Dogtra E-Fence 3500 User manual

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Owner's Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly
before operating the Dogtra E-Fence 3500.
By Dogtra
Underground E-Fence System

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OverviewTable of Contents
The Dogtra E-Fence 3500 system gives you the ability to allow
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Dogtra’s containment system contains your dog without the use
of conventional fencing that can be chewed through, jumped
over or dug under.
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mount transmitter. The strength of the electrical stimulation can
be adjusted on each separate receiver with the intensity selection
dial. In the "Pager + Stimulation" mode, your dog will receive
a silent pager/vibration, followed by stimulation when he
approaches the boundary area. In the "Pager Only" mode, your
dog will receive a non-stimulating pager/vibration only.
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lightning/surge protector, and the European 220-volt battery
charger are available by calling Dogtra Company at 1-888-811-
9111.
Overview ...................................................................
Main Features of the E-Fence 3500 ..................................
Safety Features ............................................................
Package Contents .........................................................
Description of Transmitter Parts .......................................
Description of Receiver/Collar Parts .................................
Charging the Receiver/Collar ..........................................
How to Change the Length of the Contact Points ..................
Testing Your E-Fence 3500 Prior to Installation ...................
Installation .................................................................
Additional Parts ...........................................................
Wire Splicing ..............................................................
Optional Accessories ....................................................
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................
General Maintenance Tip ...............................................
Warranty and Repair Information .....................................
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· Wide range of stimulation for all breeds and temperaments
· Fully waterproof receiver/collar
· 8 intensity levels on the receiver/collar to control individual
dog stimulation needs
· Non-stimulating High Performance Pager vibration warning
before stimulation
· High Performance Pager vibration only mode
· Wire breakage light with audible warning tone
· Long range signal with 40 acres maximum area coverage
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sources
· Expandable to multiple dogs
· 2-hour rapid charge Lithium Polymer batteries
· Dogtra’s E-Fence 3500 system collars use state-of-the-art
microcomputer technology. The receiver/collar has an
automatic control that limits the stimulation to eight seconds.
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outside sources other than your transmitter.
Package ContentsMain Features of the E-Fence 3500
Safety Features
Wall-Mount
Transmitter
Receiver/Collar 20ga Underground
Fence Wire(500 feet)
Boundary Training
Flags(50 ea.)
Wire Splices
(4 ea.)
Transmitter
Power Adaptor
(24-volt 500mA)
Receiver/Collar
Charger (5-volt 1A)
Test Lamp
Enhanced
Contact Points
Male (2 ea.)
Non-Stimulation
Contacts (2 ea.)
Contact Point
E x t e n s i o n Wa s h e r /
Adjustment Tool
Ground Wire
(green)
Plastic Anchors
(2 ea.)
Transmitter
Mounting
Screws (2 ea.)
Owner's
Manual
Training
Book
Training Book

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Description of Transmitter Parts On/Off & Function Selection Switch
On/Off Indicator Light
Field Width Adjustment Knob
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
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 correction. 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.
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.
This knob controls the width of
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distance from the boundary wire
to the location where the receiver/
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width, giving your dog a wider
area before the activation begins.
Turning it counter-clockwise
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giving the dog a shorter area prior to activation.
Transmitter

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Wire Connector Tabs
Power Jack
Wall-Mount Transmitter
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
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.
Plug the 120-volt adaptor into a
120-volt wall outlet and insert
the adaptor plug into the power
jack of the transmitter.
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 should be buried
into the ground or wrapped around a water pipe and secured with
electrical tape.
Option : A lightning/surge protector can be purchased if there are
no grounding options near the wall transmitter.
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
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Description of Receiver/Collar Parts
Receiver/Collar
Intensity
Selection Dial
Contact Points
Collar Strap
Battery Charging
Receptacle
Battery Life Indicator Light
Intensity Selection Dial
Receiver Indicator Light (LED)
The stimulation level is
adjustable from each individual
dog’s receiver/collar so that
it is easy accommodate each
dog’s different personality and
temperament.
The stimulation levels range
from level 1 to level 8, level 1
being the lowest. In order to
select the proper intensity level
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receiver/collar 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/collar is
functioning properly. The color of the LED indicates the battery
life of the receiver.
When the collar does not receive a signal from the transmitter for
10 seconds or more, the receiver/collar 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/
collar is being activated.
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 Off
position, the collar is completely shut off. In order to maintain
full use of the batteries in the collar, please turn off the receiver/
collar when your E-Fence 3500 system is not being utilized.
(Green = full charge, Amber = medium charge, Red = needs charge)
Battery Life Indicator Light
Intensity
Selection Dial

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PROPER FIT Receiver/Collar Battery Charging Receptacle
Adaptor
Attention!
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skin. The best location is either side of the dog’s windpipe.
On the inside of the receiver/
collar, next to the collar strap,
is a battery charging receptacle
with a rubber plug.
The unit will be fully waterproof
with or without the rubber plug.
If the dog was in salt-water, be
sure to rinse the receiver and
charging port with clean water,
and let air dry.
The battery charger is designed for a 120-volt wall outlet.
Leaving the receiver/collar 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 e-collar for long periods, occasionally
reposition the collar 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.
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neck. When this happens, the contact points may rub the skin and
cause irritation. If the collar is too loose, electrical contact will be
inconsistent and your corrections will be inconsistent also.
Dogtra uses surgical stainless steel contact points and Anti-
microbial plastic to protect the dog’s skin.
Transmitter Adaptor
(24Volt 500mA)
Receiver Adaptor
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Charging the Receiver/Collar
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3. Fully charge the batteries if the
unit is to be stored without use
for a period of 3 months or
more.
1. The LED indicator light on the receiver/collar is emitting a red color.
2. The indicator light on the receiver will not come on.
3. The indicator light on the receiver comes on momentarily, but
will not stay on near the wire.
1. Attach the charging cables to the receiver as shown.
2. Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outlet.
When properly plugged in, all indicator lights should glow red.
During the charging process, the unit will shut off.
3. The Lithium-Polymer battery is fully charged within 2 hours.
The lights will stay red during the charging process.
The red light will change into a steady green light when the
battery is fully charged. (When you disconnect the charger
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4. After charging, cover the battery charging receptacle with the
rubber plug on the receiver/collar.
Note : Only use Dogtra-approved batteries, chargers, and
accessories for the E-Fence 3500. Unauthorized chargers
may cause the unit to malfunction and the indicator light to
blink in an amber color.
Dogtra uses Lithium-Polymer
batteries.
Recharge the unit if :
Battery Charging Procedure
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.
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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”.
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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”.
How to Change the Length of the Contact
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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.
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.
Fence Wire
Testing Your Dogtra E-Fence 3500 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, activate the receiver/collar by turning the intensity level
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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The E-Fence 3500 system
includes 500 feet of boundary
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can be purchased through
the Dogtra Company. The
estimated requirements are as
follows:
Acres Square
Feet
Fence Wire(500ft./spool) Flags(50/bundle)
Feet #Spools #Flags #Bundles
1/4 10,890 450 1 45 1
1/3 14,520 520 1 52 1
1/2 21,780 620 2 62 2
3/4 32,670 740 2 74 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 4
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
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.
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)
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.
* Please note, the diagrams are not drawn to scale.
IMPORTANT
Common Boundary Designs
House House
House House
House House
Front Boundary Only Fence Front Yard Only
Front or Back Access
Front Boundary with Existing Fence Double Loop with Passage
Basic Loop with Garden
twisted wire
neutral zone
passage