Petsafe IN-GROUND FENCE PIG00-10773 - Manual (Page 13)

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Connect the Wires to the Surge
Protector and Fence Transmitter
(USA and Canada)
Surge Protection
Lightning strikes that occur even several miles away from your installation can
create power surges or spikes which may damage your unprotected electronic
pet containment system. The Surge Protector included with this system is
designed to protect your In-Ground Fence ™ from surges or spikes that can reach
it via your AC power connection and/or your buried Boundary Wire.
Install the Surge Protector & Connect
the Wires(4A)
• 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.
• Turn off power to outlet before you install or remove your
Surge Protector.
• Risk of electrical shock or fire. Use Surge Protector only with
a duplex outlet with center screw. Attach unit with long screw
supplied.
• Risk of electric shock. Use the Fence Transmitter and Surge
Protector indoors in dry location only.
• Do not install the Surge Protector if there is not at least 30 feet
(10 meters) or more of wire between the electrical outlet and
electrical service panel.
• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a GFCI
(ground fault circuit interrupter). In rare cases, nearby lightning
strikes may cause the GFCI to trip. Without power your dog may
be vulnerable to escape. You will have to reset the GFCI to restore
power to the system.
• Plug the Surge Protector into a grounded (3-prong) outlet that is
within 5 feet of the Fence Transmitter. ALWAYS use a grounded
(3-prong) outlet to ensure maximum protection.
• Do not remove the ground prong from the Surge Protector plug.
Do not use a 3-prong plug to 2-prong outlet converter. Doing so
will make the Surge Protector ineffective against surges or spikes.
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