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3E3888 Gallagher S400 Solar Energizer User Manual
TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
Gallagher Recommends:
• Posion energizer in direct sunlight and located so that no shadows will fall on the
solar panel at any me during the day.
• Face the solar panel towards the equator to achieve maximum exposure to
sunlight (i.e. directly south in the northern hemisphere or directly north in the
southern hemisphere).
• Install solar energizers on a post above the ground.
• Keep the solar panel clean (e.g. from dirt). Periodically use a so cloth with water
and a mild detergent.
• Test voltage on the fence using a Gallagher Fence Volt Meter (G50301).
• Turn energizer o before handling fence or baery connecons.
Symptom Problem Soluons
Baery
indicator is
solid red
Baery capacity is
low due to insucient
sunlight. The energizer
will slow down to use
less power and allow
baeries to charge.
• Ensure energizer is geng
enough sun.
• Turn energizer o for 3
days leave in sun to charge
baeries.
• Connect Recharge Kit
(G40110) to charge baeries.
Baery
indicator
ashes red
No baeries or an
incorrect baery is
connected or baeries
are damaged.
• Connect the correct baeries.
• Replace both baeries.
Fence Voltage
indicator
ashes red
Output voltage is too
low, due to a high load
on the fence line.
• Check baeries are OK using
the baery check funcon.
• Check fence and earth system
for faults.