Petsafe PIF00-13652 User manual

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
wireless
mapping fence
receiver collar
operating guide
Model Number
PIF00-13652

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Thank you for choosing PetSafe®brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship that includes
memorable moments and a shared understanding together. Our products and training tools
promote a lifestyle of protection, teaching, and love — essentials that influence memories for
a lifetime. If you have any questions about our products or training your pet, please visit our
website at www.petsafe.net or contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.
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warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be able to help you
faster. Most importantly, we will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone. Complete
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Important Safety Information
Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided could
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in harm to your pet.
NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury.
• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior.
Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that
this product is right for your dog, please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
• Risk of electric shock. Use the Fence Transmitter indoors in dry location only.

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Allowing your pet to wear the Receiver Collar indoors may result in accidental activation of the
Receiver Collar.
While physically close to the outside door:
PET LEAVING THE HOUSE:
1. Place Receiver Collar on your pet and fit it correctly with the PetSafe logo upright facing
towards your dog’s chin, and facing away from your dog’s body as shown in Figure 6B on
page 22.
2. Turn ON the Receiver Collar by holding the MODE button down until a 2 beep tone sounds and a
green LED comes ON. Release the button. The Receiver Collar is now ON. The green light should
flash every 4 seconds.
3. Allow your pet to go outside in the Pet Area.
4. Do not allow your pet to roam inside the house with the Receiver Collar turned ON.
As close as possible to the outside door:
PET ENTERING THE HOUSE:
1. Remove the Receiver Collar or
2. Turn OFF the Receiver Collar by pressing and holding down the MODE button for 5 seconds.
The Red LED will be on during this time. The Red LED will then turn OFF with a 2 beep sound. All
Receiver LED’s will stay OFF indicating that the Receiver is OFF.

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• This PetSafe® Wireless Mapping Fence is NOT a solid barrier. The system is designed to act as a
deterrent to remind pets by Static Correction to remain in the boundary established. It is important that
you reinforce training with your pet on a regular basis. Since the tolerance level to Static Correction
varies from pet to pet, Radio Systems® Corporation CANNOT guarantee that the system will, in all
cases, keep a pet within the established boundary. Not all pets can be trained to avoid crossing the
boundary! Therefore, if you have reason to believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm
himself if he is not kept from crossing the boundaries, you should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe®
Wireless Mapping Fence to confine your pet. Radio Systems® Corporation shall NOT be liable for any
property damage, economic loss or any consequential damages, sustained as a result of any animal
crossing the boundary.
• Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s neck may
cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as
bed sores.
–Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
–When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
–Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
–Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
–When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
–Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
–Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
–If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
–If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
–For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.
These steps will help keep your pet protected and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while
they wear stainless steel contacts. Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after
some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It
is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue use
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• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may
lead to a rash or infection.
• Always remove your dog’s Receiver Collar before performing any Transmitter testing.
• Turn off power before changing Mode Selection Switch setting on Transmitter.
• The Receiver Collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested. Your pet may receive an
unintended correction.
• To prevent unintended corrections to your pet, test the system whenever making any adjustments to
the distance of your Warning Zone.
• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact
points.
• Never remove power from the system when the collar is on the pet. This may activate the Receiver
Collar.
• Radio Systems®Corporation recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for use
with your wireless fence. Should the power go out at your home, your pet will be unprotected. Power
outages can be unpredictable, and the use of a UPS will provide you with some time to properly
restrain your pet.
• To prevent an unintended correction, after the Boundary Flags have been placed, be sure to set the
static correction on the Receiver Collar back to level 1 tone only.
• Do not charge your Receiver Collar every night. Charging too often can reduce battery life. Charge
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How the System Works
The Wireless Mapping Fence allows you to set custom boundaries for your dog by programming the shape and location
of the Pet Area. After positioning Boundary Flags to define the Pet Area, the Boundary Programming Unit (BPU) is used
to collect boundary data and program the Receiver Collar. The Receiver Collar offers 5 levels of correction plus tone-
only, adjustable to your dog’s temperament. If you have multiple dogs, you can easily download boundary data into
multiple Receiver Collars.
The Fence Transmitter is centrally located and transmits a radio signal up to 90 feet in all directions. The Receiver Collar
monitors your dog’s location and issues a warning tone if your dog approaches the Warning Zone. If your dog continues
into the Static Correction Area, the Receiver Collar issues a harmless but startling correction through the Contact
Points until your dog returns to the Pet Area.
The Wireless Mapping Fence may be used with a privacy fence if you have problems with your dog digging under the
fence.
The PetSafe®Wireless Mapping Fence has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for pets over 15 pounds.
Key Definitions
Receiver Collar: Detects the radio signal from the Fence Transmitter, monitors your dog’s location issuing warning
or correction as necessary. Fits neck sizes 8-28 inches.
Boundary Programming Unit (BPU): Device that defines boundary data and programs the Receiver Collar.
Contact Points: Deliver the correction when your dog moves into the Static Correction Area.
Mode Button: Turns Receiver Collar on/off and adjusts Static Correction Level.
Receiver Charger: Charges the battery inside the Receiver Collar.
Receiver Charge Jack: Connection point for charging Receiver battery.
Receiver Indicator Light: Indicates the level of Correction at which the Receiver Collar is set. This light also indicates
battery status.
Reference Point: A specific point in your yard that can easily be remembered such as the corner of a sidewalk or
driveway. The Reference Point must be located between 20 and 80 feet from the Fence Transmitter. This Reference
Point location is used to add multiple receivers to the system.

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Receiver Collar
Receiver
Indicator Light
Contact
Points Receiver
Charge Jack
Mode
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Operating Guide
Charge the Receiver Collar
Do not charge your Receiver Collar every night. Frequent charging can have a negative
effect on the battery life. We recommend that the Receiver Collar be used until the
Receiver Indicator Light blinks red/green or red.
To Charge the Receiver Collar
1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Receiver Charging Jack.
2. Connect the Receiver Collar Charger connector to the Receiver
Charging Jack. Note: The connector only fits one way, do not force it
into the charging jack.
3. Plug the Receiver Collar Charger into a standard AC wall outlet. The
Receiver Collar light will glow red when the charger is properly seated
and charging.
4. Charge the Receiver Collar for 2-3 hours. The light will turn green
when charging is complete. A built in safety circuit prevents the
Receiver Collar from overcharging.
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5. After charging, replace the rubber cover to protect the Receiving Charging Jack. The Receiver Collar
must be fully charged prior to programming a Boundary. Each charge can last from approximately 10 to
14 days depending upon frequency of use.
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Prepare the Receiver Collar
To Turn On the Receiver Collar
Press and hold the Mode Button for 2 seconds (2A). The green light will
light up briefly and you will hear two tones chime (2B). When the Receiver
Collar is turned ON without a programmed boundary, the Receiver Collar
will perform the ReadyTest®sequence, two chimes and then shut down.
To Turn Off the Receiver Collar
Press and hold the Mode Button for 5 seconds (2A). The red Receiver
Indicator Light will be ON during this time. The red Receiver Indicator
Light will then turn OFF and all Receiver Indicator Lights will stay OFF
indicating that the unit is turned OFF. You will also hear a two tone chime
indicating the unit has been turned OFF. To extend the time between
charging the Receiver Collar, consider turning OFF the Receiver Collar
when it is not in use.
ReadyTest®Feature
ReadyTest®gives you added confidence that the Receiver Collar is
working and ready to use. When you remove the Receiver Collar from
the charger, the receiver’s internal diagnostics will check that the battery
charge is full and that all circuits are working correctly.
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Receiver Collar Status Indicators
The Receiver Collar uses colored LEDs and an Alarm Tone to indicate the functional and operational status
of the receiver. Refer to the table below to understand the operation of the lights and tones for the Receiver
Collar.
Receiver Collar Status Indicators
Status Light Alarm Tone Condition
While Charging
Solid red No tone Charge in progress
Solid green No tone Charge complete
No light Charge failure, contact Customer Care Center
After Removing from Charger ReadyTest®
Either red or green
for 3 seconds
Off for 1 second
No tone
Unit is reporting battery charger status:
Red = battery charge is not complete
Green = battery charge is complete
Red/green for 3 seconds
OFF for 1 second No tone Unit is performing internal self test
Solid green or
red/green or red
(5 second duration)
No tone
Battery charge indicator:
Green = 100%-60%
Red/green = 60%-20%
Red = 20% or less
Red flash occurring
from 1 to 6 times
2 note chime immediately
after red flashing
Unit is reporting Static Correction level
from 1 to 6 then turns off
After Removing from BPU
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Operating Battery Status
Slow blinking green
(every 4-5 seconds) No tone Collar battery charge 100%-60%
Slow blinking red/green
(every 4-5 seconds) No tone Collar battery charge 60%-20%
Slow blinking red
(every 4-5 seconds) No tone Collar battery charge 20% or less, charge immediately
Receiver Activation Status
Fast pulsating green
(3 flashes per second)
Low frequency
warning tone Receiver collar in Warning Zone area
Fast pulsating red
(3 flashes per second)
Mid frequency
warning tone
Anti-linger static correction being delivered with the Receiver Collar
in the Warning Zone area
Fast pulsating red
(3 flashes per second)
High frequency
warning tone
Run through static correction being delivered with the Receiver Collar
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Set the Static Correction Level
The Static Correction Level can be changed by two methods.
Set Static Correction Level Using Receiver Collar
1. Press the Receiver Collar Mode Button briefly when the unit is turned ON. The indicator light will light red
when the button is pressed.
2. Release the Mode button. The Receiver Collar will flash the red indicating the Correction Level by the
number of times the indicator flashes (See Function and Response Table below).
3. To change the Static Correction Level, press and release the Mode button within 5 seconds of the last
red flash. The Static Correction Level will then increase one level and report the new level by flashing
the number of times again. Note: set the Static Correction Level to Level 1 (tone only) for the first day of
training.
4. Repeat pressing the Mode button until the desired static correction level is achieved.
Set Static Correction Level Using BPU
1. Connect the Receiver Collar to the BPU.
2. Power on the Boundary Programming Unit.
3. From the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to navigate to System Setting | Receiver Settings.
4. Under Correction Level, choose the desired static correction level. Note: set the Static Correction Level to
Level 1 (tone only) for the first day of training.
Function and Response Table
Indicator Light Response Static Correction Level Receiver Collar Function Dog Temperament
1 Red Flash 1 No Static Correction, Tone Only Initial Training Mode
2 Red Flashes 2 Low Static Correction Timid
3 Red Flashes 3 Medium-Low Static Correction Timid or Average
4 Red Flashes 4 Medium Static Correction Average Energy
5 Red Flashes 5 Medium-High Static Correction Average or High Energy
6 Red Flashes 6 High Static Correction High Energy

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Anti-Linger Prevention
The Anti-Linger Prevention feature keeps your dog from staying in the Warning Zone for long periods of time
and draining the Receiver Collar battery. Your dog will hear a two second warning tone when he reaches
the Warning Zone. If your dog does not return to the Pet Area after two seconds, he will start receiving a
continuous Static Correction until he returns to the Pet Area. Once the Static Correction has started, the
Warning Tone is disabled until your dog remains back in the Pet Area for at least 10 seconds. If he re-enters
the Warning Zone prior to the 10-second reset period, your dog will receive no Warning Tone prior to
receiving the Anti-Linger Correction.
Run-Through Prevention
This system includes a unique “run-through” prevention so that your dog cannot escape the Pet Area without
receiving an increased level of Static Correction. The Receiver Collar automatically increases the Static
Correction when your dog continues beyond the Boundary Flag Programmed points.
Over Correction Protection
If your dog leaves the Pet Area, this feature limits the Static Correction duration to 15 seconds. While
the system locks out further Static Correction, the green light will remain ON for 10 seconds. The Static
Correction will remain locked out until your pet has remained back in the Pet Area for at least 10 seconds.

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Receiver Collar Settings
Within the BPU system settings are user selectable features that allow you to customize the way the system
functions. This section describes each of these features and how they function.
Correction Level: Used to program the Static Correction Level into the Receiver Collar.
Warning Zone Width: Used to program the distance between the Warning Zone and the Static Correction
Area. You can select three distances, Min, Average, and Max. These distances correspond to 1 foot, 3 foot
and 5 foot respectively. The default setting is the Average warning zone width.
Max Range Correction, Enable Correction beyond maximum Fence Transmitter Range: This feature is
used in conjunction with a partial boundary. Enabling this feature protects your dog from wandering away
from the unprogrammed portion of the boundary. For example, if you have a partial boundary in your back
yard and the dog escapes out your front door, the Receiver Collar will generate a Static Correction when
the dog reaches the maximum Transmitter range if this feature is enabled. The maximum Fence Transmitter
range that the Receiver will generate a Static Correction is approximately 110 feet. The default setting is YES
which enables this feature.
Sleep Mode: Enable Sleep Mode to extend battery life. This feature is used to program whether the Receiver
Collar is allowed to go into a Sleep Mode to conserve battery life when your dog is not moving. For the
Receiver Collar to go into the Sleep Mode the Receiver Collar location must be at least 20 feet away from
the programmed boundary, at least 12 feet away from the Transmitter, and must have remained in the same
location (i.e. not more than 6 inches of movement) for at least 15 seconds. Under typical conditions the
battery life with sleep mode enabled should be 10 to 14 days depending upon frequency of dog’s sleeping
habit when wearing the collar. With the Sleep Mode disabled, the battery life is reduced to approximately 3
to 9 days. The default setting is YES which enables this feature.
Battery Status: Used to determine the charge status of the receiver battery. Before starting to program a
boundary, make sure that the Receiver Collar is fully charged.
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Prepare the Receiver Collar for Programming
1. Open the Receiver Handle and snap each
section into place to form a long pole.
2. Slide the Receiver Mounting Bracket
on the Receiver Collar before installing
the Receiver Mounting Bracket on the
Receiver Handle. The Receiver Collar
must be installed with the arrow on the
Receiver Mounting Bracket pointing
toward the Receiver Collar PetSafe®
logo (3A).
3. Orient Receiver Handle so that the arrow
on the Receiver Handle is pointing up (3B).
4. Determine the height of your dog’s
neck above the ground on the Receiver
Handle to match the height of your
dog’s neck (3C). Important: If you will be
programming multiple dogs, position the
handle to match the height of your dog’s
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neck using the shortest dog’s measurements – closest to the ground.
5. To snap the Receiver Mounting Bracket on the Receiver Handle, place the bottom clip first at an angle.
Squeeze top tabs to connect to the handle.
6. Plug the Boundary Programming Unit into the Receiver Collar (3D). The cable from the BPU plugs into the
Receiver Collar charge jack (1A).
7. Turn ON the Boundary Programming Unit (BPU).
8. When connecting the Receiver Collar to the BPU, the BPU beeps twice.
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Add-A-Dog®/ Programming Additional Receiver Collars
To add multiple dogs to your system, first charge the additional Receiver Collars. Attach the new Receiver
Collar to the Receiver Mounting Bracket and Receiver Handle. Turn ON the BPU and plug the BPU cable into
the Receiver Collar. Walk to your Reference Point in your yard. The arrow on the Receiver Collar mounting
bracket must be pointing AWAY from the Transmitter. Move the BPU cursor to the ADD-A-DOG position,
press OK, and follow the BPU directions. Once you receive the message that programming is complete,
disconnect the Receiver Collar, turn OFF the BPU and verify that the Receiver Collar is operating properly
with the Warning Zone and Static Correction Areas.
You may program an unlimited number of Receiver Collars using this same boundary. If you’d like to set-up a
unique boundary for another pet you will need to refer to your PetSafe®Wireless Mapping Fence Operating
and Training Guide for complete system instructions. Please keep the following in mind:
1. Once you program a second boundary, the previous boundary will no longer remain in the Boundary
Programming Unit, but the previously programmed collars will retain the initial boundary. If you want
to retain both boundaries, contact the Customer Care Center to purchase an additional Boundary
Programming Unit.
2. You will not be able to move the Transmitter as this will affect the set-up for the previously programmed
collars.
3. Follow all of the same programming guidelines as the previously programmed collars. The Boundary
MUST go CLOCKWISE. The Arrow on the Receiver Collar mounting bracket must point AWAY from the
Transmitter, the PetSafe®logo MUST face the dog’s chin.
4. If you have multiple boundaries, you must be able to identify which pet should be wearing the
appropriate Receiver Collar for their intended boundary.
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Set the Warning Zone
After programming the boundary data, you are ready to set and test the warning zone for your pet area.
The Warning Zone width is adjustable using the System Settings menu in the BPU. The Warning Zone width
default setting is Average. The adjustable ranges are as follows:
• Min.: approximately 1 foot warning distance.
• Average: approximately 3 feet warning distance
• Max.: approximately 5 feet warning distance
1. Connect the BPU to the Receiver Collar.
2. On the BPU, select System Settings.
3. Set the Warning Zone width to the Min. setting. If you have a smaller yard and would like to maximize
your Pet Area. Keep in mind that your dog will have very little warning before the higher level of Run
Through Prevention Static Correction is generated. This setting would also be appropriate if you have a
stubborn dog.
4. If you have a very timid dog, consider setting the Warning Zone width to Max. to allow more distance
before the higher level Run-Through Prevention Static Correction is generated.
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Test the Warning Zone
1. With the Receiver Collar on the Receiver Handle, turn ON the Receiver Collar and verify the battery is
charged.
2. Verify that the boundary programmed correctly by approaching the Boundary Flags from inside the Pet
Area. Don’t move the Receiver Collar back and forth like a pendulum. Do not walk or move the Receiver
Collar backwards. Always hold the Receiver Handle so that the PetSafe logo on the Receiver Collar is
facing toward your direction of motion.
3. The Receiver Collar should generate a warning tone as you approach the flag. This distance will vary
slightly but should be close to the Boundary Flag location.
4. Next, continue beyond the boundary flag. One to five feet beyond the Boundary Flags location is where
the Receiver activates the Run-Through stimulation level. The Receiver Collar generates three distinct
Warning Tones to assist you in determining the Receiver Activation Status.
5. As you’re testing the boundary, you may notice the Receiver Collar no longer responds when you cross
the boundary. This is due to the Receiver Collar entering the Over Protection Correction mode as
described in Step 2. After about 15 seconds of anti-linger or normal Static Correction, the Receiver Collar
will enter a time-out condition, the green light will turn ON for 10 seconds, and you must allow for a full 10
seconds recovery time (and be back inside the Pet Area) before the Receiver Collar will again respond to
the boundary.
6. If the Receiver Collar fails to detect the boundary, then time-out is the likely cause. Wait 10 seconds with
Receiver Collar located inside Pet Area and try again.
7. Walk along the Pet Area, especially around AC power entrances, cable TV and phone line entrances into
the home, and near air conditioning units. Make sure the collar does not tone in the area where your dog
should be free to play. If there are problems, you will need to adjust your layout to exclude these areas
or possibly move your Transmitter to a different location. Reminder: If you move the Transmitter you will
need to reprogram your Boundary.