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Care must be taken to avoid damage to the connecting leads due to the
effects of animal hooves or vehicle wheels sinking into the ground.
Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the
mains supply wiring, communication cables or data cables.
Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above
overhead power or communication lines.
Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever
possible. If such a crossing cannot be avoided it shall be made
underneath the power line and as nearly as possible at right angles to
it.
If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an
overhead power line, the clearances shall not be less than those shown
in the table below.
Minimum clearances from power lines for electric animal fences
Power line voltage
Clearance
≤
1000 V
3 m (10’)
>
1000 V to
≤
33,000 V
4 m (13’)
>
33,000 V
8 m (27’)
If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an
overhead power line, their height above the ground shall not exceed 3
m (10’). This height applies to either side of the orthogonal projection
of the outermost conductors of the power line on the ground surface,
for a distance of:
•
2 m (6’6”) for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not
exceeding 1000 V.
•
15 m (50’) for power lines operating at a nominal voltage
exceeding 1000 V.
Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds, household pet
containment or training animals such as cows need only be supplied
from low output energizers to obtain satisfactory and safe performance.
In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on
buildings, no electric fence wire shall be 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 100x200 mm (4x8”).
•
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:
or the substance of “CAUTION: Electric fence”.
•
The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the
warning sign and have a height of at least 25 mm (1”).
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.
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.
Important safety instructions for Class 2 power units
(USA/Canada only)
When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be
practiced including the following:
1
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2
Read and follow all instructions that are on the product or
provided with the product.
3
Do not use an extension cord.
4
Reference the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, specifically
for the installation of wiring and clearances from power and
lighting conductors.
5
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
6
Do not install or use within 3 m (10’) of a pool.
7
Do not use in a bathroom.
8
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. When used outdoors, install
only to a covered Class A GFCI protected receptacle that is
weatherproof with the power adaptor connected to the receptacle.
If one is not provided, contact a qualified electrician for proper
installation. Ensure that the power adaptor and cord do not
interfere with completely closing the receptacle cover.
9
WARNING: Risk of Fire. Installation involves special wiring
methods to run wiring through a building structure. Consult a
qualified electrician.
10
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Mount the unit at a height
greater than 30 cm (1’) from the ground surface.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for power adaptors.
Important safety instructions for power adaptors (all
other countries)
DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. INDOOR DRY
LOCATIONS ONLY.
Frequently asked
questions/Troubleshooting
What voltage is required to control animals?
4 kV is widely accepted as an adequate voltage to control animals.
However, you also require a well constructed fence system to ensure
that animals cannot push through electrified wires.
The fence voltage is below 4 kV. How do I increase the voltage?
Check the energizer.
Ensure that the energizer is on and set to operate
at full power. Disconnect the fence wire from the energizer’s fence
output terminal. Measure the voltage across the energizer terminals
using a Fault Finder, Digital Voltmeter or a remote control handset. If
the voltage is less than 6 kV, the energizer may require servicing.
Check the energizer earthing.
For 12000i, X12i, 412i, 6000i, 6000i-EU,
X6i, X6i-EU, 406i and 406i-EU energizers, check that the earth monitor
voltage on the LCD display is below 0.8 kV, see
Earth monitoring
on
page 5. For 6000, 6000-EU, X6, X6-EU, 406 and 406-EU energizers,
