Woodstream WFC User Manual

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ACS Report Number: 10-0086.W03.25.A

Manufacturer: Woodstream Corporation

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Custom-Shape

Wireless Dog Fence

Instruction Manual

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Fully Charge the System

Controller for 6 hours.

Welcome

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

®

, the leader in safe, caring

control for pets and wildlife for more than 60 years.

Featuring breakthrough, patented, wireless technology, the Custom­Shape Wireless Dog Fence is designed to maximize the freedom and
safety of your dog, with minimal effort, investment and impact on
your property. It is the industry’s most-advanced, do-it-yourself, dog
containment system.

The Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence gives you all the advantages of a
professionally-installed, underground wire fence system without all the
hassles and costs. Our revolutionary technology allows you to shape the
wireless fence to the specific configuration of your yard -- maximizing the
space for your dog to roam. It also allows you to add custom Exclusion
Zones thereby keeping your dog out of your garden or swimming pool.
There are no wires to bury or break. No back pains from digging.
No money wasted on trenching. Just a Fast & Easy Setup and
Freedom to Roam!

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,

and press “1”.

Thank you for purchasing the
Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence
from Havahart

®

!

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS ............................................................................................................................................. 3

SYSTEM COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 5

Controller
Bases
Collar

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Quick Checklist
Planning Your Wireless Fence System

INSTALLING THE CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE ...................................................................................... 7

Setting Up the Bases ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

1

- Installing the Bases

- Activating the Bases

Setting Up the Fence Boundary ............................................................................................................................ 9

2

- Fence Boundary Flag Placement

- Fence Boundary Activation

- Removing a Flag

- Removing a Fence Boundary

3

Setting Up the Exclusion Zones (Optional) ................................................................................................... 12

- What are Exclusion Zones (Ex. Zones)?

- Exclusion Zone Flag Placement

- Exclusion Zone Activation

- Removing an Exclusion Zone Flag

- Removing an Exclusion Zone

- Naming an Exclusion Zone

- Deactivating /Reactivating an Exclusion Zone

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Setting Up the Collar(s) .............................................................................................................................................. 18

- Activating a Collar

- Naming a Collar

- Adjusting the Correction Level of a Collar

- Removing a Collar

- Fitting a Collar

Table of Contents

TRAINING YOUR DOG ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22

WARRANTY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 28

WIRELESS FENCE PLANNING GRID .......................................................................................................................................... 29

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Important Safety Reminders

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

safety guidelines and instructions:

s The Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence is designed for dogs older than 6 months and weighing

Important Safety Reminders

more than 8 pounds.

s It is necessary to fully charge the system Controller for 6 hours PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

sAll Bases must be installed indoors and should not be exposed to inclement weather (e.g. rain or snow).

sEach Base 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 any devices

from wall outlets during thunderstorms. Also, do not attempt to install the system during stormy weather.

sTo help prevent skin irritation, 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.

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

the reach of children.

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System Components

System Components

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Controller

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USB cable

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Master Base

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4 AC power adapter cords for Bases

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2 CR123 batteries for Collar

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Extra set of small Collar probes

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Heart-shaped Collar tester

74 white flags, 1 blue flag

Instructional DVD

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Removable wall-mount adhesive tape

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4 Screws and 4 wall anchors

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Collar

Other Items You May Need:

s Scissors
s Drill
s Pen and Paper
s Tape Measure

s Pliers

s Permanent Marker

Instruction manual

Quick Setup Guide

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The Technology Behind the System

The Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence from Havahart® is driven by a nanoLOC TRX 2.4 GHz transceiver that has
been enhanced with complex algorithms, strategic distortion filtering and modular signal amplification to deliver
advanced time-of-flight-ranging technology and precision event-stamp mapping. These enhancements comprise
the core of the patented elements that provide an unparalleled level of technical sophistication in the wireless dog
fencing industry. This first-of-its-kind, cutting-edge Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence gives you the advantage of
allowing your dog to go to the edge of your property while keeping him safe and out of designated areas.

The Technology Behind the System

The revolutionary technology behind the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence allows you to create a wireless fence
boundary and Exclusion Zones. The wireless fence boundary is a wireless perimeter that can be shaped to the exact
configuration of your yard. It is used to enclose your property’s Roaming Area where your dog can roam and play. By
contrast, an Exclusion Zone is a specific area such as a flower bed, children’s play area, pool, or patio where you want
to restrict your dog’s access. One blue and 74 white boundary flags are used to mark the wireless fence boundary
and any Exclusion Zones throughout your property. The flags are also used during training to indicate the location of
the wireless fence for your dog. Extra flags can be purchased if needed by going to www.havartwireless.com.

Fence Components:

Controller: The Controller puts all the power of the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence at your fingertips. Through

auditory alerts and an intuitive graphic user interface (GUI) with a touch screen, the Controller provides easy, step-

by-step instructions for setting up, activating and managing your system. The Controller will notify you if your dog

breaches the fence boundary, if there is a problem with any of the fence components or if the Collar’s battery

life is low.

Bases: The system features a Master Base and 3 additional Bases, which are easily installed inside the home

using the removable wall-mount adhesive tape or screws. Each Base deploys the patented time-of-flight-ranging

technology with enhanced signal penetration to accurately and reliably determine the location of your dog by

transmitting a radio signal to his Collar. Working in concert with the Controller, the Bases identify and store the

location of the custom-shape fence boundary and Exclusion Zones(s) through precision event-stamp-mapping.

Based on data that is continuously captured, filtered and refined by the system, the Master Base determines whether

or not a correction should be delivered through the Collar.

The Bases also interact with one another to increase the range of the fence boundary, allowing you to create a

containment area up to 400 feet in any direction. No other do-it-yourself, wireless fence system offers a larger

containment area with the ability to custom-fit the fence boundary to the shape of your yard.

Collar: The comfortable, water-proof Collar houses a CR123 battery, 2 correction probes and a state-of-the-art radio

receiver with advanced antenna assembly that communicates with the Bases to constantly track the location of your

dog with regard to the wireless fence boundary and Exclusion Zones(s). When the Bases sense that the Collar is near

the fence boundary or an Exclusion Zone, they send a signal to the Collar to produce an auditory tone. When any

zone is breached, the Bases send another signal to the Collar to deliver a correction through the probes. Using the

Controller, you can progam in any of 5 static correction levels or an auditory correction tone, depending upon the

size and/or stubbornness of your dog. The default correction level is tone-only. You can use your Controller to set up,

name and manage up to 4 Collars for use on multiple dogs.

NOTE: Integrated Motion Sensor technology allows the Collar to conserve battery life when appropriate. Long
battery life will depend on the degree of your dog’s activity during training and beyond.

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Getting Started

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Quick Checklist:

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

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

Getting Started

Some Helpful Tips:

When creating your fence boundary,
make sure to completely close the loop
to create an enclosed containment
area. Use the blue flag as a reference
point to ensure you are closing the loop.
Detailed instructions are found under the
“Boundary Flag Placement” section.

Charge the Controller for 6 hours.

Regardless of the fence layout you
choose, make sure your house is inside

Insert a new battery in the Collar. If using more than

the enclosed boundary.

one Collar, DO NOT insert batteries in all the Collars at
the same time. It is necessary to insert batteries and
activate the Collars one at a time. Find detailed
instructions under the “Setting Up The Collar(s)”

When addressing a curved area, avoid
creating sharp turns or tight corners as
this may cause gaps in your boundary.

section of this manual on page 18.

The distance between the fence

Watch the instructional DVD and use the
Quick Setup Guide.

boundary and Exclusion Zones, and
the distance between Exclusions Zones
must be wider than 12 feet to ensure
adequate access and proper system

Plan Your Wireless Fence Boundary & Exclusion Zones:

performance.

Because the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence is so flexible, there
are an infinite number of installation layout options you can design. Prior to installation, it is important to map
out how you envision the layout of your wireless fence to ensure it suits the custom shape of your yard while
providing your dog optimum freedom and safety. You may use the grid on page 27 to sketch your design.

The following are sample layouts, which you may consider implementing on your property:

Fence Boundary

Base

Master Base

ROAMING ARE

Deck

Flower
Garden

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Master Base

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Fence Boundary

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Base Base

Base Base

Master Base

Fence Boundary

Deck

Fence Boundary

Fence Boundary

Swing Set

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Base Base

Master Base

Fence Boundary

AMING AREA

Pool

Swing Set

Shed

Deck

Fence Boundary

Base Base

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Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence

Important Note:

1

Setting Up the Bases

Installing the Bases:

Position all 4 Bases at the far corners inside of your home and near a

power outlet (including the attached garage if it applies).

The Controller must be fully charged
before you begin the installation process
(full charge takes approximately 6 hours).

1. Install the Master Base first. To identify it from the rest of the Bases,

check to find the words, “Master Base” printed on the back of the unit.

2. Position the Master Base in an interior corner wall near the area where

your dog spends most of his time outdoors. Make sure a power
outlet is nearby. (see Illustration A)

3. Peel and place the removable wall-mount adhesive tape to the

back of the Master Base. If preferred, use the screws provided to
mount the Master Base. (See page 8 for details)

Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Bases

4. Attach the Master Base to a wall or window frame approximately

6 feet off the floor and plug into the power outlet.

(see Illustration B)

5. A green power light will display indicating the Base unit is on.

Deck

BaseBase

Master Base Base

Illustration A

Illustration B

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Attaching Base using the adhesive tape:

s Clean surface with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, wipe gently, let dry.

DO NOT USE household cleaners.

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

s Peel the back from one piece of tape and attach it vertically to the

middle of the Controller with the tab pointed upward toward the
antennas.

s Connect the fasteners (Velcro-like teeth) on the tape of the

Controller to the fasteners on the other piece of tape. The tab
on the other piece of tape should point downward away from the
antennas -- the opposite direction of the tab on the piece of tape
on the Controller.

s Peel the back from the other piece of tape and attach it to the wall

with pull-tab facing downward toward the floor and the Controller
antennas facing upward toward the ceiling.

6. Repeat these steps to install the rest of the Bases in the

remaining 3 corners of your home.

7. Touch the screen of the Controller to turn it on and press

“Get Started”. (See Figure 1.2)

To remove the adhesive tape:

s Peel the Controller gently from the

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

s Start with the piece of tape on the wall.

To prevent the fastener from snapping
your fingers, press one hand on the end
of the tape opposite the tab and use your
other hand to pull the tab of the tape
slowly down straight against the
surface of the wall stretching the tab
at least 12 inches until the strip releases.
Repeat for the tape attached to the
Controller.

Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Bases

Activating the Bases:

1. Once all Bases are installed, plugged in and displaying a green

power light, stand within 10 feet of the Master Base and press the
“Complete” Button on the Controller. This will activate all the
Bases simultaneously. (See Figure 1.3)

If successful, a positive auditory tone will sound and the Controller will indicate
you are now ready to proceed to setup your fence boundary. (See Figure 1.4)

If you are unsuccessful, a negative auditory tone will sound and the Controller
will advise you to re-check each Base to ensure that it is properly installed,
plugged in and displaying a green power light. (See Figure 1.5)

Figure 1.4

Figure 1.5

Figure 1.2

Figure 1.3

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