Petsafe UltraSmart® In-Ground Fence™ - Manual (Page 8)

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Lay Out the System
Basic Planning Tips
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.
For information regarding how these underground wires can affect your system’s operation, see Step 4 Position
the Boundary Wire.
• The Boundary Wire MUST start at the Fence Transmitter and
make a continuous loop back (3A).
• Twisting the Boundary Wire cancels the signal and allows your
pet to cross over that area without correction. Plastic or metal
piping will not cancel the signal. Twist the Boundary Wire 10 to
12 times per foot to cancel the signal (3A).
• Design a layout that is suitable for your yard. Sample layouts are
provided in this section, and a grid for designing your layout is
provided in the back of this guide.
• Always use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum of
3 foot radius to produce a more consistent boundary (3B).
Do not use sharp turns, as this will cause gaps in your boundary.
10 Twists/ft.
3A 3B
• Avoid making passageways too narrow for your pet to move about freely (e.g., along the sides of a house).
• For your dog’s protection, we recommend setting a Field Width for the Warning and Static Correction Zones to
approximately 16 - 24 feet (8 - 12 feet on each side of the wire).
• The Receiver Collar can be activated inside the house if the Boundary Wire runs along the outside wall of the house.
If this occurs, remove your pet’s Receiver Collar before bringing him inside, decrease the range using the Boundary
Width Control or consider an alternative layout.
Sample Layouts
3C
3D
Sample 1:
Perimeter Loop
(Single Loop) The
Perimeter Loop is
the most common
layout. This will
allow your pet to
freely and safely
roam your entire
property (3C). It
can also protect
gardens, pools and
landscaping (3D).
D
E
A
C
B
3E
Sample 2 (3E): Perimeter Loop Using Existing Fence
(Single Loop) This layout allows you to include your
existing fence as part of your layout and keep your
pet from jumping out or digging under your existing
fence. It reduces the amount of wire which will need
to be buried. From the Fence Transmitter, run the
wire to A, A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, E to A,
twist the wires from A back to the Fence Transmitter.
See the “Install the Boundary Wire” section for more
information on attaching the wire to a fence.
Double Loop
A Double Loop must be used when you are not establishing the Boundary Zone on all sides of your property.
When using a Double Loop, the Boundary Wire must be separated by a minimum of approximately 5 FEET to
avoid canceling the signal. Remember that a Double Loop will require twice as much wire.
Step
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