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OPER A TING & TR AINING G UIDE PL E ASE RE A D THIS ENT IRE GUI DE BEF ORE BEGI NNING 400-1178.indd 1 3/5/10 4:28 PM[...]
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2 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Explanation of Attention W ords 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. W AR NI N G W ARNING indicates a hazardous si[...]
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4 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 5 Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand. ® Used properly , this product will help you train your dog efficiently and safely . T o ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’ s manual thoroughly . If you have questions regarding this product’ s operation, please see this manual’ s Frequently Asked Questi[...]
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6 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 7 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS The SportDOG Brand ® In-Ground Fence System has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for dogs over 10 pounds. The system works by producing a radio signal from the Fence T ransmitter through up to 8,600 feet of Boundary Wire. The Boundary Wire is buried or attached to a fixed object to [...]
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8 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 9 SAMPLE LA YOUTS Sample 1: Perimeter Loop (Single Loop) The Perimeter Loop is the most common layout. This will allow your dog to freely and safely roam your entire property ( 2C ). It can also protect gardens, pools and landscaping ( 2D ). D E A C B Sample 2 ( 2E ): Perimeter Loop Using Existing Fence (Single Loop) T[...]
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10 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 11 1 0 T wists/ft. 1 2 3 C ADDITIONAL BOUNDARY WIRE W e recommend the use of 20 gauge insulated solid copper wire for direct burial. Extra Boundary Wire can be purchased in 500 foot spools at the store whe re yo u pur chase d the kit or through the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144. NOTE[...]
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12 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 13 PREP ARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER Y our Collar Receiver comes with short Contact Points installed. If your dog has a long or thick coat, you have two options to ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system (follow 1-5 in diagra[...]
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14 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 15 6C Boundary Wire 6E Boundary Wire 6D If the Collar Receiver does not beep at the desired range, adjust the Range Adjuster knob to the desired setting. T urning the Range Adjuster knob clockwise increases the Boundary Width while turning it counterclockwise decreases it. Repeat this activity as needed until the Coll[...]
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16 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 17 PLACE THE BOUNDAR Y FLAGS The Boundary Flags are visual reminders for your dog to show where the W arning Zone is located. 1. Hold the Collar Receiver at your dog’ s neck height. 2. Walk towards the W arning Zone until the Collar Receiver beeps ( 8A ). 3. Place a Boundary Flag in the ground ( 8B ). 4. Walk back i[...]
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18 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 19 NOTE: Never allow your dog to eat the treat in the Stimulation Zone. 10A 10C 10B __________________________________________________ DA YS 2 THRU 4 - CONTINUE BOUNDARY FLAG A W ARENESS Perform three sessions per day , each lasting 10-15 minutes. GOAL: T o train your dog to stay in the Boundary Area and respect the b[...]
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20 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 21 ACCESSORIES T o purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG Brand ® In-Ground Fence System, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com to locate a retailer near you. Component Part Number Battery (9V) P AC11-12067 Power Adapter for Fence T ransmitter (USA &[...]
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22 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Collar Receiver is not beeping or correcting. • Check battery to make sure it is installed properly (page 12). • Check that both lights are lit on the Fence T ransmitter . If not, perform the “Short Loop T est” (page 23). The Collar Receiver is beeping, but the dog is not responding to the S[...]
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24 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 25 CA UT IO N TO LOCA TE A BREAK IN THE BOUNDAR Y WIRE Please follow these steps in determining where you have a break in your Boundary Wire: 1. Locate your original splice(s) and verify they have a good, solid connection. 2. Check your yard to determine any possible damage to the Boundary Wire (recent digging, aerati[...]
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26 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.COM 27 LA YOUT GRID MOUNTING TEMPLA TE 6.30” THI S END UP 400-1178.indd 26-27 3/5/10 4:28 PM[...]
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R adi o S ys te ms Co rpor ati on • 1 042 7 El ect ric A ve nue • Kno xv ill e, TN 3 7 93 2 • 1- 800 - 7 32 -01 44 40 0- 117 8 ©2 00 5, 20 10 RAD IO S Y ST EMS ® C ORP ORA TI ON SD F : : R A DD - A -D OG ® SD F : : W F WI RE & FL A G KI T Wire & Flag Kit and Add-A-Dog ® Collar Receiver 400-1178.indd 28 3/5/10 4:28 PM[...]