Electric Fence Energizer Installation and Operating Instructions WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. SAVE THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SOLAR ENERGIZER MAINTENANCE • Check the energizer regularly to insure operation is normal. • Clean the surface of the solar panel regularly. Use a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive materials that could scratch the panel. • Set the toggle switch in the “OFF” position when not using the energizer for more than 5 days.This prevents overcharging of the battery. • DO NOT use any means for charging the internal battery except for the solar panel or a constant potential current limited 12VDC battery charger rated at 500 milliamps maximum. • When storing the energizer, place the energizer in strong direct sunlight for 2 days every 3 months with the switch in the “CHARGE” position. Put switch back into the “OFF” position for storage. WARNING: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GUARDAR ESTES INSTUCOES 04-0003-10 0911
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Electric Fence EnergizerInstallation and Operating Instructions
WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. SAVE THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SOLAR ENERGIZER MAINTENANCE• Checktheenergizerregularlytoinsureoperationisnormal.• Cleanthesurfaceofthesolarpanelregularly.Useasoft,dampcloth.
• When storing the energizer, place the energizer in strong direct sunlightfor2daysevery3monthswiththeswitch in the“CHARGE”position.Putswitchbackintothe“OFF”positionforstorage.
WARNING: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSGUARDAR ESTES INSTUCOES
6. Connect fence and ground wire to labeled terminals and move toggleswitchto“ON”position.Redlightwillflashwhenenergizerisoperating.
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tre dispositif tel qu’un enclos de dressage du betail ou un poste de condi-tionnement de la volaille. Sinon, si la foudre frappe la cloture, le courant de la foudre sera transmis au dispositi.
Afin de reduire les risques d’electrocution, un controleur de cloture alimente sur ligne ac est muni d’une prise polarisee (un lame est plus large que l’autre). Cette pris s’emboite dans une sortie polarisee que d’une maniere. Si la prise ne s’engage pas totalement dans la sortie, inversez la prise. Si elle ne s’engage toujours pas, contactez un electricien qualifie pour installer une sortie appro-priee. Ne changez la prise en aucune maniere.
Diagram 7 – Protecting Your Fence Energizer From Lightning
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL ENERGIZER INSTALLATION
Take care of the following details and you will prevent many hours of extra work.
1. Usethecorrectsizeenergizer.Itisbesttoselectanenergizerthatwilladequately power the most difficult fence conditions.This generallyoccursduringthepeakgrowingseason.
7. Finally,itisveryimportantthatananimal’sfirstexperiencewithanelec-tricfenceshockisoneofrespect.Someanimalsrequiremorethanoneshock experience for lasting respect of the fence line. Always train theanimaltothefencepriortounsupervisedentryintopasturesbyinsuringthattheanimal’sfirstapproachtothefenceisslow,withoutstressandthataneffectiverepellingshockisexperienced.
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Diagram 5 – Ground Return System
For Drier Climates, Hard-to-Control Animals, Sandy Soil,Frozen Ground and Snow-Covered Ground
b. Moveyourgroundsystemtomoistsoiluntilthegroundsystemvoltage isbelow200V.
7. Checkyourgroundsystemconditionwithavoltmeteronceduring thedriest period and once during the wet season each year to insureadequategroundingofyourelectricfence.
See Diagram on Next Page
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Diagram 1 – Ground System Installation1. 12-14gaugegalvanizedfencewire.2. Ground rods – 4 feet long by 1/2” (or more) in diameter, galvanized
steelrods.IMPORTANT: Avoid SANDY, DRY and ROCKY soil.
a. Ateyelevelandoutofthereachofsmallchildrenandlivestock b. Protectedfromweatherandmoisture c. Awayfromallflammablematerialsandgassesina well-ventilatedarea.
2. Place the fenceunderheavy loadby“shorting” the fenceas follows.Ata locationonthefenceat least100yardsfromtheenergizer, lean3or4steelstakesorT-postsagainstthe“hot”wireofthefence.Alternatively,youmaypushseveralpiecesoffencewireintotheearthandwraptheop-positeendsaroundthehotwire.