Batt-Latch
Instruction Manual
9
3 Using
the
Batt-Latch
This section is provided to help you use your Batt-Latch on the farm or
elsewhere. These are only guidelines to help you to begin using your Batt-
Latch, and changes in the suggested procedure may have to be made to suit
your own needs.
The Batt-Latch can be used on any farm. All that needs to be done is to
open the standard gates (wood, pipe or any other type) so that they are
out of the way and temporarily fit a spring/tape gate to one side of the
gateway. Hook the Batt-Latch onto the other side of the gateway with the
webbing strap and slip the spring/tape gate hook behind the release
cam of the Batt-Latch.
For a more detailed description refer to the step by step instructions below.
Step 1.
You need to temporarily replace any existing standard gateway with
a spring (preferable) or tape gate. This is done by opening the
standard gateway and locking it against the fenceline, or securing it
so that any wind or stock cannot move it. Attach the supplied spring
gate to one of the posts using the black nylon attachment hook. The
best position to attach the spring clip is directly opposite the other
gate post, so that when the handle end is let go by the timer, it hits
the post in the middle and makes a good noise. Some farmers
hammer a gatehook staple to the inside of each of their gateways to
make this easier.
Step 2.
Attach the Batt-Latch to the other post using the webbing strap that
comes fitted to the Batt-Latch.
Leave enough slack so that on
release the Batt-latch unit tilts out of the way of stock, and make
sure it will not come into contact with sharp objects.
You could
also fit a permanent large staple on this post, this time more towards
the rear of the post, and attach the strap to that. This ensures the
Batt-Latch swings well out of the way.
Step 3.
Pull the spring gate or tape gate across by the handle and slip its
hook behind the cam of the Batt-Latch. Restrict the force applied to
the timer’s cam to less than 7kg (you can use a spring balance to
check if unsure).
Step 4. This step is optional
. You can
energise
the spring/tape gate using
the clip to clip lead supplied. Attach one end on the hook side of the
spring/tape gate. Loop the middle of the lead around a standard
fence wire to keep it from flying off. Attach the other end to a handy
live electric fence wire.
That’s it! You should have already programmed the Batt-Latch to release
at the time you want, so it is ready to go.
For detailed instructions on how to program the Batt-Latch see the
Operating Instructions,
section 2.
