Quick Start GuideStep 1: Design Your Fence
Have the local utility companies mark your underground lines. On a sheet of paper, draw your house and yard. Draw a line around your property that represents the containment area for your dog.
Step 2: Install the Wall-Mount Transmitter
Most people find that the inside of an exterior wall of a garage or basement is ideal. From the sample layouts included, you can see the twisted wire running from the house attaches directly to the transmitter.
Step 3: Lay Out the Fence Wire
Run the containment wire around the property as outlined in your plan.
Step 4: Final Connections
Splice the containment loop wires to the twisted wire using the supplied waterproof splices. Connect the other end of the twisted wire to the wall-mount transmitter. Plug the AC adapter, connect it to the transmitter and turn it on. The green light should illuminate on the transmitter indicating a successful loop. Charge your collar receiver by placing it in the receiver cradle located on top of the transmitter.
Step 5: Charge Collar
Position the collar receiver in the charging cradle located on the top of the wall transmitter. Orient the light on the collar receiver toward the end of the charging cradle marked with an arrow and identified on the label.
Step 6: Test Your Fence
Set your Field Width Alignment Knob to the nine o'clock position. Using the supplied test light, walk the dog's collar up to the fence wire. Listen for the warning tone and look for the test light to light. Try a number of different places around the fenced area, in order to verify the range is consistent.
Step 7: Bury Fence Wire
Dig the trench three inches deep with a flat edge spade. Or, it is faster to use a gas-powered edger. Digging the trench at an angle helps keep the wire in the ground as you place it. Place flags at edge of selected boundary field, where the warning tone is first heard, not at wire.
Train Your Dog
Watch the training video and follow the training steps outlined in the separate Training and Troubleshooting Guide. You may see your dog respond immediately to the training, however continue to follow the enclosed Training Guide to fully train your dog. The convenience that your new fence offers plus the added safety for your dog are well worth the time invested.
Important Advice
- Read the complete manual and follow all directions. This includes the Training & Troubleshooting Guide. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-826-5527.
- This device is intended for use only on dogs. Never attempt to use it for any purpose not described in the manual.
- Never perform set-up procedures while the collar is on your dog.
- Any collar worn for extended periods can cause a condition similar to bedsores, know as pressure necrosis. To reduce the possibility, you must do the following:
- Never leave the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
- Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; you should be able to insert one finger between the collar strap and your dog's skin.
- Examine the dog's neck daily for any signs of a rash or a sore.
- Wash the dog's neck area and the probes of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
- If the condition persists beyond 24 hours, see your veterinarian.
- Always use the rubber insulators between the collar strap and probes to provide insulation in damp conditions.
- Other collars and metal tags should be removed as they may interfere with proper operation.
- Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any components of this system; doing so will void the warranty in full. The computerized circuitry should be serviced only by an authorized expert.
Smart Dog In-Ground Pet Fencing System
Models SD-2100, SD-2200
The Wall-Mount Transmitter
The transmitter is the system's control center. The front cover lifts to reveal the switches that can customize your system.
- Field Width Adjustment
Controls the distance from the wire your dog can venture before hearing the warning tone. - Field Size
Set switch to small (SM) for installations of 1,000 feet of wire or less. - Stimulation Level Switch
Select from levels Low, Medium, or High, the correction level your dog will feel after the two second warning tone (LOW and MED selections only). The tone will sound immediately with the correction when level is set on high. - Loop Wire Terminals
Connections for the containment wire. - Collar Receiver Charge Reminder
Set to A to remind you to recharge your dog's collar every 30 days. Set switch to B for every 60 days. Always check for low battery light before putting collar on your dog. NOTE: Recharge reminder tone can be reset by placing the collar receiver in the charge cradle for more than five minutes. - Power Connection
Power for the containment system supplied by the 24 volt adapter plugged into any 110v outlet. - Battery Backup Monitor
If power is interrupted to the system, the battery backup will keep the system working up to 40 hours. Install eight AA alkaline batteries (not included). The monitor will sound when batteries need to be replaced.
Transmitter Status Indications
Solid Green Status Light, No Alarm Tone: Power On/System OK
Flashing Green Status Light, No Alarm Tone: Receiver Charging
Flashing Red Status Light/Alarm Tone: Boundary Wire Broken or Disconnected
Flashing Red and Green Status Lights/Alarm Tone: Receiver Recharge Reminder
Flashing Yellow Status Light/Alarm Tone: Backup Batteries Low
No Status Light/Alarm Tone: AC Power Disconnected--Operating on Battery
No Status Light/No Alarm Tone: Transmitter Is Off or Power Is Disconnected
Over Stimulation Prevention
In the unlikely event that your dog becomes trapped in the containment field, this feature limits stimulation duration to ten seconds. The system shuts off after ten seconds before resuming stimulation for another ten seconds. This pattern will repeat for a maximum of three cycles, a duration of 60 seconds.
Run-Through Prevention
Special features are incorporated in your system so your dog cannot run-through the containment field without activating a strong stimulation. The receiver automatically increases the stimulation when your dog continues more than 1/3 of the way through the containment field, regardless of the transmitter stimulation level setting. For example, if the signal is detected 12 feet from the wire and your dog enters the containment field, this feature is activated when he is approximately eight feet from the wire. At this point, your dog automatically receives the highest level of stimulation.
The Collar Receiver
The collar receiver is attached to a nylon collar strap that your dog will wear. The collar receiver administers the warning tone and correction should your dog attempt to leave the yard. Your collar receiver is rechargeable and can be charged by placing the collar on the charging cradle located on top of your wall-mount transmitter. The collar strap should fit snugly toward the top of your dog's neck with the collar receiver box on the bottom of the neck. You should be able to get one finger between the collar strap and your dog's neck. The contact points must make contact with the dog's skin for proper operation. A little hair thinning may be required.
Important Notes:
- Always use the rubber insulators and the collar strap. They provide insulation in damp conditions and keep the collar receiver secure.
- This product is recommended for dogs six months of age and older.
- Occasionally, check the tightness of the receiver probes to ensure the receiver does not fall off of the collar. Lost collars are not covered under yo