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Electric fencing and your Patriot electric
fence controller
Congratulations on your purchase of a Patriot solar powered
electric fence controller. This product has been constructed
using the latest technology and construction techniques. It has
been engineered to give superior performance and many years
of service.
It is important to read these instructions carefully and
thoroughly. They contain important safety information and
will assist you in ensuring that your electric fencing system
gives maximum performance and reliability.
Warning!
- Do not connect to mains-operated or line-operated
equipment.
- Remove the battery from the electric fence controller before
using an external battery charger to recharge the battery.
- Switch the electric fence contoller off before installation or
performing any work on the fence.
Note:
This product has been designed for use with electric
animal fences.
Parts of the electric fence controller
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Fence ground terminal
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Fence output terminal
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Pulse indicator light
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On/Off switch
5
Post mounting slot
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Solar panel
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Battery
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Battery compartment
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Latches
Explanation of symbols that may be on your electric
fence controller
Indicates that, to reduce the risk of electric shock, the
electric fence controller should be opened or repaired
only by qualified Patriot-appointed personnel.
Read full instructions before use.
How does an electric fence work?
An electric fence system comprises an electric fence controller
and an insulated fence. The electric fence controller puts very
short pulses of electricity onto the fence line. These pulses
have a high voltage, but are of very short duration (less than
3/10,000ths of a second). However, a shock from an electric
fence pulse is very uncomfortable and animals quickly learn to
respect electric fences. An electric fence is not only a physical
barrier, but is also a strong psychological barrier.
What are the benefits of an electric fence?
An electric fence has many benefits over conventional fencing:
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Requires less labour and material to construct than
conventional fencing.
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Flexibility to change or add paddocks when required. The
use of strip grazing techniques can allow temporary
fencing to be quickly and easily erected or removed.
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Controls a broader range of animals.
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Minimises damage to expensive livestock when compared
with other fencing mechanisms, for example barbed wire.
Installation
To set up the electric fence controller for use, install the
battery and connect the electric fence controller to an electric
fence and a grounding system.
Installing the battery
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Place the electric fence controller on a flat surface. Open
the battery compartment by pressing the latches firmly
(see diagram below).
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Insert the battery.
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Connect the positive (red) lead to the positive (+)
terminal on the battery.
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Connect the negative (black) lead to the negative (–)
terminal on the battery.
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Close the battery compartment.
Positioning the electric fence controller
Position the electric fence controller:
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adjacent to the electric fence
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preferably in the middle of the electric fence