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connected to the energizer earth electrode. A warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain
ready access to the conductors.
Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorporated in the electric
animal fence at that point or a crossing by means of stiles shall be provided. At any such crossing, the adjacent
electrified wires shall carry warning signs.
Any part of an electric animal fence that is installed along a public road or pathway shall be identified at frequent
intervals by warning signs securely fastened to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence wires.
The size of the warning sign shall be at least 100 mm × 200 mm.
The background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow. The inscription on the sign shall be black
and shall be either
1.
– the symbol of
or
the substance of “CAUTION: Electric animal fence”.
The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and have a height of at least 25 mm.
Ensure that all mains-operated, ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence circuit provides a degree
of isolation between the fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the energizer.
NOTE 1 Ancillary equipment that complies with the requirements relating to isolation between the fence circuit and
the supply mains in Clauses 14, 16 and 29 of the standard for the electric fence energizer is considered to provide an
adequate level of isolation.
Protection from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary equipment unless this equipment is certified by the
manufacturer as being suitable for use outdoors, and is of a type with a minimum degree of protection IPX4.
