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Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Instruction Manual PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Fully Charge the System Controller for 6 hours.
Welcome Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence from Havahart®, the leader in safe, caring control for pets and wildlife for more than 60 years. Featuring breakthrough, patented, wireless technology, the CustomShape Wireless Dog Fence is designed to maximize the freedom and safety of your dog, with minimal effort, investment and impact on your property. It is the industry’s most-advanced, do-it-yourself, dog containment system.
Table of Contents Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS ............................................................................................................................................. 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE SYSTEM ......................................................................................
Important Safety Reminders Important Safety Reminders To ensure the safe and effective operation of your Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence, please read and follow all safety guidelines and instructions: s The Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence is designed for dogs older than 6 months and weighing more than 8 pounds. s It is necessary to fully charge the system Controller for 6 hours PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. s All Bases must be installed indoors and should not be exposed to inclement weather (e.g. rain or snow).
System Components System Components D D C D A E I E L H E G K E J F B A Controller I 2 CR123 batteries for Collar B USB cable J Extra set of small Collar probes C Master Base K Heart-shaped Collar tester D 3 Bases L 74 white flags, 1 blue flag E 4 AC power adapter cords for Bases Instructional DVD F Removable wall-mount adhesive tape Instruction manual G 4 Screws and 4 wall anchors Quick Setup Guide H Collar Other Items You May Need: s Scissors s Drill s Pen and Pa
The Technology Behind the System The Technology Behind the System The Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence from Havahart® is driven by a nanoLOC TRX 2.4 GHz transceiver that has been enhanced with complex algorithms, strategic distortion filtering and modular signal amplification to deliver advanced time-of-flight-ranging technology and precision event-stamp mapping.
Getting Started Getting Started Some Helpful Tips: Quick Checklist: When creating your fence boundary, make sure to completely close the loop to create an enclosed containment area. Use the blue flag as a reference point to ensure you are closing the loop. Detailed instructions are found under the “Boundary Flag Placement” section. Before you begin the installation process, be sure to check the following: Make sure that you have all system components ready and available.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Bases Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Important Note: 1 Setting Up the Bases The Controller must be fully charged before you begin the installation process (full charge takes approximately 6 hours). Installing the Bases: Position all 4 Bases at the far corners inside of your home and near a power outlet (including the attached garage if it applies). 2.
To remove the adhesive tape: s Clean surface with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, wipe gently, let dry. DO NOT USE household cleaners. s Peel the Controller gently from the wall. DO NOT pull the fasteners off the Controller or the wall. s Separate strips (if still connected) at the perforation. s Peel the back from one piece of tape and attach it vertically to the middle of the Controller with the tab pointed upward toward the antennas.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Fence Boundary Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence 2 Setting Up the Fence Boundary Important Note: If more flags are needed than were provided, they can be purchased online at www.havahartwireless.com Fence Boundary Flag Placement: ( See Illustration C ) 1. Use the blue flag to mark your starting point. Place boundary flags in the ground, 6 feet apart from one another to establish the desired perimeter of your boundary.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Fence Boundary Fence Boundary Activation: 1. Starting with the blue flag, hold the Controller at waist level over the flag and press the “Flag Here” Button. (See Figure 1.9) If successful, a positive auditory tone will sound and “Flag Successfully Entered!” will appear briefly and then automatically take you to the next screen. (See Figure 2.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Fence Boundary Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Removing a Flag: NOTE: You can only remove the last flag that you just activated and only if you have not pressed “Done” to complete the installation of your fence boundary. If you accidentally hit the “Flag Here” Button or activated a flag in the wrong location and wish to remove it, follow these steps: 1.
Installing The Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Exclusion Zones Important Note: 3 Setting Up the Exclusion Zones If you choose to add an Exclusion Zone after the initial installation process, you will need to retrain your dog to familiarize him with the new restricted area. (optional) What are Exclusion Zones (Ex. Zones)? Exclusion Zones are target areas on your property where you wish to restrict your dog’s access, such as a flower bed, children’s play area, pool or patio.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Exclusion Zones Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Exclusion Zone Flag Placement: 1. Similar to fence boundary flag placement, place white flags in the ground, six feet apart from one another to establish the desired Exclusion Zone boundary. The blue flag is not required for Exclusion Zone setup. (See Illustration D) 2. Using the Controller, select “Ex.Zones” from the main menu. (See Figure 3.4) 3. Select “Add Ex.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Exclusion Zones Exclusion Zone Activation 1. Starting with the first white flag, hold the Controller at waist level over the flag and press the “Ex.Zone Flag Here” Button. (See Figure 3.7) If successful, a positive auditory tone will sound and “Ex.Zone Flag Successfully Entered!” will appear briefly and then automatically go to the next screen. (See Figure 3.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Exclusion Zones Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Removing an Exclusion Zone Flag: NOTE: You can only remove the last flag that you just activated and only if you have not pressed “Done” to complete the activation of your Exclusion Zone. If you accidentally hit the “Flag Here” Button or activated a flag in the wrong location and wish to remove it, follow these steps: 1.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Exclusion Zones Removing an Exclusion Zone - continued: 6. Upon successful removal, you will be returned to the selection screen and the Exclusion Zone that you chose to remove will no longer appear. (See Figure 5.0) 7. Repeat this process to remove other Exclusion Zones. Figure 5.0 Naming an Exclusion Zone: You can name each Exclusion Zone using the Controller. 1. Select “Ex. Zones” from the main menu. (See Figure 5.1) 2.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Exclusion Zones Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Important Notes: Deactivating / Reactivating an Exclusion Zone: 1. To deactivate a particular Exclusion Zone, select “Exclusion Zones” from the main menu. 2. Press the “Turn On/Off Ex. Zone” Button. (See Figure 5.5) 3. Press “NEXT” to show all Exclusion Zones. (See Figure 5.
Activating a Collar: The system allows you to activate up to 4 Collars using the Controller. Before initiating the setup process, make sure to install a new CR123 Battery in the Collar. 1. Position the Collar within 10 feet of the Master Base while you are inside the house. 2. Select “Collars” from the main menu. (See Figure 5.8) 3. Select the “Add Collar” Button (See Figure 5.9) 4. Press the “Install Collar” Button (See Figure 6.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Collars Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Important Note: Naming a Collar: You can name each Collar using the Controller. 1. Select “Collars” from the main menu. No Dsp Screen 2. Press the “Name Collar” Button. (See Figure 6.3) 3. Press “NEXT” to show all Collars. 4. Press the Collar Button you would like to name. No Dsp Screen 5. Create the name of the Collar.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Collars CAUTION: Removing a Collar: 1. To permanently remove a Collar, select “Collars” from the main menu. Before fitting the Collar on your dog, make sure the battery is not in the Collar. Insert the battery after the Collar has been fitted to your dog. 2. Press the “Remove Collar” Button. (See Figure 6.7) Important Notes: 3. Press “Next” to show all Collars. No Dsp Screen 4.
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Collars Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence Important Notes: Fitting a Collar: To ensure safe and effective operation of the system, it is important to make sure that the Collar is fitted properly. The Collar should be snug enough so that it does not move when your dog moves. 1. Be sure the fence is turned off at the Controller.
Training Your Dog Training Your Dog Important Note: IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Please read the following information completely before you begin training: The Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence from Havahart® is not a physical boundary. It is necessary to contain your dog using a leash or other means during training. s Proper training of your dog is essential to help ensure the successful operation of your Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence.
Training Your Dog Training Your Dog PRELIMINARY PHASE -- Flag AwarenessTraining - Optional (2-3 training sessions per day: each 10-15 minutes long) Completing this phase will add 3 days to your training, but will give your dog more time to get used to the flags if you choose to complete it 1.
Training Your Dog PHASE 1 -- Passive Training -- DAY 1-3 (2-3 training sessions per day: each 10-15 minutes long) 1. Turn fence ON and set the correction level to TONE-ONLY. Refer to page 4 of this instruction manual to properly adjust the correction level of your Havahart® Collar to tone-only using the controller. 2. To ensure that the system is working properly, take the Havahart® Collar by itself out to a boundary flag and listen for the tone. 3. Fit the Havahart Collar around your dog’s neck.
Training Your Dog Training Your Dog PHASE 2 -- Active Training -- DAY 4-7 (2-3 training sessions per day: each 10-15 minutes long) 1. Refer to page 4 of this instruction manual to properly adjust the correction level of your Havahart® Collar using the Controller to static correction level 1. 2.
Training Your Dog PHASE 3 -- On-Leash Distractions -- DAY 8-11 (2-3 training sessions per day: each 10-15 minutes long) 1. Fit the Havahart Collar around your dog’s neck. Place a different non-metal collar on top of the Havahart® Collar. 2. Attach a 6’ leash to the other collar and make sure that this collar does not apply pressure to the probes on the Havahart® Collar as this could hurt your dog when you pull on the leash. 3. Using the leash, walk your dog toward the boundary flags.
Training Your Dog Training Your Dog PHASE 4 -- Off-Leash Supervision -- DAY 11-14 Begin with short training sessions 10-15 minutes in length and gradually increase the sessions to an hour or more. 1. Do not leave your dog unattended during this phase of training. 2. Fit the Havahart® Collar around your dog’s neck. Place a different non-metal collar on top of the Havahart® Collar. 3. Walk around inside the Roaming Area and play with your dog while off the leash. 4.
Warranty Information Warranty Information Woodstream warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for 1 year from the date of original consumer purchase. Within 30 days of the original consumer purchase, this product is covered by Woodstream”s 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the performance of this product, you may return it with the original receipt to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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