Petsafe YardMax™ Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ User Manual

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNINGyardmax™rechargeable in-ground fence™operating and training guideModel NumberP I G 0 0 -11115

10 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Prepare the Receiver CollarYour Receiver Collar comes with short Contact Points installed. Use the long Contact

www.petsafe.net 11 If the Receiver Collar fails the ReadyTest®, the collar is automatically turned OFF. Your pet will not be contained.When the coll

12 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Over Correction ProtectionYardMax™ mode: In the unlikely event that your pet “freezes” or continues beyond the

www.petsafe.net 13 Traditional Mode LayoutsBoth previous sample layouts may be also be used in Traditional Mode (4C, 4D).Sample 3 (4E): Perimeter Lo

14 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677EFCAGDB5’AG5’EFBAAGGDC5’5’4FPlace Transmitter insidePlace Transmitter insideContainment AreaSample 4 (4F): Fron

www.petsafe.net 15 Position the Boundary WireLay out the Boundary Wire using your planned boundary and test the system BEFORE burying the wire or at

16 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Additional Boundary WireExtra direct burial Boundary Wire can be purchased in 500 foot spools at the store wher

www.petsafe.net 17 13. Turn the Fence Transmitter ON. The Indicator Light on the Transmitter should illuminate to green indicating a properly instal

18 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Test Receiver Collar in YardMax® Mode• In YardMax™ mode, excessive snowfall (>1.5 ft) may place your dog ou

www.petsafe.net 19 8. Adjust the Boundary Width Dial so that the Receiver Collar tones within the desired range of the Boundary Wire. To best use t

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20 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Install the Boundary Wire• Underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all underground cables marked befor

www.petsafe.net 21 Place the Boundary FlagsThe Boundary Flags are visual reminders for your pet of where the Warning Zone is located. YardMax™ mode:

22 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-26774. Check the tightness of the Receiver Collar by inserting one finger between the end of a Contact Point and yo

www.petsafe.net 23 Training GuideBe Patient With Your PetImportant: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the Petsafe® YardMax™

24 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Steps:1. Begin by walking your pet on a leash in the Pet Area. Calmly praise and talk to your pet. 2. Move to

www.petsafe.net 25 Setup:• Set the Static Correction Level Receiver Collar to level 2 or higher, depending reactions results from days 2 thru 4. Pla

26 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Days 15 thru 30 - Pet MonitoringYour pet is ready to run! Check in on your pet at regular intervals.Note: After

www.petsafe.net 27 AccessoriesTo purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe® YardMax™ Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™, contact the Customer Care

28 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Frequently Asked QuestionsIs the Receiver Collar waterproof?• Yes.What happens if the power goes out?• Your pet

www.petsafe.net 29 I have an inconsistent signal.• Make sure Fence Transmitter is at least 3 feet from large metal objects or appliances. • Make sur

www.petsafe.net 3 Thank you for choosing PetSafe®, the best selling brand of electronic training solutions in the world. Our mission is to be the mo

30 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677System TestThe system test is used to determine the cause of system problems that have not been addressed elsew

www.petsafe.net 31 Wire Break Location TestThe following lists identify the common locations where wire breaks occur. Please inspect these areas for

32 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability1. Terms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your ac

www.petsafe.net 33 Customer Care InternationalCanada - Tel: 800-732-2677Monday - Friday 8 AM - 8 PM / Saturday 9 AM – 5 PMAustralia - Tel: 1800 786

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4 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Important Safety InformationExplanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guideThis is the safety aler

www.petsafe.net 5 This PetSafe® In-Ground Fence™ is not a solid barrier. This system is designed to act as a deterrent to remind dogs by Static Corr

6 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677Table of ContentsComponents ...

www.petsafe.net 7 ComponentsBoundary Flags - 50PowerAdapterBoundary Wire - 500 ft.Wire Nuts1AB1025678943MountingAnchorsMountingScrewsTest LightToolG

8 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677How the System WorksThe YardMax™ Fence Transmitter sends a radio signal through a buried wire, marking the bound

www.petsafe.net 9 Operating GuideInstall the Fence TransmitterPlace the Fence Transmitter:• In a dry, well ventilated, protected area (1A, 1B).• In