Petsafe LP-4100-1 Owner's manual

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Important Safety Information

Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal

injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to

personal injury.

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WARNING

Risk of electric shock.

Underground cables can carry high voltage. Have all •

underground cables marked before you dig to bury

your wire. In most areas this is a free service.

Do not install, connect, or remove your system •

during a lightning storm. If the storm is close enough

for you to hear thunder, it is close enough to create

hazardous surges.

CAUTION

Turn off power to the outlet before installing or removing the Surge •

Protector. When removing receptacle cover screw, cover may fall

across plug pins or receptacle may become dislodged.

Use only with duplex outlet with center screw.•

Attach unit with the supplied screw.•

To reduce the risk of electric shock, use indoors/dry location only.•

Do not install this device if there is not at least 30 feet (10 meters) or •

more of wire between the electrical outlet and electrical service panel.

If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a GFCI (ground •

fault circuit interrupter). Both the Surge Protector and the fence

system will function properly, but in rare cases, nearby lightning

strikes may cause the GFCI to trip. Without power, your dog may

be vulnerable to escape. You will have to reset the GFCI to restore

power to the system.

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NOTICE

The Surge Protector must be plugged into a grounded (3-prong) outlet •

that is within 5 feet of the Fence Transmitter. ALWAYS use a grounded

(3-prong) outlet to ensure maximum protection.

Cutting or removing the 3rd prong from the Surge Protector or using •

a 3-prong plug to 2-prong outlet converter will render the protector

ineffective against surges or spikes.

Verify the boundary and transmitter wires are connected to the proper •

Surge Protector terminals. Damage to both the LP-4100 and your wall

transmitter can occur if connections are reversed.

For added protection for the Fence Transmitter when unused for •

long periods of time or prior to thunderstorms, disconnect the Loop

Boundary Wires and unplug the Power Adapter from the AC outlet.

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Thank you for choosing this Surge Protector from PetSafe

®

and Innotek

®

, the best selling

brands of electronic training solutions in the world. The relationship you have with

your pet is the focus of everything we do. If you have any questions, please contact the

Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website at www.petsafe.net.

To get the most protection out of your lifetime warranty, please register your product

within 30 days at www.petsafe.net. By registering and keeping your receipt, you will

enjoy the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care

Center, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, PetSafe

®

will never give or

sell your valuable information to anyone. Complete warranty information is available

online at www.petsafe.net.

The Purpose of the Surge Protector

Lightning strikes can create power surges or spikes which may damage your unprotected

electronic pet containment system. Even lightning strikes that occur several miles away

can create surges that may damage your equipment. The Surge Protector is designed

to protect your In-Ground Fence

™

from surges or spikes that can reach it via your AC

power connection and/or your buried Boundary Wire.

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Install the Surge Protector

Fence Transmitter

Power

Adapter

Red Loop Tabs

Boundary Wires

(Twisted)

Boundary Wire

Terminals

Transmitter

Wires

(Twisted)

Boundary Wire

Loop

Black

Transmitter

Ta b s

LP-4100

Power

Jack

Transmitter

Loop

1A

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WARNING

Risk of electric shock.

Turn off power to the outlet before installing or removing the

Surge Protector.

Step 1: Turn the power OFF to the outlet that the Surge Protector and Fence

Transmitter will be plugged into.

Step 2: Tape the top of the cover plate to the wall, then remove the cover plate center

screw. Plug the Surge Protector into the lower outlet and then secure the cover plate

using the longer screw included in the protector. Remove the tape and turn ON the

power to the outlet.

Note: The screw is for mechanical attachment only and does not ground the protector.

Remove any other protectors and ground connections that may be attached to the

transmitter. The LP-4100 Surge Protector gets its ground connection from the AC

outlet. Any additional ground connections will interfere with the protective action and

may also interfere with the operation of the fence transmitter.

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Step 3: Strip the insulation from the ends of the

boundary wire, uncovering approximately 3/8-inch. Insert

the stripped ends of the boundary transmitter wires into

the two left red connector holes on the bottom of the

LP-4100 labeled “Loop”. Note: There should be 1 wire in

each connector hole. Depress the plastic tab, then insert the

wires and release the tab (2A).

Step 4: Determine the length of wire needed to pass from

the Surge Protector to the wall transmitter. Measure and

cut 2 lengths of wire, then strip approximately 3/8-inch of

insulation at both ends. Twist the 2 lengths together, with

at least 10-12 twists per foot, so these wires will not send

out a signal.

LOOP TRANSMITTER

Push Tab

Down

Insert bare end

of wire into

opened slot

and release tab

to lock.

2A

Step 5: Insert the ends of the transmitter wires into the right 2 black connectors at the

bottom of the Surge Protector labeled “Transmitter”. Note: There should be 1 wire in each

connector hole.

Step 6: Insert the opposite stripped ends of the two transmitter wires (from Step 5) into

the connectors on the wall transmitter.

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Step 7: Plug in the transmitter power adapter to the AC outlet on the front of the

LP-4100 (1A). Turn on the pet fencing system wall transmitter.

If you have added the

LP-4100 to an existing in-ground fence system, verify the Boundary Width. Adjust as

necessary. If the LP-4100 is being installed with a new in-ground fence system, follow

the Boundary Width adjustment procedures given in the fence system’s operating

guide.

For added protection for the Surge Protector and Fence Transmitter when unused

for long periods of time, disconnect Loop Boundary Wires at the surge protector and

unplug power adapter from the Surge Protector.

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Radio Systems Corporation

®

10427 Electric Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37932

1-800-732-2677

www.petsafe.net

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