User Manual

minimized by orienting the boundary wire so
that it is perpendicular to the buried wire for
approximately ten feet on each side of the
buried wire (see graphic below).
5.Burying the BoundaryWire - You may need
the fo l l owing tools for efficient installation:
S t raight-edged spade, pliers, and wire
cutter/stripper. If you plan to run the wire across
concrete, you will also need a caulk gun, sili-
cone caulking, and a circular saw with a mason-
ry blade.
a. Ensure the system is turned OFF at the
wall transmitter.
b. Burying the wire - To bury the wire, dig
about 3 to 4 inches deep where the wire first
enters the ground near the transmitter and
continue around the path of the loop wire. A
30
O
to 45
O
angle cut made with a flat blade
spade will be the easiest to close and heal.
Allow for slack in the wire throughout the
boundary wire loop to compensate for expan-
sion and contraction due to tempera t u r e
changes.
When covering a large area, you may wish to
use a lawn edger or trenching machine to cut
into the ground. However, we recommend
that the wire be placed in the trench by hand.
A commercial wire-placement machine may
break the wire or damage the wire insulation.
c. Checking the system field width and plac-
ing the flags - Repeat Testing the System
(Containment Operation, Section 2.F.3.) until
you are satisfied with the field width setting.
As you approach the boundary wire, place a
flag at the perimeter where the receiver first
detects the warning tone. This will add a visu-
al cue to the audio warning tone and help the
dog learn the boundary. Continue placing the
flags at 6- to 8-foot intervals around the entire
containment area using this technique.
If the field adjustment knob position is altered,
you must test the containment field for the
desired setting and reposition the flags as
necessary.
d.Plugging the holes - With the twisted wire in
place near the wall transmitter, caulk and seal
the interior and exterior holes to prevent dam-
age from moisture and insects.
SECTION 3.
USING THE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM
A.Fitting the Collar to Your Dog
1. Probes - Use short probes for shorthaired
dogs. Use long probes for longhaired dogs.
Finger tighten the probes, then turn one addi-
tional revolution with the probe wrench. Do not
over-tighten the probes.
2. Collar Strap - Place the collar around the
dog’s neck with the receiver box under the chin.
Fit the strap as snugly as possible, without
restricting breathing. There should be enough
room to fit only one finger between the strap
and the dog’s skin at the back of its neck. Make
sure both probes contact the dog’s skin.
Remove the collar and trim any excess strap
length, leaving 4 to 6 inches. Then seal the end
with a lighted match for 1-2 seconds. This will
prevent fraying.
B. Important Notes About the Collar
1. Always use the rubber insulators between
the collar strap and probes to provide insulation
in damp conditions.
2. If needed, a small amount of hair removal or
thinning will improve probe contact with the
skin. Do NOT shave the dog’s neck.
3. Check your dog's neck weekly for skin irrita-
tion.
4. This product is not recommended for dogs
under six months of age.
5. Check the tightness of the probes regularly
and frequently to prevent loss of the receiver
box.Lost receivers are not covered under man-
ufacturer warranty.
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Boundary Wire
10’
10’
90˚