SportDOG In-Ground Fence 100A - Manual (Page 2)

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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
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in harm to your dog.
NOTICE NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury.
WARNING
• 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.
• Underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all underground cables marked before you dig to
bury your wire. In most areas, this is a free service. Avoid these cables when you dig.
• Follow all safety instructions for your power tools. Be sure to always wear your safety goggles.
• Do not install, connect, or remove your system during a lightning storm. If the storm is close enough
for you to hear thunder, it is close enough to create hazardous surges.
• Risk of electric shock. Use the Fence Transmitter indoors in a dry location only.
CAUTION
• Risk of injury. Wire on top of the ground may be a trip hazard. Use care in how you place
your wires.
• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter). In rare cases,
nearby lightning may cause the GFCI to trip. Without power to the system, your dog may escape.
You will have to reset the GFCI to restore power.
CAUTION
This SportDOG Brand ® In-Ground Fence is NOT a solid barrier. The system is designed to
act as a deterrent to remind dogs by stimulation to remain in the boundary established. It is
important that you reinforce training with your dog on a regular basis. Since the tolerance
level to stimulation varies from one dog to the next, Radio Systems ® Corporation CANNOT
guarantee that the system will, in all cases, keep a dog within the established boundary.
Not all dogs can be trained to avoid crossing the boundary! Therefore, if you have reason
to believe that your dog 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 SportDOG Brand In-Ground
Fence to confine your dog. 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.
CAUTION
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A
collar worn for too long or made too tight on the dog’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 dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a leash to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the
contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a leash, 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 the FAQ section for
in-ground containment at www.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable
while they wear stainless steel contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may
find after some time that your dog 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.
You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact
Points to ensure consistent contact. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or
infection.
To prevent an unintended correction:
• The Collar Receiver should not be on your dog when the system is tested.
• Remove the Collar Receiver before making any changes to your system.
• Before placing the Collar Receiver on your dog, test the Boundary Area and Width after any
change.
NOTICE
• Use care when mowing or trimming your grass not to cut the loop wire.
• For added protection, when unused for long periods of time or prior to thunderstorms, unplug
from the wall outlet and disconnect the Loop Boundary Wires. This will prevent damage to the
Transmitter due to surges.
• Avoid damage to the jacket of the loop wire during the install; damage may cause areas of
weak signal and lead to early failure of the loop (wire breaks).
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