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Contents Your Patriot® energizer ...................... 1 Installation ...................................... 2 Building an electric fence .................. 3 Safe electric fence construction .......... 7 © 2009-2013 Tru-Test Limited All product names and brand names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Your Patriot® energizer Congratulations on your purchase of this quality Patriot energizer. Patriot energizers are manufactured in New Zealand by the world’s leading electric fencing company, Tru-Test Ltd, and are the product of over 65 years of electric fencing experience. An extremely versatile energizer, the Patriot is ideally suited to control all types of livestock. The energizer is highly effective for controlling predators and can even be used for pet management.
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1 2 Connect the Fence output terminal to the fence. Connect the Fence ground terminal to a separate ground system that is at least 33’ (10 m) away from other ground systems. 12 V battery 110 V power adapter Only use the battery lead supplied with your energizer, or a genuine Patriot replacement. Note: This energizer may be used as part of a solar installation by connecting it to a battery and solar panel(s). For information about solar installations, refer to the Patriot website www.patriotglobal.com.
Typical fence construction * A single type of insulator can be used on the fence line or a mixture of each depending on individual needs and post type. Strainers Tension to no more than 200 lb (90 kg) Recommended fence construction H-Brace – Very simple to erect and most suitable as a high tension strainer, excellent in areas where the soil gets very wet or where heavy frost occurs.
Typical fence construction Grounding a fence All live fence For most soil types. The animal receives a shock when it completes a circuit between the fence and the ground system. The fence above has all live wires and requires conductive soils. Ground wire return fence For dry, sandy or frozen ground conditions, where soil conductivity is low. The animal receives a shock when it completes a circuit between a live wire and a ground wire.
Installing and testing a ground system Select a suitable site for the ground system. Sites need to be: At least 33’ (10 m) from other ground systems (e.g. telephone, 110 V power or the ground system from another energizer). Away from stock or other traffic that could interfere with the installation. At a site that can be easily observed for maintenance. Ideally at a site that has damp soil (e.g. a shaded or swampy location).
Safe electric fence construction WARNING! Read before use. An electric fence can be hazardous when there is a risk of entrapment or entanglement, or other hazards exist. Serious injury or death may result. Take all steps to avoid the risk of entrapment or entanglement. This safety information should be read in conjunction with Requirements for electric animal fences on page 9. Hazards Do not climb through or under an electric fence.
Safety information Power adapter - Important safety instructions When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be practiced including the following: 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 2 7 Read and follow all instructions provided with the energizer and power adapter. Do not use an extension cord with the power adapter. Refer to the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 for information about the installation of wiring and clearances from power and lighting conductors.
Requirements for electric animal fences Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained in a manner that minimizes danger to persons, animals or their surroundings. Warning! Avoid contacting electric fence wires especially with the head, neck or torso. Do not climb over, through or under a multi-wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point.
Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever possible. If such a crossing cannot be avoided it shall be made underneath the power line and as nearly as possible at right angles to it. If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, the clearances shall not be less than those shown in the table below.
Frequently asked questions/ Troubleshooting How do I increase fence voltage? Sometimes recent extensions to your fence, a poor fence layout, or soil conditions may be causing inadequate voltage. To check the energizer, disconnect it from the fence and the ground system. Measure the voltage across the energizer terminals with a digital voltmeter. If the voltage is less than 6 kV your energizer may be faulty. Go to www.patriotglobal.com for more details.
Servicing If the energizer’s pulse light still does not flash, disconnect the battery then reconnect the battery 30 seconds later. Also, check the battery voltage. This product cannot be serviced. Please refer to your warranty conditions. If the energizer still does not operate, refer to your warranty conditions. Service of double insulated appliances In a double insulated energizer, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.
24 month warranty from date of purchase This warranty does not cover defects caused by: Incorrect input voltage or polarity Damage to external wiring Physical mishandling Water immersion Vermin or insect damage Battery leakage or chemicals Tru-Test and its agents accept no responsibility for any accident caused subsequent to any tampering with or modification or misuse of this product, including repairs or alterations made by anyone other than Tru-Test or its agents.
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