Petsafe YardMax™ Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ - Manual (Page 8)

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How the System Works
The YardMax ™ Fence Transmitter sends a radio signal
through a buried wire, marking the boundaries you
wish to set for your dog. Your dog wears a Receiver
Collar that detects the signal at the boundary. The
Receiver Collar offers 5 levels of correction plus tone-
only, adjustable to your dog’s temperament. The
Fence Transmitter operates in two modes: YardMax ™
or Traditional.
In YardMax
™ mode, the Receiver Collar issues a
warning tone when your dog crosses the Boundary
Wire. If your dog continues beyond the boundary,
the Receiver Collar issues a correction to persuade
your dog to return to the Pet Area. Even if your dog
continues beyond the Static Correction Zone, the
Receiver Collar continues correction giving your dog
the perception of an endless boundary. The YardMax ™
mode is ideal for small yards as it allows your dog use
of up to 30% more of the Pet Area. This mode may
also be used in perimeter layouts up to 10 acres.
Boundary
Width
Pet
Area
Static
Correction
Zone
Static
Correction
Zone
Warning
Zone
Warning
Zone
Fence
Transmitter
1
A B
10 2
5 6 7 8 9
4 3
Surge
Protector
with Power
Adapter
Boundary
Wire
Boundary
Wire
Traditional Mode Boundary
Pet
Area
Static Correction
Zone
Static Correction
Zone
Fence
Transmitter
Boundary
Wire
Boundary
Wire
Warning
Zone
Warning
Zone
1
A B
10 2
5 6 7 8 9
4 3
Static Correction
Zone
Surge
Protector
with Power
Adapter
YardMax ™ Mode Boundary
In Traditional Mode, the Receiver Collar issues a warning tone when your dog approaches the Boundary Wire entering the
Warning Zone. If your dog continues further, he receives a safe but startling Static Correction. While harmless, the correction will
persuade him to stay in the containment area you’ve established.
The PetSafe
® YardMax ™ Rechargeable In-Ground Fence ™ has been proven safe, comfortable and effective for dogs over 5
pounds.
Key Definitions
Fence Transmitter: The system’s control center that transmits the
radio signal through the Boundary Wire.
Receiver Collar: Detects the radio signal in the Boundary Wire issuing
warning or correction as necessary.
Receiver Collar Charger: Charges the batteries inside the Receiver
Collar.
Pet Area: Area within the boundary wire where your dog can roam
freely.
Warning Zone: Outer edge of the Pet Area where the Receiver Collar
warns your dog not to go into the Static Correction Zone.
Static Correction Zone: Area beyond the Warning Zone where your
dog’s Receiver Collar emits a correction, signaling him to return to the
Pet Area.
Boundary Width Dial: Controls the distance from the wire that the
radio signal is emitted to define boundaries.
Boundary Width: The area on each side of the boundary wire within
range of the radio signal.
Receiver Indicator Light: Reflects the battery status and correction
type.
Contact Points: Deliver the correction when your dog moves into the
Static Correction Zone.
Mode Button: Turns Receiver ON/OFF and adjusts the level of Static
Correction your pet receives in the Static Correction Zone.
Power Jack: Where the Power Adapter plugs into the Fence
Transmitter. The Fence Transmitter is powered by a standard 120-volt
outlet.
Receiver Collar
Receiver
Indicator
Light
Contact
Point
Mode
Button
Receiver
Charge
Jack
1
A B
10
2
5 6
7
8
9
4
3
Fence Transmitter
Power
Indicator
Light
YardMax ™
Mode
(Mode A)
Traditional
Mode
(Mode B)
Wire Break
Warning Light
Power
Switch
Mode
Selection
Switch
Boundary Wire
Connection
Boundary
Width Dial
Power Switch: Fence Transmitter ON/OFF switch.
YardMax ™ Fence Mode (A/B) Switch: Allows you to select YardMax ™ (Setting A) or Traditional (Setting B) mode.
YardMax ™ Mode (Mode A): Sets Warning Zone to start at the Boundary Wire.
Traditional Mode (Mode B): Sets the Warning Zone to the Boundary Width as defined by the Fence Transmitter.
Loop Wire Terminals: Where the Boundary Wires connect to the Fence Transmitter in order to complete a continuous loop.