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Select a suitable site for the ground system. Sites need to be:
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At least 33’ (10 m) from other ground systems (e.g.
telephone, 110 V power or the ground system from another
electric fence charger).
Away from stock or other traffic that could interfere with the
installation.
At a site that can be easily observed for maintenance.
Ideally at a site that has damp soil (e.g. a shaded or
swampy location). Note that the ground does not need to be
directly adjacent to the electric fence charger installation.
Drive 6’6” (2 m) ground rods into the soil. Use high-voltage,
insulated cable and ground clamps to continuously connect the
ground rods and the charger’s Fence ground terminal. Make sure
the insulation is stripped back to ensure good contact between
the wire and the ground rod. The table below specifies the
minimum number of 6’6” (2 m) ground rods recommended for a
grounding system:
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For an all live fence only, test the ground system using the
following procedure:
1 Turn off the electric fence charger.
2 At least 330’ (100 m) away from the electric fence charger,
short-circuit the fence by laying several steel rods or lengths
of pipe against the fence. For best results, the fence voltage
should be lowered to 2 kV or less. In dry or sandy
conditions, it may be necessary to drive the rods up to 12”
(300 mm) into the ground.
Note:
It is not acceptable to short-circuit a ground wire
return system to the ground wire of the fence.
3 Turn the electric fence charger back on.
4 Using a digital voltmeter, ensure that the fence voltage is
below 2 kV.
5 Check your ground system. Insert the voltmeter’s ground
probe into the ground at the full extent of the lead, and hold
the other terminal against the last ground rod. The tester
should not read more than 0.3 kV. Anything higher than
this indicates that better grounding is required. Either add
more ground rods or find a better ground area to drive in the
ground rods.
Note
: When grounding electric fence chargers located in
dairies, ground at least 65’ (20 m) away from the dairy
using double-insulated wire to avoid touching the dairy
building or equipment.
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Warning!
Read before use.
An electric fence can be hazardous when there is a risk of
entrapment or entanglement, or other hazards exist. Serious
injury or death may result. Take all steps to avoid the risk of
entrapment or entanglement. This safety information should be
read in conjunction with
Requirements for electric animal
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Do not climb through or under an electric fence. If it is
necessary to cross an electric fence use a gate or specially
designed crossing point.
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Do not allow young or infirm persons to use this electric fence
charger without supervision. Do not allow young children to play
with this charger or near an electric fence or electrified wires.
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Do not electrify barbed wire.
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Do not support off-set electrified wires less than 6” (150 mm)
from a barbed wire fence.
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Do not electrify any fence construction which could lead to
entanglement of persons or animals. We recommend for
instance, that no more than one electrified off-set wire be
supported on either side of a barbed wire or mesh fence.
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Do not supply an electric fence from two chargers.
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Do not allow electrified wires from two chargers on the same or
adjacent properties to be less than 6’6” (2 m) apart.
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Do not place charger ground electrodes less within 33’ (10 m)
of any part of a power supply ground system or
telecommunications ground system.
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Do not run electric fence wires above or close to overhead power
or communication lines.
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Fasten warning signs to electric fence posts or wires at frequent
intervals along any public roads or pathways. Incorporate a non-
electrified gate or stile where an electric animal fence crosses a
public pathway and fasten warning signs to fence posts or wires
adjacent to the crossing.
For more information, contact Patriot or your local Patriot dealer.
Refer to
www.patriotglobal.com
for contact details.
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Warning!
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Risk of electric shock.
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Do not connect simultaneously to a fence and to any other
device such as a cattle trainer or a poultry trainer.
Otherwise, lightning striking your fence will be conducted to
all other devices.
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Do not place or store power adapter where it can be
exposed to any potential wet location. Do not place in or
drop into water or other liquid. If the power adapter falls
into water, do not attempt to reuse it. Electric shock may
result.
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