Petsafe Classic In-Ground Fence User manual

eClassic In-Ground Fence™
fClôture anti-fugue classique avec fil In-Ground Fence™
dKlassiek In-Ground Fence™-omheiningsysteem
sLimitador de zona clásico In-Ground Fence™
iSistema antifuga con filo In-Ground Fence™Classico
gIn-Ground Fence™Rückhaltesystem Klassik mit Draht
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What you have
Ce que vous avez
Dit is wat je hebt
Lo que tiene
Di cosa disponi
Das haben Sie
50
150 m
Flags
Fanions
Vlaggetjes
Banderines
Bandierine
Fähnchen
Gel-filled capsules
Capsules de gel hydrofuge
Met gel gevulde capsules
Cápsulas rellenas con gel
para empalmes
Capsule ripiene di gel
Gelgefüllte Kapseln
Wire connectors
Capuchons de connexion
Draadconnectoren
Conectores de cables
Connettori
Kabelanschlüsse
Transmitter power adaptor
Adaptateur de l'émetteur
Stroomadapter voor zender
Adaptador de corriente del transmisor
Adattatore del trasmettitore
Netzadapter für Sender
Receiver collar charging cable
Câble de charge du collier-récepteur
Oplaadkabel voor ontvangerhalsband
Cable de carga del collar receptor
Cavo di ricarica del collare ricevitore
Ladekabel für Empfängerhalsband
Boundary wire
Fil de délimitation
Grensdraad
Cable delimitador
Filo perimetrale
Begrenzungsdraht
Transmitter
Émetteur
Zender
Transmisor
Trasmettitore
Sender
Status light
Voyant d'état
Statuslampje
Luz de estado
Spia di stato
Status-LED
Mounting hardware
Matériel de montage
Bevestigingsgereedschap
Herramientas de montaje
Occorrente per montaggio
Befestigungsmaterial
Receiver collar
Collier-récepteur
Ontvangerhalsband
Collar receptor
Collare ricevitore
Empfängerhalsband
Long contact points
Points de contact longs
Lange contactpunten
Puntos de contacto largos
Punti di contatto lunghi
Lange Kontaktstifte

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Before we begin
As you install and use your new fence system, remember these important tips:
Take time to plan
your layout.
It can take up to two days to properly plan and install the Classic In-Ground Fence™system. Choose a
weekend with good weather and consider asking a friend to help.
Follow the instructions in this guide to design and test your fence layout before burying the boundary
wire. If you need additional setup help, please call our friendly Customer Care team.
Fit the receiver
collar carefully.
Proper fit is essential to the effectiveness of the receiver collar and the safety of your pet. A receiver
collar worn too loosely will not correct your dog, but a receiver collar worn too tightly (or too long) may
irritate your dog’s skin.
Always remove the receiver collar from your dog when the system is not in use. Avoid leaving the
receiver collar on your dog for more than 12 hours a day, and never attach a lead to it — use a
separate collar for that.
Please read this guide and the customer care guide thoroughly for important safety information about
how to fit and use the receiver collar. The receiver collar may be too large for pets under 2.3 kilograms.
Train your dog for
success.
Successful use of the fence system requires that you spend time training your dog to understand and
respect the boundary. Your pet should be old enough to recognise basic obedience commands such as
“sit” and “stay” (approximately 6 months or older).
The provided training guide will lead you through our recommended training method step by step. Since
every dog is unique, training time will vary from pet to pet.
Important: We do not recommend the fence system for pets with a history of aggressive behaviour.
Did you know? The Classic In-Ground Fence™Rechargeable Receiver Collar is
compatible with the PetSafe®Pawz Away™Mini Pet Barrier. This barrier is great
for keeping your playful pup away from indoor and outdoor trouble spots like
kitchen worktops and waste bins. One collar; two uses – brilliant.

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How the system works
The Classic In-Ground Fence™system works by sending a radio signal through a buried boundary wire (up to 610 metres). Your pet wears a
receiver collar that picks up the signal. When your pet nears the boundary, the receiver collar will tone and vibrate to alert your pet that he
has entered the warning zone. If he continues to venture out, the receiver collar will issue a safe but startling stimulation, similar to the static
you feel if you drag your feet across a carpet and then touch a door handle.
Different pets respond to different levels of stimulation. The receiver collar has 7 levels of static stimulation plus a tone and vibration setting,
allowing you to easily adjust the stimulation level to your pet’s temperament.
Want to save time? Renting a small trenching tool or lawn
edging tool from a hardware store can make installing the
boundary wire much quicker and easier.
Depending on your fence installation, you may also need:
• Additional wire, flags, wire connectors, and gel-filled capsules
(PRFA-500) — for gardens larger than 13 ares (1/3-acre /0.13
hectares), or complex layouts
• Circular saw with masonry blade — if the boundary wire will
cross a paved surface without expansion joints
• Waterproofing compound (such as silicone caulk) — if the
boundary wire will cross a paved surface
• PVC pipe or hose pipe — if the boundary wire will cross a
gravel surface
• Staple gun — if attaching boundary wire to an existing
wooden fence
• Additional receiver collars (PIG19-17479) — if needed for
multiple pets
What you need
To install your fence and fit the receiver collar, you will need:
• Drill
• Tape measure
• Small cross-head screwdriver
• Pliers
• Wire-stripping pliers
• Lawn edger, lawn trencher or shovel
• Wooden paint stick
• Scissors
• Lighter
• Non-metallic collar and lead for training

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The following safety features are active whenever the receiver collar is set to static stimulation:
Anti-linger
prevention
To discourage your pet from lingering in the warning zone and draining the receiver collar’s rechargeable
battery, the system will deliver a static stimulation to your dog any time he fails to return to the pet area within 2
seconds of receiving a tone and vibration warning from the receiver collar. The static stimulation will continue
until your pet returns to the pet area or until the over-stimulation protection feature is activated.
Run-through
prevention
To deter your pet from running through the boundary, the system automatically increases the static stimulation
(from the anti-linger level to the selected static stimulation level) when your pet travels more than 20% of the
way through the boundary distance. For example, if the receiver collar detects the fence signal 3 metres from
the boundary wire, the run-through prevention feature will activate when your pet is approximately 2.4 metres
from the boundary wire.
Over-stimulation
protection
To protect pets from being over-stimulated in the unlikely event they “freeze” in the static stimulation zone or
warning zone, static stimulation duration is limited to a maximum of 15 seconds. Once the over-stimulation
protection feature is activated, the receiver collar will remain locked out until your pet leaves the static
stimulation zone or warning zone.
Pet area
Place
transmitter
inside
Static
stimulation
zone
Warning
zone
Boundary
width
Boundary
distance

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1. Call your utility company to have your utility lines marked. In most
areas, this is a free service. Avoid these lines when you dig.
Underground cables and metal plumbing can magnify or cancel
your fence’s radio signal if they are too close to the buried
boundary wire. Make sure to place your boundary wire at least 3
metres away from any utility lines; if the boundary needs to cross a
utility line, do so at a 90-degree angle.
2. If your neighbours use an in-ground pet containment system or a
robotic lawn mower, ask them where their boundary is located.
You will need to place your wire at least 3 metres away from their
boundary.
3. Identify any large metal objects (such as metal sheds, awnings, or
carports) and decide how you will work around them. Large metal
objects and wires can cause interference in unpredictable ways.
1. Locate the charging jack on the bottom of the receiver collar,
covered by a rubber plug. Lift the plug and insert the small end
of the receiver collar charging cable into the charging jack.
2. Connect the other end of the charging cable to a USB
charging port.
The status light will blink green when the receiver collar is
charging and will glow solid green once charging is complete
(within 2-3 hours).
3. When the receiver collar is fully charged, unplug the charging
cable and replace the rubber plug.
Each charge can last up to 3 weeks depending on frequency
of use.
Set up your fence
Have your utilities marked
1Charge the receiver collar 2
3 m
3 m
Buried cable
90° Boundary
wire

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2. Mount the transmitter, using the provided mounting hardware
and the mounting template at the back of this guide. Use both
screws and anchors for installation in drywall; otherwise, use
screws only. Once the screws are in place, fit the holes on
the back of the transmitter onto the screws and then slide the
transmitter down to secure it.
Do not plug in the transmitter or connect any wires yet; we will
do this in a later step.
1. Select a location for the transmitter. It must be:
• Near an electrical outlet.
• Indoors, in a dry, ventilated, and protected area, where
temperatures will not fall below -20°C or above 40°C.
• Near a window or on a wall you can drill through, since
the boundary wire will run from the transmitter and exit the
building.
• At least 1 metre from any large metal objects or appliances,
as these items may interfere with signal consistency.
• In a location where you can hear and access the transmitter,
in case of any system alarms.
Install the transmitter
3
1 m

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Use the information in this section to plan your fence layout and
estimate how much boundary wire you will need. The table at the
right indicates the approximate length of boundary wire needed for
a square, single loop layout. The length needed will vary depending
on the complexity of your layout and the amount of twisted
wire used.
The boundary wire must start at the fence transmitter and make a continuous loop back.
• Always use rounded corners with a minimum 1-metre radius. Making sharp turns with the boundary wire will cause gaps in the boundary.
• The recommended boundary width is approximately 2-3 metres (4-6 metres on each side of the wire). Keep this in mind as you plan your
layout to avoid making pathways too narrow for your pet to move through freely (for example, along the sides of a house).
Plan your fence layout
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Fence planning basics
Acres 1/4 1/3 1/2 1 2 5
Ares 10 13 20 40 80 200
Metres of wire
required 127 14 6 18 0 255 360 570

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• The fence signal may activate the receiver collar inside your house if the boundary wire runs along the outside wall. If this occurs, remove
your pet’s receiver collar before bringing him inside, decrease the boundary distance, or consider an alternate layout.
• To create a section of boundary wire your pet can cross over without being corrected (such as the section between your transmitter and
the outer edge of your boundary), twist the outgoing and incoming boundary wires together 30 times per metre. This cancels the signal of
the two wires in that area.
• Leave at least 3 metres between the boundary wire and any danger zones (like roadways).
Single or double loop layouts
You can create a boundary around the entire property (single loop layout) or in one section of your property (double loop layout):
Single loop
boundaries Use a single loop layout to create a single containment area for your entire property, or make exclusion areas
around flower gardens, landscaping or pools.
In a single loop layout, the boundary wire starts at the fence transmitter, advances out to the garden, continues
all the way around the perimeter of the property and then connects back to the fence transmitter. This forms a
boundary zone with a single wire. (See Single loop layout examples on page 10.)
Double loop
boundaries Use a double loop layout to section off one boundary area or section of your property (front or back garden
only, or waterfront property). When designing a double loop layout, keep in mind:
• The two parallel sections of the double boundary wire must be at least 1.5 metres from one another to
avoid cancelling out the fence signal and provide an adequate boundary width.
• Double loop layouts require twice as much wire as a single loop layout.
In this layout, the boundary wire starts at the fence transmitter, advances out to the garden and continues to
form a boundary in one section of your property. Then the wire makes a U-turn back along the same path and
connects back to the fence transmitter. This forms a boundary with a double wire. (See Double loop layout
examples on page 11.)

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Single loop layout examples
Perimeter loop
The perimeter loop is the most common layout. This will allow your
pet to roam your entire property freely and safely. It can also protect
flower gardens, pools and landscaping.
When twisting wire to allow your pet to cross over, the twisted
section must be within the boundary, not along the perimeter. We
recommend that you create separate sections of twisted wire and
splice them into the main boundary; but remember that each wire
must be spliced to only one other wire.
Full perimeter loop using existing fence
This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your
layout and keep your pet from jumping out or digging under your
existing fence. This layout also greatly reduces the installation time,
since most of the wire will not need to be buried.
Run the wire from the fence transmitter to point A, then to point B
and so on (Bto Cto Dto E) all the way around the entire property
until back to point Aagain. Twist the wires from point Aand connect
them back to the fence transmitter inside your home.
Pets can
safely cross
twisted wires
Wire
splices
30 twists/m
Pets can
safely cross
twisted wires
Place
transmitter
inside D
E
A
C
B

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A
A
F
E
D
C
B
G
GPlace
transmitter inside
1.5 m
Double loop layout examples
Front or back property only
From the fence transmitter, run the wire to point A, then to point B
and so on (Bto Cto Dto Eto F). Next, make a U-turn and follow
your path all the way back to point G, keeping the wire separated
by at least 1.5 metres. When you get back to the house (G), make
a sharp turn along the side of the house back to point A. Finally,
twist the wires from point Aand connect them back to the fence
transmitter.
Front boundary only
From the fence transmitter, run the wire to point A, then to point B.
Make a U-turn and follow your path back to point A, keeping the
wire separated by at least 1.5 metres. Then twist the wires from point
Aand connect them back to the fence transmitter.
A
B
1.5 m

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Position, twist and splice the boundary wire
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1. Create a section of twisted wire to connect the fence transmitter to
the boundary:
a. Measure the distance the wire will travel between your
transmitter and the nearest edge of the planned boundary.
Add 1/2 metre to this measurement to account for shortening
of wire due to twisting.
b. Cut two lengths of boundary wire to the length determined in
step a.
c. Twist the two wires together 30 times per metre. Twisting the
two wires together cancels the fence signal, allowing your
pet to cross over without receiving a stimulation.
The fastest way to twist two wires is to anchor one end of the
two wires to something secure (or have a partner hold them),
then insert the other end of the two wires into a power drill,
pull the wire tight and use the drill to slowly twist the wire.
2. Connect one end of the twisted wire section to the transmitter:
a. Strip 1 centimetre of insulation from each wire.
b. Insert the stripped ends of the wire into the boundary wire
terminals on the bottom of the fence transmitter. To insert each
wire, press the red plastic tab, insert the wire into the terminal,
and then release the tab.
There should be one wire in each terminal. Make sure the wires
do not touch each other at the terminals. Do not plug in the
transmitter yet.
3. Route the other end of the twisted wire out to the edge of the
boundary as planned.
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4. Starting at the twisted wire, run the boundary wire all the way
around your planned layout and back to the twisted wire. To
avoid kinks in the wire, insert an object such as a pencil or
screwdriver through the centre of the wire spool and let the wire
unwind naturally.
When running the wire across a driveway or sidewalk, it is
easiest to position the wire in an expansion joint. For more
information, see Cross hard surfaces on page 19.
5. Splice each end of the boundary wire to one of the wires in the
twisted wire pair.
a. Strip approximately 1 centimetre of insulation off the ends of
the wires to be spliced.
b. Insert the stripped ends into a wire connector and twist the
wire connector around the wires. Make sure there is no
copper exposed beyond the end of the wire connector, and
that the wire connector is secure on the wire splice.
When you are done, you should have two wire splices, each
consisting of two wires and a wire connector.
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1. Plug the transmitter power adaptor into the outlet and connect it
to the transmitter.
2. Press the power button on the transmitter to turn it on.
The LCD screen on the transmitter will turn on and display the
boundary distance.
If you hear an audible alarm and the transmitter LCD screen is
flashing and displaying the wire break warning icon, it means
the transmitter is unable to detect a continuous loop of boundary
wire. (See Troubleshooting on page 25.)
Prepare the transmitter
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3. Set the boundary distance to 3.0 metres:
• To decrease the boundary distance, press the - button.
• To increase the boundary distance, press the + button.
The boundary distance is the distance the radio signal travels
from the boundary wire; it is adjustable from 0.6-4.5 metres. The
boundary width is twice the boundary distance.

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Prepare the receiver collar
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1. Turn the receiver collar on by pressing and holding the mode
button for 1 second.
The receiver collar will beep low to high and the status light will
flash green. The status light will flash every 5 seconds (green,
yellow, or red) to indicate battery charge.
2. To determine the current stimulation level, press the mode button
once and observe the row of stimulation level lights on the top of
the receiver collar.
• If the yellow light is illuminated, the receiver collar is set to
tone and vibration.
• If one or more white lights are illuminated, the receiver
collar is set to static stimulation. The number of white lights
illuminated indicates the current static stimulation level (one
white light = level 1 static stimulation, two white lights = level
2 static stimulation, and so on).
3. To increase the stimulation level, press the mode button once
to view the current stimulation level, then press it again within 8
seconds. Each time you press the mode button within 8 seconds
of the previous press, the stimulation level increases by one. The
levels increase up through level 7 static stimulation and then start
over at tone and vibration.
Status light color Meaning
Green Battery is sufficiently charged.
Yellow Battery charge is below 40%.
Red Battery charge is below 20%; charge immediately.
Mode button
White lights = static
stimulation level 1–7
Yellow light = tone and
vibration only

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Set the boundary distance and test the receiver collar
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With the boundary wire in place and properly connected, it’s time to set the boundary distance and test the system.
1. First, make sure the:
• Transmitter is on and the boundary distance is set to 3.0 metres.
• Receiver collar is on and set to tone and vibration only.
2. Hold the receiver collar at your pet’s neck height, angled as it will be when it is worn by your dog (with the front of the collar facing the
boundary wire and the contact points angled upward toward you).
3. Starting inside the pet area, approach a straight section of your boundary wire that is at least 15 metres long. The collar will tone and
vibrate and the stimulation level lights will flash. Walk back into the pet area until the beeping stops.
Boundary wire

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4. Adjust the boundary distance setting to establish the warning zone. We recommend setting it so that the warning zone begins at least 3
metres before the boundary wire.
When adjusting the boundary distance, consider the size of your garden and the height and temperament of your pet. A wide boundary
distance may work well for a tall, high-energy pet in a spacious garden, but may be unnecessarily restrictive for a short, timid pet or
a limited garden. If using a double loop layout, you may need to increase the separation of the boundary wire and/or increase the
boundary distance to achieve the desired range.
5. Repeat this test at different places along the boundary wire to verify that it is working properly everywhere.
6. Next, walk throughout the pet area to ensure there are no areas where the receiver collar may activate from signals coupled onto buried
wires, cables or metal plumbing. Test the receiver collar in and around the inside of the house as well.
Metal plumbing or cable and wires from cable TV, electrical or telephone lines may conduct pet fencing signals inside and outside the
house that can activate the receiver collar accidentally. While rare, if this occurs, it means you need to adjust the boundary wire where it
crosses a cable or electrical wire or where it approaches a metallic object. After the adjustment, retest the system.
7. Once you are satisfied that your system is functioning properly, you are ready to start burying the boundary wire.
Warning zone Static stimulation zone
Boundary wire
Pet area
3 m

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Bury the boundary wire
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Important: Always test your fence system to make sure it is operating properly before burying the boundary wire.
1. Unplug the fence transmitter.
2. To ensure reliable fence operation over time, waterproof each wire splice along your boundary:
a. Tie a knot 7.5 - 10 centimetres from the wire connector.
b. Open the lid of a gel-filled capsule and
insert the wire connector as deeply as
possible into the waterproof gel inside the capsule.
c. Snap the lid of the capsule shut.
Your system comes with two gel-filled splice capsules. Additional
splice capsules are available for purchase at www.petsafe.com or
by contacting our Customer Care team.
3. Cut a trench 2.5-7.6 centimetres deep along your planned
boundary. The trench only needs to be as wide as the wire. Avoid
all underground cables as you dig.
Lawn trenchers, which you can often rent from a local hardware store, work well, and make for a quick job. You can also use a flat
shovel, like a trenching shovel.
4. Place the boundary wire into the trench, leaving some slack to allow it to expand and contract with temperature variations.
5. Use a blunt tool, such as a wooden paint stick, to push the boundary wire into the trench. Be careful not to damage the boundary
wire insulation.
6. Make sure the boundary wire is not cut off or pinched by a window, door, or garage door, as this can damage it over time.
7. Once you have buried all the wire, plug the fence transmitter back in.

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Cross hard surfaces
Concrete driveway or sidewalk
Place the boundary wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a
groove using a circular saw and masonry blade. Place the boundary
wire in the groove and cover with an appropriate waterproofing
compound. For best results, brush away dirt or other debris and spray
out the groove with a garden hose before patching.
Gravel or dirt driveway
Place the boundary wire in a PVC pipe or water hose to protect the
boundary wire before burying.

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Use an existing fence
You can attach the boundary wire to a chain link fence, split rail fence or a wooden privacy fence. The boundary wire can be attached
as high as needed; however, make sure to set the boundary distance at a high enough range for your pet to receive the signal.
Chain link fence
Weave the boundary through the links or use plastic quick ties.
Wooden split rail or privacy fence
Use staples to attach the boundary wire. Avoid puncturing the
boundary wire insulation.
Double loop with existing fence
Run the boundary wire on top of the fence and return it on the
bottom of the fence to get the 1.5-metre separation needed.
Gate (single loop)
Bury the boundary wire in the ground across the gate opening.
Gate (double loop)
Bury both boundary wires across the gate opening while keeping
them 1.5 metres apart.
The signal will still be active across the gate, preventing your pet
from passing through the open gate.
Staple wire into fence
Weave wire into fence
Single loop
Double loop
1.5 m 1.5 m