INSTALLATION
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The “Ground System” consists of 1 or more highly conductive ground rods driven into the soil and then connected
by wire to the ground terminal of your fence energiser ( ), the black knob.
This system allows current to flow through the soil to complete the circuit needed for delivering an effective shock.
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Most electric fence failures or poor performance are caused by an improper ground system.
Properly connect lead out wires, ground wire and fence line splices. This is the second most common cause of
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poor performance or electric fence failure. Use clamps, split bolts and taps for securing wire connections.
Make sure all connection surfaces are of bare, shiny metal.
1. Locate an area of soil for placing ground rods that contains good conductive earth (not dry, sandy or rocky).
Soil that is moist throughout the year is best. The ground system should be located within 25m of your fence
energiser and at least 10m from buildings.
2. Locate a ground system a minimum of 25m away from: Utility company (electric, gas, water) ground system,
underground water pipe, metal water tanks, and metal siding on building.
3. Drive one 1m by 10-15mm diameter galvanized ground rod into the ground. Leave 120-150mm above the ground
for securing ground clamps.
*It is advised to mark as a hazard*
4. If more than 1 ground rod is used, connect the ground rods in a series, 3m apart with one piece of continuous
10 to 14 gauge galvanized wire. Use clamps to secure the wire to the ground rods. The ground connection wire
should be equal to or larger than the diameter
of the fence wire.
STEP 1: Set up a Ground System:
● Refer to F
igure 2 for a typical Ground
System set up.
1. 12-14 gauge galvanized fence wire.
2. Ground rods – 1m long by 10-15mm
diameter, galvanized steel rods.
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IMPORTANT:
Avoid pounding your ground rods into
SANDY, DRY and ROCKY soil.
1.0m top
to bottom
3.0m
Min. 25m from utility
ground, underground
wire and pipes, water
tanks and phone lines
Min. 10m from building
foundation and metal
siding
To Energizer:
Use 10 to 14 gauge
insulated 20,000V wire
Damp Earth
Thread wire
through hole,
tighten screw
Figure 2
STEP 2: Fix the U-bracket mount.
The Solar Fence can be mounted in a manner
of different ways.
A, B & C show three suggestions:
A: Ground Level Mounting: see Figure 3
● Using the provided spike, hammer it into the
ground at the desired location.
● Attach the U-bracket with the M8 bolt and
spring washer.
● Adjust the U-bracket to be perpendicular to
North/South. (see step 4).
● Tighten the bolt with a 13mm spanner.
● Proceed to step 3.
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M8 Bolt
Figure 3
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