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Radio System Corporation PRF-3004W-20 Installation And Operation Manual

Manual is about: Petsafe In-Ground Fence System

Summary of PRF-3004W-20

  • Page 1

    Ba tter y 6v rf a-6 7 operating guide manuel d’utilisation gebruiksaanwijzing manual de funcionamiento guida all’uso gebrauchsanweisung brugervejledning prf-3004w-20 in-ground fence ™ system système de clôture anti-fugue avec fi l omheiningssysteem met draad limitador de zona con cable sistema antif...

  • Page 2: Warning

    2 www.Petsafe.Net 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 warn...

  • Page 3: Caution

    Www.Petsafe.Net 3 caution • please read and follow the instructions in this manual. 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. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis. • avoid ...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    4 www.Petsafe.Net thank you for choosing petsafe ® . Through consistent use of our products, you can have a better behaved dog in less time than with other training tools. If you have any questions, please contact the customer care centre. For a listing of customer care centre telephone numbers, vis...

  • Page 5: Components

    Www.Petsafe.Net 5 components boundary flags - 50 universal adapter boundary wire - 500 ft. Wire nuts fence transmitter operating and training guide battery (petsafe ® rfa-67d-11) receiver collar test light tool gel-filled capsules long contact points other items you may need • additional wire and fl ...

  • Page 6: How The System Works

    6 www.Petsafe.Net how the system works a radio signal travels from the fence transmitter through a buried wire, marking the boundaries you wish to set for your dog. Your dog wears a receiver collar that detects the signal at the boundary. As your dog approaches the boundary, the receiver issues a wa...

  • Page 7: Lay Out The System

    Www.Petsafe.Net 7 install the fence transmitter place the fence transmitter: • in a dr y, well ventilated, protected area ( 1a, 1b ). • in an area where tempera tures do not fall below freezing (e.G., garage, basement, shed). • secured to a stationary surface using appropriate mounting hardware (not...

  • Page 8: Sample Layouts

    8 www.Petsafe.Net • always use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum 1 m (3 ft) radius, to produce a more consistent boundary ( 2b ). Do not use sharp turns, as this will cause gaps in your boundary. • avoid making passageways too narrow for your pet to move about freely (e.G., along the sides...

  • Page 9: Position The Boundary Wire

    Www.Petsafe.Net 9 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 pet from jumping out or digging under your existing fence. It reduces the amount of wire which will need to be buried. Run th...

  • Page 10: Step

    10 www.Petsafe.Net 1 1 cm ( 3 / 8 in) 1 cm ( 3 / 8 in) 2 3g 3f 3e 3d additional boundary wire extra direct burial boundary wire can be purchased in 150 m (500 feet) spools at the store where you purchased the kit or through the customer care centre. Note: when adding boundary wire, it must act as a ...

  • Page 11: Step

    Www.Petsafe.Net 11 step 5 prepare the receiver collar (pig19-10761) there are two sets of contact points that can be used on y our receiver. Your receiver collar comes with the shor t contact points installed. The longer contact points should be used on dogs with long hair. Tighten the contact point...

  • Page 12

    12 www.Petsafe.Net pet area too much. We recommend a 3.7 m - 6 m (12 ft - 20 ft) boundary width. Note: the boundary width control knob does not change the static correction level. Caution to prevent an unintended correction: - the receiver collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested. ...

  • Page 13: Step

    Www.Petsafe.Net 13 step 7 install the boundary wire warning underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all underground cables marked before you dig to bury your wire. In most areas, this is a free service. Notice avoid damage to the insulation of the loop wire during the install. Damage may cau...

  • Page 14: Place The Boundary Flags

    14 www.Petsafe.Net to cross hard surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, etc.) warning follow all safety instructions for your power tools. Be sure to always wear your safety goggles. • concrete driveway or sidewalk (7c): place the boundary wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a groove using a cir...

  • Page 15

    Www.Petsafe.Net 15 to assure a proper fit, please follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the battery is not installed in the receiv er collar. 2. Start with your pet standing comfor tably ( 9a ). 3. Place the receiver collar on your pet so that the “petsafe ® ” logo is facing your pet’s chin. Centre ...

  • Page 16: Training Guide

    16 www.Petsafe.Net training guide be patient with your pet caution proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the petsafe ® in-ground fence ™ . During the fi rst 2 weeks of training, do not use the training device on your pet without direct supervision. Read this section completely b...

  • Page 17: Phase

    Www.Petsafe.Net 17 phase 2 phase 3 days 3 and 4 - continue boundary flag awareness perform three training sessions per day, each lasting 10-15 minutes. Goal: to introduce your pet to the static correction and teach where it happens. Setup: • place the receiver collar on your pet’s neck. • put a sepa...

  • Page 18: Phase

    18 www.Petsafe.Net days 9 thru 14 - off-lead supervision training sessions should start at 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing to over an hour. Your pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entire boundary flag line, regardless of any distractions or temptations. During this step, ...

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Www.Petsafe.Net 19 accessories to purchase additional accessories for your petsafe ® in-ground fence ™ , visit our website at www.Petsafe.Net to locate a retailer near you and for a listing of customer care centre telephone number s in your area. Component part number replacement receiver collar bat...

  • Page 20: Function and Response Table

    20 www.Petsafe.Net function and response table indicator light response static correction level receiver collar function temperament of pet 1 flash 1 no static correction, tone only initial training mode 2 flashes 2 low static correction timid 3 flashes 3 medium static correction timid or average 4 ...

  • Page 21: Function and Response Table

    Www.Petsafe.Net 21 function and response table indicator light response correction level collar receiver function temperament of pet 1 flash 1 tone and vibrate (no static correction) initial training mode 2 flashes 2 low static correction timid 3 flashes 3 medium static correction timid or average 4...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    22 www.Petsafe.Net 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 the pet is not responding to t...

  • Page 23: Additional Information

    Www.Petsafe.Net 23 additional information • the system should only be used with healthy pets who are over 6 months of age. Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about the medical condition of your pet (medication, pregnant, heart conditions, etc.). • the petsafe ® in-ground fence ™ is for r...

  • Page 24: Compliance

    24 www.Petsafe.Net terms of use and limitation of liability 1. Terms of use use of this product is subject to your acceptance without modifi cation of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Use of this product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions and notices. If you do not wi...

  • Page 25: Mounting

    Radio systems ® corporation 10427 electric avenue knoxville, tn 37932 usa (865) 777-5404 www.Petsafe.Net protected by us patents 6,921,089 and d515,027. Other patents pending. 400-1194-00-1 ©2010 radio systems corporation layout grid / schéma d’installation / ontwerpraster cuadrícula de distribución...