Basic In-Ground Pet Fencing System

Overview
The Innotek SD-2000 containment system is an underground fence, providing an economical, easy-to-install alternative to traditional outdoor fencing. It allows your dog to run freely inside the perimeter of your yard, but guards against him straying. It can also be used to "fence off" specific forbidden areas of your yard, such as a garden or pool. The SD-2000 containment system consists of a buried underground wire and a collar receiver your dog wears when outside. When your dog moves toward the areas where the wire "fence" is buried, he receives an audible warning. If he continues, he receives a low-level electrical stimulation from the collar receiver. If he ignores this correction and continues towards the buried boundary wire, the intensity of the electrical stimulation increases. As soon as he moves away from the buried wire and back into the "safe" area of the yard, the stimulation ceases. With consistent training and practice, he begins to understand, and learns to stay within the boundaries of his underground fence.
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Features
Transmitter:

• Designed for yards up to 5 acres (Additional wire may be necessary)
• Plugs into standard household electrical outlet
• Adjustable signal field width (distance from the boundary wire to the place where the collar receiver first activates)
• Easy "push-release" wire connectors
• Indicator light on transmitter- helps you determine if the system is functioning properly
• Adjustable for small yards (less than 1,000 yards of wire) or large yards (over 1,000 yards of wire)
• Built in surge protection
• Mounting hardware included
• Detailed training video
• Free Professional Training Support

• Water-resistant receiver
• Replaceable batteries in collar receiver (no down time while the collar recharges, as with some rechargeable units)
• Adjustable collar- fits neck sizes from 10 to 23 inches
• Pre-correction warning tone- Your dog receives a 2-second warning tone when he approaches the signal field. If he does not retreat, he receives continuous stimulation until he re-enters the safe zone.
• Run-through prevention- The collar receiver automatically increases the intensity of the electrical stimulus when your dog moves more than 1/3 of the distance through the signal field. As he retreats, the intensity decreases. Once he re-enters the safe zone, the stimulation stops.
• Over-correction prevention (automatic shut off) - In the unlikely event your dog becomes trapped in the signal field, the duration of the electrical stimulation is limited to 10 seconds. After 10 seconds the system automatically shuts off for 10 seconds before resuming stimulation for another 10 seconds. This cycle repeats up to a maximum of 3 times. Removing the collar from the signal field rests the unit and allows normal operation.

Components

• Wall-mounted transmitter
• Collar receiver with two sets of collar probes- one for short-haired dogs, and one for dogs with longer hair
• 500 feet of 20 gauge boundary wire
• 2 waterproof splicers
• 50 boundary training flags
• Mounting hardware
• AC adapter
• Test light
• Collar receiver battery
• Training DVD
• Owner's manual

How much wire do I need?
Innotek containment systems come standard with 500 feet of boundary wire. For larger yards, we recommend purchasing additional boundary kits, which include everything you need to expand the coverage. Kit includes 500 feet of 20 gauge or 18 gauge wire, 50 marker flags and two waterproof wire splices.

Installation
Tools Required for Installation

• Straight-edged spade
• Wire cutter / stripper
• Standard screwdriver
• Caulk gun (if trenching into concrete)
• Silicone caulk (if trenching into concrete)
• Circular saw with masonry blade (if trenching into concrete)
• Asphalt sealant (if trenching into asphalt)
• Trenching machine (optional)

1. Mount the transmitter on an internal or enclosed wall.
2. Twist the wire together for areas where you want the dog to be able to cross. (For example, from the transmitter out to the boundary.) Twisting the wire cancels the signal, allowing the dog to cross the area without receiving a correction.
3. Place the boundary wire in a continuous loop around the perimeter of the boundary area.
4. Connect the twisted wire to the transmitter.
5. Connect the loop to the twisted wire running to the transmitter.
6. Test the system to make sure it works properly.
7. Bury the wire.
8. Adjust the signal field on the transmitter.
9. Place the warning flags at the perimeter of the signal field.

Training Tips

• IMPORTANT! Thorough training is required to successfully use this product. Expect to spend at least 3-4 weeks training your dog before the fence can be used effectively.
• Make sure you carefully review the training guide and instructional video provided as part of your containment system.
• There are four basic steps involved in training your dog for an underground fence. Each step should take approximately 3 - 5 days. Plan to work with your dog for 10-15 minutes, 3 times a day. Consistency and repetition is critical for success.
  1. Teach your dog to be aware of and avoid the flags.
  2. Train your dog to associate the correction (electrical stimulation) with getting too close to the flags.
  3. Use temptations to convince your dog (on-leash) that the fence always matters.
  4. Use more temptations to convince your dog (off-leash) that the fence always matters.

Operating Tips

• Do not leave the collar on your dog longer than 12 hours per day.
• Do not leave the dog in your yard unsupervised. Remember, the underground fence may help prevent your dog from leaving the yard, but does nothing to prevent other animals or people from entering the yard.
• You may place the collar receiver prongs at different locations on your dog's neck to help avoid excessive irritation in the same spot.
• Do not use on dogs under 6 months of age.
• Other metal collars or collars with metal tags should be removed while your dog wears his collar receiver. Other collars with plastic tags are recommended. (Remember- your dog needs to always have ID tags on when outside.)
• Do not attach a leash to the Innotek collar. Use an additional collar when working with your dog on a leash.
• Use caution in the rain. While the collar receiver is water-resistant, moisture increases intensity of the electrical stimulation.

Warranty Information
Return of your SD-2000 Containment System to Drs. Foster & Smith for exchange or refund is limited to 60 days from the date of purchase. Beyond 60 days, this product is covered by the manufacturers' warranty and should be returned to Innotek.
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