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Gallagher 3E1164 Power Fence Systems User Manual
Installing a Permanent Power Fence
TM
Install the strain insulators
Mark the wire spacings on the strainer
posts. Tie the insulators no more than
100mm (4”) away from the post to
prevent animals pushing through the fence
between the post and insulators.
A Start with a 900mm (3ft) length of
wire.
Figure 4.17(a)
B Form a knot as shown and slide it
firmly to the middle of the post.
Figure 4.17(b)
C Finish with a tight tie-off. Wrap the
wire 3 times around the strain wire.
Cut or break off the remaining wire.
Figure 4.17(c)
D Wind the wire once around the
insulator. Bend the wire as shown (see
Figure 4.19
) so the strain is from the
centre of the insulator.
Figure 4.17(d)
E Wrap the wire six times from this bend.
Figure 4.17(e)
F Tie off tightly and cut or break off the
remaining tail.
Figure 4.17(f)
Choosing insulators:
We build our insulators from the highest
quality raw material to last a lifetime. The
porcelain insulators are fire-resistant and
ideal for high fire-risk areas. The plastic
insulators are made from UV stabilised
polymers for sun resistance, toughness and
durability. All Gallagher insulators feature
long leakage paths and protective shields
to achieve optimum performance from
today’s high power energizers (except the
G6840 and G6830 Nail on insulators).
HANDY HINT
It is important that the pull (or strain) is
from the centre of the strain insulator.
Figure 4.18
G677 or
G678
INSULATOR FACTS
