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Use connecting bolts for all steel wire connections to ensure a good circuit is made.
To ensure correct functionality, ground the energiser using grounding posts made of
galvanised metal.
Use double-insulated cable inside buildings, under driveways and in places where any
galvanised wires lying on the ground may become corroded, Never use household
electrical cables as these are designed to carry 600 volts at most and a loss of current
may occur.
ELECTRIC FENCE REQUIREMENTS
Electric fences and associated equipment must be constructed and operated and main-
tained such that there is no danger to people, animals and their surroundings. Electric
fences in which people or animals can get caught must be avoided. An electric fence
may not be supplied by two separate energisers or by independent fence circuits from
the same energiser.
Where there are two separate electric fences, each supplied by a separate energiser,
the distance between the wires of the fences must be at least 2.5 m. If this gap between
the fences must be closed off, then this must be done using nonconducting materials
or an insulated metal barrier. Barbed wire or sharp edged wire may not be electrified
by an energiser.
Observe the manufacturer’s recommendations for grounding the energiser.
A distance of at least 10 m must be kept between the grounding electrode for the en-
ergiser and any other components connected to a grounding systems (e.g. the ground
connections for power supply systems or telecommunications systems). Connecting
cables that run through buildings must be effectively isolated from grounded parts of
the building. This can be achieved using insulated high-voltage cables.
If connection cables and wires that are part of the electric fence must run near to
high-voltage cables, then they may not be installed more than 3 m above the ground.
This height applies to each side of a right-angled projection from the outer conductor
of the high-voltage cable on the area for a distance of
• 2 m for high-voltage lines that operate at a rated voltage of up to 1000 V;
• 15 m for high-voltage lines that operate at a rated voltage over 1000 V.
Electric fences intended for scaring off birds, for keeping pets or training animals,
e.g. cows (cow trainer), should only be supplied by an energiser at low power (which
still has a sufficient and secure effect). Where an electric fence is intended to prevent
birds from nesting on buildings, no wire of the electric fence may be grounded if the
fence wires are not connected to metal parts. If a wire is connected to a metal part
(e.g. gutter) or a metal structure in the building, then this metal part must be
grounded. A warning sign must be attached at all points where people are able
to freely access the conductors.
Where an electric fence crosses a public footpath, a nonelectrified gate or stile must
be present. Each of these stiles must be fitted with warning signs indicating that the
fence is an electric fence. Each part of an electric fence that runs along public streets
or other rights of way must have warning signs securely attached to fence posts or
the wires at regular intervals.
Connecting wires that run below the ground must be placed inside protective
insulated pipes or use insulated high-voltage cables. It is important to ensure that
connecting cables cannot be damaged by external influences (e.g. animals hooves,
tractor wheels, etc.) that make indentations in the soil. Connecting lines may not be
installed in the same protective pipes as mains and supply cables, communication
or data lines. Connecting cables and wires belonging to electric fences may be laid
above high-voltage or communications cables. Crossing high-voltage cables should
be avoided. If crossing over a high-voltage cable cannot be avoided, then the
connection must be laid below the high-voltage cable and be as close to a right-
angle with it as possible.
Warning signs must be at least 100 x 200 mm in size. The background colour on both
sides of the warning sign must be yellow. The text on the warning sign must be black.
The text must read “Warning: Electric Fence”. The text on the warning sign must be
printed in a durable way and be at least 25 mm in height. Ensure that all mains-
powered supporting equipment connected to the electric fence circuit has a degree
of insulation between the fence circuit and mains supply corresponding to the energiser.
9. DISPOSAL
If you wish to dispose of the energiser, please contact a local disposal company or
recycling centre. Alternatively, you may contact VOSS GmbH. All consumers are legally
required to properly dispose of old electronic devices. Please do not dispose of the
energiser with your normal household waste. This helps make a valuable contribution
to protecting our environment.
