Petsafe UltraSmart® In-Ground Fence™ - Manual (Page 12)

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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 (6A)
• 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 and Surge Protector indoors in dry location only.
• Turn off power to the outlet before you install or remove your Surge Protector.
• Risk of electric shock or fire. Use Surge Protector only with a duplex outlet with center screw. Attach unit with
long screw supplied.
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). Both the Surge
Protector and the fence system will function. However, in rare cases, nearby lightning may cause the GFCI to trip.
Without power, your dog may escape. You will have to reset the GFCI to restore power to the system.
• Plug the Surge Protector into a grounded (3-prong) outlet within 5 feet of the Fence Transmitter. ALWAYS use a
grounded (3-prong) outlet to ensure 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.
1. Turn the power OFF to the outlet that the
Surge Protector and Fence Transmitter will be
plugged into.
2. We recommend that, if possible, use the outlet
center screw that holds the cover plate in place to
secure the Surge Protector to the outlet. To do this,
tape the top of the cover plate to the wall, then
remove the cover plate center screw. Plug the Surge
Protector into the lower outlet and then secure the
cover plate using the longer screw included with the
protector. The screw is for mechanical attachment
only and does not ground the protector. Remove
the tape and turn ON the power to the outlet.
3. Run the Boundary Wire through a window, under
a door, through a crawl space vent, or any other
Power
Adapter
Red
Loop Tabs
Boundary Wires
(Twisted)
Loop
Wire
Terminals
Transmitter Wires
(Twisted)
Boundary Wire
Loop
Black
Transmitter
Tabs
Surge Protector Power
Jack
6A
appropriate available access. You can also drill a hole through your wall.
4. Strip 3 ⁄
8
inch of insulation from the ends of the Boundary Wire. Insert the stripped
ends into the 2 left red connector holes on the bottom of the Surge Protector
labeled “Loop” (6B). There should be 1 wire in each connector hole. Depress the
plastic tab, insert the wires and release the tab. Make sure the wires do not touch
each other at the terminals.
Verify that the boundary loop and transmitter wires connect to the
proper Surge Protector terminals. Reversed connections will result in an
increased risk of surge related damage.
5. Determine the length of wire needed to pass from the Surge Protector to
the Fence Transmitter. Measure and cut 2 lengths of wire, then strip 3 ⁄
8
inch of
insulation at both ends. Twist the 2 lengths together, with at least 10-12 twists
per foot, so the wires will not send out a signal.
LOOP TRAN
SMITTER
Push Tab
Down
Insert bare end
of wire into
opened slot
and release tab
to lock.
6B
Step
6