PetSafe Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence ® ™ Operating and Training Guide Please read this entire guide before installation.
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How the System Works The PetSafe® Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence™ has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for all cats over 6 lb. and at least 6 months old. The system works by producing a radio signal from the Fence Transmitter through up to 4000 ft. of Boundary Wire. The Boundary Wire is buried or attached to a fixed object to enclose the Pet Area. You temporarily define this Pet Area with Boundary Flags for a visual aid in training your cat.
Operating Guide Step 1 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). • Secured to a stationary surface using appropriate mounting hardware (not included). A mounting template is 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).
Sample Layouts Sample 1: Perimeter Loop (Single Loop) The Perimeter Loop is the most common layout. This will allow your cat to freely and safely roam your entire property (2C). It can also protect gardens, pools and landscaping (2D). Sample 2 (2E): Perimeter Loop Using Existing Fence (Single Loop) This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your layout and keep your cat from jumping out or digging under your existing fence. It reduces the amount of wire which will need to be buried.
Sample 6 (2J): Wire Loop Attached to Existing Fence (Double Loop) This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your layout and keep your cat from jumping out or digging under your existing fence. It reduces the amount of wire which will need to be buried. Run the wire from the Fence Transmitter to A, A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, E to F, make a U-turn and follow your path all the way back to A, keeping the wire separated 3 to 5 feet. Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter.
Additional Boundary Wire We recommend the use of 20 gauge insulated multi-strand copper wire for direct burial. Extra Boundary Wire can be purchased in 500 ft. spools at the store where you purchased the kit or through the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677. Acres 1/4 Feet 415 1/3 1/2 1 2 5 10 25 480 590 835 1180 1870 2800 4000 Note: When adding Boundary Wire, it must act as a continuous loop.
Step 5 Prepare the Receiver Collar To Insert and Remove the Battery 5A 5B 5C 5D Note: Do not install the battery while the Receiver Collar is on your pet. This Receiver Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafe® battery (RFA-188). This unique battery is designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection. To activate the collar, insert the battery module (5A).
Step 6 Set the Boundary Width and Test the Receiver Collar The Boundary Control Switch on the side of the Fence Transmitter has three settings (6A). Setting B is used for most properties. The following table will indicate the setting you should use. Amount of Wire 6A 6B B 1300-2400 feet C Greater than 2400 feet A 7 8 9 1 10 0 4 Use the Boundary Width Control knob to set the width of the Warning Zone and Static Correction Zone (6B).
Step 7 Install the Boundary Wire To Bury the Boundary Wire Burying the Boundary Wire is recommended to protect it and prevent disabling the system. 1. Cut a trench 1 to 3 inches deep along your planned boundary. 2. Place the Boundary Wire into the trench maintaining some slack to allow it to expand and contract with temperature variations. 3. Use a blunt tool such as a wooden paint stick to push the Boundary Wire into the trench. Be careful not to damage the Boundary Wire.
To Cross Hard Surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, etc.) • Concrete Driveway or Sidewalk (7C): Place the Boundary Wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a groove using a circular saw and masonry blade. Place the Boundary Wire in the groove and cover with an appropriate patching compound. For best results, brush away dirt or other debris before patching. • Gravel or Dirt Driveway (7D): Place the Boundary Wire in a PVC pipe or water hose to protect the Boundary Wire before burying.
4. Check the tightness of the Receiver Collar by inserting one finger between the end of a Contact Point and your cat’s neck. The fit should be snug but not constricting (9B). 5. Allow your cat to wear the collar for several minutes then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your cat becomes more comfortable with the Receiver Collar. 6. Trim the collar as follows (9C): a. Mark the desired length of the Receiver Collar with a pen. Allow for growth if your cat is young or grows a thick winter coat. b.
Training Guide Cat Training Introduction This training guide offers a choice of two training methods: On Lead Method and Supervised Tie Out Method. Both methods require close supervision of your cat throughout the training period. Carefully read both methods to determine which is right for you and your cat. Be Patient With Your Cat Important: Proper training of your cat is essential to the success of the PetSafe® Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence™. Read this section completely before beginning to train your cat.
Training Guide Phase 1 On Lead Method Days 1 thru 2 – Boundary Awareness - Warning Zone Perform three or four training sessions per day, each lasting 10 – 15 minutes. Important: • Your cat MUST stay in a harness for training, to allow for any unpredictable response. The harness also gives you control to guide your cat to a “place of safety” within the Pet Area once warned or corrected by the Receiver Collar. • If your cat attempts to leave the Pet Area, make sure he does not get past the Boundary Flags.
4. When your cat is corrected, urgently say “run away, run away” while pulling him into the Pet Area where the beep will stop. Praise and give affection to your cat. 5. If your cat ignores the Static Correction, first check the Receiver Collar fit to ensure good contact with the skin and try again. If he still ignores the correction, try gradually increasing the Correction Level as detailed in Step 5 of this manual until he reacts. 6.
Training Guide Supervised Tie Out Method Goal: To train your cat to turn towards home every time he hears the warning beep from the Receiver Collar. Training should take about one week. Setup: 1. When training a cat, use a harness for attaching the tie-out. 2. Set the Receiver Collar to Correction Level 2 or 3 depending on the size and temperament of your cat. The higher the Correction Level, the stronger the Static Correction. 3. Cats must wear Receiver Collars much tighter than standard collars.
Troubleshooting Receiver Collar is not beeping or correcting. • Check battery to make sure it is installed properly. • Check that both lights are lit on the Fence Transmitter. If not, perform the “Short Loop Test.” The Receiver Collar is beeping, but my cat is not responding to the Static Correction. • Make sure that Static Correction Level is at 2 or above. • Test the Receiver Collar with the Test Light. • If the Test Light flashes, check the fit of the Receiver Collar.
Additional Information • The Boundary Wire is buried so that it is not accidentally tripped over or cut. Use care when trimming grass or digging near the Boundary Wire to prevent damage. • The system should only be used with healthy pets. Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about the medical condition of your pet (medication, pregnant, heart conditions, etc.). • This system is not for vicious or aggressive pets. If your pet may pose a threat to others, DO NOT USE THIS SYSTEM.
8. If the Loop Indicator Light did not come on, you may assume there is a break in this portion of the Boundary Wire. However, there is a small chance of having more than one break in your system. Be sure to check both halves of your entire loop. 9. Replace the damaged Boundary Wire with new Boundary Wire. 10. Reconnect the Boundary Wire to the Fence Transmitter. 11. Check the Loop Indicator Light. If the Loop Indicator Light is on, test the system with the Receiver Collar.
Product Warranty Please register your product online at www.petsafe.net. All parts are covered under warranty for the life of this product. Labor is covered for the first year of ownership. Thereafter, there is a minimum service charge for the repair or replacement of the product. Misuse, loss, damage by pet or improper use or handling is not covered. PetSafe will not pay for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of your product or any incidental or consequential damage. Warranty void if product resold.
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