Petsafe Stay & Play PIF00-14288 User manual

Stay & Play®
Wireless Fence
Rechargeable
Receiver Collar
PIF00-14288
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PRODUCT MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING
Product Manual

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Welcome
You and your pet were made for each other. Our aim is to help
you have the best companionship and the most memorable
moments together. Your new PetSafe®Stay & Play®Wireless Fence
Rechargeable Receiver collar is designed to give your pet maximum
freedom while keeping him safe. We know that safe pets make happy
owners. Before getting started, please take a moment to read through
the important safety information. If you have any questions, please
don’t hesitate to contact us.
Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation, Radio Systems PetSafe
Europe Ltd., Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd. and any other afliate or
brand of Radio Systems Corporation may be referred to collectively as
“We” or “Us.”

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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.

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• 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 certied trainer.
• The battery should be charged in areas with
temperatures ranging from 32°F to 104°F /
0°C to 40°C. Recharging the battery outside
of this temperature range can cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch re.
• This device contains Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
batteries; never incinerate, puncture,
deform, short-circuit, or charge with an
inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion,
property damage, or bodily harm may occur
if this warning is not followed.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the
reach of children.

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• This PetSafe®Stay & Play®Compact
Wireless 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®Stay &
Play®Compact Wireless Fence to conne
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.

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• Proper t 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 t 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.

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- 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 secure and
comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable
while they wear stainless steel contacts. Some
pets are sensitive to contact pressure. You
may nd 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 until the skin
has fully healed.

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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.
• The Receiver Collar should not be on your
dog when the system is tested. Your pet may
receive an unintended correction.
• 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.
• Do not charge your Receiver Collar every
night. Charging too often can reduce
battery life. Charge your Receiver Collar
when the Receiver Indicator Light blinks
yellow; or when the light blinks red.

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How the System Works
The PetSafe®Stay & Play®Compact Wireless Fence has been proven
safe, comfortable, and effective for pets over 5 pounds. The system
works by transmitting a radio signal up to 105 feet in all directions.
You temporarily dene the Pet Area with Boundary Flags for a visual
aid in training your pet. Your pet 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 pet reaches the Boundary Zone, the
Receiver Collar gives a warning tone before delivering a safe Static
Correction through the Contact Points to get his attention until he
returns to the Pet Area.
Key Definitions
Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from the Transmitter.
Mode Button: Turns Receiver on/off and adjusts the level of Static
Correction your pet receives outside the Pet Area.

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Receiver Indicator Light: Indicates the
level of correction at which the Receiver
Collar is set. This light also to indicate
battery status.
Contact Points: Deliver the safe Static
Correction when your pet moves into
the Boundary Zone.
Receiver Charger: Charges the
batteries inside the Receiver Collar
Receiver Charge Jack: Connection
point for charging Receiver battery.
Receiver Collar
Receiver
Indicator
Light
Contact
Point
Mode
Button
Receiver
Charge
Jack

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Charge the Receiver Collar
The Receiver Collar Charger is designed to plug into a
standard AC wall outlet. The Receiver Collar light will glow
red when the Receiver Charger is properly seated into
the Receiver Charge Jack. The light will turn green when
charging is complete. A built in safety circuit prevents the
Receiver Collar from overcharging.
The Receiver Collar will achieve a full charge in 2-3 hours.
Each charge can last up to 3 weeks depending upon
frequency of use.
• Do not charge your Receiver Collar every night.
Frequent charging can have a negative effect on the
battery. We recommend that the Receiver Collar be used
until the Receiver Indicator Light blinks yellow or red.
Step
1

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To charge the Receiver Collar, lift and
slide the Receiver Collar strap away from
the front of the unit (1A). Lift the rubber
plug to allow access to the Receiver
Charge Jack. The rubber plug needs to
remain attached to the Receiver Collar.
Plug the Receiver Charger into the
Receiver Charge Jack on the Receiver
Collar. The Receiver Charge Jack and
Receiver Charger are keyed to t one
way. Do not force it in backwards.
1A

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Prepare the Receiver Collar
Your Receiver Collar comes with
Short Contact Points. Use the
Long Contact Points for pets
with long or thick hair. Tighten
the Contact Points using the
Contact Point Wrench (2A).
Check tightness weekly.
Turning the
Receiver Collar ON
Press and hold the Mode Button
continuously for 5 seconds (2B).
The Green or Yellow or Red
Receiver Indicator Light will
turn ON for 5 seconds (2C) to
indicate battery status, followed
by the Red Receiver Indicator
Light ashing the Static
Correction Level Settings.
2A
2B
Mode
Button
Step
2

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Turning the Receiver Collar OFF
Press and hold the Mode Button
continuously for 5 seconds. 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.
To extend the time between charging the
Receiver Collar, consider turning OFF the
Receiver Collar when it is not in use.
2C

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Receiver Collar Status Indicators
The Receiver Collar Status Indicator Light along with the Receiver
Collar Alarm Tone are used to determine the battery status, and the
correction type. Refer to the Receiver Collar Status Indicator Table
below to understand the status lights and tones for the Receiver Collar.
During normal operation, the Receiver Collar Indicator Light will ash
every 4-5 seconds to indicate the battery status as shown in the
tablebelow.
Receiver Collar Status Indicator Table
Status Light Alarm Tone Condition
While Plugged into Receiver Charger
Solid red No tone Charge in progress
Solid green No tone Charge complete
No light Charge failure, contact
Customer Care Center

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After Removing from Receiver Charger
Continuous
green or yellow
or red
(5 seconds duration)
No tone
Battery Charge Indication.
Occurs immediately after
unplugging the charger
from the Receiver Collar
Operating Battery Status
Slow blinking
green
(every 4-5 seconds)
No tone Collar battery charge
100%-60%
Slow blinking
yellow
(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

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Receiver Activation Status
Fast pulsating
green
(3 flashes per second)
Warning tone Warning tone
Fast pulsating red
(3 ashes per second)
Tone for
duration of
Static Correction
Static Correction
being delivered
up to 15 seconds
Continuous green
(10 seconds) No tone
Over Correction
Protection;
collar locked for
10 seconds

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To Set the Static Correction Level
Read all steps before attempting to set the Static Correction Level.
1. Press the Mode Button and release (2B) when the Receiver
Indicator Light illuminates Red (2C).
2. The Receiver Indicator Light will emit a series of Red ashes
representing the Static Correction Level.
3. Increase the Static Correction Level by pressing and releasing the
Mode Button within 5 seconds of the previous series of ashes.
The Static Correction levels increase in strength from 1 to 6. Pushing
the Correction Level Button while the Receiver Collar is on level 6 will
cause the Receiver Collar to revert to level 1. Refer to the Function
and Response Table to choose the Static Correction level that best ts
your pet.

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Function and Response Table
Indicator
Light
Response
Static
Correction
Level
Receiver Collar Function
1 Red Flash 1 No Static Correction, Tone Only
2 Red Flashes 2 Low Static Correction
3 Red Flashes 3 Medium-Low Static Correction
4 Red Flashes 4 Medium Static Correction
5 Red Flashes 5 Medium-High Static Correction
6 Red Flashes 6 High Static Correction
Over Correction Protection
If your pet enters the Boundary Zone or continues anywhere beyond
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.
In the unlikely event that your pet leaves the Pet Area, he will not
receive a Static Correction upon return to the Pet Area.

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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 pet’s skin on
the underside of his neck.
Please read and follow the instructions
in this manual. Proper t 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.
Step
3