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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

USER’S MANUAL

For Solar-Powered Fence Controllers

Part I: Fence Controller Installation

Before You Start  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 2
Fence Controller Installation  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 4
Operation SP3/LIS3     .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 9
Operation SP10/LIS10    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 10
Operation SP30  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .    p . 11
Replacing battery  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 12

Part II: Electric Fencing Basics

Electric Fencing Basics  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 15
Electric Fence Components    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 16
Grounding System    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 18
Fence Posts   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 20
Insulators  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 22
Fence Wire    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 23
Gate Openings   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 25
Lightning/Surge Protection   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 26
Electric Fence Design    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 28
Testing/Troubleshooting  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 33
Fence Controller Warranty .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   p . 36

Summary of Contents for LIS10

Page 1: ...LIS3 p 9 Operation SP10 LIS10 p 10 Operation SP30 p 11 Replacing battery p 12 Part II Electric Fencing Basics Electric Fencing Basics p 15 Electric Fence Components p 16 Grounding System p 18 Fence P...

Page 2: ...ugh apart to prevent contact with both fence lines at the same time Simultaneously touching two fences powered by separate energizers could be hazardous WARNING In brushfire prone areas turn the fence...

Page 3: ...ers Adjustable wrench Voltage tester part no DEFT 1 or RSVT8 Other Required Components Two lengths of 20 KV insulated hook up wire one long enough to connect fence controller to ground system and one...

Page 4: ...sing 6 volt charger part no SBC1 When not in use fully charge battery before storage WARNING Do not charge battery with an automobile battery charger as this will damage battery The normal life of the...

Page 5: ...ives full sunlight throughout the day facing noontime sun due south in the northern hemisphere Keep solar panel clean and free of dust using a soft cloth and water Do NOT use detergent or abrasive cle...

Page 6: ...d and Fence Terminals Connect hook up wire to FENCE terminal Connect hook up wire to GROUND terminal 1 Strip 20KV hook up wire and connect as shown Models SP3 LIS3 SP10 LIS10 Models SP3 LIS3 SP10 LIS1...

Page 7: ...e 18 for more information about proper grounding NOTE Connect additional ground rods with hook up wire and ground rod clamps Ground rod clamp part no 07105 96 or CGR1 Ground rod part no 07104 96 or GR...

Page 8: ...nsulators are sound and secure Poly tape connection Part no PTCC1 Poly rope connection Part no PRS2 Aluminum Steel Poly wire connection Part no 07110 96 STEP 6 Power Fence Controller Turn fence contro...

Page 9: ...9 Ground terminal connect to ground rod Controller OK light flashes when fence controller is operating Operation SP3 LIS3 Fence terminal connect to fence line On 1 off 0 switch...

Page 10: ...10 Ground terminal connect to ground rod Controller OK light flashes when fence controller is operating Operation SP10 LIS10 Fence terminal connect to fence line On 1 off 0 switch...

Page 11: ...ght flashes when voltage is on fence line Operation SP30 Fence terminal connect to fence line On off switch On winter use when less than 12 hours of sunlight or to conserve battery when less output is...

Page 12: ...12 Model SP3 LIS3 Replace Battery 2 4 5 NOTE Battery comes pre installed 3 1 pn SB3 6 volt Turn power switch to off 0...

Page 13: ...13 Model SP10 LIS10 Replace Battery NOTE Battery comes pre installed pn SB1 2 5 4 3 1 6 v o l t Turn power switch to off 0...

Page 14: ...14 Model SP30 Replace Battery NOTE Batteries comes pre installed pn 07068 92 1 Turn power switch to off 2 3 4 5 6 6 vo lt 6 vo lt...

Page 15: ...must penetrate the animal s hair hide and hoof The system works when an animal provides an electrical path by touch ing the fence wire and the earth simultaneously The electricity then passes through...

Page 16: ...16 1 Fence controller page 4 2 Ground system page 7 and 18 6 Gate openings page 25 3 Fence posts page 20 7 Lightning surge protection page 26 Electric Fence Components...

Page 17: ...17 5 Fence wire page 23 4 Insulators page 22...

Page 18: ...Controller Grounding System 2 Overview of Grounding System An effective ground system consists of 3 6 to 8 ground rods part no 07104 96 or GR8 3 ground rod clamps part no 07105 96 or CGR1 20 KV insul...

Page 19: ...e shock Grounding in Dry or Frozen Ground In dry sandy or frozen soil a typical grounding system is insufficient because electricity can not flow back to the fence controller To compensate create a gr...

Page 20: ...t the proper height and prevents it from binding on insulators or clips Fence posts fall into two categories corner gate posts which must withstand tension and line posts which simply support the fenc...

Page 21: ...Steel T post U post Y post Fiber glass T post Rod Post Metal Rod Post Used for Corner Posts X X limited Line Posts X X X X X Use With Fence Type Portable X X X Semi Permanent X X Equine X X X X X Per...

Page 22: ...posts rod corner or chain link fencing These insulators are available with various front ends to accommodate your selection of steel or poly wire poly tape or poly rope Tip To prevent energy drain ro...

Page 23: ...hey are highly visible easy to install and safer than steel wire for horses The height and spacing of the wires will vary with the animal being contained or kept out Always position one electrified wi...

Page 24: ...xposed Twist or pigtail wires together Stagger ends of poly rope and tightly secure using poly rope splicer Poly Wire Metal Wire Never use loose or single wrap splices Make one foot loop Insert poly t...

Page 25: ...s the opening If a metal gate or spring gate is used 20 KV insulated hook up wire should be used to carry the elec trical current under the gate opening NOTE Refer to page 8 for infor mation on how to...

Page 26: ...r or approach an electric fence during a lightning storm WARNING Risk of electric shock Do not connect an electric fence to any other device such as a cattle or poultry trainer as light ning striking...

Page 27: ...htning strikes Spring Gate Kit part no SG1 Spring coil helps to dissipate lightning surges AC Surge Suppressor part no 1549 96 Protects AC powered fence controllers from power surges up to 6 000 volts...

Page 28: ...yout to get a count of materials you ll need including number of posts wires insulators gate openings etc Tip An electric fence line does not have to be constructed in a continuous loop it also works...

Page 29: ...wire fence with ONE gate opening Posts 15ft spacing 133 182 Line Post Insulators 25 bag 6 bags 8 bags Corner Post Insulators 10 bag 1 bag 1 bag Poly wire tape or rope 1 320ft spool 2 spools 3 spools...

Page 30: ...0 v docile cattle require fewer strands determined bulls require more voltage 3 wire Boundary fences 10 20 40 total 10 10 8 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 12 10 5 wire Feed lots 52 total 6 wire Deter predators 42 t...

Page 31: ...r food need higher voltage Taller fence to deter jumping 70 total 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 wire 10 8 6 6 6 6 6 wire 42 total 1 wire Portable temporary fences 18 24 total 4 wire Voltage 4 000 5 000 v thi...

Page 32: ...6 6 wire Deter predators 42 total 4 wire Boundary fence 10 10 10 16 46 total 4 wire Height number of wires depends on size of animal 3 16 total 3 3 3 4 Voltage 1 000 2 000 v smaller animals require c...

Page 33: ...m reads under 400 volts Remember grounding is affected by soil conditions If grounding is OK test the hook up wire that connects the fence controller to the fence line Disconnect hook up wire from fen...

Page 34: ...e Line Check for adequate voltage at the furthest end of the fence line from the fence controller STEP 2 Test Fence Controller Remove fence controller power source unplug or disconnect from battery an...

Page 35: ...y weeds branches or other debris are not touching the fence line STEP 6 If you are still getting inadequate voltage readings visit ZarebaSystems com for further tips or call Zareba Systems customer se...

Page 36: ...a Systems 69 N Locust Street Lititz PA 17543 There will be no further cost to you if it is a result of defects failures or malfunction of the product Note The following fence controller models can onl...

Page 37: ...ject to the inherent risks referred to above Zareba Systems makes no other expressed or implied warranty of fitness or merchantability or any other expressed or implied warranty IN NO CASE SHALL ZAREB...

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Page 40: ...Zareba Systems Woodstream Corp 69 N Locust Street Lititz PA 17543 Contact us ZarebaSystems com info zarebasystems com 800 800 1819 Part 0077368 003 Rev1...

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