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Key to symbols on the energizer
Fence earth terminal. Connect the fence
earth terminal to the earth system.
Fence output terminal. Connect the fence
output terminal to the fence.
Risk of electric shock! This energizer
should be opened or repaired only by
qualified personnel.
Read full instructions before use.
This symbol on the product or its
packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other
waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection
point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will
help conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the
environment. For more information about
where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact
your local city recycling office or the
dealer from whom you purchased the
product.
Energizers marked with this symbol are
time delayed electric fence energizers
with a delay time of 20 seconds.
How does an electric fence work?
An electric fence system comprises an energizer
and an insulated fence. The energizer 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:
Requires less labour and materials to
construct.
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.
Controls a broader range of animals.
Minimises damage to expensive livestock
when compared with other fencing
mechanisms, for example barbed wire.
Installation
Read all of the safety instructions in this manual
carefully before installing the energizer.
Selecting a site for the installation
Follow these guidelines when selecting a site
for your installation.
Select a site where:
a good earth can be obtained
children and animals cannot interfere with
the installation
the installation can be accessed easily
Make sure the energizer is installed:
adjacent to the electric fence
preferably in the middle of the electric
fence system
close to a mains/line power outlet (if using
a mains/line supply to power the
energizer)
at least 1 m (3’) away from and not
directly above the battery (if using a
battery to power the energizer)
If your installation is outside, also make sure
that it is:
on firm ground away from flooding
inside a protective fence, if required.
