Sunbeam in-ground fencing system User manual

essential
in-ground
fencing
system
INSTRUCTION MaNUal
STaTIC

table of contents
IMPoRtant safeGUaRDs ......................................................................... 3
KeyWoRD DefInItIons ........................................................................... 4
Items You May Need .......................................................................................4
PRoDUct oveRvIeW............................................................................... 5
HoW It WoRKs ..................................................................................... 7
oPeRatInG InstRUctIons ...................................................................... 7
Planning Your Layout ........................................................................................7
Setting Up the Base Transmitter .............................................................................10
Testing the System ..........................................................................................11
How to Twist Wire ...........................................................................................12
How to Splice Wire ..........................................................................................13
Installing the Boundary Wire ................................................................................14
Using an Existing Fence .....................................................................................14
To Cross Driveways & Pathways .............................................................................14
Connecting & Testing The System............................................................................15
Setting the Boundary Width .................................................................................16
Setting Up the Boundary Flags ..............................................................................17
Receiver Collar ..............................................................................................17
Battery Installation ..........................................................................................17
Collar Fitting ................................................................................................18
Ready to Use................................................................................................19
Special Operating Notes.....................................................................................19
tRaInInG GUIDe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Overview ...................................................................................................20
Common Stress Signals .....................................................................................20
Lesson #1 – Boundary Flag Awareness .......................................................................21
Lesson #2 – Static Correction ................................................................................22
Lesson #3 – Adjusting to Distractions ........................................................................23
Lesson #4 – Taking Your Dog O Leash.......................................................................24
Lesson #5 – Unsupervised Freedom .........................................................................25
Lesson #6 – Removing the Flags .............................................................................25
caRe anD MaIntenance .......................................................................26
fcc stateMent ...................................................................................26
1 yeaR WaRRanty ...............................................................................27
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IMPoRtant safeGUaRDs
ReaD all InstRUctIons befoRe Use. save tHese InstRUctIons foR fUtURe RefeRence.
• Thisproductshouldbeusedasacontainmentsystem.Forusewithdogsonly.Neverusethisproductforany
purposenotspecicallydescribedinthismanual.
• Donotserviceorinstallthissystemduringastorm.
• DonotinstalltheBaseTransmitterwhereitisexposedtotheweather.DonotplacetheBaseTransmitterin
anareawheretemperaturesfallbelowfreezing.DonotplacetheBaseTransmitterwithinthreefeetofany
appliancesorlargemetalobjects.Thiswillvoidthemanufacturer’swarranty.
• UsethelowestsettingpossibleontheReceiverCollartogetthedesiredresults.
• Regularlycheckthesystemtoensureitisworkingproperly.
• Complywithallwarningsinthismanual.
• Ifyouhaveanyreasontobelievethatyourdogmayposeadangertoothers,orthatitmightinjureitselfifitis
keptfromcrossingtheBoundaryWire,youshouldnotusethisproductsolelytocontainyourdog.
• NeverattempttosetupthisproductwhiletheReceiverCollarisonthedog.
• NevercallorforceyourdogintotheBoundaryZone.
• NeverattempttoworkonorxtheBaseTransmitterorBoundaryWirewhiletheBaseTransmitterispluggedin.
• Thisproductisnotatoy;keepoutofreachofchildren.
• Thisproductisnotintendedtocontainorprovideprotectionagainstaggressivedogs.
• Yourdogshouldbeingoodhealthwhenusingthisproduct.
• Thisproductisnottobeusedondogslessthan9lbs.
• Thisproductisnottobeusedondogslessthan6monthsold.
• AlwaysremovetheReceiverCollarpriortowashingorgroomingyourdog.
• AvoidleavingtheReceiverCollaronthedogformorethan8continuoushoursperday.Prolongedcollaruse
cancausepressuresoreswhichmayleadtoskinirritationsuchascontactdermatitisordecubitusulcers.Ifa
rashisdiscovereddiscontinueuseuntiltheskinareahealscompletely.Ifconditionpersistsformorethan48
hours,contactyourveterinarian.
• DonotattachaleashtotheSunbeam®ReceiverCollar.Aseparate,non-metalliccollarorharnessmaybeused
provideditdoesnotinterferewiththeSunbeam®ReceiverCollar.
• Warning:TheReceiverCollarusestwoLithium(CR2032)cointypebatteries.Keepthebatteriesoutofreachof
children.Ifswallowed,immediatelyseekmedicalhelpasseriousinjurymayoccur.
• TheLithiumcoinbattery(s)usedinthisproductcontainsperchloratematerial.Specialhandlingmayapplyin
California.Goto:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorateformoreinformation.
• IMPORTANT: Eachdogwillhaveitsowntolerancelevel,behavioralcharacteristicsandindividual
environments;therefore,thereisnowayofknowingwhetherorhowyourdogwillreacttothisproduct.Ifyour
doghasanaggressivetemperamentorhaseverexhibitedaggressivebehavior,donotusethisproductuntil
youhavecontactedacertieddogbehaviorist.
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KeyWoRD DefInItIons
• Base Transmitter: Sends the radio signal through the Boundary Wire.
• Boundary Flags:Avisualaidforthedog.TheBoundaryFlagswillremindthedogwheretheBoundaryZone
is located.
• Boundary Zone:TheBoundaryZoneistheareabeyondtheBoundaryFlagswherethedogwillreceiveaStatic
Correction.ThedogwillhearaWarningToneasitapproachestheBoundaryZoneandwillreceiveaStatic
CorrectioniftheydonotreturntotheSafeZoneimmediately.
• Boundary Wire: The wire that gives o a radio signal when the Base Transmitter is powered on.
• Exclusion Zones:Areasinyourlayoutsuchasgardens,poolsorotherlawndecorations,thatyouwantto
protect.Youcanexcludetheseareasfromyourlayoutwhilestillgivingyourdogaccesstoyouryard.
• Receiver Collar:ThedogwearstheReceiverCollar,whichreceivestheradiosignalfromtheBoundaryWire.
TheReceiverCollarwillemitaWarningTonewhenthedognearstheBoundaryZone.Ifthedogcontinuesto
theBoundaryZonethecollarwillemitaStaticCorrection.
• Safe Zone: TheareawherethedogcanroamwithoutreceivingaWarningToneorStaticCorrectionfromthe
Receiver Collar.
• Safe Spot: An area where there is Twisted Wire and the dog can walk through without receiving a warning or
Static Correction.
 •Twisted Wire: Twisted Wire is used in your layout where you want to cancel out the signal. This means your
dogcanpassthroughtheseSafeSpotswithoutreceivingaStaticCorrection.Themostcommonareaforthe
SafeSpotisthearearunningfromyourBaseTransmittertothemainloopofyourBoundaryZone.
• Static Correction:AstaticpulseemittedfromtheReceiverCollar.
• Test Light:TheprovidedtoolusedtotesttheconnectionbetweentheReceiverCollarandtheBoundaryWire.
YouwillusetheTestLightwhencreatingyourBoundaryZone.
• Warning Tone:AsthedogapproachestheBoundaryZoneitwillhearaWarningToneemittedfromthe
ReceiverCollartoalertthedogtomoveawayfromtheBoundaryZone.
ITEMS YOU MAY NEED
-Gridpaperandpencil
-Ruler
-Level
-WireCutter/Stripper
-PhillipsHeadScrewdriver
-Shovel
-Scissors
-Lighter(optional)
-StapleGun(optional)
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BATTERY DOOR:
Located on bottom of unit
for battery installation
and removal
FlashingRed:Lowbattery
Level Beeps GreenLEDLight
1-low 1shortbeep 1ash(repeated6times)
2-medium 2shortbeeps 2ashes(repeated6times)
3-high 3shortbeeps 3ashes(repeated6times)
correction level settings
MAIN CONTROL
BUTTON:
• On/O
• Correction
level adjustment
• LED
ADJUSTABLE
BUCKLE
QUICK RELEASE
CLASP
FABRIC
COLLAR
Do not Use tHIs fencInG systeM
UntIl yoU Have ReaD tHese InstRUctIons
PRoDUct oveRvIeW
5
STAINLESS STEEL PROBES:
Correction administering system

POWER INDICATOR:
(only the middle LED with light up)
• Solid green LED: Base Transmitter ON
• Flashing green LED: Connection problem
MOUNTING
HOLE
BASE TRANSMITTER
(Front)
SPRING-LOADED
BOUNDARY WIRE
CONNECTORS
BOUNDARY zONE
CONTROL KNOB
BASE TRANSMITTER
(Back)
YARD SWITCH:
• HI setting recommended for large yards
• LO setting recommended for small yards
SET OF 50 BOUNDARY FLAGS
TEST LIGHTWIRE SPLICING SUPPLIESMOUNTING HARDWARE
MOUNTING
HOLE
6
BOUNDARY WIRE PLASTIC PROBES AC ADAPTER
LONG AND SHORT
STAINLESS STEEL PROBES

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HoW It WoRKs
TheSunbeam®EssentialIn-GroundFencingSystemisatrainingaidthathelpstrainyourdogtostaywithinadened
boundary.TheSystemusesawiretocreateaBoundaryZonewhereyourdogwillreceiveaWarningToneandaStatic
Correction.FlagsarearrangedalongtheBoundaryZonetogiveyourdogavisualaid.Theareaencompassedbythe
BoundaryFlagsistheSafeZone.TheSafeZoneistheareawhereyourdogcanroamwithoutreceivingaWarningTone
orStaticCorrectionfromtheReceiverCollar.TheBoundaryFlagscanberemovedattheendofthetrainingprocess.
TheSunbeam®EssentialIn-GroundFencingSystemusestheburiedwiretobroadcastaradiosignal.Theburiedwire
actsasanantennaconvertingthesignalintoelectromagneticwaves.TheBaseTransmittercontrolstherangeofthe
signalaroundthewire.InsidetheSunbeam®EssentialReceiverCollarisasmallradioreceiver.Whenthedogmoves
closetotheBoundaryZone,theReceiverCollarwillreleaseaWarningTonesoyourdogknowsitisnearingthe
BoundaryZone.IfyourdogmovesintotheBoundaryZone,itwillreceiveaStaticCorrection.
ToachievethebestresultswiththeSunbeam®EssentialIn-GroundFencingSystem,itisimportantthatyoucomplete
thetrainingthatfollowsintheincludedtrainingmanual.Ifyouhavemultipledogsadditionalcollarscanbeaddedto
yoursystem.ContacttheretailerfromwhichyoupurchasedtheIn-GroundFencingSystemorcall866-537-2249.
oPeRatInG InstRUctIons
WARNING: To avoid injury make sure there are no buried electrical cables in the surrounding area where you will
lay your Boundary Wire. Electric power lines, natural gas pipelines, communications lines and other utility services,
if damaged, can create a hazard that could endanger you and your property. Call your local utility company before
you dig to identify whether you have underground lines in the area where you want to lay your Boundary Wire. If
there are utility lines in the area, do not install this product and seek assistance from a trained electrician.
PlannInG yoUR layoUt
• Ongridpaper,sketchyourpropertymarkinganybuildings,driveways,undergroundlines,gardensorotherobstacles.
• Decidewhichareasofyourpropertyyouwanttogiveyourdogaccessto.
• Marktheareasofyourpropertythatyouwanttoexclude(suchasgardens,pools,etc.).Theseareasaredenedas
ExclusionZones.
• DeterminewhereyouwillinstalltheBaseTransmitter.InstalltheBaseTransmitterindoorsinadry,wellventilated
areawheretemperaturesdonotfallbelowfreezingandnearapoweroutlet.
• EstablishwhereyouwilllayyourBoundaryWire.TheBoundaryWiremustmakeacompleteloopstartingand
ending at the Base Transmitter. Twisting the Boundary Wire will cancel out the signal and allow your pet to pass
that area receiving no warning or correction. Mark on your layout where you will use Twisted Wire. Read more
aboutHowtoTwistWireonpage12.

• TheBoundaryWireshouldturncornersgradually.Avoidsharpturnsasthismaycanceloutthesignal.
• Ifyouhavemorethan1/3acreofpropertyyouwillneed
additional Boundary Wire to expand your main loop. The wire
chartwillhelpyoudeterminehowmany500ft.BoundaryWire
spoolsyouwillneed.Thechartisbasedonasinglelooplayout.
Thereisone500ft.BoundaryWirespoolincludedinyourkit.
•Whenyouhavedecidedontheamountofwireyouwillneedfor
yourchosenlayout,addanadditional20%toarriveatyourtotal
amountofwire.Addingtheextra20%willmakesureyouhave
enoughwiretoallowforsomeslackwhenyoulayyourwire.
Addingtheextra20%willalsoallowforanyerrorsincalculation
or unanticipated layout changes.
CHOOSE YOUR LAYOUT
Itisimportanttochoosetherightlayoutforyourfencingsystem.Usethesinglelooplayoutwhenallowingyour
dogaccesstotheentireproperty.Usethedoublelooplayoutwhenyouwanttorestrictyourdogtooneportion
ofyourproperty.EitherlayoutwillallowyoutosetExclusionZones.TocreateExclusionZonesyoumusttwist
theBoundaryWire.ReadmoreaboutHowtoTwistWireonpage12.Thefollowingsectionincludesdescriptions
anddiagramsofdierentlayouts,ExclusionZonesandstepstousinganexistingfence.
NOTE:ThisproductshouldNOTsolelybeusedtoprotectyourdogfromleavingtheSafeZone.
Perimeter Single Loop Layout
Thislayoutrunsalongtheperimeterofyourpropertyallowingyourdog
access to the entire property. You should lay the Boundary Wire a signicant
distancefromtheroad.Youshouldallowatleastthreeyardsbetweenyour
houseandtheBoundaryWiretoallowthedogtopassfromthefrontyard
tothebackyard.TwistingthewireneartheBaseTransmitter(asshown
inthediagram)willallowyourdogtopassovertheTwistedWirewithout
receiving a warning or Static Correction.
Hourglass Single Loop Layout
Thislayoutcontainsthedoginboththefrontandbackyard,butrestricts
theaccessbetweenthefrontandbackyardstoppingthedogfromcrossing
inbetween.
Acres Wire Needed # of Spools
¼ 415 ft. 1 (included)
¹/3480 ft. 1 (included)
½ 590 ft. 2
1 835 ft. 2
2 1,180 ft. 3
5 1,870 ft. 4
wire chart
Hourglass Single Loop
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Perimeter Single Loop

Double Loop Layout
Thislayoutallowsyourdogaccesstoaportionoftheyardthatyouchoose.
YoushouldlaythetwoparallelBoundaryWiresatleast4to5feetapartto
avoidinterferenceandcancelingthesignal.
Single Side Boundary Double Loop Layout
IMPORTANT: This layout is not recommended unless the property
is fenced on the rest of the sides as shown in the diagram.
Thislayoutallowsyoutocreateasinglesidedbarrier.Youshouldrun
BoundaryWirefromtheBaseTransmittertotheareawhereyouwant
tocreatetheboundary.CreatealongloopofBoundaryWirewhereyou
wanttocreatethebarrier.Makesuretheloopislongenoughsothat
thedogcannotgoaroundit.Makesurethatthereisatleast4to5feet
betweentheparallelBoundaryWirestoavoidinterferenceandcanceling
thesignal.UseTwistedWireintheareathatleadsbacktotheBase
TransmittertomakethisareapartoftheSafeZone.
Exclusion Zones
YoumayhaveareasoftheSafeZonethatyoudonotwantyourdogto
access.Theseareascanincludeapool,gardenorotherlawndecorations.
YoucanaddExclusionZoneswhilestillgivingyourdogfullaccesstothe
property.TocreateanExclusionZoneloopBoundaryWirearoundthe
area you want to protect and join the loop to the main loop with some
Twisted Wire.
Using an Existing Fence
Youcanutilizeanexistingfencetocreateyourlayout.Readmoreabout
Installing the Boundary Wire on page 14.
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Double Loop
Exclusion Zone
Single Sided Boundary Loop

settInG UP tHe base tRansMItteR
IMPORTANT:TheBaseTransmittershouldbeplacedinadry,wellventilatedareaindoors.DonotplacetheBase
Transmitterinanareawheretemperaturesfallbelowfreezing(g.1).DonotplacetheBaseTransmitterwithin3
feetofanyappliancesorlargemetalobjects(g.2).ACadaptorisforindooruseonly.
TheBaseTransmittercreatesthesignalthatgoestotheBoundaryWiretocreatetheBoundaryZone.Fromthe
BaseTransmitteryoucontroltheBoundaryZoneArea(thedistancefromthewirewherethewarningsignal
andcorrectionbegins).TheBoundaryWiremustrunfromtheBaseTransmittertooutside.Itisrecommended
youmounttheBaseTransmittertotheinsideofanexteriorwallsoyoucaneasilyruntheBoundaryWire
outside.Remember,theBoundaryWiremustbeginattheBaseTransmitterandmakeacontinuousloopback
to the Base Transmitter.
OnthebackoftheBaseTransmitterthereisaYardSwitch(g.3).ThedefaultsettingisHi.Usethissettingtotest
thesystembeforeyoumounttheBaseTransmittertothewall.IftheBoundaryZoneistoobig,adjusttheYard
Switch to Low.
10
OFF
MAX
gure 1 gure 2
gure 3

testInG tHe systeM
AfteryouhavesketchedoutyourlayouttestthesystempriortoburyingtheBoundaryWire.LayyourBoundary
Wirefollowingyourplanneddesign.BecarefulwhenyoulayouttheBoundaryWireasanydamagewillaect
thesignalstrengthoftheInGroundFence.
• LayouttheBoundaryWireabovegroundfollowingyourplanneddesign.Addabout20%extraBoundaryWire
toallowforburying.
• UsethesuppliedBoundaryWirefortheareasyoudonotwantyourdogtopass.
• Usetwistedpairwireintheareaswhereyouwanttocanceloutthesignaland
allowyourdogtosafelywalkthrough.ReadmoreaboutHowtoTwistWire
on page 12.
• Onceallofthewiresarelaidoutsplicethepiecestogether,ifnecessary,to
createacontinuouswire.ReadmoreaboutHowtoSpliceWireonpage13.
• Usingawirestripper,stripaboutonehalfinch(½”)ofthecoatingfromthetips
oftheBoundaryWiretoexposeclean,non-corrodedBoundaryWire.(g.4)
• IMPORTANT: Do not insert the Boundary Wires into the Base
Transmitter while it is plugged in.
• InsertoneendoftheBoundaryWireintotheblacktabonthebottom
oftheBaseTransmitterbypullingbacktheblacktab.(g.5)
• InserttheotherendoftheBoundaryWireintotheredtabonthebottom
oftheBaseTransmitterbypullingbacktheredtab.(g.6)
• InserttheACadaptorintotheBaseTransmitterandplugtheACadaptor
intoapoweroutlet.(g.7)
• TurnontheBaseTransmitterbyturningtheBoundaryZoneknobtothe
right. You will see the green LED power indicator light up when the system
hasbeenturnedon.IfthegreenLEDblinksthereisadisconnectioninyour
main loop. You should unplug the system until you have identied the
locationofthedisconnection.
• Forthepurposeoftesting,turntheBoundaryZoneknoballtheway
to MAX.
11
gure 4
gure 5
gure 6
gure 7

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HoW to tWIst WIRe
Twisting two Boundary Wires together causes the radio signal to cancel out. The
BoundaryWireshouldbetwisted10to12timesperfoottocancelthesignal.In
theareaswhereyouinstallTwistedWireyouwillcreateaSafeSpotwherethedog
canwalkwithoutbeingcorrectedbytheReceiverCollar.Forexample,thewire
thatconnectstheBaseTransmittertoyourouterBoundaryWireshouldbeTwisted
Wire and should not warn or correct your dog. Mark on your plan layout where
yourTwistedWireislocatedforfuturereference.
TwistedWirecannotbepartofyourmainloop.ThemainpurposeforTwistedWireistojointhemainlooptotheBase
Transmitter(g.8).YoucanalsouseTwistedWiretoconnecttheExclusionZonestothemainBoundaryWire(g9).
CREATE TWISTED WIRE
YoucancreateTwistedWirebyusinghouseholditemssuchasanempty
toilet paper holder and a pen or a PVC pipe and a socket wrench.
• Loopthewirearoundananchorpoint.(g.10)
• Insertthewireintothecylinderandthreadthroughtheotherend.(g.11)
• Attachtheendofthewiretoapenorasocketwrench.
• Twistthewireuntilyoufeelthewireistwistedenoughthatitwillnot
untwistwhenreleased.(g.12)
• Releasethewirefromthepenorsocketwrench.Whenyourstreleasethewireitwillunravelalittlebit.
gure 8 gure 9
gure 10 gure 11 gure 12

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HoW to sPlIce WIRe
IfyouareusingTwistedWireoradditionalBoundaryWiretoexpandyourmainloop,
you will need to splice the wires together. Mark on your plan layout where your wire
splicesarelocatedforfuturereference.Yoursystemshouldnotbe
energizedwhensplicingthewires.
• Usingawirestripper,stripaboutonehalfinchofthecoatingfromthetipsof
theBoundaryWiretoexposeclean,non-corrodedBoundaryWire.
•Holdthewirestogether.Insertthewiresintothesuppliedwirenutensuringthat
thereisnocopperexposedbeyondtheendofthewirenut.Twistthewirestogether
in a clockwise direction. Pull lightly on the wire nut to make sure it is secure.
•Tieaknot4inchesfromthewirenut.
• Openthetopofthegreasetubeandinsertthewirenut.Closethecapon
thegreasetube.Thiswillwaterproofyourwiresplice.
testInG tHe systeM cont.
In order to make sure the system is working properly you must test the wire using the Receiver Collar. Install the
batteries(seepage17BatteryInstallation)andturntheReceiverCollaronbypressingandholdingfor4seconds
until the LED indicator lights up. Do not test the system while the Receiver Collar is on your dog.
• PlacetheTestLightindentationholesdirectlyontotheReceiverCollarstainlesssteelprobes.(g.13)
• SlowlybringtheReceiverCollarneartheBoundaryWireatyourpet’snecklevelwithprobesfacingup(g14).Ifthe
system is working correctly you will hear a Warning Tone. Continue toward the Boundary Wire until you see the Test
Lightash(g.15).IfyoudonotheartheWarningToneorseetheashyoushouldreviewthepreviousdirections.
• Ifyoursystemisworkingcorrectly,unplugtheBaseTransmitteranddisconnectthewiresfromtheBase
TransmitterandcontinuetofollowthedirectionsoninstallingtheBoundaryWire.
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InstallInG tHe boUnDaRy WIRe
TheBoundaryWireisburiedtoprotectitfrombeingdamaged.IftheBoundaryWireisdamagedyouriskhaving
gapswheretherecouldbepoorsignalstrengthinyourInGroundFence.
• Usingashovel,diganarrowtrenchalongyourplannedBoundaryZonewhereyouwilllayyourBoundary
Wire.Thetrenchshouldbeabout3to6inchesdeep.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.
• PlacetheBoundaryWireintothetrenchandburythewire.Itis
recommended that you lay your Boundary Wire in one yard sections.
Make sure you allow some slack when laying the Boundary Wire
toallowforexpansionandcontractionwithtemperaturevariations.
• Covertheareawhereyouburiedthewireandtaponthesurface
lightly to secure.
• Ifyouarecreatingadoublelooplayout,makesuretheparallel
BoundaryWireisseparatedby4to5feet.
UsInG an exIstInG fence
Youcanuseanexistingfenceaspartofyoursingleordoublelooplayout.
IfyouareusingadoublelooplayoutyoushouldrunthetwoparallelBoundaryWiresatleast4-5feetaparttoavoid
interferenceandcancelingthesignal.
Atagateopening,burythewireinthe
ground under the gate. Ensure you are
maintainingthe4to5feetseparation
intheBoundaryWireifyouareusinga
doubleloop.Rememberthatyourdog
cannot pass through the gate as the
signalisstillactive.(g.16)
There are dierent methods used
to secure the Boundary Wire to the
fence.Themethodisbasedonthe
typeoffenceyouhave.(g.17)
Wooden Fence:Usingastaplegun,stapletheBoundaryWiretothefence.AvoidpuncturingtheBoundaryWire
as this will damage the system.
Chain Link Fence:WeavetheBoundaryWirethroughthelinksanduseplasticziptiestosecurethewire.
Vinyl Fence:ContactyourfencemanufacturerorretailerforbestmethodtosecuretheBoundaryWiretothefence.
to cRoss DRIveWays & PatHWays
IfyourBoundaryZonerequiresyoutocrossaconcretedrivewayorsidewalkconsultaprofessional.
STAPLE WIRE TO FENCE
STAPLE WIRE TO FENCE
WEAVE WIRE INTO FENCE
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connectInG & testInG tHe systeM
• UsearulertomeasurethedistancebetweenthemountingholesonthesidesofyourBaseTransmitter.TheBase
Transmittermustmounttoastationarysurface.
• UsingthemountingholesonyourBaseTransmitterasamountingtemplate,
use a level and a ruler to mark on your wall where the screws will go.
• UsingaPhilipsheadscrewdrivermounttheBaseTransmitterdirectlyinto
thewall.Ifyouarenotmountingdirectlyintothewallstud,installthescrew
anchorssuppliedbeforeattachingthetransmittertothewall.
• TheBoundaryWiremustruntotheoutsidewhereyouwilllayoutyoursystem.
MakesurethattheBoundaryWireisnotbeingpinchedbyanydoorsorwindows
asthiswilldamagethewire.Ifnecessary,youmayhavetodrillaholethrough
the wall.
• NOTE:EnsurethatthebaseTransmitterisunpluggedbeforeinsertingthe
Boundary Wires into the Base Transmitter.
• InsertoneendoftheBoundaryWireintotheblacktabonthebottomofthe
BaseTransmitterbypullingbacktheblacktab.(g.18)
• InserttheotherendoftheBoundaryWireintotheredtabonthebottom
oftheBaseTransmitterbypullingbacktheredtab.(g.19)
• InserttheACadaptorintotheBaseTransmitterandplugtheACadaptor
into a power outlet.
•TurnontheBaseTransmitterbyturningtheBoundaryZoneknobtotheright.
YouwillseethegreenLEDpowerindicatorlightupwhenthesystemhasbeen
turnedon.(g.20)
• Forthepurposeoftesting,turntheBoundaryZoneknoballthewaytoMAX.
• Inordertomakesurethesystemisworkingproperlyyoumusttestthewire
usingtheReceiverCollar.TurnontheReceiverCollarbypressingandholding
for4secondsuntiltheLEDindicatorlightsup.
• PlacetheTestLightholesdirectlyontotheReceiverCollarprobes.(g.21)
• SlowlybringtheReceiverCollarneartheBoundaryWireatyourpet’snecklevelwithprobesfacingup(g.22).Ifthe
system is working correctly you will hear a Warning Tone. Continue toward the Boundary Wire until you see the Test
Lightash(g.23).IfyoudonotheartheWarningToneorseetheashyoushouldreviewthepreviousdirections.
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gure 21 gure 22 gure 23

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TheBoundaryZoneistheareabeyondtheBoundaryFlagswherethedogwillreceiveaStaticCorrection.Thedogwill
hearaWarningToneasitapproachestheBoundaryZoneandwillreceiveaStaticCorrectioniftheydonotreturnto
theSafeZoneimmediately.YoushouldsettheBoundaryZonewidthaswideaspossibletogiveyourpetthelargest
warningandcorrectionzonewithoutreducingtheSafeZone.InitiallyconsideraBoundaryZonewidthofaminimum
of10feet.AsyourdogbecomesaccustomedtotheSystemyoumaybeabletoreduceyourBoundaryZonewidth.
YoucanadjusttheBoundaryZonebyturningtheknobontheBaseTransmitter.Asyouturntheknobtothe
rightyouareincreasingtheBoundaryZonewidth(howfarfromthewirethewarningandcorrectionbegins).
NOTE:Makesureyougivethedogatleast3feetofSafeZoneinallareas,payingspecialattentiontonarrow
areasonthesideofthehome.
• BeginwiththeBoundaryZoneknobturnedtoMAX.
• TurnyourReceiverCollaronandplacetheTestLight
indentationholesdirectlyontotheReceiverCollarprobes.
• ChooseasectionofstraightBoundaryWirethatisatleast
50feetlong.
• SlowlybringtheReceiverCollarneartheBoundaryWireat
yourpet’snecklevelwithprobesfacingup.Asyouapproach
theBoundaryZoneyouwillhearaWarningToneandtheTest
Lightwillash.TheWarningToneindicatesthebeginningof
theBoundaryZone.
• MeasurethedistancefromthespotwhereyouheardtheWarningTonetotheBoundaryWire.Thisdistanceis
yourBoundaryZone.RemembertheareaencompassedbytheBoundaryFlagsistheSafeZone.TheSafeZoneis
theareawherethedogcanroamwithoutreceivingaWarningToneorStaticCorrectionfromtheReceiverCollar.
• Testinseveraldierentareastomakesurethesystemisfunctioningproperly.
• YoucandecreasetheareaoftheBoundaryZonewidthbyturningtheBoundaryZoneknobtotheleftand
testing using your Receiver Collar and Test Light.
• RepeatthisexerciseuntilyouachievethedesiredBoundaryZonewidthandSafeZone.
• IfyouaresatisedwiththeBoundaryZonemoveontoSettinguptheBoundaryFlags.
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• YoumustsetuptheBoundaryFlagsasavisualaidforyourdog.The
BoundaryFlagswillremindyourdogwheretheBoundaryZoneislocated.
• UsingtheReceiverCollarandTestLightasaguide,beginplacingyour
Boundary Flags at the point where you hear the Warning Tone. Space the
BoundaryFlagsaboutonetotwoyardsapartinsmallyardsandabouttento
fteenfeetapartinlargeyards.
• IfthereareareasoftheBoundaryZonewhereyoucannotplanttheags
intothegroundllasmallcanwithsand,placethelledcanontheedgeof
theBoundaryZoneandplacetheaginthesand.Repeatthisprocessuntil
youhavemarkedtheentireBoundaryZonewithBoundaryFlags.
ReceIveR collaR oPeRatInG InstRUctIons
batteRy InstallatIon
IMPORTANT: This step is to be completed when the collar is NOT on your dog.
•Removetwoscrewssecuringthebatterycompartmentusingacrosshead
orPhillipsheadscrewdriver.(g.24)
•LiftbatterycompartmentfrommainbodyofReceiverCollar.(g.25)
•InserttwoCR2032Lithiumcoinbatteriesintobatterycompartment.
Batteriesshouldbeplacedwiththepositivesidefacingdown.
IMPORTANT: Follow orientation as described on graphics illustrated
on battery compartment. (g. 26)
•ReplacebatterycompartmentwithtwoCR2032Lithiumcoinbatteriesback
intomainbody.Note:Thebatterycompartmentcanonlybeassembledin
oneorientation,donotforceclosed.Seemarkingsonthebatterydoor.
•Tightenthetwoscrewsusingthecross-headscrewdriver,donotovertighten.
•Totesttheunitturnonbypressingandholdingthecontrolbuttonfor
4seconds.Youwillhearonelongbeepfollowedbyasequenceofshort
beepsandashinggreenLEDindicatingwhichcorrectionlevelisinuse.
TheReceiverCollarwillrecallthelastsettingorthedefaultsetting
(level1orlow).
•Toturnotheunit,pressandholdthecontrolbuttonfor4seconds.Youwill
hearshortbeepsindicatingthecurrentcorrectionlevelfollowedbyalong
beepindicatingtheunitiso.
•BeforereplacingbatteriesyoumustcompletelydischargetheReceiver
Collar. Be sure the unit is in the OFF position and place the metal portion
ofaplastichandlescrewdriveracrossbothstainlesssteelprobesfor
5seconds.Disposeofbatteriesperlocal,stateandnationallaws
and regulations.
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collaR fIttInG
PropertoftheSunbeam®ReceiverCollarisessentialtoestablishagoodtrainingfoundationandoptimalperformance.
NOTE: BatteriesshouldbeinstalledproperlyandtheReceiverCollarshouldbeintheOFFpositionbefore
proceeding with tting the collar to your dog.
STEP 1: Ensure dog is in a relaxed position.
STEP 2:Withthecollarclaspopenloosentheadjustmentbucklesuchthatitcan
reachcompletelyaroundyourdog’sneck.(g.27)
Whenbuckled,thecollarshouldrestdirectlybehindthedog’sears(thehighest
partoftheneck).(g.28)
Note:Makesurebothstainlesssteelprobesgothroughthecoatcompletelyand
make contact with the skin.
Usethelongerstainlesssteelprobesifthecoatdoesnotallowtheshorterprobes
to reach the skin.
Beforechangingthestainlesssteelprobesyoumustcompletelydischargethe
Receiver Collar. Be sure the unit is in the OFF position and place the metal portion
ofaplastichandlescrewdriveracrossbothstainlesssteelprobesfor5seconds.
Trimmingthehairaroundthedog’sneckwherethestainlesssteelprobes
willtouchtheskinisoptional,DONOTtrimthehairsoshortthattheskinis
completelyexposedasthismightallowforanirritationorrashtooccur.
Useawrenchwhenassemblingordisassemblingthestainlesssteelprobes,
donotovertighten.(g.29)
STEP 3: Closeandlockclasp.(g.30)
STEP 4: Adjustforpropertbypullingonstrapuntilyoucanttwongersin
betweenyourdog’sneckandthecollar.(g.31)
STEP 5: Letyourdogweartheproductforsucienttimeconrmingthattheyare
moving around normally. This step is to ensure that under daily activity the collar
willremainsecureandnotbecomeloose.
STEP 6: Removecollarfromdogandcuttheexcesscollarmaterial,leaving
approximately 1 inch.
STEP 7: Sealtheedgeofthecollarusingaame.
STEP 8: Reattachcollartoyourdog.Checkthetofthecollarseveral
timesperday.Wipethestainlesssteelprobesweeklywithadampclothwhile
collar is in OFF position.
Reminder: Ifyouchoosetousea2ndcollar,leashorharnesssystem,makesure
itdoesnotinterferewiththeoperationoftheSunbeam®ReceiverCollar.
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gure 30
gure 31

ReaDy to Use
Note:TheBATTERYINSTALLATIONandCOLLARFITTINGstepsmustbe
completedbeforeyouarereadytouse.
STEP 1:HoldingthemainbodyoftheSunbeam®ReceiverCollarinbothhands
PRESSandHOLDtheControlButtonfor4seconds.
Note:Youwillhearonelongbeepfollowedbyasequenceofshortbeepsand
ashing green LED indicating which correction level is in use. The Receiver
Collarwillrecallthelastsettingorthedefaultsetting(level1orlow).
STEP 2:Setcorrectionlevelbypressingandholding(approximately2seconds)
the Control Button.
Once the collar is ON press the Control Button once to toggle to the next correction level.
Note:ItisrecommendedtostartontheLOWsettingandmonitoryourdog’sbehaviorbeforedetermining
ifahighercorrectionlevelisneeded.
Thebelowtabledescribesthecorrectionlevelsettings.
STEP 3:AttachcollartoyourdogasyoudidintheCOLLARFITTINGstage.
sPecIal oPeRatInG notes
TheSunbeam®ReceiverCollarretainstheLASTcorrectionlevelsettingandwillresumethismodewhentheunit
is turned on.
LowBatteryMode:TheReceiverCollarLEDwillashREDfor5secondswhenthebatteryneedstobereplaced.
ReminderCorrection:WhenyourdogreachestheBoundaryZonetheywillreceiveaStaticCorrection.Ifyour
dogisstillintheBoundaryZonewhentheStaticCorrectionreachesthemaximumlimit,theReceiverCollarwill
administrate a Reminder Correction. The Reminder Correction is a very low Static Correction intended to remind
thedogtoleavetheBoundaryZone.
MultipleDogs:Ifyouhavemultipledogsadditionalcollarscanbeaddedtoyoursystem.Contacttheretailer
fromwhichyoupurchasedtheIn-GroundFencingSystemorcall866-537-2249.
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FlashingRed:Lowbattery
Level Beeps GreenLEDLight
1-low 1shortbeep 1ash(repeated6times)
2-medium 2shortbeeps 2ashes(repeated6times)
3-high 3shortbeeps 3ashes(repeated6times)
correction level settings

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tRaInInG GUIDe
oveRvIeW
It is important to read this section completely before beginning to train your dog to use the Sunbeam®
Essential In-Ground Fencing System. The System is not a solid fence and will not contain your pet as
well as a solid fence. Do not allow your dog to run free until the training process is complete. Keep your
dog on a leash, tied down, or conned to a separate area until training is complete. Proper training is
necessary to achieve the best results.
PriortouseofthesystemyourdogshouldweartheReceiverCollarwithoutturningiton.Thiswillallowthedog
tobecomecomfortablewearingthecollarandensurethecollartscorrectly.
 •Thetrainingprocessshouldbeenjoyableforbothyouandyourdog.
 •Trainingshouldbermandconsistent.
 •Keepyourtrainingsessionsshort.Tentofteenminutetrainingsessionsthataredonefrequentlyare
recommended.Aseriesofshortsessionsisbetterthanfewerlongsessions.
 •BeforetakingyourdogoutofthecontainmentarearemovetheReceiverCollarandturnito.
 •Youmustcompletetheentiretrainingprocess.Althoughyourdogmaybea“quicklearner”,reinforcement
iscriticaltolongtermuseofthesystem.
 •Ifyouhavemultipledogs,trainthemone-at-a-timeandbesuretokeepthedogsthatarenotbeingtrained
outofsight.
YouwantyourdogtobecompletelycomfortablewhentheyareintheSafeZone.Finisheachtrainingsession
withpositivereinforcementincludingpraiseandtreats.Toincreaseyourdog’scomfortlevelintheSafeZone,
spend5to10minutesofplaytimewithin10feetoftheBoundaryFlagsatthebeginningandendofeach
training session.
IMPORTANT: If your dog shows signs of stress you will need to slow down the training process. Go back
to a step where your dog feels comfortable and proceed slowly through the training process. Increasing
play time in the Safe Zone can also make the dog more comfortable.
Common stress signals include:
• Panting/Shaking/Overallnervousness  •Bodyloweredorlyingdown
• Taildownand/orbetweenthelegs  •Standingandfailingtomove
• Pullingontheleashtowardthehouse  •Squintingeyes
• Earsgoingback