Boundary Plus Transmitter Owners Manual www.invisiblefence.com Important Precautions Invisible Fence Brand pet containment systems have contained over two million pets. However, there are some precautions you should take. Read and retain manuals: Read the entire Owners Manual before using your new Invisible Fence Brand pet containment system. Adhere to all warnings and cautions contained in any Invisible Fence Brand manual. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet. NOTICE NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury. WARNING Replacing the battery backup with a battery not specifically approved by Invisible Fence Brand may cause fire or explosion. Refer all service to your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer only. Not every pet can be trained to avoid the established boundary. Sometimes even a properly trained pet may cross the boundary. Therefore, Invisible Fence, Inc., as well as Invisible Fence Distributors and Dealers, cannot guarantee the system will, in all cases, keep a customers pet within the established boundary. Accordingly, if a customer has reason to believe that their pet may pose a danger to others, or harm itself, the customer should not rely solely upon the Invisible Fence Brand pet containment system to keep the pet from crossing the boundary. 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. CAUTION Read and follow the important instructions on how to avoid pressure necrosis in your Invisible Fence Brand Computer Collar manual. Train your pet according to the instructions in the Invisible Fence Brand training manuals. Complete all steps before allowing your pet to run free. Do not become overly confident if your pet has become conditioned to the Invisible Fence Brand pet containment system sooner than expected. Your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer has professionally installed your pet containment system and ensured it is working properly. You will want to perform periodic maintenance checks to make sure the system is properly functioning for your pets safe containment. Check the Invisible Fence Brand transmitter periodically to make sure it is operating properly. To do this, simply bring the Computer Collar to the edge of the containment field to verify function. The transmitter has visual and audible signals to warn of a system malfunction. The transmitter should be installed where such signals may be easily seen and heard. If the transmitter is installed by the customer in an enclosed box, or in a place not readily accessible to the customer, the customer will not benefit from the systems warning functions, for which Invisible Fence, Inc., as well as Invisible Fence Distributors and Dealers, assume no responsibility. Do not attempt to service any Invisible Fence Brand equipment. Refer all service to your authorized Invisible Fence Brand Dealer. Only your authorized Invisible Fence Brand Dealer should make adjustments to your pet containment system. All Invisible Fence Brand pet containment systems are designed for domesticated animal use only. Never attempt to use this product for any purpose not specifically described in this manual. NOTICE Use care when mowing, aerating, or trimming your lawn so as not to cut the loop wire. If you have any questions about any aspect of your Invisible Fence Brand pet containment system, call your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer immediately. 2 www.invisiblefence.com Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds premier pet containment solution, the Invisible Fence Brand. When professionally installed, the Invisible Fence Brand pet containment system is backed with a one-year, money-back performance guarantee. The support of your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer gives you peace of mind that your pet remains Safe At Home. Refer to the back of your sales contract for complete details. __________________________________________________ Table of Contents Components ................................................................................................................................................. 4 How the Systems Works ................................................................................................................................. 4 Transmitter Status Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 5 Periodic Maintenance Check ......................................................................................................................... 6 Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................................. 6 Battery Disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Compliance .................................................................................................................................................. 8 __________________________________________________ www.invisiblefence.com 3 Components Transmitter Boundary Plus AC Adapter Owners Manual How the System Works The Boundary Plus Transmitter is designed to work with an Invisible Fence Brand Computer Collar to contain your pet within areas you choose, or teach your pet to avoid specific areas such as flower beds, gardens, or pools. The transmitter produces a signal that travels along the signal field wire and back to the transmitter to produce an Invisible Boundary barrier. When your pet approaches the established boundary, the Computer Collar generates a tone and correction to remind your pet of the boundary. With training and praise, your pet will quickly learn to stay within or avoid the established boundary. Definition: A correction is a training term used to describe an action taken to discourage unwanted pet behavior. The Computer Collar applies a correction when your pet crosses the boundary of an Invisible Fence Brand electronic pet containment system. Corrections are used in combination with rewards to alter unwanted pet behavior. Your Invisible Fence Brand pet containment system will only work when:
a. The adapter is connected to the transmitter and to a functional standard electric outlet, via an approved Lightning Protection Device. All Invisible Fence Brand pet containment systems must be grounded per the National Electric Code to be protected against lightning (for North American customers only). b. The transmitter is on, connected to the signal field wire, and producing a signal along the entire length of the wire. c. The signal field wire is intact, continuous, and the transmitters Status Indicator Light is blinking blue. d. The Computer Collar is correctly fitted and worn by your pet. The Computer Collar must be adjusted so that both of the correction posts touch your pets skin. e. The Power Cap in the Computer Collar is good and correctly installed. About Thunder and Electrical Storms: Even though your Invisible Fence Brand pet containment system is equipped with a Lightning Protection Device (for North American customers only), it is still possible that it may be damaged during a thunderstorm, or when an electrical storm is in the area. After a storm has ended, check the signal field width. See page 6 for periodic maintenance checks. 4 www.invisiblefence.com Transmitter Status Indicators Status Indicator Light: This is the only light visible outside the transmitter. The chart below explains the various Status Indicator Light conditions. Audible Alarm: There is an audible alarm for certain alert conditions (see chart below). Pressing either the S1 or S2 button on the transmitter circuit board will silence the alarm. The alarm will re-activate on power-up if a failure condition still exists. Access S1 or S2 by gently pushing down on the top of the cover and pull the cover towards you. Once released at the top, the cover will come off the base. Boundary Plus Transmitter Status Light and Audible Alarm Troubleshooting LED Color Indicator Status System OK AC failure (operating on backup battery) if applicable Loop wire break or decrease in signal field Defective or low backup battery Blue Red Red Red Slow green flash:
1 sec. on, 4 sec. off Slow red flash:
1 sec. on, 4 sec. off Alarm None Chirp every 5 seconds Steady red light Constant beeping Steady red light Chirp every 5 seconds Periodic Maintenance Checks Your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer has professionally installed your pet containment system and ensured it is working properly. You will want to perform periodic maintenance checks to make sure the system is properly functioning for your pets safe containment. System Device How often What to look for Computer Collar Unit Daily Check Power Cap Battery status light on top of unit. Review status indicators chart in Computer Collar manual. Signal Field Width Monthly and after a thunderstorm Verify the signal field wire is active throughout the property, see Monthly Signal Field Width Test below. Monthly Signal Field Width Test You should always be aware of your systems signal field width. Check the width of the signal field from only one place on the signal field loop wire. Always check the signal field width from the same place. Take the Computer Collar off your pet to measure the signal field width. 1. Hold the Invisible Fence Brand Computer Collar so it is parallel to the signal field wire. 2. Hold the collar so it is about the same height and at the same angle as it will be when the pet is wearing it. 3. Walk slowly toward the signal field wire. The Computer Collar will activate when you reach the buried signal field wire. Do NOT touch the correction posts at this time!
4. Move back into the safe area, raise the Computer Collar to twice the height of your pet and repeat Step 3. The Computer Collar will activate when you reach the buried signal field wire. If the Computer Collar does not sound a warning tone where the edge of the signal is supposed to be, immediately call your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer for service. Use a leash (lead) or other means to contain your pet until all necessary service has been completed. Invisible Fence Brand Computer Collar Unit Buried Signal Field Wire www.invisiblefence.com 5 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Pet is getting out. Power Cap in the Computer Collar is dead Replace the Power Cap. or weak. Computer Collar is not fit properly on the Properly fit the collar. pet. Signal field wire has a break. Power is not supplied to the transmitter or Contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer. Make sure transmitter power supply is plugged in. power is out. Signal field is too narrow. Pet needs additional training. Contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer. Contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer for additional pet training. Pet will not enter the yard. Computer Collar not responding to signal field (loop) wire. Signal field is too high. Contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer to check signal field. Pet needs additional training. Contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer for additional pet training. Power Cap in the Computer Collar is dead Replace the Power Cap. or weak. Signal field wire has a break. Power is not supplied to the transmitter or Contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer. Make sure transmitter power supply is plugged in. power is out. Battery Disposal Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries. The Computer Collar operates on one (1) Lithium (Li-MnO2) battery with a 3 Volt, 160 mAh capacity. Replace only with equivalent Power Cap battery that can be obtained from your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer. The Transmitter operates on one (1) Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery with a 12 Volt, 5Ah capacitym or 12 Volt, .8Ah capacity. Computer Collar: Please see your manual for instructions on how to remove the Power Cap battery for separate disposal. Transmitter: At the end of product life of the Transmitter, please contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer to receive instructions on proper disposal of the backup battery (if installed). Please do not dispose of the backup battery in household or municipal waste receptacle. WARNING Replacing the battery backup with a battery not specifically approved by Invisible Fence Brand, may cause fire or explosion. Refer all service to your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer only. Perchlorate Battery Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Important Recycling Advice Please respect the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations in your country. This equipment must be recycled. If you no longer require this equipment, do not place it in the normal municipal waste system. Please return it to where it was purchased so it can be placed in our recycling system. If this is not possible, please contact your Invisible Fence Brand Dealer. 6 www.invisiblefence.com Compliance US and Canada Model: Boundary Plus (RIG00-11338) FCC ID: KE3-3001186 IC: 2721A-3001186 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Cet appareil est conforme la partie 15 des rgles FCC. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Modification or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Radio Systems Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a specific installation. If interference does occur to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australia This device complies with the applicable EMC requirements specified by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority). European Union This equipment has been tested and found to comply with relevant EU Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage and R&TTE Directives. Before using this equipment outside the EU countries, check with the relevant local R&TTE authority. Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment that are not approved by Radio Systems Corporation are in violation of EU R&TTE regulations, could void the users authority to operate the equipment, and void the warranty. This product is in full compliance with the provisions of the R&TTE - Directive 1999/05/EEC. The Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.invisiblefence.com/international/declarations-of-conformity.asp. www.invisiblefence.com 7 Dealer Name: _____________________________ Dealer Phone: _____________________________ Notes:
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