Dogtra E-Fence 3500 User manual

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E-FENCE 3500
UNDERGROUND E-FENCE SYSTEM
Owner's Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly
before operating the Dogtra E-FENCE 3500.

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CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................
MAIN FEATURES OF THE E-FENCE 3500 .....................................................
SAFETY FEATURES ..............................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS .........................................................................................
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS ......................................................
DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVER PARTS ...............................................................
RECEIVER FITTING ...............................................................................................
CHARGING THE RECEIVER ...............................................................................
CHANGING THE CONTACT POINT LENGTH ..................................................
TESTING THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO INSTALLATION .......................................
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................
ADDITIONAL PARTS ............................................................................................
WIRE SPLICING .....................................................................................................
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................
GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIPS ........................................................................
WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION ....................................................
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OVERVIEW
The Dogtra E-FENCE 3500 system gives you the ability to allow your dog the
freedom he wants within your specified boundaries. Dogtra’s containment system
contains your dog without the use of conventional fencing that can be chewed
through, jumped over or dug under.
The width of the signal field can easily be adjusted at the wall-mount transmitter.
The strength of the electrical stimulation can be adjusted on each separate
receiver with the Stimulation Selection Dial. In the "Pager + Stimulation" mode,
your dog will receive a Pager vibration, followed by stimulation when he
approaches the boundary area. In the "Pager Only" mode, your dog will receive a
Pager vibration only.
Accessories for the system such as additional wire, flags, lightning/surge
protector, and the European 220-volt battery charger are available by calling
Dogtra Company at [phone].

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· Wide range of stimulation for all breeds and temperaments
· Fully waterproof receiver
· 8 intensity levels on the receiver to control individual dog stimulation needs
· HPP (High Performance Pager) vibration warning before stimulation
· HPP (High Performance Pager) vibration only mode
· Wire breakage light with audible warning tone
· Long range signal with 40 acres maximum area coverage
· Advanced filtering system to prevent interference from outside sources
· Expandable to multiple dogs
· 2-hour rapid charge lithium polymer batteries
MAIN FEATURES OF THE E-FENCE 3500
· Dogtra’s E-FENCE 3500 system use state-of-the-art microcomputer
technology. The receiver has an automatic control that limits the stimulation to
eight seconds.
· Dogtra’s filtering system prevents accidental activation from outside sources
other than your transmitter.
SAFETY FEATURES

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Wall-Mount
Transmitter
Receiver 20ga Underground
Fence Wire (500 feet)
Boundary Training
Flags (50 each bundle)
Wire Splices
(4 ea.)
Transmitter
Power Adaptor
(24-volt 500mA)
Receiver
Charger (5-volt 1A)
Test Lamp
Enhanced
Contact Points
Male (2 ea.)
Plastic Contact
Points (2 ea.)
Contact Point
Extension Washer &
Adjustment Tool
Ground Wire
(green)
Plastic Anchors
(2 ea.)
Transmitter
Mounting
Screws (2 ea.)
Owner's
Manual
Training
Book

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DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
On/Off
Indicator Light
Boundary Wire
Continuity Light
Field Width
Adjustment Knob
On/Off & Function
Selection Switch
Power Jack
Connector for
Ground Wire
Boundary Wire Connector Tabs
E-FENCE 3500
Transmitter

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On/Off & Function Selection Switch
The On/Off & Function Selection Switch
has three functions. When the toggle
switch is in the up position, the unit will
give the dog a Pager vibration followed
by stimulation. When the toggle switch
is in the down position, only a Pager
vibration occurs (no stimulation). The
power is off when the toggle switch is
set to the middle position.
Field Width Adjustment Knob
This knob controls the width of the
signal field (the approximate distance
from the boundary wire to the location
where the receiver first activates).
Turning the knob clockwise increases
the field width, giving your dog a wider
area before the activation begins.
Turning it counter-clockwise decreases
the signal field, thus giving the dog a
shorter area prior to activation.
On/Off Indicator Light
When the On/Off & Function Selection
Switch is either in the up or down
position the on/off indicator light will
be on, indicating that the power is
on. When the switch is in the middle
position the light goes off, indicating
that the power is off. The indicator light
stays on even if a fuse is blown.

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Boundary Wire Continuity Light
When the wires are connected
properly, the boundary wire continuity
light will be on. In the event that
the E-FENCE 3500 wire becomes
damaged or disconnected, the light will
automatically turn off and the warning
beep will sound.
Wire Connector Tabs
The easy-to-use push-release wire
connectors let you instantly connect
or disconnect the boundary wire leads.
Wires should have the plastic coating
stripped approximately a half-inch
before being inserted into the red
connectors on the bottom of the wall
mount transmitter. The system comes
with a ground wire to ground the unit.
Strip about a half-inch on each end of
the ground wire and insert one end
into the black connector on the bottom
of the wall transmitter. The other end
Option: A lightning/surge protector can be purchased if there are no grounding
options near the wall transmitter.
should be buried into the ground or wrapped around a water pipe and secured
with electrical tape.

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Power Jack
Plug the 120-volt adaptor into a 120-volt
wall outlet and insert the adaptor plug
into the power jack of the transmitter.
Wall-Mount Transmitter
Use the (2) included screws to mount the transmitter to a wall securely near an
outlet. The unit will withstand freezing temperatures, but it is not waterproof.
Therefore, we recommend mounting the transmitter in a safe, dry sheltered
area such as a shed, garage or carport. Plastic anchors have been provided to
secure mounting onto drywall. Use a 1/4“ drill bit to make holes into the drywall.
Insert the anchors into the holes so that the open end faces out and mount the
transmitter by inserting the screws into the open end of the anchors. To power
the wall transmitter, plug the power adaptor into a standard 120-volt outlet and
connect it to the power jack of the transmitter.

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DESCRIPTION OF RECEIVER PARTS
Stimulation
Selection Dial
Contact Points
Collar Strap
Battery Charging
Receptacle &
Rubber Plug
LED Indicator
Light
E-FENCE 3500
Receiver

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Stimulation Selection Dial
The stimulation level is adjustable from
each individual dog’s receiver so that
it is easy to accomodate to each dog’s
different personality and temperament.
The stimulation levels range from level
1 to level 8 (1 being the lowest and 8
being the highest). In order to select the
proper stimulation level for each dog,
we recommend that you begin at level 1
and continue to increase the level slowly
until you are able to notice a reaction
from your dog. This ensures that you
select a level that is appropriate for
your dog. When you place the knob at the "." position, the receiver is completely
shut off. In order to maintain full use of the batteries in the receiver, please turn
off the receiver when your E-FENCE 3500 system is not being utilized.
Receiver LED Indicator Light
When first activating the E-FENCE 3500, the LED light on the receiver will
illuminate for approximately 1 second to indicate that the power is on. Once the
unit is turned on, a blink will occur every 2 seconds to indicate that the receiver
is functioning properly. The color of the LED indicates the battery life of the
receiver.
When the receiver does not receive a signal from the transmitter for 10 seconds
or more, the receiver will go into sleep mode, and the LED light will stop blinking.
When your dog gets close to the e-fence boundary wire, the indicator light will
blink steadily to indicate that the receiver is being activated.
Green = Full charge
Amber = Medium charge
Red = Needs charge
LED Indicator Light
Stimulation
Selection Dial

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Proper Fit
The receiver should be fitted so that the surgical stainless steel contact points
press firmly against the dog’s skin. You should be able to fit two fingers
underneath the collar strap. The best location is on either side of the dog’s
windpipe.
Improper Fit
A loose fit can allow the receiver to move around on the dog’s neck. When this
happens, the contact points may rub against the skin and cause irritation. If the
receiver is too loose, the contact will not be consistent and cause the corrections
to be inconsistent. Dogtra uses surgical stainless steel contact points and anti-
microbial plastic to protect the dog’s skin.
Attention!
Leaving the receiver in the same location on the dog’s neck for an extended
period of time can cause skin irritation. If the dog is to wear the receiver for
long periods, occasionally reposition the receiver so that the contact points
are moved to a different location on the dog’s neck. Make sure you check for
skin irritation each time you use the unit.
RECEIVER FITTING

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Battery Charging Receptacle & Rubber Plug
On the inside of the receiver next to
the collar strap is a battery charging
receptacle and rubber plug.
The unit will be fully waterproof with
or without the rubber plug. If the dog
was in salt water, make sure to rinse the
receiver and charging port with clean
water and air dry.
Adaptor
The battery charger is designed for a 120-volt wall outlet.
Transmitter
Adaptor
(24Volt 500mA)
Receiver Adaptor
(5Volt 1A)

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CHARGING THE RECEIVER
The Dogtra E-FENCE 3500 receiver uses a lithium polymer battery. Recharge the
unit if the indicator light is red or does not come on.
NOTE 1: Only use Dogtra-approved batteries, chargers, and accessories for
your Dogtra e-collars. This will prevent any damage that can be incurred from
attempting to use a different charger.
NOTE 2: The unit has a partial charge when it leaves the Dogtra facility. Upon
receipt of the system, be sure to give it a full 2-hour initial charge before the first
use away from any flammable substances.
NOTE 3: When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Fully charge the batteries if the unit is to be stored without use for a period of 3
months or more.
Follow the steps below to charge your system:
1. Open the rubber plug on the battery charging receptacle and plug in the
charging cable.
2. Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outlet or, if using the auto charger, plug
into a cigarette lighter only for lithium polymer batteries (use a 220 volt
European charger for Europe). All indicator lights should glow red when
properly plugged in and the unit will automatically shut off during the charging
process. You will need to turn the unit on again before use once the unit is fully
charged and unplugged from the battery cable.
3. The lithium polymer battery is fully charged within 2 hours. The lights will stay
red during the charging process and turn green once the unit is fully charged.
4. After charging, cover the battery charging receptacle with the rubber plug.

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The Dogtra E-FENCE 3500 comes equipped with standard 5/8” contact points
that can be extended to 3/4” contact points, for use with dogs with longer coats.
To increase the contact point length from 5/8” to 3/4”, follow the steps below.
1. Using the included adjustment tool with the side marked 5/8”, unscrew the
contact points counter-clockwise.
2. Place the contact point extension over the exposed threads, flat side down.
3. Place the contact points over the extensions and tighten the contact points
and extensions clockwise using the adjustment tool with the side marked 3/4”.
Caution: Tighten until firmly in place. Be careful not to over tighten.
To shorten the contact points back to the standard 5/8”, start with the
adjustment tool with the side marked 3/4”, remove the contact point extensions,
and tighten the contact points with the adjustment tool with the side marked
5/8”.
CHANGING THE CONTACT POINT LENGTH

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5. Watch for the test lamp to come on and the unit to vibrate. Be careful not to
touch the contact points as the unit will emit stimulation when activated.
TESTING THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
1. To ensure that your E-FENCE 3500
system is working properly, connect
the power adaptor into the transmitter
power jack and then plug the power
adaptor into a household outlet.
Switch the stimulation knob to Pager
+Stimulation or Pager Only. The on/off
indicator light should turn on.
2. Unwind the length of ground wire that was provided and strip about 1/2
inch off each end. Insert both ends of the ground wire into the outer red
wire connector jacks, leaving the center jack free. If the wires are connected
properly, the wire indicator light will be on.
3. Next, turn on the receiver by turning the Stimulation Selection Dial on the
receiver to the desired level. The LED light will blink once every two seconds
showing that it is on.
* If not activated for 10 seconds or more, the system will go into sleep mode.
4. Hold the receiver in your hand with the contact points facing up. Place the test
lamp over the contact points and approach the test loop.

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INSTALLATION
The e-fence boundary wire must make a continuous loop around your property
for the system to operate. The signal is delivered from the terminal of the
transmitter, through the fence wire, back to the other terminal on the transmitter.
When this is accomplished, the wire continuity light will emit a constant red
indicator.
Fence Wire

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Common Boundary Designs
*The diagrams below are indicated for a rectangular layout.
House
Front Boundary Only
House
Fence Front Yard Only
House
Front or Back Access
House
Basic Loop with Garden
House
Front Boundary with Existing Fence Double Loop with Passage
House
twisted wire
neutral
zone
passage

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Acres Square
Feet
Fence Wire(500ft./spool) Flags(50/bundle)
Feet #Spools #Flags #Bundles
1/4 10,890 450 145 1
1/3 14,520 520 152 1
1/2 21,780 620 262 2
3/4 32,670 740 274 2
1 43,560 850 2 85 2
2 87,120 1,200 3 120 3
3 130,680 1,500 3 150 3
4 174,240 1,700 4 170 4v
5 217,800 1,900 4 190 4
6 261,360 2,100 5 210 5
7 304,920 2,250 5 225 5
8 348,480 2,400 5 240 5
9 392,040 2,550 6 255 6
10 435,600 2,700 6 270 6
11 479,160 2,800 6 280 6
12 522,720 2,950 6 295 6
13 566,280 3,050 7 305 7
14 609,840 3,170 7 317 7
15 653,400 3,280 7 328 7
16 696,960 3,400 7 340 7
17 740,520 3,500 7 350 7
18 784,080 3,600 8 360 8
19 827,640 3,700 8 370 8
20 871,200 3,800 8 380 8
Carefully choose the areas in which you want to contain your dog. A diagram
may be helpful in predicting unforeseen obstacles. (Please refer to the Common
Boundary Designs)
The E-FENCE 3500 system includes 500 feet of boundary wire and 50 training
flags. Additional flags and wiring can be purchased through the Dogtra Company.
The estimated requirements are as follows:
* Please note the diagrams are not drawn to scale.
When creating a Front Boundary Only, Fence Front Yard Only, or Front Boundary
with Existing Fence type of containment system a double loop layout is required.
The two parallel wires of the double loop must be 6-10 feet apart to avoid any
signal interference. Single loop systems must also be kept 6-10 feet of distance
between the wires as well.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
Before you install your E-FENCE 3500 wire, contact the utility company to
mark the utility lines on your property before you begin digging. Be sure to
test your wire layout above ground before permanent installation begins.

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ADDITIONAL PARTS
Actual flag/wire requirements may vary depending on the layout you’ve chosen.
You will want to keep a signal field (area where the dog will receive stimulation)
at least 6-8 feet on each side of the wire.
In addition, your dog will keep 2-4 feet away from the signal field, so an overall
signal field of 8-12 feet is preferred. Avoid making passageways that are too
narrow (i.e. along the sides on a house) or your dog may hesitate from using
them.
To install your E-FENCE 3500, you will need a flat-edge spade, Phillips
screwdriver, and a wire cutter/stripper. If your layout calls for the wires to be
connected across concrete, you will also need a caulking gun, exterior silicon
caulk and a circular saw with a masonry blade for cutting the pavement.
Tools
20ga Underground Fence Wire
(500 feet)
Boundary Training Flags
(50 each bundle)