User Manual

hollow wall fasteners with a hammer. For instal-
lation of mounting screws directly into a wall
stud, drill 3/32-inch diameter pilot holes at the
marked locations. Position the wall transmitter
with the screw holes over the pilot holes and
secure with the supplied screws.
At the pre-determined location where the contain-
ment wires will enter the home, drill a 1/4-inch hole
from the inside through the wall or corner of a
windowsill or door frame. A slight downward
angle will help the wire to curve downward out-
side and keep water out.
A masonry bit can be used to drill through cin-
derblock or through the joint crack on brick or
stone walls. A regular 1/4-inch drill bit can be
used if the house is of wooden construction with
vinyl or aluminum siding. In these cases, you
may want to drill from the outside for exterior
aesthetics.
C. Planning the Placement of the Boundary
Wire
With the wall transmitter installed and the hole
drilled for the wires, begin positioning the bound-
ary wire according to your layout. Listed below
are some helpful instructions and tips.
1. Amount of Wire - Your system includes 500
feet of insulated 20-gauge, solid copper core
wire. For yards requiring more wire, boundary
kits are available from Innotek (1-800-826-
5527). It is important that the same gauge wire
be used throughout the installation. Here are
some examples of wire coverage.
Acres Linear Feet Needed
1 850
2 1200
3 1500
4 1700
5 1900
The above figures assume a rectangular layout
and actual footage may vary.
2. Placement of the Wire - For the system to
work properly, the wire must make one continu-
ous loop. The signal is transmitted from one ter-
minal of the transmitter, through the wire, and
back to the other terminal. When placing the
wire, keep in mind that you will want at least an
8- to 12-foot containment field (8 to 12 feet on
each side of the wire). Avoid making passage-
ways too narrow or your dog may be hesitant to
use them (i.e. along the sides of a house).
3.Twisted Wire - Prepare and place twisted wire
from the transmitter to the exterior loop wire.
The twisted wire cancels the signal and allows
your dog to cross this area. It can also be used
to connect the containment system to internal
areas that should be protected, like gardens,
pools, and special landscaping.
To twist the wire, cut two equal lengths and hold
them side by side. Put one end of both wires in
a power drill. With a helper holding the other
ends of the wires, turn the drill on and spin the
wires until the twists are 2 to 3 inches apart. The
tighter the twisting of the wire, the better the sig-
nal cancellation. The wire can also be twisted
manually.
4.Rounding Corners - Use gradual turns at the
corners with a minimum of 2.5-foot radius. This
will produce a more consistent containment field
and avoid confusing your dog in these areas.
5.Crossing Driveways, Sidewalks,and Water
Features - When crossing an asphalt driveway,
make a 1/2-inch deep cut across the driveway
using a circular saw and masonry blade. Place
the wire in the crack and seal with asphalt
sealant. On driveways and sidewalks, if an
expansion joint is available, simply place the
wire in the joint and seal with an outdoor caulk.
When crossing gravel, bury the wire at least 3
inches deep. Use a piece of garden hose or
plastic PVC piping to protect the wire. In water,
anchor the wire with large rocks. Protect the
wire with a piece of garden hose or plastic PVC
piping. The wire does not have to be buried, but
to minimize the potential for wire damage, it is
advisable to bury it at least one inch under-
ground.
D. Placing the BoundaryWire
1. Listed below are important tips about place-
ment and burial of the boundary wire:
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