Electric fencing and your energizer

Congratulations on the purchase of your 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.

Parts of the energizer

Key to symbols on the energizer

Fence earth terminal. Connect the fence earth terminal to the earth system.

Fence output terminal. Connect the fence output terminal to the fence.

The energizer should be opened or repaired only by qualified personnel in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Read full instructions before use.

Product Information: Please recycle this product in accordance with the regulations for your country.

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 materials to construct.

•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.

Installation

Read all of the safety instructions in this manual carefully before installing the energizer.

Selecting a site for the installation

Follow these guidelines when selecting a site for your installation.Select a site where:•a good earth can be obtained•children and animals cannot interfere with the installation•the installation can be accessed easilyMake sure the energizer is installed:•adjacent to the electric fence•preferably in the middle of the electric fence system

•close to a mains/line power outlet (if using a mains/line supply to power the energizer)

•at least 1 m (3') away from and not directly above the battery (if using a battery to power the energizer)

If your installation is outside, also make sure that it is:•on firm ground away from flooding•inside a protective fence, if required.

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