7. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Always turn o the VOSS.farming impuls duo and unplug it from the mains when
performing maintenance and cleaning work. The unit does not require regular mainte-
nance, but you should inspect it visually on a regular basis. Check all cables and lines
for damage. Contact a specialist immediately to replace any broken parts or cables. Do
not operate the energiser if there is any damage. Keep the energiser clean by wiping it
with a slightly damp cloth.
8. SAFETY TIPS
Carefully read and observe the following before using the energiser:
This device may not be used by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or
mental impairments. Further, it may not be used by persons without sucient experi-
ence and specialist knowledge unless supervised or under guidance by another person
who is responsible for their safety. Children must always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the device. Electric fences must be installed and operated such
that there is no danger to people, animals and their surroundings.
Observe the following to ensure safe operation:
• Only use weaker energisers or outputs with limited pulse energy (1 joule) in areas
where unsupervised children may be present and on electric fences with alternating
polarity (positive/negative fences).
NOTE: Do not touch electric fence wires! Do not climb over, through or under fences
with several wires.
• Avoid using electric fences with alternating polarity in places where people may be
able to get between two wires of diering polarity. If you must use such a fence,
then use a weaker energiser (e.g. with a 1 joule limit) – even with non-electried,
grounded wire.
• Provide people with access through the fence to public paths using insulated gates,
gate handles or insulated crossing points (stiles) at all points where access is intended.
Always use a gate or access point that is specically intended for that purpose.
Access points along public paths and any other place where there are people
should be tted with warning signs about every 100 m.
• Keep a minimum distance of 2.5 m between the electric fence and grounded,
metallic objects (such as water pipes and troughs), especially in areas where people
may be present.
• If there is a danger of ooding around the electric fence, stop using the energiser.
• If the pulse interval is less than 1 second, shut down the energiser immediately and
have it repaired if necessary. A pulse interval of over 1.6 seconds means that the
energiser is no longer providing sucient security and requires inspection.
This device meets the requirements of EC directive 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic
Compatibility” (CE mark) and European safety standard EN 60335-2-76 (Electric Fence
Energisers).
Prevent misuse of the energiser by:
• Paying attention to markings on the device
• Securing it against unauthorised access (such as anti-theft protection, child
protection) if necessary in the installed location.
• Special use of electric fences in zoos or wildlife enclosures: Installation of such
systems may only be carried out by qualied electricians. A non-electric fence
must be present to separate visitors from the electric fence.
• If the mains connection lines to the energiser are damaged, then these must be
replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s customer services or another
similarly qualied person in order to avoid injury. Servicing and repairs may only
be carried out by authorised specialists! Only replacement parts authorised by
the manufacturer may be used.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE AND LIMITS OF ELECTRIC FENCES FOR ANIMALS
An electric fence consists of an energiser and an insulated fence. The energiser
supplies the fence with short electrical pulses. The electric fence presents a “physical”
and “psychological” barrier to animals. The short high-voltage pulses are very
unpleasant and animals will quickly learn to respect the electric fence.
A properly installed electric fence can provide a high level of safety and has many
advantages compared to a purely mechanical fence. As a psychological barrier, the
electric shock discourages animals from trying to get over the fence. Less work and
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