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PetSafe Boundary Kit 500 Ft Wire/Splicers/Flags
Expand dogs' outdoor containment area with the PetSafe™ Boundary Kit. Kit includes 500 feet of wire, splicers, and 50 flags that can be added to an existing PetSafe In-Ground Fence System.
Item #ZX9600
ONLY
$41.79
Customers with larger yards can expand their PetSafe™ In-Ground Fence System with this PetSafe Boundary Kit. Boundary Kit includes 500 feet of 20-gauge boundary wire, 2 waterproof wire splices, and 50 training flags to help your dog learn the boundaries. Easily expands dogs' outdoor containment area 5 more acres.
Appropriate for dogs 8 lbs and over and/or 6 months old and up.
For expanding the PetSafe™ In-Ground Fence System
For expanding the PetSafe™ In-Ground Fence System
Your system includes 500 feet of boundary wire. For larger areas, we offer replacement wire. Here are some examples of wire coverage area:
Acres Linear Feet Needed
1 850
2 1200
3 1500
4 1700
5 1900
Placing the Wire
The wire must make a continuous loop from the transmitter and back again. The signal is transmitted from one terminal at the transmitter around the loop and back to the transmitter again. Keep in mind that you will want an 8’–12’ containment signal field from your wire, so don’t run the wire too close to the house or make passageways too narrow for your dog to pass.
Twisted Wire
Twisted wire cancels the radio signal coming from your transmitter. This enables proper installation and your dog can cross over the wire in the safe part of the yard. Where there is single wire, the fence is active and your dog will be unable to pass. You can twist your own wire by cutting two equal lengths of wire supplied and twisting them together. Anchor one end of the wires to something secure and insert the other end in a drill. Pull wire taught. The drill enables you to twist the wire quickly. You will need at least 12 twists per foot to effectively cancel the radio signal.
Rounding Corners
Use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum of 2.5 foot radius. This will produce a more consistent containment field.
Important Tips!
Final Connections
Splicing to the Boundary Wire
Pull the twisted wire to the perimeter location of the two ends of your boundary wire loop. Splice the ends of the twisted wire to the ends of boundary wire with the supplied waterproof splices. Use only waterproof splices supplied with this system. Use of wire nuts alone, electrical tape or solder will not provide a waterproof and secure connection for your system to function properly.
To use the gel-filled capsule splice, strip 5/8” of insulation from the wire ends. Insert ends of wire into nut and twist to secure. Insert the wire nut as deeply as possible into the waterproof gel and snap the lid shut. Tie a knot in the wires as shown to avoid having the wires pulled free during installation.
Bring Outside Wire to Transmitter
From the outside, push the twisted pair of wires through the hole in the wall. Strip about 5/8” of insulation from the two ends. Insert ends into loop wire terminals marked on the transmitter (one in each terminal).
Bury Your Wire
You may need the following tools for efficient installation:
Straight-edged spade or a gas-powered edger. If you plan on running the wire across a driveway, you may also need a caulk gun, silicone caulking, and a circular saw with a masonry blade.
Ensure the System is Turned Off
Turn off the transmitter and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet.
Dig a trench 1”–3” deep with a flat-edge spade or gas-powered edger. A 30–45 degree angle cut will be the easiest to close and keep the wire in the trench. Make sure there is a little slack in the wire as you bury it, to compensate for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.
When crossing an asphalt driveway, make a 1/4” cut across the driveway using the circular saw and masonry blade. Place the wire in the crack and seal with asphalt sealant. In concrete, there is usually an expansion joint that can be cleaned out and used for the same purpose and covered with a clear silicone caulk.
The wire can be placed underwater in creeks and streams by running the wire through PVC pipe or a length of garden hose to prevent the wire from being damaged.
Place Training Flags
Repeat the test system step outlined in the prior page. As soon as you hear the warning tone, place on flag. Repeat the process every 10’ interval around the containment area. The flags will be your dog’s visual clue to the boundary during training and will be removed during the training process.
For more operational instructions refer to your PetSafe™ In-Ground Fence Owner’s Guide.
Acres Linear Feet Needed
1 850
2 1200
3 1500
4 1700
5 1900
Placing the Wire
The wire must make a continuous loop from the transmitter and back again. The signal is transmitted from one terminal at the transmitter around the loop and back to the transmitter again. Keep in mind that you will want an 8’–12’ containment signal field from your wire, so don’t run the wire too close to the house or make passageways too narrow for your dog to pass.
Twisted Wire
Twisted wire cancels the radio signal coming from your transmitter. This enables proper installation and your dog can cross over the wire in the safe part of the yard. Where there is single wire, the fence is active and your dog will be unable to pass. You can twist your own wire by cutting two equal lengths of wire supplied and twisting them together. Anchor one end of the wires to something secure and insert the other end in a drill. Pull wire taught. The drill enables you to twist the wire quickly. You will need at least 12 twists per foot to effectively cancel the radio signal.
Rounding Corners
Use gradual turns at the corners with a minimum of 2.5 foot radius. This will produce a more consistent containment field.
Important Tips!
- DO NOT run wire within 10 feet or parallel to cable, TV, phone and electrical lines. The signals can couple together causing collar activation in the house and safe parts of the yard.
- The wire must form one continuous loop from the transmitter.
- Use twisted wire to run between the transmitter and interior loops around pools and gardens to allow your dog to safely pass around these areas.
Final Connections
Splicing to the Boundary Wire
Pull the twisted wire to the perimeter location of the two ends of your boundary wire loop. Splice the ends of the twisted wire to the ends of boundary wire with the supplied waterproof splices. Use only waterproof splices supplied with this system. Use of wire nuts alone, electrical tape or solder will not provide a waterproof and secure connection for your system to function properly.
To use the gel-filled capsule splice, strip 5/8” of insulation from the wire ends. Insert ends of wire into nut and twist to secure. Insert the wire nut as deeply as possible into the waterproof gel and snap the lid shut. Tie a knot in the wires as shown to avoid having the wires pulled free during installation.
Bring Outside Wire to Transmitter
From the outside, push the twisted pair of wires through the hole in the wall. Strip about 5/8” of insulation from the two ends. Insert ends into loop wire terminals marked on the transmitter (one in each terminal).
Bury Your Wire
You may need the following tools for efficient installation:
Straight-edged spade or a gas-powered edger. If you plan on running the wire across a driveway, you may also need a caulk gun, silicone caulking, and a circular saw with a masonry blade.
Ensure the System is Turned Off
Turn off the transmitter and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet.
Dig a trench 1”–3” deep with a flat-edge spade or gas-powered edger. A 30–45 degree angle cut will be the easiest to close and keep the wire in the trench. Make sure there is a little slack in the wire as you bury it, to compensate for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.
When crossing an asphalt driveway, make a 1/4” cut across the driveway using the circular saw and masonry blade. Place the wire in the crack and seal with asphalt sealant. In concrete, there is usually an expansion joint that can be cleaned out and used for the same purpose and covered with a clear silicone caulk.
The wire can be placed underwater in creeks and streams by running the wire through PVC pipe or a length of garden hose to prevent the wire from being damaged.
Place Training Flags
Repeat the test system step outlined in the prior page. As soon as you hear the warning tone, place on flag. Repeat the process every 10’ interval around the containment area. The flags will be your dog’s visual clue to the boundary during training and will be removed during the training process.
For more operational instructions refer to your PetSafe™ In-Ground Fence Owner’s Guide.
