anti-Linger Prevention feature keeps your pet from staying in the warning zone for long periods of time and draining the receiver collar’s rechargeable battery. Your pet will hear a 2-second warning tone when he reaches the warning zone. If your pet does not return to the pet area after 2 seconds, he will receive a continuous static correction until he returns to the pet area or until the Over Correction Protection feature is enabled.
Traditional Mode The receiver collar automatically increases the static correction when your pet continues more than 20% of the way through the boundary width. For example, if the signal is detected 10 ft. from the wire and your pet enters the static correction zone, this feature is activated when he is approximately 8 ft. from the boundary wire. Your pet will then receive a static correction that is at an increased level corresponding to the static correction level setting on the receiver collar.
Receiver Collar Status Indicators The receiver collar light and with the alarm tones are used to determine the operational mode, the battery status and the correction level. Refer to the receiver collar status table to understand the status lights and tones for the receiver collar. During normal operation, the receiver collar light will flash every 4 seconds to indicate the battery status as shown in the table below.
Light Status Alarm Tone Condition ReadyTest Startup (After removing the receiver collar from the charger or after first turning it on) ® Off for 1 second No tone Unit is starting the ReadyTest startup feature Continuous red, green, or red+green together (5 seconds) No tone Battery charge status Flashing red from 1 to 6 times No tone Continuous red 20 seconds 22 Receiver collar is reporting the static correction level from 1 to 6 ReadyTest failure; Unit is not operational—contact Customer Care
Light Status Alarm Tone Condition PerfectFit Test Flashing red+green together (every 1 second) No tone Unit is in PerfectFit mode for 90 seconds after the Readytest startup is completed Flashing green (every 1 second) 5 consecutive double tones for a confirmed fit PerfectFit mode indicates that the collar is making true contact with the pet’s skin Static Correction Level Flashing red from 1 to 6 times No tone petsafe.
Light Status Alarm Tone Condition Receiver Activation Status Fast pulsating green Warning tone Warning tone Fast pulsating red Duration of the correction Static correction is being delivered (up to 15 seconds) Continuous green (10 seconds) No tone Over Correction Protection feature; Collar is locked for 10 seconds Slow blinking green (every 4 seconds) No tone Collar battery charge 100%–60% Slow blinking red+green together (every 4 seconds) No tone Collar battery charge 60%–20% Slow blinkin
Troubleshooting The receiver collar is not beeping or correcting. • Make sure the receiver collar is turned on, and the battery status lights are flashing every 4 seconds. • Charge the receiver collar and go through the ReadyTest® startup and PerfectFit diagnostic tests. • Check that the fence transmitter power is turned on and the transmitter status light is solid green. If not, refer to the YardMax® Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ manual. • In YardMax mode (A), excessive snowfall (>1½ ft.
• Make sure the static correction level is set The receiver collar is at 2 or above. beeping, but the pet is not responding to the • Test the receiver collar with the test light by static correction. walking toward the boundary wire. If the test light flashes, adjust the fit of the receiver collar using the PerfectFit feature. • Trim your pet’s fur where the contact points touch the neck or use the long contact points. • Increase the static correction level.
The receiver collar has • Failing to follow the important safety information at the front of the manual has injured my pet’s neck. caused pressure ulcers. Some descriptions of advanced pressure ulcers describe the sores as looking like burns on the pet’s neck. Be assured that electronic collars do not use enough energy to create electrical burns. The energy in an output pulse is only a few thousandths of a Joule; it is similar in nature to the static pulse that you may feel when getting out of your car.
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1. Terms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of this Product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices. 2. Proper Use This Product is designed for use with pets where training is desired. The specific temperament of your pet may not work with this Product.
Compliance FCC: USA This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CAUTION: Modification or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Radio Systems Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IC: Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Customer Care International USA & Canada—Tel: +1 (800) 732-2677 Monday–Friday 8 AM – 8 PM / Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Australia—Tel: +1 (800) 786-608 Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM New Zealand—Tel: +0 (800) 543-054 Monday–Friday 10:30 AM – 7 PM Battery Disposal Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries.
Warranty One Year Non-Transferable Limited Warranty This Product has the benefit of a limited manufacturer’s warranty. Complete details of the warranty applicable to this Product and its terms can be found at www.petsafe.net and/ or are available by contacting your local Customer Care Center. United States and Canada—Radio Systems Corporation, 10427 PetSafe Way, Knoxville, TN 37932 USA Europe—Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., 2nd Floor, Elgee Building, Market Square, Dundalk, Co.
recipient of a new Product that is unopened and in its original packaging. When serviced by Radio Systems Customer Service, Radio Systems covers labor and parts for one year of ownership; after the first year, a service or upgrade charge will apply relative to replacement of the Product with new or refurbished items at Radio Systems’ sole discretion.
Claims Procedure: Any claim made under this Warranty should be made directly to Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd Customer Care Centre at: Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd., PO Box 7266, Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726, Australia Australia Residents: 1800 786 608 New Zealand Residents: 0800 543 054 Email: aus-info@petsafe.net To file a claim, a proof of purchase must be provided. Without a proof of purchase, Radio Systems will not repair or replace faulty components.
Systems goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australia Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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