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Definition of special terms
Unit/Charger/Energizer
– An appliance that is intended to periodically deliver
voltage impulses to a fence connected to it.
Fence
– A barrier for animals or for the purpose of security, comprising one or
more conductors such as metal wires, rods or rails.
Electric fence
– A barrier which includes one or more electric conductors,
insulated from ground, to which electric pulses are applied by a unit.
Ground electrode
– Metal structure that is driven into the soil near a unit and
connected electrically to the Fence ground terminal of the unit, and that is
independent of other grounding arrangements.
Connecting lead
– An electric conductor, used to connect the unit to the electric
fence or the ground electrode.
Requirements for electric animal fences
Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed, operated
and maintained in a manner that minimises danger to persons, animals or their
surroundings.
Warning!
Avoid contacting electric fence wires especially with the head, neck
or torso. Do not climb over, through or under a multi-wire electric fence. Use a
gate or a specially designed crossing point.
This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
Electric animal fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of
animals or persons shall be avoided.
An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate units or from
independent fence circuits of the same unit.