Dogtra eF-3000 - Manual (Page 17)

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INSTALLATION
Burying The Fence Wire
IMPORTANT : Before starting any digging,
contact your local phone, gas and power companies to
locate any other buried services.
The e-Fence boundary wire does not have to be
buried to operate. For protective measures we highly
recommend the wire be buried about 3-4 inches
underground. Begin by digging a 4-inch deep cut
where the wire first enters the ground near the
transmitter and continue around the path of the loop
wire. A 30-to 45-degree angle cut made with a flat-
edge spade will be easiest to close. Try to keep the 2
wires from touching as much as possible as this will
enhance your signal.
Note : When covering a large area, a trenching
machine may be used to cut into the ground.
However, it is recommended that the wire be placed
in the trench by hand. A commercial wire-placing
machine may damage the wire.
IMPORTANT! Bury the fence wire after you
have tested the system and are sure it is working
properly. Do not nick or scrape the fence wire
during installation as it may result in an
intermittent signal or no signal.
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Creating A Neutral Zone In The Boundary
Depending on your layout, you may want a
neutral zone where your dog can cross over the
e-Fence without getting stimulation. Should your
layout need such an area, start by twisting the two
pieces of fence wire so they are braided (see
diagram), from the beginning of the neutral zone area
to the end. Braiding the two wires will interrupt the
signal of the buried fence, thus creating an area for
your dog to cross without getting stimulation.
To braid the fence wire, hold the two wires side by
side, and twist them around each other. This can also
be done by securing the two wire ends in the opening
of a drill and letting the drill twist the wires for you.
The tighter the wires are twisted, the better the signal
cancellation. A braid of approximately 16 twists per
foot is recommended.
INSTALLATION