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INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
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The best place to site the Electric Fence Energizer depends upon which of the three power supplies
you choose; mains power, battery or solar/battery. See table 1
Power supply Benefits Energizer best positioned
Mains power
 Cost-effective
 Reliable
 Mount out of reach of children & animals
 Position near to a power point either inside or
outdoors
 Avoid long lead-outs running adjacent to power or
telecommunications cables or other earthing systems
 Site at least 10 metres (m) away from any other
electric or telecommunications cables or earth systems
 If possible, site the Energizer in the middle of the
fencing system
Battery
 Practical choice in
areas of inaccessible
mains power
 Electric Fence
Energizer can be fitted
with a 12 v deep cycle
lead-acid/gel battery*
(80 Ah is
recommended)
 Mount out of reach of children & animals
 Position near a power point if using combination
mains power/battery and follow guidelines as for mains
power
 Keep Energizer off the ground if siting outside to
protect electrical components from insect and moisture
damage
 If necessary, build a protective box/fence around the
Energizer
 If possible, site the Energizer in the middle of the
fencing system
Solar
 Logical choice for
remote areas where no
mains power available
 For the Electric Fence
Energizer a 12-volt
deep cycle
lead-acid/gel
battery
(50-80 Ah is
recommended) plus a
30-50 w solar
panel(depend on the
sunlight intensity )
 Mount out of reach of children & animals
 Keep Energizer off the ground to protect electrical
components from insect, livestock and moisture damage
 If necessary, build a protective box/fence around the
Energizer
 If possible, site the Energizer & solar panel in the
middle of the fencing system
 Position the solar panel to face north in the southern
hemisphere and south in the northern hemisphere.
Protect from possible damage by livestock
 Some adjustment of the panel may be required to
accommodate the midday, winter sun
Table : Siting the energizer depending on the choice of power supply
Important: If using a rechargeable battery, choose one that withstands regular, charge and
discharge cycles without damage, such as a marine or deep cycle type. Do not use automotive
batteries because they supply high current for short periods and may not provide the continual
output you require.