Tru-Test 1 J - Manual (Page 2)

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Electric fencing and your energizer
Congratulations on the purchase of your energizer. This
product has been constructed using the latest technology
and construction techniques. It has been engineered to
give superior performance and many years of service.
It is important to read these instructions carefully and
thoroughly. They contain important safety information and
will assist you in ensuring that your electric fencing system
gives maximum performance and reliability.
Parts of the energizer
Key to symbols on the energizer
Fence earth terminal. Connect the fence earth
terminal to the earth system.
Fence output terminal. Connect the fence output
terminal to the fence.
The energizer should be opened or repaired only by
qualified personnel in order to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Read full instructions before use.
Product Information: Please recycle this product in
accordance with the regulations for your country.
How does an electric fence work?
An electric fence system comprises an energizer and an
insulated fence. The energizer puts very short pulses of
electricity onto the fence line. These pulses have a high
voltage, but are of very short duration (less than
3/10,000ths of a second). However, a shock from an
electric fence pulse is very uncomfortable and animals
quickly learn to respect electric fences. An electric fence is
not only a physical barrier, but is also a strong
psychological barrier.
What are the benefits of an electric fence?
An electric fence has many benefits over conventional
fencing:
•
Requires less labour and materials to construct.
• Flexibility to change or add paddocks when
required. The use of strip grazing techniques can
allow temporary fencing to be quickly and easily
erected or removed.
• Controls a broader range of animals.
• Minimises damage to expensive livestock when
compared with other fencing mechanisms, for
example barbed wire.
Installation
Read all of the safety instructions in this manual carefully
before installing the energizer.
Selecting a site for the installation
Follow these guidelines when selecting a site for your
installation.
Select a site where:
•
a good earth can be obtained
• children and animals cannot interfere with the
installation
• the installation can be accessed easily
Make sure the energizer is installed:
•
adjacent to the electric fence
• preferably in the middle of the electric fence system
• close to a mains/line power outlet (if using a
mains/line supply to power the energizer)
• at least 1 m (3') away from and not directly above
the battery (if using a battery to power the
energizer)
If your installation is outside, also make sure that it is:
•
on firm ground away from flooding
• inside a protective fence, if required.