Petsafe RFA-67 manuale d’uso

P etSafe ® In-Ground F ence ™ Opera ting and T raining Guide Please read this entire guide before beg inning. BA TTER Y 6V RF A-67[...]

2 1-800-732-2677 Thank you for choosing P etSafe ® , the best selling brand of electronic training solutions in the world. Our mission is to be the most tr usted brand in the pet o wner ship experience. W e want to ensure y our pet’ s safety by providing y ou with the tools and techniques to successfully train your pet. If you ha v e any questio[...]

www .petsafe.net 3 Components Boundar y Flags - 50 Pow e r Adapter Boundar y Wire - 500 ft. Wire Nuts F ence T ransmitter Operating and T raining Guide Receiver Collar Batter y (P etSafe ® RF A-67) T est Light T ool Gel-filled Capsules Other Items Y ou Ma y Need • Additional wire and fl ags (Part #PRFA-500) • T ape measure • Small Phillips [...]

4 1-800-732-2677 Ho w the System W orks A radio signal trav els from the F ence T ransmitter through a buried wire, marking the boundaries you wish to set for your dog. Y our dog wears a Receiver Collar that detects the signal a t the boundar y . As your dog approaches the boundar y , the receiver issues a w ar ning tone. If he proceeds fur ther, h[...]

www .petsafe.net 5 Locate the F ence T ransmitter Place the F ence T ransmitter: • In a dr y , w ell ventilated, protected area ( 1A, 1B ). • In an area where temperatures do not fall below freezing (e.g., garage, basement, shed, closet). • Secured to a stationar y surface using appropr iate mounting hardw are (not included). A mounting templ[...]

6 1-800-732-2677 Sample La y outs Sample 1: P erimeter Loop (Single Loop) The P erimeter Loop is the most common lay out. This will allow y our pet to freely and safely roam your entire proper ty ( 2C ). It can also protect gardens, pools and landscaping ( 2D ). D E A C B Sample 2 (2E): P er imeter Loop Using Existing F ence (Single Loop) This lay [...]

www .petsafe.net 7 Sample 6 (2J): Wire Loop Attached to Existing F ence (Double Loop) This lay out allows y ou 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 bur ied. Run the wire from the F ence T ransmitter to A , A [...]

8 1-800-732-2677 Additional Boundar y Wire Extra direct burial Boundar y Wire can be purchased in 500 foot spools at the store where you purchased the kit or through the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677. Note: When adding Boundar y Wire, it must act as a continuous loop . The table at right indicates the approximate length of Boundary Wire ne[...]

www .petsafe.net 9 Ov er Cor rection Protection In the unlikely event tha t your pet “freezes” in the Static Correction Zone, this feature limits the static correction duration to a maximum of 30 seconds . While the system locks out fur ther static correction, the warning tone will continue until the pet leav es the Static Correction Zone. ____[...]

10 1-800-732-2677 Next walk all around the P et Area to ensure there are no areas where the Receiv er Collar may activate from signals coupled onto buried wires or cables. T est the collar in and around the inside or the house as well. As mentioned, cable and wires from cable TV , electr ical or telephone lines may conduct pet fencing signals insid[...]

www .petsafe.net 11 T o Cross Hard Surf aces (dr iv ewa ys, sidewalks, etc.) • Concrete Driveway or Sidew alk (7D): Place the Boundar y Wire in a conv enient expansion joint or create a groove using a circular sa w and masonr y blade. Place the Boundar y Wire in the groove and co ver with an appropriate waterproofi ng compound. F or best results[...]

12 1-800-732-2677 4. Check the tightness of the Receiv er Collar by inser ting one finger between the end of a Contact P oint and your pet’ s neck. The fit should be snug but not constricting ( 9B ). 5. Allow your pet to w ear the collar for several minutes then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your pet becomes more comfor table with the R[...]

www .petsafe.net 13 T raining Guide Be P atient W ith Y our P et Impor tant: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the P etSafe ® In-Ground F ence ™ . Read this section completely before beginning to train your pet. Remember that the P etSafe ® In-Ground F ence ™ is not a solid bar r ier . • Hav e fun with your pet thro[...]

14 1-800-732-2677 Da ys 3 and 4 - Continue Boundar y Flag A wareness P erform three training sessions per day , each lasting 10-15 minutes . Goal: T o introduce your pet to the Sta tic Correction and teach where it happens. Setup: • Place the Receiver Collar on y our pet’ s neck. • Put a separate non-metallic collar on your pet’ s neck ABO [...]

www .petsafe.net 15 Steps: 1. Enter the pet area with your pet w ear ing the Receiver Collar . 2. W alk around the yard and play with your pet, staying within the P et Area a t all times. 3. Preoccupy yourself with another task in the yard while wa tching your pet. 4. Should your pet escape, take the Receiver Collar off or turn the system off at th[...]

16 1-800-732-2677 T roub leshooting Receiver Collar is not beeping or cor recting. • Check batter y to make sure it is installed properly . • Check that both lights are lit on the F ence T ransmitter. If not, perform the “Short Loop T est” (page 17). The Receiver Collar is beeping, but the pet is not responding to the Static Cor rection. ?[...]

www .petsafe.net 17 Shor t Loop T est The Shor t Loop T est is a simple test to deter mine if each component (F ence T ransmitter, Receiver Collar and Boundar y Wire) is functioning properly . 1. Disconnect the Boundar y Wire. 2. Cut approxima tely 10 feet of unused Boundar y Wire and connect it to the Boundar y Wire T er minals. 3. Spread the Boun[...]

18 1-800-732-2677 T er ms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1. T er ms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon y our 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 us[...]

www .petsafe.net 19 Caution The P etSafe ® In-Ground F ence ™ is NO T a solid barr ier. The system is designed to act as a deter rent to remind pets by electric stimulation to remain in the boundar y established. It is impor tant that y ou reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Since the tolerance level to electrical stimulation va[...]

Radio Systems ® Corporation 10427 Electric A venue Knoxville, TN 37932 1-800-732-2677 www .petsafe.net Protected by US Pa tents 6,921,089 and D515,027. Other patents pending. 400-662/2 ©2004 Radio Systems ® Corporation 3.000" (7.62 cm) Mounting T emplate La y out Gr id[...]