Petsafe Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence User manual

PetSafe®Deluxe
In-Ground Cat Fence™
Receiver Collar
Operating Guide
Please read this entire guide before beginning.

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Thank you for choosing PetSafe®, the best selling brand of electronic training solutions
in the world. Our mission is to be the most trusted brand in the pet ownership
experience. We want to ensure your pet’s safety by providing you with the tools and
techniques to successfully train your pet. If you have any questions, please contact the
Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website at www.petsafe.net.
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warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be
able to help you faster. Additionally, you will not have to save your product receipt as
registering serves as proof of purchase. Most importantly, PetSafe will never give or
sell your valuable information to anyone.
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How the System Works
The PetSafe®Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence™has been proven safe, comfortable, and
effective for cats over 6 lbs. and at least 6 months old.The system works by producing
a radio signal from the Fence Transmitter through up to 4000 ft. of Boundary Wire.
The Boundary Wire is buried or attached to a fixed object to enclose the Pet Area.
You temporarily define this Pet Area with Boundary Flags for a visual aid in training
your cat.Your cat wears a Receiver Collar with Contact Points that touch his neck
and, once trained, is allowed to roam freely in the Pet Area.When your cat reaches
the Warning Zone, the Receiver Collar gives a warning beep. If your cat continues
into the Static Correction Zone, a safe Static Correction will be delivered through the
Contact Points to get his attention until he returns to the Pet Area.

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Prepare the Receiver Collar
To Insert and Remove the Battery
Note: Do not install the battery while the Receiver Collar is on your pet.
This Receiver Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafe®battery (RFA-188).This unique battery is
designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection.
To activate the collar, insert the battery module (A). Using the edge of the Test Light Tool as
shown, turn the battery clockwise until the vertical line on the battery is pointed to the “ON”
position (B). If the PetSafe Receiver Collar is not going to be used on the cat immediately,
leave it in the “OFF” position.
To remove the battery, turn the battery counter-clockwise using the edge of the Test Light
Tool as shown (C, D). DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to
discard the used battery properly.
A replacement PetSafe battery can be found at many retailers. Contact the Customer Care
Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you.
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Two Color LED
The two color LED indicator shows good or low battery. Good battery equals 1 flash every 60
seconds with Green LED. Low battery equals 3 flashes every 60 seconds with the Red LED.
If there are no LED lights it is time to change the battery.
To Set the Static Correction Level
Read all steps before attempting to set the Static
Correction Level.
1.With the battery installed, press the Correction Level
Button and release when the Receiver Indicator Light
lights red (E).
2.The Receiver Indicator Light will emit a number of red
flashes representing the Static Correction Level (F).
3. Increase the Static Correction Level by pressing and
releasing the Correction Level Button within 5 seconds
of the previous flashes.
The Static Correction Levels increase from 1 to 5.
Pushing the Correction Level Button while the Receiver
Collar is on level 5 will cause the Receiver Collar to revert
to level 1. Refer to the Function and Response Table to
E
F
choose the Static Correction level that best fits your pet.The Receiver Collar is equipped to
automatically increase the level of Static Correction the longer your pet remains in the Static
Correction Zone, if the collar is set at level 2 or above.
The Receiver Indicator Light acts as a low battery indicator, flashing every 60 seconds when
battery replacement is required.

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Function and Response Table
Indicator Light
Response
Static
Correction Level
Receiver Collar
Function
Temperament
of Pet
1 Red Flash 1 No Static Correction,
Tone Only
2 Red Flashes 2 Low Static Correction Timid
3 Red Flashes 3 Medium Static
Correction
Timid or
Average
4 Red Flashes 4 Medium High Static
Correction
Average or High
Energy
5 Red Flashes 5 High Static Correction High Energy
Flashes 3 Red Flashes
every 60 seconds
Low Battery

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Fit the Receiver Collar
Important: The proper fit and placement of your Receiver Collar is
important for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct
contact with your cat’s skin on the underside of his neck.
To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the batteries are not installed in the Receiver
Collar.
2. Start with your cat standing comfortably (G).
3. Center the Contact Points underneath your cat’s neck,
touching the skin.
Note: It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Contact
Points to make sure that contact is consistent.
G
4. Check the tightness of the Receiver
Collar by inserting one finger between
the end of a Contact Point and your
cat’s neck.The fit should be snug but
not constricting (H).
5. Allow your cat to wear the collar for
several minutes then recheck the fit.
Check the fit again as your cat becomes
more comfortable with the Receiver
Collar.
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6. Trim the collar as follows (I):
a. Mark the desired length of the
Receiver Collar with a pen. Allow for
growth if your cat is young or grows a
thick winter coat.
b. Remove the Receiver Collar from your
cat and cut off the excess.
c. Before placing the Receiver Collar
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back onto your cat, seal the edge of the cut collar by applying a flame along the frayed edge.
Important: For comfort, safety and effectiveness of product, please ensure the
following:
• During the first 2 weeks of training, do not use the training device on your pet
without direct supervision.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure by being able to insert one finger
between the Contact Point and your pet’s skin.
• Your pet must be carefully examined daily for any signs of a rash or sore.
• If a rash or sore is observed, discontinue the use of the Receiver Collar for a few
days.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• Your pet’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a wash cloth
and mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly.
A condition called Pressure Necrosis, which is a devitalization of the skin due to
excessive and prolonged contact against the Contact Points, may occur if the steps
above are not followed.

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To Re-Thread the Collar
Slide Buckle
The slide buckle prevents the
collar from becoming loose around
your cat’s neck.
If you need to take your cat out of the Pet Area, remove the Receiver Collar and
leave it in the Pet Area.

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Training Guide
Cat Training Introduction
This training guide offers a choice of two training methods: On Lead Method and
Supervised Tie Out Method. Both methods require close supervision of your cat
throughout the training period. Carefully read both methods to determine which is
right for you and your cat.
Be Patient With Your Cat
Important: Proper training of your cat is essential to the success of the PetSafe®
Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence™. Read this section completely before beginning to
train your cat. Remember that the PetSafe Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence is not a
solid barrier.
• Training should be fair, firm and consistent.
• Train for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Don’t try to do too much too quickly.
More-frequent short sessions are better than less-frequent longer sessions.
• If your cat shows signs of stress, slow down the training schedule and/or add
additional days of training.
• Finish each training session with lots of praise and affection.
• Remove the Receiver Collar after each training session.
• Keep your cat on a harness attached to a lead during training sessions.
• Even if you think your cat is responding well to the training, complete the entire
training. Reinforcement is important.
• Regularly check the fit of the Receiver Collar against your cat’s skin.

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Preparation
Your goal is to train your cat to turn away from the Boundary Zone every time he hears the
warning beep from the Receiver Collar.
During training, your cat must develop an understanding of the Boundary and that you
require him to remain within it.
Cats are independent creatures. In order to gain the correct response, you must always work
with a kind, calm and respectful manner. Gain your cat’s trust and you will build a mutual
respect which will ultimately lead to success.
It must be remembered that by their very nature cats are more agile and therefore more
mobile than dogs.You must be very aware of your training environment. If it is possible
for your cat to climb on a shed or up a tree, taking the Receiver Collar out of reach of the
signal from the Boundary Wire, then it is possible that he could jump the Boundary without
receiving a Static Correction.
The time scale for fully training your cat can range from one to two weeks. During the
training period, you should be able to detect from your cat’s response if it is time to move on
to the next training phase.
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Receiver Collar Familiarity
Goal:
To familiarize your cat with the Receiver Collar if he has not worn one before.
Steps:
1. Fit the Receiver Collar as detailed on pages 6 and 7 of this guide, but without the battery
inserted, so there is no chance of your cat receiving a correction at this early stage.