Petsafe PIF-300 manual

wireless pet containment system ™ operating and training guide Model Number PIF-300 PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING[...]

2 1-800-732-2677 Important Safety Information Explanation of Attention W ords 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 hazar dous situation which, if not avoided[...]

www .petsafe.net 3 These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts. Some pets are sensitive to contact pr essure. Y ou may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar . If so, you may relax some of these pr ecautions. It is important to contin[...]

4 1-800-732-2677 Thank you for choosing PetSafe ® brand. Y ou and your pet deserve a companionship that includes memorable moments and a shared understanding together . Our products and training tools promote a lifestyle of pr otection, teaching, and love — essentials that influence memories for a lifetime. If you have any questions about our p[...]

www .petsafe.net 5 Components Boundary Flags - 50 Power Adapter T ransmitter Operating and T raining Guide H A P P Y O W N E R S S A F E P E T S Receiver Collar T est Light T ool Battery (PetSafe ® RF A-67) wireles s pet containment system ™ operating and train ing gui de Mode l Numbe r PIF-300 PLEASE READ THIS ENT I RE GUIDE BEFORE B EGINNING O[...]

6 1-800-732-2677 Note: In many neighborhoods, nearby property lines may limit how large the Pet Area can be. Maximum 90 ft. range (45 average steps) PET AREA T ransmitter How the System W orks The PetSafe ® Wir eless Pet Containment System ® has been proven safe, comfortable, and ef fective for pets over 8 pounds. The system works by transmitting[...]

www .petsafe.net 7 Operating Guide Set Up the T ransmitter Important: Y ou may need to move the T ransmitter several times before determining the final location. The T ransmitter is located at the exact center of the Pet Area. Place the T ransmitter: • At least 2 feet above the floor located on the gr ound floor of your home. • In a dr[...]

8 1-800-732-2677 T o Set the Static Correction Level Read all steps before attempting to set the Static Correction Level. 1. Remove the clear plastic cover with the edge of the T est Light T ool to expose the Correction Level Button ( 2D ). 2. With the battery installed, press the Correction Level Button and r elease when the Receiver LED Indicator[...]

www .petsafe.net 9 Adjust the Pet Ar ea to Desir ed Size Make sure the entir e Pet Area lies within your pr operty boundaries ( 3A ). Always start determining the Boundary Zone at the shortest distance from T ransmitter . Place the Boundary Switch on “Low” if the Boundary Zone will be less than 45 feet from the T ransmitter . Make sure the Rece[...]

10 1-800-732-2677 T ransmitter Range Chart Boundary Control Dial Position Boundary Switch LOW Boundary Switch HIGH 1 5-10 ft. 5-10 ft. 2 5-10 ft. 5-10 ft. 3 15-20 ft. 25-35 ft. 4 20-25 ft. 42-55 ft. 5 25-30 ft. 55-65 ft. 6 35-40 ft. 75-85 ft. 7 40-45 ft. 85-90 ft. 8 40-45 ft. 85-90 ft. Note: These distances are appr oximate. Recor d Y our Settings [...]

www .petsafe.net 11 Fit the Receiver Collar Important: The proper fit and placement of your Receiver Collar is important for ef fective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your pet’ s skin on the underside of his neck. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Pr oper fit of the collar is important. A collar[...]

12 1-800-732-2677 T o Re-Thread the Collar Slide Buckle Ridges The slide buckle prevents the collar fr om becoming loose around your pet’ s neck. The ridges must be facing up; the collar will slip if it is not properly thr eaded. T raining Guide Be Patient W ith Y our Pet Important: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the P[...]

www .petsafe.net 13 Day 1 - Boundary A war eness T one Only T raining Mode Perform three sessions on day 1, each training session lasting 10-15 minutes. Goal: T o have your pet learn that the Boundary Flags and warning beep from the Receiver Collar define the new Pet Area. Setup: • Program the Static Corr ection Level on the Receiver Collar t[...]

14 1-800-732-2677 Days 2 thru 4 - Continue Boundary A war eness Intr oduction to Static Correction Perform three sessions per day , each lasting 10-15 minutes. Goal: T o train your pet to stay in the Pet Area and r espect the boundary . Setup: • Program the Static Corr ection Level on the Receiver Collar to Level 2. • Put a separate non-m[...]

www .petsafe.net 15 Days 9 thru 14 - Unleashed Supervision T raining sessions should start at 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing to over an hour . Y our pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entir e Boundary Zone, regar dless of any distractions or temptations. During this step, do not leave your pet unattended. Goal: T o give[...]

16 1-800-732-2677 Wir eless - T o - Go Y our PetSafe ® Wireless Pet Containment System ® is completely portable. Follow the set-up pr ocedures (steps 1 through 4) wher ever you wish to have containment of your pet. Reestablish the Pet Area and mark it with Boundary Flags so your pet knows his Boundary Zone. Note: If setting up in a metal building[...]

www .petsafe.net 17 If I have a question about my Wireless System or need replacement parts, where can I get answers or service? • Contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our web site at www .petsafe.net. Can I use the Wireless System on an aggress ive pet? • W e do not r ecommend using any electronic training devices [...]

18 1-800-732-2677 T r oubleshooting The Receiver Collar is not beeping when setting up the Boundary Zone. • The tone may be difficult to hear in a noisy environment. • Use T est Light as explained in the “T est Light Instructions” section, and use it to determine the location of Boundary Zone. • Check that the T ransmitter is se[...]

www .petsafe.net 19 The Receiver Collar is beeping but my pet is not responding to the Static Correction. • Make sure the Static Correction Level is set at 2 or above. • T est the Receiver Collar with the T est Light. • If the T est Light flashes, check the fit of the Receiver Collar . • T rim your pet’ s fur where the Conta[...]

20 1-800-732-2677 Re-synchr onize the System 1. Remove the Receiver Collar from your pet. 2. Remove the battery from the Receiver Collar . Discharge all power by holding the corr ection level button down until the LED is no longer illuminated. 3. At the transmitter , move the Boundary Switch from the low to the high position. 4. Slowly adjust the B[...]

www .petsafe.net 21 Compliance USA/Canada 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 pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a r esidential environment. This equipment genera[...]

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171 mm (6.75 Inches) Mounting T emplate Radio Systems ® Corporation 10427 PetSafe W ay 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. 400-1422 ©2006 Radio Systems Corporation[...]