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MB1.5, MB3.0, MB4.5

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JVA AgriRange Energizers

4.  INSTALLATION 

4.1  Location of the Energizer 

if possible keep the energizer in a cool and dry environment (either indoors or at least well 

covered) to maximize reliability. To deter any water ingress, keep the energizer upright when 

located outdoors.

41  Mounting the Energizer

There are a number of mounting options.

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Wall Mount: The energizer may be mounted from two screws

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Shelf Mount: Lay or stand the energizer on a shelf

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Hang Mount: Thread wire or string through the keyholes to hang the energizer, or hang the 

energizer from a single nail or hook.

4.2  Connecting the Energizer to the Fence 

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The electric fence requires a dedicated ground/earth system. drive at least three galvanized 

earth stakes into the ground to a depth of at least 1.2m. Attach a wire from the green earth 

Terminal connector on the front of the energizer to the earth stake.

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Connect a wire from the red Fence Terminal connector the front of the energizer to the live 

wire of the fence.

4.3  Powering the Energizer

Mains Power Source 

(Mb1.5, Mb3.0 and Mb4.5): Plug the power adapter (Mb1.5, Mb3.0 and 

Mb4.5) supplied with the energizer, into an AC power source and the energizer. 

Turn the energizer ON by pressing the On/Off switch.

Battery Power Source 

(1.5, Mb3): Attach the battery, red to positive and black to negative 

battery terminals. For battery choice see specification Table 2 on page 3. Turn the energizer ON 

by pressing the On/Off switch.

Summary of Contents for MB1.5

Page 1: ...JVA Electric Fence Energizer MB1 5 MB3 0 MB4 5 Installation and User Manual JVA AGRIRANGE ENERGIZERS October 2019 Edition www jva fence com au...

Page 2: ...izers that meet the needs of these diverse markets The range extends from small strip grazing energizers to very high powered units which incorporate Wi Fi Auto SyncTM capable of partitioning long gam...

Page 3: ...tton 5 4 INSTALLATION 6 4 1 Location of the Energizer 6 4 2 Mounting the Energizer 6 4 3 Connecting the Energizer to the Fence 6 4 4 Powering the Energizer 6 5 OPERATION 7 5 1 Electric Fences 7 5 2 Be...

Page 4: ...le of Contents continued WARNING Risk of shock High voltages exist inside the electric fence energizer and on the fence terminals High voltages are also retained for a while after switching off It is...

Page 5: ...through unlike metals making contact in a moist environment 1 2 Energizers 1 Theenergizerplacesaveryshort safe highvoltagepulseonthefencelivewiresapproximately once every second Please be advised that...

Page 6: ...pair if the O ring seal has become damaged 2 JVA Models and Features 2 1 Features Table 1 Models Features MB1 5 MB3 0 MB4 5 Battery protection Solar capability Digital control Smooth wave shape Fence...

Page 7: ...ervals Power on demand automatically increases the power to heavy fence loads To use the MB Range with a solar panel an external 12 volt sealed lead acid battery solar panel and solar regulator are re...

Page 8: ...zer On and OK indicator green LED 4 Rubber O ring seal between front and back case pieces 5 Power cable extends from base of case 6 Fence connection terminal 7 Earth connection terminal 8 Model number...

Page 9: ...nergizer OK LED Fence OK red LED Flashes if fence voltage is good If it goes off there is a problem on the fence Energizer OK green LED Flashes with each pulse to show the unit is on and operating cor...

Page 10: ...the Fence The electric fence requires a dedicated ground earth system Drive at least three galvanized earth stakes into the ground to a depth of at least 1 2m Attach a wire from the green Earth Termi...

Page 11: ...earthing system the more effective and efficient the electric fence system will be The more earth stakes in the ground and the higher the moisture content in the soil the better the system will functi...

Page 12: ...moist soil 5 4 Live Earth Wire Fence Return System The live earth wire fence return configuration for electric fences is used where the soil is too dry to complete the circuit adequately or the anima...

Page 13: ...be lower Pieces of wood and garden hose are not good insulators For reliable results standard insulators designed for this purpose are recommended In a live earth wire fence return system the earth wi...

Page 14: ...an electrician 6 2 Lightning The JVA range of energizers is covered with a two year warranty that excludes lightning Surge protection components inside the energizer are fitted to reduce the risk of d...

Page 15: ...de the energizer All internal fuses will automatically reset themselves 7 Common Fence Problems The most common problem with electric fences is low voltage on the live wires caused by Inadequate earth...

Page 16: ...entanglement of animals or persons shall be avoided 3 An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two different energizers or from independent fence circuits of the same energizer For any two...

Page 17: ...ires shall not cross above overhead power or communication lines 11 Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever possible If such a crossing cannot be avoided it shall be made underne...

Page 18: ...fencing products please see the JVA website at www jva fence com 9 2 Service or Repairs If service is required package your energizer carefully and return it to the place of purchase or your nearest...

Page 19: ...CA CARIBBEAN SOUTH EAST ASIA EUROPE BRAZIL RUSSIA INDIA USA MEXICO MALAYSIA CENTRAL ASIA UNITED KINGDOM PAKISTAN PANAMA PHILIPPINES www jvasecurity com www jva fence com JVA AGRIRANGE ENERGIZERS of a...

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