THUNDERBIRD
Electric Fence Systems
Models BD20
Battery Powered Energizer
NOTE: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING HELPFUL HINTS BROCHURE
BEFORE USING THIS FENCE ENERGIZER.
Thunderbird's battery range of energizers are highly efficient electrical appliances. Installed
and used correctly, these products should provide years of reliable service. These energizers
have protection against moisture and ant damage.
WARNING:-
1. Regular inspections of electric fences must be undertaken to ensure continued op-
erational safety and compliance. See - ‘INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION OF ELECTRIC FENCES FOR ANIMALS’ detailed over the page.
2. Persons coming into contact with high voltage pulses on a high output connection
may have their normal physiological functions interrupted.
3. Young children and infirm persons should not be left unsupervised in the vicinity of
an electric fence energizer or fence.
4. Do not connect to mains operated equipment.
5. Do not use copper wire. Electrolysis will occur and cause problems over time.
6. Output voltage reduces when the battery is near flat.
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the energizer in a suitable position for connection to the fence, preferably at the middle
of the fence line. Drive one or more galvanised earth stakes into the ground approximately
1m. Connect the live wire to the fence or red terminal, and the earth stake to the earth or
green terminal. Once all the fence has been installed, connect the red battery clip to the posi-
tive terminal of a 12V battery and the black clip to the negative terminal.
Correct earthing is extremely important. It is the other half of the electric fence. In dry con-
ditions or sandy soil, run an earth wire as well as the live wire as part of the fence, connect
any existing fence to the earth stakes, and drive in extra earth stakes every 1.5km. This ener-
giser has intelligent battery monitoring, if the battery starts getting flat the output voltage will
reduce to conserve the battery.
The top light flashes with every energizer pulse. The bottom light is a low voltage indication
that flashes with every pulse if battery voltage falls below 12.0V (nominal). If the battery
voltage falls to approximately 11.5V the low battery light will give a double flash every
pulse. Once the battery voltage falls to 11V the energizer will stop and the low battery light
will be continuously on. The energizer will start operating normally again when the battery
voltage exceeds 12V. These cutouts are intended to protect your battery.
These energizers have built in self testing. If there is a problem with the unit you will see
multiple flashes with each pulse. If the energizer pulse light flashes normally, and there is
low or no output, assume that there is a problem with the fence.
WARRANTY
THUNDERBIRD
Electric Fence Systems.
Thunderbird warrants all electric fence energizers against defective
workmanship and faulty materials for 2 years from the date of purchase.
We undertake, at our option, to replace or repair free of charge each
product, or part thereof, on condition that it is returned to our factory
freight pre paid, and found on examination to be suffering from material
or constructional defect.
We cannot be held responsible for any repair other than those carried out
by us or our authorised agents.
A proof of purchase must be returned with the goods if you are
claiming warranty. This can be in the form of a photocopy of your re-
ceipt. No warranty claim will be accepted without this information.
This warranty is void if the product is subjected to improper use or han-
dling, incorrect power input voltage, damage through contact with
chemicals, flooding, fire, explosion, excessive heat, lightning strikes,
insect damage, or damage to external wiring.
Country Electronics Pty Ltd
ABN 38 003 806 040
11 Industrial Avenue P.O. Box 391,
Mudgee NSW 2850 Mudgee NSW 2850
PHONE 02 63723600
FAX 02 63722597 Email : sales@thunderbird.net.au
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