Dogtra E-FENCE 3500 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 12

Creating a Neutral Zone in the Boundary
You must create a neutral zone from the
fence transmitter to the beginning of the
fence so the signals do not cross over to
any existing utility wires. Start by twisting
the two pieces of fence wire so they are
braided from the beginning of the neutral
zone area to the end. Braiding the two wires
will interrupt the signal of the buried fence,
thus creating an area for your dog to cross
without getting stimulation. To braid the
fence wire, hold the two wires side by side,
and twist them around each other. This can
also be done by securing the two wire ends
in the opening of a drill and letting the drill twist the wires for you. The tighter the
wires are twisted, the better the signal cancellation. Braiding the two wires will
interrupt the signal of the boundary wire, thus creating a neutral zone.
Burying the Fence Wire
IMPORTANT
Before starting any digging, contact your local phone, gas and power companies
to locate any other buried services.
The E-Fence 3500 boundary wire does not have to be buried to operate. For
protective measures we highly recommend the wire be buried about 7 - 10 cm
underground. Begin by digging a 10 cm deep cut where the wire first enters the
ground near the transmitter and continue around the path of the loop wire. A 30-
to 45-degree angle cut made with a flat-edge spade will be easiest to close.
Note : When covering a large area, a trenching machine may be used to cut into
the ground. However, it is recommended that the wire be placed in the trench by
hand. A commercial wire-placing machine may damage the wire.
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IMPORTANT
Bury the fence wire after you have tested the system and are sure it is working
properly. Do not nick or scrape the fence wire during installation as it may result
in an intermittent signal or no signal. Make gradual turns at the corners with a
radius of at least 90 cm. This will provide a more consistent signal field that will
avoid confusing the dog in these areas.
DO NOT run the E-Fence boundary wire within 80 cm parallel to electrical,
telephone, cable TV or other buried wires.
DO NOT run the E-Fence boundary wire of one section within 10 feet of another
section of E-Fence wire or the signal may cancel.
DO NOT run the E-Fence boundary wire within 3 meters of a neighboring pet
containment system boundary wire.
Driveways/Sidewalks
When crossing an asphalt driveway, make a 1 cm deep cut across the driveway
using a circular saw and masonry blade. Close the crack with asphalt sealant
after the fence wire is placed in it. If an expansion joint is available on driveway
and sidewalks, place E-Fence wire in the joint and close it with outdoor caulk.
When crossing gravel, bury fence wire at least 7 cm deep. PVC pipes or a garden
hose can be used to protect the wire. In water, anchor the wire with large rocks.
Use PVC piping or garden hose to protect the wire.
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