Installation Guide

Transmitter
Note: In many
neighborhoods,
nearby property lines
may limit how large
the Pet Area can be.
PET AREA
Maximum
90 ft. range
(45 average steps)
FREE TO ROAM
WIRELESS FENCE
™
Quick Start Guide
Model Number
PIF00-15001
Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation, Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd. and any other affiliate
or Brand of Radio Systems Corporation may be referred to collectively as “We” or “Us”.
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, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.
NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury.
• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury or death to their owners
and others. If you are not sure that this product is right for your dog, please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
• Risk of electric shock. Use the Fence Transmitter indoors in dry location only.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not short circuit, mix old and new batteries, dispose of in fire, or expose to water.
When batteries are stored or disposed, they must be protected from shorting. Dispose of used batteries properly.
This PetSafe
®
Free to Roam Wireless Fence
™
system is NOT a solid barrier. The system is 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.
Since the tolerance level to Static Correction varies from pet to pet, Radio Systems Corporation CANNOT guarantee that the system
will, in all cases, keep a pet within the established boundary. Not all pets can be trained to avoid crossing the boundary! Therefore, if you
have reason to believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm himself if he is not kept from crossing the boundaries, you
should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe Free To Roam Wireless Fence system to confine your pet. Radio Systems Corporation shall
NOT be liable for any property damage, economic loss or any consequential damages, sustained as a result of any animal
crossing the boundary.
Proper fit 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 the collar on your pet for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the pet’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 your pet’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 secure and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts.
Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your pet 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 your pet’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• Always remove your pet’s Receiver Collar before performing any Transmitter testing.
• The Receiver Collar should not be on your pet when the system is tested. Your pet may receive an unintended correction.
• The Boundary Zone must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the Transmitter setting to prevent unintended corrections to your pet.
• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points.
• To prevent an unintended correction, remove the Receiver Collar from your pet when indoors.
• Never remove power from the system when the collar is on the pet. This may activate the Receiver Collar.
• Radio Systems
®
Corporation recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for use with your wireless fence. Should the power go out at your home,
your pet will be unprotected. Power outages can be unpredictable, and the use of a UPS will provide you with some time to properly restrain your pet.
In rare instances, if your pet is near the boundary at the time when the power fails, it is possible that your pet will receive a correction.
This correction will stop after a 15 second time out period has been reached. This is due to the operation of the collar: the collar is
activated by the absence of the containment signal.
While results will vary depending on the UPS manufacturer’s specifications the following are typical examples to guide
your choice of UPS:
• Using a 400 VA UPS a consumer should expect 3 hours of backup time.
• Using a 900 VA UPS a consumer could expect 8 hours of backup time.
If settings below maximum fence size are used, additional backup time will result. At minimum fence size settings backup time may be
more than two times the backup time estimated at maximum fence size.
• 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.
• Do not place anything on the top of the Transmitter or cover any ventilation holes. This may overheat the Transmitter and cause early transmit failure.
• Do not place Transmitter in a closet or any other confined, unventilated area.
• Do not place Transmitter on a metal surface.
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.
If you are unsure whether this is appropriate for your pet, please consult your veterinarian or certified trainer.
3. No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
This Product is designed for use with pets only. This pet training device is not intended to harm, injure or provoke.
Using this Product in a way that is not intended could result in violation of Federal, State or local laws.
4. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Radio Systems Corporation be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages,
or any damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this Product. Buyer assumes all risks and
liability from the use of this Product.
5. Modification of Terms and Conditions
Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices under which this Product is offered.
Compliance
FCC/IC
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian RSS-310. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
practical installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Relocate the interfered receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different to that to which the receiver is connected.
• Contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.
This device complies with Industry Canada Rules. 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.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment, not approved by Radio Systems® Corporation, could result in not meeting compliance with
FCC regulations and could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ACMA/Australia
This device complies with the applicable EMC requirements specified by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority).
Battery Disposal
Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries. At the end of the
product life, please contact our Customer Care Center to receive instructions on proper disposal of the unit. Please do not dispose of the unit in household
or municipal waste. For a listing of Customer Care Center telephone numbers in your area, visit our website at www.petsafe.net.
Perchlorate Battery
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Visit www.petsafe.net for further instructions
on training and set-up.
If you have any issues, please feel free to contact our
Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677.
400-1875/2
Thank you for choosing PetSafe
®
brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship that includes memorable
moments and a shared understanding together. Our products provide you with the tools and technologies to
successfully train your pet. 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 warranty, please register your product within 30 days at www.petsafe.net. By registering and keeping
your receipt, you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center,
we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, we will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone.
Complete warranty information is available online at www.petsafe.net.
Radio Systems Corporation
10427 PetSafe Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
1-800-732-2677
www.petsafe.net
Protected by US Patents 6,879,300; 6,921,089; 7,142,167 and D515,027.
©2015 Radio Systems Corporation
Warranty
One Year Non-Transferrable 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
Australia/New Zealand – In compliance with the Australian Consumer Law, Warranties Against Defects, effective January 1, 2012, warranty details of this
Product are as follows:
One Year Non-Transferrable Limited Warranty
What is covered: Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Radio Systems”) warrants to the original retail purchaser, and not any other
purchaser or subsequent owner, that its product, when subject to normal and proper residential use, will be free from defects in material or workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the purchase date. An “original retail consumer purchaser” is a person or entity who originally purchases the Product, or a
gift recipient of a new product that is unopened and in its original packaging. When serviced by Radio Systems Customer Service, Radio Systems covers
labour and parts for the first 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.
The limited warranty is non-transferrable and shall automatically terminate if the original retail consumer purchaser resells the Radio Systems product or
transfers the property on which the Radio Systems product is installed. This Limited Warranty excludes accidental damage due to dog chews; lightning
damage; or neglect, alteration, and misuse. Consumers who purchase products outside of Australia, New Zealand, or from an unauthorized dealer will need to
return the Product to the original place of purchase for any warranty issues.
Please note that Radio Systems does not provide refunds, replacements, or upgrades for change of mind, or for any other reason
outside of these Warranty terms.
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 Residents: 1800 786 608
New Zealand Residents: 0800 543 054
Email: [e-mail]
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. Radio Systems
requests the Consumer to contact the Radio Systems Customer Care Centre to obtain a Warranty Return number, prior to sending the Product. Failure to do
so may delay in the repair or replacement of the Product.
If the Product is deemed to be faulty within 30 days from date of original purchase, Radio Systems will organise for a replacement to be sent in advance of
returning the faulty Product. A Post Bag will be included with the replacement Product for the return of the faulty Product. The Product must be returned
within 7 days of receiving the replacement. If the Product is deemed to be faulty after 30 days from the date of original purchase, the consumer will be
required to return the Product to Radio Systems at the consumer’s own expense. Radio Systems will test and replace the faulty unit or its components
and return to the consumer free of charge, provided the Product is within its said warranty period. This warranty is in addition to other rights and remedies
available to you under the law. Radio 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. Should you have any queries or require any
further information, please contact our Customer Care Centre on 1800 786 608 (Australia) or 0800 543 054 (New Zealand).
Operating and
Training Guide
Battery
(PetSafe
®
RFA-67)
Transmitter
Boundary
Flags - 50
Power
Adapter
Long
Contact Points
Test Light
Tool
Receiver
Collar
Mounting
Screws
Mounting
Anchors
Contact Point
Wrench
Mounting
Bracket
How the System Works
The PetSafe
®
Free to Roam Wireless Fence™ system has been proven
safe, comfortable, and effective for pets over 5 pounds. The system
works by transmitting a radio signal up to 90 feet in all directions. You
temporarily define the Pet Area with Boundary Flags for a visual aid in
training your pet. Your pet wears a Receiver Collar with Contact Points
that touch his neck, and, once trained, is allowed to roam freely in the
Pet Area. When your pet reaches the Boundary Zone, the Receiver
Collar gives a warning tone before delivering a safe Static Correction
through the Contact Points to get his attention until he returns to the
Pet Area. The Pet Area cannot be changed into a square or rectangle
shape. Metal objects, a sloping yard, a yard with hills may affect
operating range. Consider repositioning the transmitter to maximize
your Pet Area.
Key Definitions
Transmitter: Transmits the radio signal and is the center of the
Pet Area. The Transmitter needs to be located indoors.
Pet Area: Distance from the Transmitter where your pet
can roam freely.
Boundary Zone: 2 to 3 foot wide area outside the Pet Area where
your pet’s Receiver Collar will begin to tone and then begin to deliver
a Static Correction. The correction will start in the Boundary Zone and
continue anywhere beyond the Pet Area.
Note: The Receiver Collar is equipped with a safety time-out feature
that will stop correcting after 15 seconds if your pet remains outside
the pet area.
Mode Button: Turns Receiver ON/OFF and adjusts the level of Static Correction your pet receives outside
the Pet Area.
Boundary Switch: Adjust according to the size of the Pet Area desired. Low Range of 5-45 ft. is “–”; High
Range of 5-90 ft. is “+”.
Boundary Control Dial: Adjusts the distance from the Transmitter
to the Boundary Zone.
Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from the Transmitter.
Receiver Indicator Light: Indicates the level of correction at which the Receiver Collar is set. This light also
serves as a low battery indicator.
Receiver Collar
Receiver
Indicator
Light
Contact
Point
Mode
Button
Transmitter
Power
Jack
Boundary
Control
Dial
On/Off
Switch
l = On
O= Off
Boundary
Switch
+ = High
- = Low
Other Items You May Need
• Scissors
• Lighter
• Screw Driver
• Drill
• Tape measure
• Non-Metallic Collar and leash or lead
The Wireless Transmitter creates
a circular containment area for your
pet. The transmitter is at the center
of the circle.