Petsafe PBC00-16634 Product Manual

PB C00 -16634

Bark Collar

Product Manual

Please read this entire Product Manual before beginning.

Welcome

You and your pet were made for each other. Our aim is to help you have the best companionship and the
most memorable moments together. Your PetSafe® Bark Collar is designed to safely and humanely eliminate
nuisance barking.

We know that safe pets make happy owners. Before getting started, please take a moment to read through the
important safety information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation and any other affiliate or Brand of Radio Systems Corporation may be
referred to collectively as “We” or “Us”.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Explanation of At tention 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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION, used without the safet y alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.

Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive
dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others. If you are unsure whether this product is
appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.

There is a risk of explosion if a batter y is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not short circuit, mix old and new
batteries, dispose of in fire or expose to water. When batteries are stored or disposed, they must be protected
from shorting. Dispose of used batteries properly.

This product is not a toy. Keep it away from the reach of children. Use it only for its bark stopping purpose.

• 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 ranging from redness to pressure ulcers. This condition is commonly known as bed sores.

• Avoid leaving the collar on a pet for more than 12 hours per day.

• When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck ever y 1 to 2 hours.

• Regularly recheck the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.

• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. However, never shave the dog’s neck; this
may lead to a rash or infection.

• Never connect a leash to a collar with contact points. It will cause excessive pressure on the contact points.

• When connecting a leash to a separate collar, do not allow it to put pressure on the receiver collar.

• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contact points of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.

• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.

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• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue using this product until the skin has healed.

• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.

• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.

This product is only for use with healthy pets. If you’re not certain that your pet is in good health, we recommend
that you take your pet to a veterinarian before using this product.

What’s Covered

In the Box ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

How it Works ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Insert and Remove the Battery ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Fit the Collar........................................................................................................................................................................................5

Temperament Learning .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Test the Collar .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

What to Expect During Use............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................................................................................................7

Customer Care...................................................................................................................................................................................7

Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Battery Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Important Recycling Advice .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Compliance ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES A “NO BARK GUARANTEE” .................................................................................................. 9

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In the Box

6 Volt Alkaline Battery

Test Light

Long Contact

Points

Tool

Bark Collar

PetSafe

®

RFA-18-11

How it Works

The PetSafe® Bark Collar has 15 levels of static correction. It begins with low-level corrections. If excessive
barking continues, the correction intensit y will increase with each successive bark until the barking stops.
Once the dog has learned to reduce the barking, the initial warning corrections are reduced. As a built-in
safety feature, if your dog barks 15 times or more within a 1 minute 20 second period, the bark collar will
automatically shut off for 3 minutes.

Insert and Remove the Battery

1. Turn the bat tery door counter-clockwise using the test light tool or a

coin (1A).

2. Insert the 6 -volt alkaline batter y, negative (–) end first (1B).

3. Replace the battery door turning clockwise (1C).

4. This Bark Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafe® RFA-18 6 Volt Alkaline

battery. A replacement battery can be found at many retailers. Contact
the Customer Care Center or visit our website at www.petsafe.com.

Battery Life

Average battery life is 3 to 6 months, depending on how often your dog
barks. However, due to greater use during your dog’s training, your first
battery may not last as long as replacement bat teries. Be sure to discard
the used battery properly.

Two-Color LED

The two-color LED indicator shows good or low battery. Good battery
is indicated by 1 flash every 5 seconds with green LED. Low battery is
indicated by 3 flashes every 5 seconds with the red LED. If there are no
LED lights it is time to change the battery.

To Turn the Collar On

Press and hold the power button until you hear a low to high beep and
the green LED appears, and then release. The green LED will flash once
every 5 seconds.

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1A

1B

1C