Petsafe PIF-300 User Manual

Model Number

PIF-300

wireless

pet containment system

operating and training guide

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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING

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

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

NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury.

• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that this product is right for your dog, please talk to your veterinarian or a certiﬁed trainer.

• Risk of electric shock. Use the Fence Transmitter indoors in dry location only.

• This PetSafe® Wireless Pet Containment System® is NOT a solid barrier. The system is designed to act as

a deterrent to remind pets by Static Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that you reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Since the tolerance level to Static Correction varies from pet to pet, Radio Systems® Corporation CANNOT guarantee that the system will, in all cases, keep a pet within the established boundary. Not all pets can be trained to avoid crossing the boundary! Therefore, if you have reason to believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm himself if he is not kept from crossing the boundaries, you should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe® Wireless Pet Containment System® to conﬁne your pet. Radio Systems® Corporation shall NOT be liable for any property damage, economic loss or any consequential damages, sustained as a result of any animal crossing the boundary.

• 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 the dog for more than 12 hours per day.

- When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.

- Check the ﬁt to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.

- Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.

- When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.

- Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.

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

- If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar 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.

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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 pressure. You may ﬁnd after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.

• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.

• Always remove your dog’s Receiver Collar before performing any Transmitter testing.

• The Receiver Collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested. Your pet may receive an

unintended correction.

• The Boundary Width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the containment ﬁeld to prevent unintended corrections to your pet.

• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points.

• Never remove power from the system when the collar is on the pet. This may activate the Receiver Collar.

• Radio Systems

Corporation recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for use with your wireless fence. Should the power go out at your home, your pet will be unprotected. Power outages can be unpredictable, and the use of a UPS will provide you with some time to properly restrain your pet.

In rare instances, if your pet is near the boundary at the time when the power fails, it is possible that your pet will receive a correction. This correction will stop after a 30 second timeout period has been reached. This is due to the operation of the collar: the collar is activated by the absence of the containment signal.

While results will vary depending on the UPS manufacturer’s speciﬁcations the following are typical examples to guide your choice of UPS:

• Using a 400 VA UPS a consumer should expect 3 hours of backup time.

• Using a 900 VA UPS a consumer could expect 8 hours of backup time.

If settings below maximum fence size are used, additional backup time will result. At minimum fence size settings backup time may be more than two times the backup time estimated at maximum fence size.

• To prevent an unintended correction, after the Boundary Flags have been placed, be sure to set the static correction on the Receiver Collar back to level 1 tone only.

• Do not place anything on the top of the Transmitter or cover any ventilation holes. This may overheat the Transmitter and cause early transmit failure.

• Do not place Transmitter in a closet or any other conﬁned, unventilated area.

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Thank you for choosing PetSafe® brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship that includes memorable moments and a shared understanding together. Our products and training tools promote a lifestyle of protection, teaching, and love — essentials that inﬂuence memories for a lifetime. If you have any questions about our products or training your pet, please visit our website at www.petsafe.net or contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.

To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30 days at www.petsafe.net. By registering and keeping your receipt, you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, PetSafe to anyone. Complete warranty information is available online at www.petsafe.net.

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Table of Contents

Components ................................................................................................................... 5

Other Items You May Need ...........................................................................................5

How the System Works ..................................................................................................6

Key Deﬁnitions ...............................................................................................................6

Operating Guide ..........................................................................................................7

Set Up the Transmitter ................................................................................................. 7

Prepare the Receiver Collar .........................................................................................7

Battery Contact Veriﬁcation ......................................................................................... 8

Adjust the Pet Area to Desired Size ............................................................................9

Transmitter Range Chart ............................................................................................ 10

Place the Boundary Flags ..........................................................................................10

Fit the Receiver Collar ...............................................................................................11

Training Guide ...........................................................................................................12

Be Patient With Your Pet ...........................................................................................12

Day 1 - Boundary Awareness .....................................................................................13

Days 2 thru 4 - Continue Boundary Awareness .........................................................14

Days 5 thru 8 - Distraction Phase ............................................................................... 14

Days 9 thru 14 - Unleashed Supervision ....................................................................15

Days 15 thru 30 - Pet Monitoring ..............................................................................15

Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area ............................................................................ 15

Wireless - To - Go .........................................................................................................16

Accessories ................................................................................................................... 16

Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................16

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................18

Re-synchronize the System ..........................................................................................20

Compliance ..................................................................................................................21

Customer Care International ........................................................................................21

Perchlorate Battery ......................................................................................................21

Mounting Template ...................................................................................................... 24

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Components

Receiver

Collar

Battery

(PetSafe

RFA-67)

Power

Adapter

Test Light

Tool

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Other Items You May Need

•Pliers

•Scissors

•Lighter

•Drill & mounting hardware

•Tape measure

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How the System Works

The PetSafe® Wireless Pet Containment System® has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for pets over 8 pounds. The system works by transmitting a radio signal up to 90 feet in all directions. You temporarily deﬁne the Pet Area with Boundary Flags for a visual aid in training your pet. Your pet wears a Receiver Collar with Contact Points that touch his neck, and, once trained, is allowed to roam freely in the Pet Area. When your pet reaches the Boundary Zone, the Receiver Collar gives a warning beep before delivering a safe Static Correction through the Contact Points to get his attention until he returns to the Pet Area.

Key Definitions

Transmitter: Transmits the radio signal and is the center of the Pet Area. Pet Area: Distance from the Transmitter where your pet can roam freely. Boundary Zone: 2 to 3 foot wide area outside the Pet Area where your pet’s Receiver Collar will begin to beep and then begin to deliver a Static Correction. The correction will start in the Boundary Zone and continue anywhere beyond the Pet Area.

Note: The Receiver Collar is equipped with a safety time-out feature that will stop correcting after 30 seconds if your pet remains outside the Pet Area.

Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from

Transmitter

the Transmitter. Correction Level Button: Adjusts the level of Static Correction your pet receives outside the Pet Area. Receiver Indicator Light: Indicates the level of correction at which the Receiver Collar is set. This light also serves as a low battery indicator. Contact Points: Deliver the safe Static Correction when your pet moves into the Boundary Zone. Power Jack: Where the Power Adapter plugs into the Transmitter. The Transmitter is powered by a standard 120-volt outlet.

Boundary Switch: Adjust according to the size of the Pet Area desired. Note: Adjusting the switch does not change the level of Static Correction on the Receiver Collar.

Power Light: Indicates when the Transmitter is on. Boundary Control Dial: Adjusts the distance from the Transmitter to the Boundary Zone.

Note: Adjusting the dial does not change the level of Static Correction on the Receiver Collar.

Note: In many neighborhoods, nearby property lines may limit how large the Pet Area can be.

PET AREA

Maximum 90 ft. range

(45 average steps)

Transmitter

Receiver Collar

Receiver

Indicator

Light

Washers

Contact Points

Battery

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Power Jack

Boundary Switch

Power Light

Boundary Control Dial

On/Off Switch

Operating Guide

BOUNDARY

CONTROL

Power

Boundary Switch

Low

High

Step

Set Up the Transmitter

Important: You may need to move the Transmitter several times before determining the ﬁnal location.

The Transmitter is located at the exact center of the Pet Area. Place the Transmitter:

•At least 2 feet above the ﬂoor located on the ground ﬂoor of your home.

•In a dry, well ventilated, protected area.

•In an area where temperatures do not fall below freezing (e.g., garage, shed, closet).

•On a non-metal table or mount on a wall (1A). A mounting template is included on the back of

this guide.

•At least 3 feet from large metal objects, as these items may reduce the size and shape of your Pet Area (1B).

To maximize your Pet Area, make sure the Boundary Switch is on “High” and the Boundary Control Dial is set to “8” (1C). Plug Power Adapter into Power Jack and standard 120-volt outlet. Turn the Transmitter on.

Wall

Mount

Tabletop

3ft.

Step

Prepare the Receiver Collar

Your Receiver Collar comes with short Contact Points. Long Contact Points for pets with long or thick hair are available through our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677. Tighten the Contact Points using the Test Light Tool (2A) one-half turn beyond ﬁnger tight. Check the tightness weekly.

To Insert and Remove the Receiver Collar Battery

Note: Do not install the battery while the Receiver Collar is on your pet.

This Receiver Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafe® battery (RFA-67). This unique battery is designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection.

To insert the battery, align the symbols on the battery (arrow) and Receiver Collar (triangle) (2B). Use the edge of the Test Light Tool (2B) to turn the battery clockwise until the arrow lines up with the lock symbol on the housing.

To remove the battery, turn the battery counter-clockwise using the edge of the Test Light Tool (2C). DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to discard the used battery properly.

A replacement PetSafe Contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our web site at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you.

battery (RFA-67) can be found at many retailers.

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To 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 Test Light Tool to expose the Correction Level Button (2D).

2. With the battery installed, press the Correction Level Button and release when the Receiver LED Indicator Light lights up (2E).

3. The Receiver LED Indicator Light will emit a series of ﬂashes representing the Static Correction Level.

4. Increase the Static Correction Level by pressing and releasing the Correction Level Button within 5 seconds of the previous series of ﬂashes.

5. After setting the Static Correction Level, replace the cover to protect the Correction Level Button.

The Static Correction levels increase in strength from 1 to 6. Pushing the Correction Level Button while the Receiver Collar is on level 6 will cause the Receiver Collar to revert to level 1. Refer to the Function and Response Table to choose the Static Correction level that best ﬁts your pet.

The Receiver Indicator Light acts as a low battery indicator. The light will ﬂash every 4 to 5 seconds when battery replacement is required.

Battery Contact Verification

Remove Receiver Collar from your pet. Press the button and verify that the LED light illuminates. If the LED light does not come on remove the battery. Locate the metal tabs in the battery well. Gently lift the tabs to ensure that the battery will make good contact. Replace the battery into the Receiver Collar. Press the button and check that the LED light illuminates.

Function and Response Table

Indicator Light Response

1 Flash 1 No Static Correction, Tone Only Initial Training Mode

2 Flashes 2 Low Static Correction Timid

3 Flashes 3 Medium-Low Static Correction Timid or Average

4 Flashes 4 Medium Static Correction Average Energy

5 Flashes 5 Medium-High Static Correction Average or High Energy

6 Flashes 6 High Static Correction High Energy

Flashes once every 4 to 5 seconds

Over Correction Protection

If your pet enters the Boundary Zone or continues anywhere beyond the Pet Area, this feature limits the Static Correction duration to 30 seconds.

In the unlikely event that your pet leaves the Pet Area, he will not receive a Static Correction upon return to the Pet Area.

Static Correction Level

Receiver Collar Function Temperament of Pet

Indicates Low Battery

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