Petsafe Wireless Pet Containment System Receiver Collar Operating Manual

PetSafe® Wireless Pet Containment

System

®

Receiver Collar

Operating Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

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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® will never give or sell your
valuable information to anyone. Complete warranty information is available online at
www.petsafe.net.

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 defi ne 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.

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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 (A) one-half turn beyond fi nger 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) (B). Use the edge of
the Test Light Tool (B) 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 (C). DO NOT
attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to
discard the used battery properly.

A

B

C

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A replacement PetSafe® battery (RFA-67) can be found at many
retailers. 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.

To Set the Static Correction Level

Read all steps before attempting to set the Static Correction Level.

Remove the clear plastic cover with the edge of the Test Light 1.
Tool to expose the Correction Level Button (D).
With the battery installed, press the Correction Level Button and 2.
release when the Receiver LED Indicator Light lights up (E).
The Receiver LED Indicator Light will emit a series of 3.
fl ashes representing the Static Correction Level.
Increase the Static Correction Level by pressing and 4.
releasing the Correction Level Button within 5 seconds of
the previous series of fl ashes.
After setting the Static Correction Level, replace the cover to 5.
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 fi ts your pet.

D

E

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

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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

Static Correction
Level

Receiver Collar
Function

Temperament
of Pet

1 Flash 1 No Static Correction,

Beep 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

Indicates Low Battery

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Fit the Receiver Collar

Important: The proper fi t and placement of your Receiver
Collar is important for effective training. The Contact
Points must have direct contact with your pet’s skin on the
underside of his neck.

To assure a proper fi t, please follow these steps:

Make sure that the battery is not installed in the Receiver Collar.1.
Start with your pet standing comfortably (2. F).
To make it easier to hear the warning beep, place3.

F

the Receiver Collar on your pet with the logo side
of Receiver facing up.
Center the Contact Points underneath your pet’s 4.
neck, touching the skin. Note: It is sometimes

necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points
to make sure that contact is consistent.

Check the tightness of the Receiver Collar by 5.
inserting one fi nger between the end of a Contact
Point and your pet’s neck. The fi t should be snug
but not constricting (G).
Allow your pet to wear the collar for several 6.
minutes then recheck the fi t. Check the fi t again
as your pet becomes more comfortable with the
Receiver Collar.

G

H