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Product Manual PIF-275-19 Wireless Pet Containment System Receiver Collar Please read this entire product manual before beginning.
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation, Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., Radio Systems Australia Pty Ltd. and any other affiliate or brand of Radio Systems Corporation may be referred to collectively as “We” or “Us.”...
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet. petsafe.com...
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When batteries are stored or disposed, they must be protected from shorting. Dispose of used batteries properly. • This PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System is NOT a solid barrier. ®...
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Therefore, if you have reason to believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm himself if he is not kept from crossing the boundaries, you should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System to confine your pet. Radio ®...
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• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. However, never shave your pet’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection. • Never connect a leash to a collar with contact points. It will cause excessive pressure on the contact points.
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• Always remove your pet’s receiver collar before performing any transmitter testing or adjustments. This will prevent unintended corrections. • The boundary zone must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the fence transmitter setting to prevent unintended corrections to your pet. petsafe.com...
How the System Works The PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System has been proven safe, ® comfortable, and effective for pets over 8 lb. The system works by transmitting a radio signal up to 90 feet in all directions. You temporarily define the pet area with boundary flags for a visual aid in training your pet.
Your receiver collar comes with short contact points. Use the long contact points for pets with long or thick hair. Tighten the contact points using the test light tool (A) one-half turn beyond finger tight. Check the tightness weekly. petsafe.com...
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(C). DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to discard the used battery properly. A replacement PetSafe battery (RFA-67) can be found at many retailers. ® Contact the Customer Care Center or visit our web site at www.petsafe.com to locate a retailer near you. 1-800-732-2677...
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5. After setting the static correction level, replace the cover to protect the correction level button. The static correction levels increase in strength from 1 to 6. Pushing the correction level button while the receiver collar is on level 6 will cause the receiver collar petsafe.com...
to revert to level 1. Refer to the Function and Response Table to choose the static correction level that best fits your pet. The receiver indicator light acts as a low battery indicator. The light will flash every 4 to 5 seconds when battery replacement is required.
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If your pet enters the boundary zone or continues anywhere beyond the pet area, this feature limits the static correction duration to 30 seconds. In the unlikely event that your pet leaves the pet area, he will not receive a static correction upon return to the pet area. petsafe.com...
Fit the Receiver Collar Important: The proper fit and placement of your receiver collar is important for effective training. The contact points must have direct contact with your pet’s skin on the underside of his neck. See important safety information on pages 3-7. To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps: 1.
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Remove the receiver collar from your pet and cut off the excess. c. Before placing the receiver collar back onto your pet, seal the edge of the cut collar by applying a flame along the frayed edge. 8. Put battery in receiver collar. petsafe.com...
To Re-Thread the Collar Slide The slide buckle prevents the collar from Buckle becoming loose around your pet’s neck. Ridges The ridges must be facing up; the collar will slip if it is not properly threaded. Slide To loosen: Slide the strap through the Buckle Fasten Slide and Fasten Buckles and pull down.
You may initially need to convince your pet to leave the pet area with a food treat and lots of praise. NOTE: You may also carry your pet out of the pet area. petsafe.com...
Please refer to your PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System Product ® Manual for a complete list of Troubleshooting or visit www.petsafe.com Troubleshooting The receiver collar • Check that the transmitter is plugged into a is not beeping or working 120-volt outlet, turned on, the power...
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• If the test light flashes, check the fit of the static correction. receiver collar. • Trim your pet’s fur where the contact points touch the neck and/or switch to the longer contact points. • Increase the static correction level. • Repeat training steps to reinforce training. petsafe.com...
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Troubleshooting My pet reacts • Lower the static correction level. strongly to the static • Make sure you are in control of the situation correction and has when your pet receives his first static correction become fearful. (have him on a leash attached to a separate, non-metallic collar) and lead him into the pet area and praise him.
(J). Save Test Light for future testing. NOTE: If the Test Light does not flash, install a new battery and re-test. If Test Light still does not flash, Area contact the Customer Care Center. petsafe.com...
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1. Terms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of this Product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices.
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NOTE: 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 petsafe.com...
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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.
Customer Care Center to receive instructions on proper disposal of the unit. Please do not dispose of the unit in household or municipal waste. For a listing of Customer Care Center telephone numbers in your area, visit our website at petsafe.com. 1-800-732-2677...
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