Petsafe RFA-67 User Manual

PetSafe®

™

In-Ground Fence

Operating and Training Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

RFA-67

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Table of Contents

Components ................................................................................................................................... 3

Other Items You May Need .............................................................................................................. 3

How the System Works .................................................................................................................... 4

Key Deﬁ nitions ............................................................................................................................... 4

Operating Guide

Locate the Fence Transmitter ....................................................................................................... 5

Lay Out the System ..................................................................................................................... 5

Sample Layouts ........................................................................................................................... 6

Position the Boundary Wire ......................................................................................................... 7

Connect the Wires to the Fence Transmitter ................................................................................. 8

Prepare the Receiver Collar.......................................................................................................... 8

Set the Boundary Width and Test the Receiver Collar .................................................................... 9

Install the Boundary Wire ...........................................................................................................10

Place the Boundary Flags ...........................................................................................................11

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

Training Guide

Be Patient With Your Pet .............................................................................................................13

Days 1 and 2 - Boundary Flag Awareness ....................................................................................13

Days 3 and 4 - Continue Boundary Flag Awareness .....................................................................14

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

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

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

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

Accessories ....................................................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................16

Short Loop Test .............................................................................................................................17

To Locate a Break in the Wire .........................................................................................................17

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

Compliance ...................................................................................................................................18

Customer Care International ..........................................................................................................18

Caution .........................................................................................................................................19

Layout Grid ...................................................................................................................................20

Mounting Template ........................................................................................................................20

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Components

Power

Adapter

Test Light

Tool

Transmitter

Receiver

Collar

Fence

(PetSafe® RFA-67)

Battery

Boundary Wire - 500 ft.

Wire Nuts

Gel-filled

Capsules

Boundary Flags - 50

Operating and

Training Guide

Other Items You May Need

• Additional wire and ﬂ ags (Part #PRFA-500)

• Tape measure

• Small Phillips screwdriver

• Drill & mounting hardware

• Shovel or lawn edger

• Pliers

• Wire stripping pliers

• Scissors

• Lighter

• Electrical tape

• Gel-ﬁ lled Capsules

• Additional wire nuts

• Waterprooﬁ ng compound (e.g. silicone caulk)

• PVC pipe or water hose

• Circular saw with masonry blade

• Staple gun

• Non-metallic collar and leash

Fence installation and training help, interactive fence planning software: www.petsafe.net/fence

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How the System Works

A radio signal travels from the Fence Transmitter through a buried wire, marking the boundaries you wish to set for your dog. Your dog wears a Receiver Collar that detects the signal at the boundary. As your dog approaches the boundary, the receiver issues a warning tone. If he proceeds further, he receives a safe but startling Static Correction. While harmless, the correction will persuade him to stay in the containment area you’ve established. Boundary ﬂ ags are a temporary visual aid for your pet; remove them after training. This PetSafe

In-Ground Fence™ has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective

for pets over 8 pounds.

Key Definitions

Fence Transmitter: Transmits the radio signal through the Boundary Wire.

Pet Area: Area within the Warning Zone where your pet can roam freely.

Warning Zone: Outer edge of the Pet Area where your pet’s Receiver Collar begins to beep, warning him not to go into the

Static Correction Zone.

Static Correction Zone: Zone beyond the Warning Zone where your pet’s Receiver Collar will emit a Static Correction, signaling him to return to the Pet Area.

Boundary Width: Combination of the Warning Zone and the Static Correction Zone.

Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from the Boundary Wire.

Contact Points: Delivers the safe Static Correction when your pet moves into the Static Correction Zone.

Power Jack: Where the Power Adapter plugs into the Fence Transmitter. The Fence Transmitter is powered by a standard

120-volt outlet.

Boundary Control Switch: Switch located on the Fence Transmitter to adjust according to the length of Boundary Wire used.

Boundary Wire Ter minals: Where the Boundary Wires connect to the Fence Transmitter in order to complete a

continuous loop.

Loop Indicator Light: Indicates that the Boundary Wire makes a complete loop, enabling the signal to be transmitted.

Boundary Width Control: Adjusts the width of the Warning and Static Correction Zones. Note: Adjusting the knob does not

change the level of Static Correction on the Receiver Collar.

Fence Transmitter

Power Jack

Boundary Control Switch

Boundary Wire

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Ter minals

Loop Indicator Light

Power Light

Boundary Width Control

Fence

Transmitter

Static Correction

Zone

Warning

Zone

Pet Area

Static Correction

Zone

Warning

Zone

Boundary

Width

Receiver Collar

Battery

Washers

Contact Points

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Twists/ft.

Operating Guide

Step

Locate the Fence Transmitter

Place the Fence Transmitter:

• In a dry, well ventilated, protected area (1A, 1B).

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

• Secured to a stationary surface using appropriate mounting hardware (not included). A mounting template is included in the back of this guide.

• At least 3 feet from large metal objects or appliances as these items may interfere with the signal consistency (1C).

Once you have mounted the Fence Transmitter, the Boundary Wire must exit the building. This can be accomplished via a window or through a hole drilled through the wall. Ensure the drill path is clear of any utilities. Make sure the Boundary Wire is not cut off or pinched by a window, door, or garage door, as this can damage it over time.

To prevent ﬁ res and electrical hazards, install the Fence Transmitter in buildings that are in accordance with state and local electrical codes.

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3ft.

Step

Lay Out the System

Basic Planning Tips

Warning: Before digging to bury the Boundary Wire of your In-Ground Fence™, make sure that there are no buried power, telephone, or other electrical cables in the vicinity. Many underground cables carry high voltage and digging into them, or laying your Boundary Wire on them, may lead to hazard from shock or electrocution. Have the local utility company mark your underground lines. In most communities this is a free service. For information regarding how these underground wires can affect your system’s operation, see Step 3 Position the Boundary Wire.

• The Boundary Wire MUST start at

the Fence Transmitter and make a continuous loop back (2A).

• Twisting the Boundary Wire cancels the signal and allows your pet to cross over that area without correction. Plastic or metal piping will not cancel the signal. Twist the Boundary Wire 10 to 12 times per foot to cancel the signal (2A).

• Design a layout that is suitable for your yard. Sample layouts are provided in this section, and a grid for designing your layout is provided in the back of this guide.

• Fence planning software is available online at www.petsafe.net/fence.

• Always use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum of 3 foot radius to produce a more consistent boundary (2B). Do not use sharp turns, as this will cause gaps in your boundary.

• Avoid making passageways too narrow for your pet to move about freely (e.g., along the sides of a house).

• The Receiver Collar can be activated inside the house if the Boundary Wire runs along the outside wall of the house. If this occurs, remove your pet’s Receiver Collar before bringing him inside, decrease the range using the Boundary Width Control knob or consider an alternative layout.

2A 2B

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Sample Layouts

3-5'

Sample 1: Perimeter Loop (Single Loop)

The Perimeter

Loop is the most common layout. This will allow your pet to freely and safely

roam your entire property (2C). It can also protect

gardens, pools and landscaping (2D).

Sample 2 (2E): Perimeter Loop Using Existing Fence (Single Loop)

This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your layout and keep your pet from jumping out or digging under your existing fence. It reduces the amount of wire which will need to be buried. From the

Fence Transmitter, run the wire to A, A to B, B to C, C

to D, D to E, E to A, twist the wires from A back to the Fence Transmitter. See the “Install the Boundary Wire”

section for more information on attaching the wire to a fence.

Double Loop

A Double Loop must be used when you are not establishing the Boundary Zone on all sides of your property.

When using a Double Loop, the Boundary Wire must be separated by a minimum of 3 TO 5 FEET to avoid canceling the signal. Remember that a Double Loop will require twice as much wire.

Sample 3 (2F): Front or Back Yard Only (Double Loop)

From the Fence Transmitter, run the wire to A, A to B, B to C, C

to D, D to E, E to F, make a U-turn and follow your path all the way back to A, keeping the

wire separated 3 to 5 feet. Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter.

Sample 4 (2G): Front Boundary Only (Double Loop)

From the Fence Transmitter, run the wire to A, A to B, B back to A keeping the wire separated 3 to 5 feet. Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter.

Sample 5 (2H): Lake Access (Double Loop)

From the Fence Transmitter, run the wire to A, A to B,

make a U-turn and go to C, C to D, D to E, make a U-turn and follow your path all the way back to A keeping wire

separated 3 to 5 feet. Twist the wire from A back to the Fence Transmitter.

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