Woodstream RFB User Manual

IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210

ACS Report Number: 10-0086.W03.55.A

Manufacturer: Woodstream Corporation

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FCC ID: SNA-RFB

FCC Rule Part: 15.247

Model: 5134G-B

Manual

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Radial-Shape

Wireless Dog Fence

Instruction Manual

Model 5134G

Controlle

Welcome

Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Radial-Shape
Wireless Dog Fence from Havahart

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Wireless - the leading innovator

of digital wireless fence solutions.

Featuring breakthrough, patented wireless technology, the Radial­Shape Wireless Dog Fence is designed to provide maximum freedom
and safety for your dog and peace of mind for you with minimal effort,
investment and impact on your property. It is the industry’s most­advanced, do-it-yourself, INSTANT-CIRCULAR dog containment system.
It is the first to offer a Roaming Area that can extend from 40 up to
400 feet in all directions with technology housed in a Controller that is
smaller than a Frisbee. There are no wires to bury or break, no back pains
from digging, and no wasted money on trenching — just a fast & easy
setup and freedom for your dog to roam!

Proper training of your dog is the most critical element in ensuring
the successful operation of your wireless dog fence. Consult the
training section of this manual once you have set up your wireless
dog fence.

To ensure your complete satisfaction
and your dog’s safety, please read
and follow all of these instructions
carefully. Should you need
assistance, our Consumer Care
Specialists are ready to help. Call

1-800-800-1819, Option 1.

Thank you for purchasing the
Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS ..........................................................................................................................

SYSTEM COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................................................

KEY DEFINITIONS, TECHNOLOGY & HOW IT WORKS ....................................................................................

- Roaming Area

- Trigger Zone

- Controller

- Havahart

GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................................................

- Planning Your Wireless Fence System

- Quick Checklist

INSTALLING THE RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE ..............................................................................

Setting Up the Controller

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- Installing & Activating the Controller

Setting Up the Collar

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- Installing a Battery

- Checking Battery Status

- Recharging a Battery

- Activating a Collar

- Adjusting the Correction Level of a Collar

- Turning a Collar Off/On

- Removing a Collar

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Collar

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Setting Up the Fence Boundary/Trigger Zone

- Establishing the Fence Boundary/Trigger Zone Distance

- Placing Training Flags

- Turning the Trigger Zone Off/On

- Display Options

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Fitting a Collar ................................................................................................................................................

TRAINING YOUR DOG ...................................................................................................................................................

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................

FACTORS AFFECTING SIGNAL STRENGTH ............................................................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................

TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY .................................................................................................

WARRANTY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................

WIRELESS FENCE PLANNING GRID ..........................................................................................................................

(Viewing Distance to Dog and Battery Status, Turning the Display Off/On, Setting Alarm Options)

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Important Safety Reminders

To ensure the safe and effective operation of your Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence, please read and follow all

safety guidelines and instructions:

s The Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence is designed for dogs older than 6 months that weigh more

Important Safety Reminders

than 8 pounds.

s The Controller must be installed indoors and should not be exposed to moisture (e.g. rain or snow).

sThe Controller must be plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC outlet.

sChanges or modifications to any system component may cause permanent system damage and void

manufacturer warranties.

sTo prevent system damage due to unexpected power surges, it is recommended that you unplug the

Controller from the wall outlet during thunderstorms. All settings will be retained in system memory. Also do
not attempt to install the system during stormy weather.

sTo help prevent skin irritation and increase battery life, do not leave the Collar on your dog for more than

12 consecutive hours.

sAlways remove the Collar from your dog before adjusting any of the system components or settings.

sThe system is intended to provide safe containment of your dog. All components should be kept out of

the reach of children.

sFollow your established leash laws. There may be cases where this system will be prohibited by law.

sProper training of your dog is the most critical element in ensuring the safe and successful operation

of your wireless dog fence.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE FOR ANY REASON

CONTACT HAVAHART® WIRELESS DIRECTLY!
CALL 1-800-800-1819, OPTION 1.

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System Components

Ensure that the following components are
included with your system. If a component is
missing, please call 1-800-800-1819, Option 1.

A

B

G

K

Model 5134G

System Components

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F

E

H

D

C

A

Controller

B

AC Adapter Power Cord

C

Removable Wall-Mount Adhesive Strips

D

Screw

E

Wall Anchor

F

Collar

G

2 RCR123A Batteries For Collar

Other Items You May Need:

Scissors

s
s Drill
s Tape Measure
s Screw Driver
s Pliers
s Permanent Marker

Accessories:

Extra Collar - 5134GX

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s 25 Flag Pack - HW25FLAGPACK
s Heart-Shaped Collar Tester - HWHEARTSCT
s 2 Controller Antennas - HW2ANT
s 2 Pack Of Batteries - HW2REBATPACK

s Battery Recharger - HWBATRECHARG
s Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol
s Soft Cloth

H

Extra Set Of Collar Probes For Short-Haired Dogs

I

Heart-Shaped Collar Tester

75 Training Flags

J

K

Battery Recharger

Instructional DVD

Instruction Manual

Quick Setup Guide

s Collar Battery Cap - HWCBATCAP
s 2 Long Probes - HW2LPROBES
s 2 Short Probes - HW2SPROBES
s AC Adapter - HWACCORD

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Key Definitions, Technology & How it Works

Key Definitions:

Roaming Area: Area between the Controller and the Trigger Zone where your dog is free to roam and play.

Capable of expanding from 40 feet up to 400 feet in all directions.

Trigger Zone: The zone, which may be up to 13 feet wide, located outside the Roaming Area that establishes the
fence boundary. Correction is triggered by your dog crossing into the Trigger Zone which can be set to tone-only
(auditory alarm) or static correction. The correction is not constant but cyclical. It will continue through its cycle for
up to 30 seconds while your dog is outside the Roaming Area or until your dog returns approximately 10 feet back
into the Roaming Area.

Key Definitions, Technology & How it Works

Controller: Through auditory alerts and an

LCD screen, the Controller provides intuitive
navigation for setting up, activating and
managing your fence. The Controller
houses a state-of-the-art transceiver
and displays the real-time distance to
your dog. It will notify you if your dog
breaches the fence boundary, if there
is a problem with any of the system
components or if the battery life of
the Collar is running low. You can
use your Controller to set and
manage up to 2 Collars.

Controller

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Collar: The comfortable,
water-proof Collar houses a rechargeable
RCR123A battery, two correction Probes and
a state-of-the-art radio transceiver with
advanced antenna assembly. The Collar
communicates continuously with the Controller
to track the real-time location of your dog. Using the
Controller, the Collar can be programmed to tone
only (auditory correction) or one of 5 different static correction
levels depending upon the size, age and temperament of your dog.
The default correction level is tone only. Use long or short Probes depending upon the thickness of your dog’s
coat. The Havahart

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Collar features exclusive Integrated Motion Sensor Technology to optimize battery life.

The Technology Behind the System:

The Havahart® Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence is driven by two nanoLOC TRX 2.4 GHz transceivers that have been
enhanced with complex algorithms, strategic distortion filtering and modular signal amplification to deliver time­of-flight ranging technology. These enhancements comprise the core of the patented elements that allow the
Havahart
wireless dog fencing industry.

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Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence to provide an unparalleled level of technical sophistication in the

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How it Works:

Both the Havahart® Collar and the Controller contain nanoLOC TRX 2.4 GHz transceiver chipsets that send and
receive radio transmissions from one another like 2-way radios. When radio signals are sent from the antennas of
either component to the other, they propagate in an omni-directional or spherical manner. The ranging process,
performed by the nanoLOC chipsets with their associated antenna pairs, where data is continuously captured,
filtered and refined, yields the distance between the Havahart

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Collar and the Controller.

The Controller is designed so that a custom fence radius of 40 to 400 feet can be set. This radius between the
Controller and the Trigger Zone is what defines the circular Roaming Area for your dog. The Havahart

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Collar and
the Controller range continuously to calculate the distance between them so that the system can track the real­time location of your dog. When the user-defined fence radius distance is reached inside the Trigger Zone, the
Controller sends a command to the Collar to take action and correct (tone or static --- based on user settings). The
Collar will correct your dog until one of these two conditions are met:

1. Your dog returns approximately 10 feet within the Roaming Area.

2. The Collar’s Safety Time-Out Feature stops the correction cycle after 30 seconds.

In the first case, the system automatically returns to normal operating mode. After the correction cycle times out
in the second case, your dog will NOT be corrected for returning to the Roaming Area. The Collar will revert
to normal operating mode only when your dog is at least 10 feet back inside the Roaming Area. After that, the
Controller will not send another correction command until your dog moves back into the Trigger Zone.

Controller Features Collar Features

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Key Definitions, Technology & How it Works

A

Antennas

B

LCD Screen

C

Power Buttton

B

C

D

E

D

Up, Enter & Down Buttons

E

DC Power Connection

F

G

F

Antennas

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Indicator Light

H

Battery Container

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H

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Battery Cap

Probes

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Washers

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Getting Started

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ROAMING AREA

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A

Getting Started

Plan Your Wireless Fence Boundary:

The most important step in setting up your Havahart
Wireless Dog Fence is determining the proper location to mount the
Controller on a wall. The system creates a circular boundary that can
extend from 40 feet up to 400 feet in all directions from the Controller.
Choose a wall inside your home nearest the center of the desired circular
containment area. This is where you will install the Controller. Be sure
that there is a standard 120V AC power outlet outlet that the 6 foot AC
adapter power cord can reach. Remember, proper training is essential for
your dog to learn the boundary that you set.

Use the Wireless Fence Planning Grid on page 38 to help with positioning
of the Controller.

The following are sample layouts for your reference:

Good Good

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Radial-Shaped

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Your Fence Boundary/ Trigger Zone
should NOT be closer than 6 feet to ANY

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ROAD, SIDEWALK OR THOROUGHFARE
FOR YOUR DOG’S SAFETY.

Trigger Zone

R
AMING AREA

10 ’

Controller

10 ’

Trigger Zone

Controller

R
AMING ARE

Trigger Zone

Dog has full access to house and yard within the Roaming
Area.

Dog has full access to house and yard within the Roaming
Area.

May Cause Problems May Cause Problems

Trigger Zone

AMING ARE

Controller

Trigger Zone

Roaming Area contains part of neighbors’ property and
extends onto the road. Dog will have access to neighbors’
property and to the road. Consequences could be severe.

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Dog has limited access to house and yard within Roaming
Area. Collar should be removed upon entering house,
otherwise your dog will be corrected inside the home.

Trigger Zone

Trigger Zone

Controller

Trigger Zone

QUICK CHECKLIST

Before you begin the installation process, be sure to check the following:

s Make sure that you have all system components ready and available.

Getting Started

s Insert a new battery in the Collar.

s Read the Quick Setup Guide and watch the instructional DVD.

s Commit to set aside time to properly train your dog.

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Setting Up the Controller

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Setting Up the Controller

Installing & Activating the Controller:

1. Position the Controller inside your home on a wall nearest the

center of your desired containment area. (see Illustration A)
Make sure a standard 120 V AC power outlet is nearby. Mount
the Controller on the appropriate wall, approximately 6 feet
off the ground or at eye level. (see Illustration B)

2. Use the removable wall-mount adhesive strip or screw

& wall anchor to attach the Controller to the wall.

NOTE: It is recommended to use the removable wall mount
adhesive strip in the event that you later determine the
Controller is not in the correct place and it needs to be relocated.
If the strip will not work on the wall of your choice and you want
to get a rough idea of where the Fence Boundary/Trigger Zone
will exist before you attach the Controller to the wall, find a
way to keep the Controller propped upright and as close to the
desired final position as possible.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Position the controller at least 3 feet
away from large metal objects and major
appliances as these items may reduce the
size and shape of your Roaming Area.

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Illustration A

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Make sure the power supply cord will reach the Controller
from a standard electrical outlet.

Illustration B

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3. Plug the Controller (DC power connection located on

the bottom of the Controller) into a nearby standard
electrical outlet.

NOTE: When the unit is first activated, you may receive a
“POWER FAILURE DETECTED!!!” warning. Disregard this
message and Press ENTER.

4. ”Havahart Wireless Fence.” will display (see Screen 1.1)

5. Press “Enter”

To attach using the removable wall-mount adhesive strips:

s Clean the surface of the desired location of the Controller

with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, wipe gently with a soft cloth
and let dry. DO NOT USE household cleaners. (see Figure 1.1)

s Separate strips (if still connected) at the perforation.

s Peel the liner from the back of one of the strips and attach it

vertically to the middle of the Controller with the release-tab
pointed upward toward the antennas. (see Figure 1.2a)

Setting Up the Controller

Screen 1.1

Figure 1.1

s Connect another strip to the strip on the Controller by

pressing the fasteners of both strips firmly together until
they snap. The release-tab on the other strip should point
downward away from the antennas - the opposite direction
of the release-tab of the strip on the Controller (see Figure 1.2b).

s Peel the liner from the back of the other strip and attach it

to the wall with the release-tab facing downward toward the
floor and the Controller antennas facing upward toward the
ceiling. (see Figure 1.3)

To remove the adhesive strips:

s Pull the Controller gently from the wall by disconnecting

the fasteners. DO NOT pull the strips off the Controller or
the wall.

s Start with the strip on the wall. Press one hand on the end of

the strip opposite of the release-tab and use your other hand
to pull the release-tab slowly straight down against the wall
stretching it at least 12 inches until the strip releases. Repeat
for the strip attached to the Controller (see Figures 1.4a & b).

NOTE: The removable wall-mount adhesive strips are not
recommended for wallpaper. Apply to surfaces above 50˚F .
Adhesive could soften and lose adhesion above 105˚F.

Figure 1.2a

Figure 1.3

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Figure 1.4b

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Installing the Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence

Setting Up the Collar

Setting Up the Collar

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Installing a Battery:

1. Make sure a battery is fully charged before installing it in the

Collar (see Recharging a Battery). Turn the battery cap on the
Collar counterclockwise about 1/4 turn and pull it out. With the
positive side facing outward, install one RCR123A battery into
the Collar. (see Figure 1.5) Replace the battery cap and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.

2. A green light should flash every 5 seconds. If it does not, check

the direction that the battery was installed --- positive side
should be facing outward.

NOTE : The Collar is always “on” when a good battery is installed. However,

the Collar may be awake or asleep. Integrated Motion Sensor Technology
allows the Collar to conserve battery life when appropriate by putting the
Collar to sleep. The light on the Collar will not flash when the Collar is
asleep. Movement, such as gently shaking the Collar, will awaken it and
the green light will flash. A red light will flash to indicate that the battery
needs to be recharged. The Controller will also produce an auditory tone
to alert you that the battery is low.

Checking Battery Status:

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

The Collar should not be placed on your
dog until after you have successfully
installed it on the system.

Install one Collar at a time. The system
allows you to activate up to 2 Collars.

The default correction level of the Collar
is set to Tone Only, which you need to use
to set up your fence boundary.

Battery Installation

CR123A 3V

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Figure 1.

Screen 1.2

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1. Select “Display Options” (see Screen 1.2)

2. Select “Show Collar Monitor” (see Screen 1.3)

Battery

Status Collar is:

NA Asleep to conserve battery life

OK Battery life is shown as a percentage (see screen 1.4). When a

battery needs to be recharged, a Low Battery Alert will
appear (see screen 1.5).

LOW Awake, but battery needs to be recharged soon

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Screen 1.3

Screen 1.4

Screen 1.5