Tru-Test speedrite Delta 1B, User Manual

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Electric fencing and your
Speedrite energizer
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Speedrite battery
energizer. 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.
Note:
- This product has been designed for use with electric
animal fences.
- Keep this manual in a handy location.
Warning!
- Do not connect to mains-operated (line-operated)
equipment.
- Switch the energizer off before installation or performing
any work on the fence.
- Read all the safety considerations carefully. See Safety
Considerations on page 9.
- Check your installation to ensure that it complies with all
local safety regulations.
- 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.
Symbols that may be on your energizer
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the energizer
should be opened or repaired only by qualified
Speedrite-appointed personnel.
Read full instructions before use.
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 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.
Controls a broader range of animals.
Minimises damage to expensive livestock when
compared with other fencing mechanisms, for example
barbed wire.