Petsafe PWF00-11923 Operating And Training Manual

Model Number

PWF00-11923

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outdoor pet barrier

operating and training guide

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.

• Underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all underground cables
marked before you dig to bury your wire. In most areas this is a free service.
Avoid these cables when you dig.

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This System is NOT a solid barrier. The system is designed to act as a deterrent,
using Static Correction to condition pets to remain outside of the established
barrier area. 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 outside of the established barrier area. Not all pets can be trained to avoid
entering the barrier area. Therefore, if you have reason to believe that your pet may
harm himself or pose a danger to others if he is not kept from entering the barrier
area, you should NOT rely solely upon this system to restrict your pet. Radio
Systems® Corporation shall NOT be liable for any personal injuries, property
damage, injury to or death of your pet, economic loss or any consequential
damages sustained as a result of any animal entering the barrier area.

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.
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.

• To prevent an unintended correction, do not perform set up procedures

while the Receiver Collar is on your pet.

• If you are using a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does

not put pressure on the Contact Points of the Receiver Collar.

To avoid damage to the transmitter do not submerge in water.

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Thank you for choosing PetSafe®, the best selling brand of electronic training
solutions in the world. Our mission is to be the most trusted brand in the pet
ownership experience. We want to ensure your pet’s safety by providing you
with the tools and techniques to successfully train your pet. If you have any
questions, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit
our website at www.petsafe.net.

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

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will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone. Complete

warranty information is available online at www.petsafe.net.

Table of Contents

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

Other Items You Will Need ...........................................................................................................5

How the Pawz Away

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

Operating Guide - Wireless Option .........................................................................................7

Power Up the Barrier Transmitter .............................................................................................7

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

Test the Barrier Area .................................................................................................................7

Fit the Receiver Collar on Your Pet ...........................................................................................8

Operating Guide - Wire Option ..............................................................................................10

Determine Placement of Barrier Transmitter & Wire Layout ..................................................10

Connect the Wires to the

Barrier Transmitter ...................................................................................................................12

Test the Barrier Area ...............................................................................................................13

Install the Boundary Wire ........................................................................................................13

Fit the Receiver Collar .............................................................................................................14

Additional Feature ......................................................................................................................14

Training Guide ..........................................................................................................................15

Begin Your Pet’s First Session .................................................................................................15

Further Training .......................................................................................................................15

Additional Information ................................................................................................................16

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

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................17

Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ......................................................................................18

Compliance .................................................................................................................................19

Customer Care International .......................................................................................................19

Perchlorate Battery .....................................................................................................................19

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Outdoor Pet Barrier System Works ............................................................6

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Components

Barrier Transmitter

(4 D Batteries not included)

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PWF00-11923

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BEFORE BEGINNING

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guide

Test Light Tool

Operating and
Training Guide

Other Items You Will Need

• 4 alkaline D-batteries

• Phillips screwdriver

• Non-metallic collar and leash

• Scissors

• Lighter

Items needed for Custom Layout

• Boundary wire rated for direct burial

• Pliers

• Wire stripping pliers

• Shovel or lawn edger

• Circular Saw with Masonry Blade (depending on your layout)

• Waterproofing Compound (depending on our layout)

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How the Pawz Away® Outdoor Pet
Barrier System Works

The Barrier Transmitter, disguised as a rock in your landscape, sends a spherical radio signal up
to 16 feet in diameter or an 8 foot radius. Your pet wears a Receiver Collar with Contact Points
that touch his neck. When your pet enters the Barrier Area, he’ll hear a series of audible tones
from the Receiver Collar and he will feel a safe progressive Static Correction, delivered through
the Contact Points on his neck. It is designed to startle, not to punish. The progressive Static
Correction will get your pet’s attention, but will not cause harm. The correction continues until
your pet leaves the Barrier Area. The system has been proven safe, comfortable and effective
for pets at least 6 months old and over 5 pounds.

You also have the option to create a custom shaped barrier using Boundary Wire. Create a
barrier loop up to 150 feet.

This is a deterrence system designed to keep pets away from areas in your
landscape you want to protect. THIS IS NOT A CONTAINMENT SYSTEM.
Do not use this system to keep your pet contained in your yard. The static
correction is not intended to keep your pet contained.

Key Definitions

Barrier Transmitter: Transmits the wireless radio signal.
Barrier Area: Area that you want to prevent your pet from gaining access to.
Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from the Barrier Transmitter.
Contact Points: Deliver the safe progressive Static Correction when your pet enters the Barrier Area.
Progressive Static Correction: Static correction begins at the lowest level and automatically

increases to maximum within 3 seconds of first detection in the Barrier Area.

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Contact Points

Down

Button

LCD

Display

Window

Up

Button

Barrier

Transmitter

Barrier

Area

Receiver

Collar

Open Battery

On/Off Dial

ON

OPEN

OFF

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