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PetSafe PIG00-11116 Collar
The PetSafe PIG00-11116 Receiver Collar is a compatible dog collar replacement for the PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence System.
- Type: Rechargeable Dog Collar
- For: PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Systems
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What kind of battery or charger do I need for my PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar?
The PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar uses a built-in, non-replaceable rechargeable battery. The battery charger for the collar is typically included with your purchase of the product, and it has two jacks so that you can charge two collars simultaneously.
Since there is no way to remove and replace the battery from the unit, if your battery is no longer operating, you will need to replace the entire collar.
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How do I know if the battery in my PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar is still working?
You can test the battery operation in the YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar by removing the collar from your pet and walking into the boundary zone you have set up with the Receiver Collar in your possession. The Receiver Collar should emit a tone or stimulation (depending on the settings you selected when setting up your PetSafe Fence/Barrier System). If it does not, it could be a sign that the collar needs to be replaced.
Note that the Receiver Collar will enter sleep mode to help conserve battery life if the collar has not been moved for at least 20 seconds. You can wake up the Receiver Collar by picking it up and flipping it over or shaking it.
How do I know when to charge the battery in my PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar?
Depending on how often your pet tests the boundaries and how frequently the warnings are emitted, each charge can last up to 3 months, but it is important to check the battery regularly to ensure that your system works properly.
There is a Receiver LED Indicator Light that slowly blinks red every 4 seconds when the battery is low, indicating that it needs to be charged.
The PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar takes about 2-3 hours to fully charge.
Note that you should not charge your YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar every night as the frequent charging can have a negative effect on the battery life and performance. It is recommended that you use the YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar until the LED Indicator Light begins blinking red.
See the operating battery status table below.
PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar Operating Battery Status
| Status Light | Collar Battery Charge |
| Slow Blinking Green, every 4 seconds | 60-100% |
| Slow Blinking Red and Green Together, every 4 seconds | 20-60% |
| Slow Blinking Red, every 4 seconds | 20% or less, charge immediately |
How do I charge the battery in my PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar?
It is important that you do not attempt to charge the battery in your PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar while your pet is still wearing it, so be sure to remove the collar from your pet before charging the battery.
To charge the battery in your YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar, open the rubber cap on the back of the receiver collar. Then plug one end of the charger into the outlet and the other end into one of the Receiver Charge Jacks (there are two jacks in case you need to charge two collars at the same time).
You will know that the Receiver Charger and the Receiver Charge Jack are properly connected and that the charge is in progress when the Receiver LED Indicator Light turns solid red.
You will know that the collar is fully charged when the Receiver LED Indicator Light turns solid green.
If you do not see a light even though you believe the Charger and Charge Jack are properly connected, it may indicate a charge failure and you should contact the manufacturer.
Full instructions on how to charge the battery in your PetSafe YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence Receiver Collar along with accompanying images and status indicator tables are available in the operating guide from PetSafe.