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How to install the perimeter wire?
Follow the guidelines in the step-by-step guide.
1
Pull out approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft) of wire and peg the beginning of the wire to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station
2
Start unwinding the wire counter-clockwise around the lawn, starting at the Base Station’s location
3
Lay it loosely along the perimeter as you walk along the lawn edge
If you get to any area/object that needs special care, make sure you carefully lay the Perimeter Wire as described in the following sections.
4
Maintain Proper Distance: The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with the product
Use the RoboRuler to determine the distances you should leave between the Perimeter Wire and the lawn’s edge and obstacles.
5
Insert pegs every 2-3m/7-10ft and at corners
At this early stage, set a minimal number of pegs. You will insert all necessary pegs later.
6
Pull the wire tight while hammering the pegs to their final depth in the ground
Take care not to damage irrigation pipes.
7
Adjust the distance depending on the edge
It is not necessary to bury the Perimeter Wire.
When the edge is flat, use the short distance of the RoboRuler.
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When the edge is a drop, use distance 2 of the ruler.
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When the edge is a drop, use distance 2 of the ruler.
When the edge is a wall (more than 2 cm/ 1” above the ground level), use the 3rd distance of the RoboRuler.
Leave a minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) if the edge of the lawn borders water.
Alternatively, place a physical barrier close to the water.
8
Burying the wire along exposed areas, such as pavements, is usually recommended
9
If additional Perimeter Wire is required in order to complete the setup, you can extend it using the waterproof Wire Connectors provided
See "Splicing the Perimeter Wire".