NUM AXES FIL095 User Manual

DELUXE GROUND+ FENCE
T E A C H H I M N O T T O R U N O F F
EN - User’s guide
SP - Manual de instrucciones
NUM’AXES
declares that
EYENIMAL Deluxe Ground+ Fence
PFFUGFIL095 – PFFUGFIL081 – CPELEALI010
complies with standards below
FCC Statement
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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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.
RF Exposure Information The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
IC Warning Statements This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, incl uding interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux d
eux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Thank you for choosing a EYENIMAL® product. Before using your pet fencing system, please read the instructions in this guide carefully and keep it for future reference.
Important safety and product information
- This device can be used by children aged 8+ and also disabled people, sensory and mentally handicapped people or people without
knowledge or experience provided they stay under strict supervision or they have received sufficient instructions on how to use the device safely, and potential risks have been evaluated. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and maintenance by user shall not be done by children without surveillance.
- Before using the collar, we strongly advise you to have your dog checked by your vet to ensure he is fit to wear a collar.
- Do not use the collar with dogs that are not in good physical shape (i.e. cardiac problems, epilepsy…) or have behavioral problems
(aggressive dog…).
- Check your dog’s neck regularly as repeated rubbing of the contact points against the animal’s skin may cause irritation. If this happens,
remove the collar until all signs of skin irritation have disappeared. Do not leave the collar more than 8 hours per day on your dog.
- You can start using the collar with 6-month-old puppies that have already received some basic training: “stay”, “sit” or at least “no”.
- 8 stimulations level are available on each collar. Always start with the lowest level of stimulation then define the level from which your
dog reacts by increasing gradually.
- Do not hesitate to contact a professional trainer for any further advice.
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Foreword
The understanding between a dog and his owner has existed since a long time. Nonetheless, a dog is often guided by his natural instincts and breaks the rules is master has taught him, causing complaints about straying and damages such as: damages to flowerbeds, jumps into swimming pools, etc. More seriously, he may be the victim or the cause of road accident. The DELUXE GROUND+ FENCE pet fencing system is a modern and highly effective system enabling you to keep one or more dogs in complete freedom within a perimeter, fenced or unfenced, you have defined.
Contents of the product
- 1 collar fitted with short contact points
- 1 transmitter connector
- 1 nylon strap
- 1 set of 50 flags
- 1 lithium 3 Volts CR2 battery for the collar
- 1 magnetic key (magnet)
- 1 transmitter
- 1 neon test lamp
- 1 power unit for the transmitter
- 1 pair of long contact points
- 1 spool of antenna wire (500 ft)
- 1 CD-ROM
- 3 antenna wire connectors
- this user’s guide
Presentation of the product
User’s guide
Warning area
adjustment buttons
Static correction area
adjustment button
Power jack
Antenna socket with transmitter
connector
Diagram 1
Transmitter
LCD screen
Small or large ground
selector
Broken antenna wire or connection
default indicator
Static correction area indicator
Small or large
ground indicator
Diagram 2
LCD screen
Warning area indicator
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How the pet fencing system works
You can define your dog’s play area by installing a wire, called antenna wire, around the authorized perimeter. This wire placed on the ground, buried or raised on an existing fence carries a radio signal from the transmitter. When your dog, wearing a receiver collar, approaches this wire, he is warned by beep sounds that he is too close to an area where he is not allowed; then if he carries on, static corrections will be emitted by the collar. Your dog will have to leave the unauthorized area to stop the static corrections and beep sounds.
An unlimited number of receiver collars can be used with one transmitter: you can keep as many dogs as you wish safely in the same area.
The pet fencing system has been designed to give you complete satisfaction with an antenna wire with a maximum length of 2600 ft (6 acres). If a longer antenna wire is used, the pet fencing system will still work, but the warning and static correction zones will be markedly reduced.
Installing the pet fencing system
Transmitter
The transmitter must be installed indoors in a dry location: the transmitter can withstand changes in temperature but will be damaged by water. Make sure the transmitter is correctly and surely fixed (for example: screw it to a wall). Install the transmitter in a garage or garden shed near an electrical outlet.
Antenna wire
For the system to operate, the wire must be connected to the transmitter and form a continuous loop from the transmitter and back again. The outward and inward wires must be spaced 6 ft apart to avoid cancelling the signal.
20 AWG or 15 WAG wire can be used (you can combine several wire sections). The wire sections recommended depending on the length of the system are as follows:
- For less of 2600 ft of antenna wire : 20 AWG
- From 2600 ft to 6600 ft of antenna wire : 15 AWG
From the transmitter, unroll the wire around the perimeter you wish to protect. To run the wire from your garage or garden shed, pass it through a window, door or similar.
The wire can be placed on the ground, buried (maximum: 4 in) or fixed to a non-metallic existing fence or wall (best height: your dog’s neck height). If you plan on burying the wire, make sure your installation is functioning properly before doing so. You can protect the wire by running it through PVC pipe or a length of garden hose.
The wire must not be taut as variations in temperature may cause it to expand or contract. In the corners, do not make right angles but prefer rounded corners with a large radius.
Diagram 3
Receiver collar
Nylon strap
Contact points
(short or long)
Indicator light:
On/Off indicator
+
battery level indicator
symbol:
area where the magnetic switch is located.
This magnetic switch allows you to turn On/Off the collar
and to select the
static correction level.
Magnetic key
(magnet)
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Separate the wire by at least 6 ft meters from a metallic gate or one meter from a metallic fence. Do not install the antenna wire near an electrical cable, telephone cable, television cable or satellite dishes. In order to prevent any interference, do not run the wire within 10 ft meters or parallel to electrical cables. If you must cross electrical wires, telephone wires or television cables, do so at 90 degree angles.
If you need more than 500 ft of antenna wire, you must connect the different lengths of wire using the supplied connectors (the wire does not need to be stripped). You can purchase additional wire and connectors from your supplier at any time.
To ensure your dog does not receive any warning or static correction in certain areas (e.g. between the transmitter in the garage and the edge of your property) you have to twist the outward wire around the inward wire. The twists prevent radio waves from being emitted (ref. Diagram 1).
Once the loop is completed and you are back to the transmitter, strip the two ends of the wire to connect them to the supplied transmitter connector (connect each wire with each connector screw). Then, insert this connector into the antenna socket located on the transmitter (ref. Diagram 2 – the connector is slanted. If you can’t insert it, turn it 1/2 turn).
Flags
The flags are a temporary visual aid for your dog during the training process. They enable your dog to visualize the area where he can move freely and the boundaries he must not cross.
We recommend installing the flags at the inner edge of the warning zone at short intervals. Do not place the flags at the antenna wire.
Once your dog is familiar with the boundaries, the flags can be gradually removed.
Layout of your installation
Before starting the installation of your pet fencing system, it may be useful to draw a layout of the installation.
Once the installation is completed, note the location of the wire connectors on the layout you drew for future reference. In case of connection default, you will find them more easily.
AUTOMATIC SYSTEM
As soon as the animal wearing a collar enters the protected area, he is warned by beep sounds.
If he continues to move forward, towards the antenna wire, the collar emits static corrections.
The antenna wire is placed on the ground, buried or raised on an existing fence. For the system to function, the wire must form a continuous loop.
Both wires (inward and outward) must be spaced 6 ft meters apart.
Transmitter
Static correction area
Warning area
By twisting the outward strand with the inward strand, wave emission is blocked and the animal can move freely within this zone.
6 ft
between
both wires
Antenna wire
Diagram 4 – Sample installation
Twisted
wire
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Activate/deactivate the transmitter
Activate: connect the transmitter to the power supply by plugging the AC adapter into the power jack on the transmitter and into a
wall outlet. Indications appear on the LCD screen, the transmitter is On.
Deactivate: disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. The LCD screen goes out, the transmitter is Off.
NOTE: do not connect the transmitter to the power supply before connecting the antenna wire to the antenna socket. The wire break alarm
would alert you to a connexion default (ref. § Safety features – wire break alarm).
When you disconnect the transmitter, the boundary settings are memorized. Next time you will activate the transmitter, the settings will be the last selected.
Fitting the battery in the receiver collar
Unscrew the 4 screws of the battery cover using a screwdriver. Insert the battery (3V Lithium CR2) paying attention to follow
polarity indicated on the battery housing.
A beep sound is emitted indicating the correct installation of the
battery. If you do not hear any beep sound after having inserted the battery, remove it immediately from its housing. Check the polarity before trying again.
Before putting the lid back in place, check that the rubber seal is
in its groove.
Retighten moderately the 4 screws.
Activate/deactivate the receiver collar
The supplied magnetic key allows you to activate/deactivate the collar.
Activate: move the magnetic key towards the collar so that it comes into contact with the symbol located on the collar, hold for 1
second (ref. Diagram 6). The collar will emit one beep sound and the indicator light will flash in green indicating the collar is On.
Deactivate: move the magnetic key towards the collar so that it comes into contact with the symbol located on the collar, hold for
1 second (ref. Diagram 6). The collar will emit two beep sounds and the indicator light will flash in red then go out indicating the collar
is Off.
To increase the battery life, we recommend you to deactivate the collar if you are not using it for a long period.
If your dog needs to leave the authorized area, you have to remove the collar or deactivate the transmitter by disconnecting it from the power supply.
Adjusting the boundary range: warning area and static correction area
Adjustment buttons on the transmitter enable you to increase or decrease the width of the warning and static correction zones depending on the configuration of your yard and how the wire is laid.
First of all, select on the transmitter the position of the small/large ground selector according to your ground:
Diagram 6
Activate/deactivate
the receiver collar
with the magnetic key
Diagram 5
Battery polarity indicators
Battery
Seal
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- If you need less than 1000 ft of antenna wire: select “small ground”, by pushing the selector button to the left. The following
pictogram appears on the LCD screen:
- If you need more than 1000 ft meters of antenna wire: select « large ground », by pushing the selector button to the right. The
following pictogram appears on the LCD screen:
WARNING: The choice of the selector’s position is not determined by the wire length only; it also depends on the ground configuration. Example: if you need more than 1000 ft of antenna wire but the width of your yard is small, you will have to select “small ground”.
The width of the warning zone is adjustable by using the and buttons located on the front of the transmitter (40 levels). The static correction zone is adjustable by using the button located on the front of the transmitter (8 levels).
Graduations on the LCD screen indicate the levels selected.
IMPORTANT: Detection distances vary depending on the length of antenna wire laid out on the property. The longer the antenna wire, the narrower the zones. The width of the warning and static correction zones also varies according to the small/large ground selector position. NOTE: the static correction zone cannot be wider than the warning zone.
The following tables indicate the approximate width of the zones for a 2600 ft and a 1000 ft installation, with the selector in position “large ground”:
2600 ft installation, selector position « large ground »
LCD screen
Zones settings
(levels)
Approximate width of the zones
on each side of the wire
MINIMUM warning = 1 MAXIMUM warning = 40
MINIMUM warning ~ 0 m MAXIMUM warning ~ 13.5 ft
MINIMUM static correction = 0
No static correction area.
Only beep sounds are emitted.
MINIMUM warning = 15 MAXIMUM warning = 40
MINIMUM warning ~ 6 ft MAXIMUM warning ~ 13.5 ft
MAXIMUM static correction = 8
MAXIMUM static correction ~ 6 ft
1000 ft installation, selector position « large ground »
LCD screen
Zones settings
(levels)
Approximate width of the zones
on each side of the wire
MINIMUM warning = 1 MAXIMUM warning = 9
MINIMUM warning ~ 11.5 ft MAXIMUM warning ~ 52.5 ft
(Beyond, authorized area saturated. Beep sounds are emitted permanently)
MINIMUM static correction = 0
No static correction area. Only beep sounds are emitted.
MINIMUM warning = 8 MAXIMUM warning = 9
MINIMUM warning ~ 42 ft MAXIMUM warning ~ 52.5 ft
MAXIMUM static correction = 5 (Beyond, authorized area saturated. Beep sounds and static
correction s are emitted permanently)
MAXIMUM static correction ~ 37.4 ft
IMPORTANT: the widths indicated are approximate and vary depending on the configuration of each installation.
The following tables indicate the approximate width of the zones for a 1000 ft and a 330 ft installation, with the selector in position “small ground”:
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1000 ft installation, selector position « small ground »
LCD screen
Zones settings
(levels)
Approximate width of the zones
on each side of the wire
MINIMUM warning = 1 MAXIMUM warning = 40
MINIMUM warning ~ 0 ft MAXIMUM warning ~ 9 ft
MINIMUM static correction = 0
No static correction area. Only beep sounds are emitted.
MINIMUM warning = 21 MAXIMUM warning = 40
MINIMUM warning ~ 4 ft MAXIMUM warning ~ 9 ft
MAXIMUM static correction = 8
MAXIMUM static correction ~ 4 ft
500 ft installation, selector position « small ground »
LCD screen
Zones settings
(levels)
Approximate width of the zones
on each side of the wire
MINIMUM warning = 1 MAXIMUM warning = 40
MINIMUM warning ~ 1.6 ft MAXIMUM warning ~ 18 ft
MINIMUM static correction = 0
No static correction area.
Only beep sounds are emitted.
MINIMUM warning = 21 MAXIMUM warning = 40
MINIMUM warning ~ 6 ft MAXIMUM warning ~ 18 ft
MAXIMUM static correction = 8
MAXIMUM static correction ~ 6 ft
IMPORTANT: the widths indicated are approximate and vary depending on the configuration of each installation.
Testing the pet fencing system (boundary range)
Before releasing your dog into his play area, you need to physically evaluate the extent of the authorized zone. Make sure your dog has enough space to move freely within the defined limits.
The wider the zones, the lower the escape risks. Therefore, you have to find a good compromise between zone width and freedom space.
In order to test the installation, proceed as follows:
Before doing so, make sure the receiver collar is turned Off (battery removed from its housing). Fix each wire of the neon test lamp under each contact point (unscrewing them lightly and retightening them so as to pinch the test
lamp wires).
Turn On the transmitter and the receiver collar. Put the selector in position “small ground” or “large ground” depending on your installation. Set the warning and static correction zones on the levels that seem appropriate. Stand at the center of the authorized area holding the collar by the strap at the same height and orientation as if on your dog’s neck.
Then walk towards the edge of your property where the antenna wire is laid. At a certain distance from the wire, the collar should emit beep sounds. Then, when you carry on, the neon test lamp should light indicating static corrections are emitted. If you think the zones
are insufficient or too important, go back to the transmitter to modify the settings. Use the and buttons to modify the width of the warning zone. Use the button to modify the width of the static correction zone. Change the selector position. Check the new
settings on your property. Test the settings in a number of different areas of the installation to ensure that the functioning is constant.
When the zone setting is complete, walk all around the authorized area holding the collar by the strap at the same height and
orientation as if on your dog’s neck in order to check that there is no loss of signal.
Before disconnecting the neon test lamp, make sure the receiver collar is turned Off (battery removed from its housing).
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WARNING: Do not test or adjust the system while the collar is on your dog.
Adjusting the static correction level
8 static correction levels (modes) are available on each receiver collar so you can adjust the product to your dog (size, sensitivity, temperament).
In the factory, the collar is set on mode 4.
Always start with a low level of static correction and define the level from which your dog reacts by increasing gradually.
The table below indicates how your collar operates according to the selected mode:
Number of beep sounds heard when
switching modes
Mode
Static correction level
1 2 3
1 2 3
low static correction levels: for small dogs or dogs with sensitive temperament
4 5 6
4 5 6
medium static correction levels: for medium dogs or dogs with average temperament
7 8
7 8
strong static correction levels: for large dogs or dogs with difficult temperament
To change the static correction level, proceed in the following way:
When switching on the collar, keep the magnetic key in contact with the symbol located on the front of the collar (ref. Diagram 6).
After the beep sound indicating that the collar is on, a series of beep sounds is emitted (from 1 to 8) indicating the selected level.
Levels 1 to 8 run through as long as you leave the magnetic key in contact with the symbol.
Move the magnetic key away from the collar as soon as you have reached the desired level.
The collar will memorize your selected level. Next time you will switch on the collar, it will be in the level you selected last.
Safety features
The pet fencing system comes complete with 3 safety features:
wire break alarm
If the antenna wire breaks or if a connection fails, the transmitter will alert you to this operating default:
the transmitter will emit continuous beep sounds the LCD screen will flash a symbol will flash on the screen (ref. Diagram 2)
warning zone evacuation feature
After approximately 20 seconds of continuous presence in the warning zone, your dog will be signaled to leave the zone by the emission of a few short static corrections (stimulation level depending on the selected mode).
static correction zone evacuation feature
If your dog remains in the static correction zone for approximately 20 seconds, the receiver collar stops emitting static corrections. The normal functioning resumes when your dog leaves this zone.
Checking and replacing battery of the receiver collar
To check the condition of the battery, observe the indicator light located on the front of the receiver collar:
flashes slowly green: battery sufficiently charged flashes quickly red: weak battery. Be prepared to replace battery.
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Replace the battery by following the procedure indicated above (see § Fitting the battery in the receiver collar).
EYENIMAL advises to use the same type and same brand of batteries as those supplied in your new purchased product. Other brands of batteries may not operate, or may not be completely compatible with your product. You can purchase the suitable batteries from EYENIMAL or from your distributor.
Due to greater use during your dog’s training, the first battery may not last as long as replacement batteries. Battery life depends on how often your dog tests the boundary.
Changing the contact points
Two different series of contact points are supplied. The length of the contact points must be sufficient to have proper contact with the dog’s skin, enabling the device to operate correctly. If you have a long-haired dog and the short contact points fitted to the collar in the factory are inadequate, remove and replace them with the long ones supplied with the kit.
Carefully tighten them manually (do not use a key).
How to check that your pet fencing system is functioning properly
You can check that your pet fencing system is operating correctly at any time:
Before doing so, make sure the receiver collar is turned Off (indicator light Off). Fix each wire of the neon test lamp under each contact point (unscrewing them lightly and retightening them so as to pinch the test
lamp wires).
Turn On the transmitter and the receiver collar. Walk up to the antenna wire holding the collar by the strap at the same height and orientation as if on your dog’s neck. At some
distance from the wire depending on the settings, the collar should emit beep sounds then, as you get closer to the wire, the test lamp should light up.
Before disconnecting the test lamp, make sure the receiver collar is turned Off (light indicator Off).
Fitting and positioning the collar
Fitting and positioning are very important. In fact, these settings determine the correct operation of the product (straying detection, transmission of the static corrections).
The position of the collar around the neck of the dog should be in the following way: the EYENIMAL label is visible and is not in contact with the breast of the dog.
To achieve best results from your system, the strap must be adjusted so that the contact points are in contact with the skin of the dog.
If the strap is too loose, the collar is likely to move and repeated friction can irritate the skin of your dog. If the collar is too tight, the dog will have breathing difficulties.
The strap is properly adjusted when you can insert two fingers between the strap and your dog’s neck.
If necessary, replace the short contact points with the long ones supplied with the kit (ref § Changing the contact points).
Getting the best results
The performances of your pet fencing system will be optimal if you follow these recommendations before each use:
Make sure the collar battery is sufficiently charged: its condition affects the proper functioning of the collar. At temperatures below
32°F, the battery is less effective than at room temperature.
Make sure both contact points are properly tightened on the collar. Check the good fit and position of the collar on the neck of your dog.
Starting out with the pet fencing system
You can start using the collar with 6-month-old puppies that have already received some basic training (“stay”, “sit”, or at least “no”).
Do not use the collar with dogs that are not in good physical shape (i.e. cardiac problems, epilepsy) or have behavioral problems (i.e.
aggressive dog).
Your dog will need to get used to the collar, for a few days let the dog wear the collar but do not turn it On.
Closely watch your pet during the first days’ use.
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Do not rush
So that your dog quickly makes the connection between the static correction and his bad behavior, his attention must be attracted by first warning him with the beep sounds. The flags enable your dog to visualize the area where he can move freely and the boundary he must not cross.
Give your dog plenty of encouragement
Let your dog make is training alone to start with. After the static correction, as soon as he learns to obey and turn back, he should be patted; he will understand more quickly and his desire to obey will increase.
Do not leave your dog unattended with the collar on until he is used to wearing it and you are satisfied that it is working correctly. You
should ensure that the static correction level is adjusted correctly for your dog.
When your dog has fully understood the connection between the static correction and is bad behavior, you can get on with your own
jobs, but continue to praise him at other times to reinforce his grasps of the concept of obedience.
Cautions for use
During thunderstorms unplug the transmitter power unit from the power outlet and especially disconnect the antenna wire
connector from the antenna wire socket.
The receiver collar is waterproof. The transmitter is not waterproof and must be installed indoor in a dry location (for example garage or garden shed): it can withstand
temperature changes but will be damaged by water.
The system activates automatically as soon as the dog enters the unauthorized zone. However, despite the product’s excellent
reliability, it may be set off unintentionally.
To avoid unintentional triggering, your dog should not wear a tag, metallic collar, or any other collar together with the pet fencing
collar.
Do not place or keep the unit in places exposed to high temperatures. Remove the battery from the receiver collar if you are not using the product for 3 months or more. Never leave a discharged battery in the receiver collar: leakage could damage your product. Carefully check that your pet fencing system operates properly if it has not been used for some time. Do not adjust or test your product while the collar is on your dog. The collar should not be worn inside the house. The pet fencing system is a virtual boundary; you cannot consider it as a solid, foolproof barrier for all dogs. Each animal reacts to static static corrections and to training in a different way. Therefore, EYENIMAL cannot guarantee that your dog
will stay, in all circumstances, within the perimeter you have defined. There always will be a risk of escape. Instinct can overcome training especially when outside distractions tempt your dog (cats, other dogs, balls, bikes, neighbors…).
Your dog’s temperament may not be compatible with the product. Do not hesitate to contact a vet or professional trainer for any
further advice.
Maintenance
Avoid cleaning the collar with volatile liquids such as solvents or cleaning fluids. Use a soft cloth and neutral detergent.
In order to maintain water tightness, we recommend the replacement of the seal located in the receiver collar every year.
The strap can be washed with soapy water.
Troubleshooting
Should your pet fencing system develop a fault, first read this guide over, then check the collar battery and replace it if necessary.
Also check that you are using the product correctly.
Check the fit and tightness of the collar on your dog’s neck. Make sure the contact points are in contact with the animal’s skin. If
necessary, replace the short contact points by the long ones.
Make sure the contact points are correctly tightened on the collar. Check the wire connection to the transmitter. Check the transmitter power supply (when the transmitter is On, indications appear on the LCD screen). If you encounter any problem of detection distances, check the condition of the wire and of the connections (oxidation, nick in the
wire).
Reinitialize the receiver collar by removing the battery. Wait a few minutes and then put the battery back in place, making sure to
follow polarity indicated in its housing. Carry out a check as described in the § How to check that your pet fencing system i s functioning properly.
If the problem persists, contact your retailer. You can also contact EYENIMAL by Email sales@eyenimal.com.
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