SUNBEAM SBFNSS1C Essential In-Ground Fencing Receiver Collar User Guide
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- This product should be used as a Receiver Collar for a containment system. For use with dogs only.
- Use the lowest setting possible on the Receiver Collar to get the desired results.
- Regularly check the Receiver Collar to ensure it is working properly.
- Comply with all warnings in this manual.
- If you have any reason to believe that your dog may pose a danger to others, or that it might injure itself if it is kept from crossing the boundary, you should not use this product solely to contain your dog.
- This product is not a toy; keep out of reach of children.
- This product is not intended to contain or provide protection against aggressive dogs.
- Your dog should be in good health when using this product.
- This product is not to be used on dogs less than 9 lbs. or less than 6 months old.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
HOW IT WORKS
The Sunbeam® Essential In-Ground Fencing System is a training aid that helps train your dog to stay within a defined boundary. The System uses a wire to create a Boundary Zone where your dog will receive a Warning Tone and a Static Correction. The area encompassed by the Boundary Flags is the Safe Zone. The Safe Zone is the area where your dog can roam without receiving a Warning Tone or Static Correction from the Receiver Collar. The Sunbeam® Essential In-Ground Fencing System uses the buried wire to broadcast a radio signal. The buried wire acts as an antenna converting the signal into electromagnetic waves. The Base Transmitter controls the range of the signal around the wire. Inside the Sunbeam® Essential Receiver Collar is a small radio receiver.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Installation
This step is to be completed when the collar is NOT on your dog.
- Remove two screws securing the battery compartment using a cross head or Phillips head screwdriver. (fig. 1)
- Lift battery compartment from main body of Receiver Collar. (fig. 2)
- Insert two CR2032 Lithium coin batteries into battery compartment.
IMPORTANT: Follow orientation as described on graphics illustrated on battery compartment. (fig. 3)
- Replace battery compartment with two CR2032 Lithium coin batteries back into main body.
- Tighten the two screws using the cross-head screwdriver, do not over tighten.
- To turn off the unit, press and hold the control button for 4 seconds. You will hear short beeps indicating the current correction level followed by a long beep indicating the unit is off.
TEST THE COLLAR
In order to make sure the Receiver Collar is working properly you must test it using your pre-installed Sunbeam® Essential In-Ground Fencing System. Do not test the Receiver Collar while it is on your dog.
- Place the Test Light indentation holes directly onto the Receiver Collar stainless steel probes. (fig. 4)
- Slowly bring the Receiver Collar near the Boundary Wire at your pet’s neck level with probes facing up (fig. 5). If the system is working correctly you will hear a Warning Tone. Continue toward the Boundary Wire until you see the Test Light flash (fig. 6). If you do not hear the Warning Tone or see the flash you should review the previous directions.
COLLAR FITTING
Proper fit of the Sunbeam® Receiver Collar is essential to establish a good training foundation and optimal performance.
- STEP 1: Ensure dog is in a relaxed position.
- STEP 2: With the collar clasp open loosen the adjustment buckle such that it can reach completely around your dog’s neck. (fig. 7) When buckled, the collar should rest directly behind the dog’s ears (the highest part of the neck). (fig. 8)
- STEP 3: Close and lock clasp. (fig. 10)
- STEP 4: Adjust for proper fit by pulling on strap until you can fit two fingers in between your dog’s neck and the collar. (fig. 11)
- STEP 5: Let your dog wear the product for sufficient time confirming that they are moving around normally. This step is to ensure that under daily activity the collar will remain secure and not become loose.
- STEP 6: Remove collar from dog and cut the excess collar material, leaving approximately 1 inch.
- STEP 7: Seal the edge of the collar using a flame.
- STEP 8: Reattach collar to your dog. Check the fit of the collar several times per day. Wipe the stainless steel probes weekly with a damp cloth while collar is in OFF position.
READY TO USE
- STEP 1: Holding the main body of the Sunbeam® Receiver Collar in both hands PRESS and HOLD the Control Button for 4 seconds.
- STEP 2: Set correction level by pressing and holding (approximately 2 seconds) the Control Button. Once the collar is ON press the Control Button once to toggle to the next correction level. You will need to test your dog to see which correction level is appropriate for your dog’s temperament. Always begin training with the Receiver Collar on level 1. If your dog does not respond to the Static Correction on level 1 change the setting to level 2. If there is no response from your dog at level 2 change the setting to level 3. The table on page 3 describes the correction level settings.
- STEP 3: Attach collar to your dog as you did in the COLLAR FITTING stage.
IMPORTANT: Complete the training that is included with the instructions for your Sunbeam® Essential In-Ground Fencing System. You can also obtain this Training Manual at www.sunbeampets.com.
SPECIAL OPERATING
It is important to read the Training Manual included in you Sunbeam® Essential In-Ground Fencing System. You can also obtain this Training Manual at www.sunbeampets.com. The System is not a solid fence and will not contain your pets as well as a solid fence. Do not allow your dog to run free until the training process is complete. Keep your dog on a leash, tied down, or confined to a separate area until training is complete. Proper training is necessary to achieve the best results. The Sunbeam® Receiver Collar retains the LAST correction level setting and will resume this mode when the unit is turned on.
Low Battery Mode: The Receiver Collar LED will flash RED for 5 seconds when the battery needs to be
replaced.
Reminder Correction: When your dog reaches the Boundary Zone they will receive a Static Correction. If your
dog is still in the Boundary Zone when the Static Correction reaches the maximum limit, the Receiver Collar will administrate a Reminder Correction.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Always remove the battery before cleaning
- Use a clean damp cloth, water only
- Never use any household or industrial cleaners
- Do not submerse the unit in water or any other liquid
- Keep the dog’s coat and skin clean in the area where the collar makes contact
- Check the fit of the collar several times per day
- Wipe the stainless steel probes weekly with a damp cloth while collar is in off position
Note: The Lithium coin batteries used in this product contain perchlorate material.
