Patriot SolarGuard 50 and 155
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1. Model Battery type being charged Battery charger requirements SolarGuard 50 6V 6 9V lt 0 5A SolarGuard 155 12V 13 8V lt 1A When fully charged the battery should be able to power the unit for up to two weeks SolarGuard 50 or up to three weeks SolarGuard 155 with no sunlight Replacing the battery If a replacement battery is required use a sealed lead acid battery Warning Do not use a non rechargeable battery Replacement battery details Model Suitable battery type SolarGuard 50 6 V 3 5 Ah battery SolarGuard 155 12 V 7 Ah battery Do not dispose of the battery in a land fill or in a fire In the event of a spill or leakage from a sealed lead acid battery e Contain small spills with dry sand soil and vermiculite Do not use combustible materials If possible carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash sodium bicarbonate lime etc e Wear acid resistant clothing boots gloves and a face shield e Do not let un neutralised acid get into the sewage system Neutralized acid must be managed in accordance with approved local state and federal requirements Consult your state environmental agency and or federal EPA 11 Maintenance Clean the solar panel regularly with a soft cloth using glass cleaner or a mild solution of detergent and water This will ensure the solar panel functions efficiently Caution Do not immerse the unit in water When transporting the unit protect the solar panel2. until the pulse indicator light gives one long flash one second 2 To switch off press and hold until the pulse indicator light gives five short flashes Pulse indicator light The pulse indicator light indicates the output pulse speed The pulse speed varies according to the battery charge level Battery charge level Typical pulse speed Normal A pulse every 1 5 seconds Low A pulse every 3 seconds Standby mode An intelligent battery management feature puts the unit into Standby mode when battery charge falls below a safe operating level When in Standby mode the unit is still on but it will not deliver a pulse to the electric fence The unit will resume delivering pulses when the solar panel has charged the battery so that it is above safe operating level When operation resumes the battery charge level will still be low so the unit will deliver one pulse every 3 seconds Once the battery reaches normal charge level the pulse will revert to one pulse every 1 5 seconds Battery information Battery charging The solar panel can fully charge a flat battery in two weeks provided the unit is switched off and there is adequate sunlight A battery charger may also be used to charge the battery Use a battery charger suitable for charging sealed lead acid batteries Battery charger details Warning The battery must be disconnected and removed from the unit before connecting it to a battery charger
3. PATRIOT ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER USER MANUAL SolarGuard 50 SolarGuard 155 If you suspect the unit is not working then follow these steps Disconnect the unit from the fence and check the indicator light is STOP ue Check the battery connection and voltage DO NOT RETURN Check that the voltage between the live and ground terminals is THIS PRODUCT greater than 7000 V using a fence voltage tester TO THE STORE If these tests are OK you have an installation problem Consult your user manual for installation and operating instructions or contact Tru Test Group Customer service on 800 874 8494 WWW PATRIOTGLOBAL COM SolarGuard 50 Pulse indicator light Power button Battery compartment ax screws Fence ground terminal Post mounting slot Fence output terminal Solar panel SolarGuard 155 Pulse indicator light Power button Solar panel w NY Latches Battery Battery compartment Fence ground terminal Post mounting slot Fence output terminal Key to symbols on the unit L D CAUTION Dx Fence ground terminal green Connect the fence ground terminal to the ground system Fence output terminal red Connect the fence output terminal to the fence Risk of electric shock This unit should be opened or repaired only by qualified personnel No user serviceable parts Read full instructions before use This unit must NOT be disposed of with other normal waste Instea
4. lement ou que d autres risques existent Des blessures graves ou la mort peuvent en tre la cons quence Prenez les mesures n cessaires pour viter tout risque d embrouillement ou d emm lement 25 Dangers e passez pas par dessus ou par dessous une cl ture lectrique Si vous devez traverser une cl ture lectrique utilisez une porte ou un passage sp cialemen lectrifiez lectrifiez exemple de alimentez D finitions am nag e permettez jamais aux enfants ou des personnes ayant une quelconque infirmit d utiliser cet appareil sans supervision Ne laissez jamais jouer un enfant avec cet appareil ou proximit d une cl ture lectrique ou d un fil lectrifi jamais des fils barbel s installez jamais des fils lectrifi s d cal s moins de 6 150 mm d un fil barbel jamais une cl ture qui pourrait entra ner un risque d emm lement pour l homme ou les animaux Nous vous recommandons par n installer qu un seul fil d cal lectrifi par c t d un fil barbel ou d un grillage jamais une cl ture lectrique par deux lectrificateurs Assurez toujours une distance d au moins 8 2 5 m entre des fils lectrifi s de deux appareils sur le m me lotissement ou un lotissement voisin e mettez jamais la prise de terre de l lectrificateur moins de 33 10 m de toute partie d une prise de terre d un r seau lectrique ou de lignes de t l c
5. electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate units or from independent fence circuits of the same unit For any two separate electric animal fences each supplied from a separate unit independently timed the distance between the wires of the two electric animal fences shall be at least 8 2 5 m If this gap is to be closed this shall be effected by means of electrically non conductive material or an isolated metal barrier Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrified by a unit A non electrified fence incorporating barbed wire or razor wire may be used to support one or more offset electrified wires of an electric animal fence The supporting devices for the electrified wires shall be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are positioned at a minimum distance of 6 150 mm from the vertical plane of the non electrified wires The barbed wire and razor wire shall be grounded at regular intervals Go to www patriotglobal com for information about grounding A distance of at least 33 10 m shall be maintained between the unit s ground rod and any other grounding system connected parts such as the grounding system for the power supply or the telecommunication system Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from the grounded structural parts of the building This may be achieved by using insulated high voltage cable Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run in con
6. it complies with a al battery charger to recharge the battery work on the fence local safety regulations Do not connect simultaneously to a fence and to any other device such as a cattle trainer or a poultry trainer Otherwise lightning striking your fence will be conducte Notes d to all other devices This product has been designed for use with electric animal fences Keep these instructions in a handy 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 14 entrapment or entanglement Hazards ix kl kl k ko k k Do no design Do no ed crossing point climb through or under an electric fence If it is necessary to cross an electric fence use a gate or specially allow young or infirm persons to use this unit without supervision Do not allow young children to play with this unit or near an electric fence or electrified wires Do no Do no Do no for ins fence Do no Do no Do no electrify barbed wire electrify any fence const ance that no more than supply an electric fence place the unit s ground telecommunications ground sys Do no support off set electrified wires less than 6 150 mm from a barbed wire fence uction which could lead
7. to prevent the glass surface from being damaged Storage If the unit is stored for extended periods the battery can discharge and become damaged The unit should be stored inside next to a window where sunlight can shine on the unit each day If the unit cannot be stored in a sunny position it should be kept in a cool place The battery should be fully charged and disconnected from the unit The battery should be recharged manually every six months using a suitable battery charger Building an electric fence For information about building an electric fence refer to the Patriot website www patriotglobal com 12 Temporary electric fencing A temporary fence can be quickly erected and easily moved allowing the farmer to e Make smaller paddocks fields e Keep herds of animals separated e Ration feed Note Use more wires for smaller animals and wild animals Politape should be used when greater visibility is required e g horses An example of a temporary fence is shown below Permanent fence 4 Unit rq in Pigtail fence post Ground Single jumper lead 13 Safety considerations Warning Do not connect to mains operated or line operated equipment Remove the battery from the unit before using an extern Switch the unit off before installation or performing any Read all the safety considerations carefully Check your installation to ensure that
8. www patriotglobal com Note No responsibility is accepted for any accident or damage caused subsequent to any tampering with or modification to or misuse of this product including but not limited to alterations made by anyone other than Tru Test Group or its agents To the maximum extent permitted by law this warranty is exclusive personal to you and in lieu of all other warranties representations or conditions relating to this product whether express or implied and whenever arising whether originating by statute law trade custom or otherwise 23 CH ATTENTION LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS CED Consulte nuestra pagina web patriotglobal com para acceder a las instrucciones completas de instalacion y funcionamiento li ADVERTENCIA LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES CFD Pour les instructions compl tes d installation et d utilisation veuillez vous reporter notre site web patriotglobal com Explication des symboles sur l lectrificateur Borne de terre de la cl ture vert Connectez la borne de terre au syst me de mise la terre de l lectrificateur Borne de sortie vers la cl ture rouge Connectez la borne de sortie la cl ture Risque de choc lectrique L lectrificateur ne doit tre ouvert ou r par que par un personnel qualifi Pas cnon de pi ces r parables par l utilisateur gt Lire attentivement toutes les instructions avant usage Cet appareil ne doit PAS tre jet avec l
9. zone powered by a separate unit 20 The pulse indicator light is not flashing The battery needs frequent replacement Check that the unit is switched on If there has been insufficient sunlight to charge the battery the unit may be in Standby mode Charge the battery by placing the unit in full sunlight with the solar panel facing true south in the northern hemisphere and true north in the southern hemisphere Ensure the battery is connected correctly with the positive red lead to the positive terminal on the battery and the negative black lead to the negative terminal on the battery Try charging the battery manually using a suitable battery charger See Battery charging on page 10 Replace the battery with a new battery Before installing a new battery charge it fully using a suitable battery charger If the pulse indicator light is still not flashing return the unit to a service agent appointed by Tru Test Group for repair Check that the solar panel is clean and is not damaged See Maintenance on page 12 Make sure the unit is positioned to receive maximum sunlight If necessary remove any objects or vegetation that might be casting a shadow on the unit See Positioning the unit on page 6 or for more detailed information on solar installations refer to the Tru Test Group website www tru test com 21 After the unit is switched on the The unit is in Standby mode because there has b
10. d e away from flooding and out of reach of animals and children inside a protective fence if required e with the solar panel facing true south in the northern hemisphere and true north in the southern hemisphere Mounting the unit The unit may be placed directly onto a flat surface or mounted directly onto a steel Y post or T post using the post mounting slot It can also be mounted onto a wooden post e SolarGuard 50 you need 2 galvanized washers and 2 x galvanized flat head nails e SolarGuard 155 mounting hardware is provided To mount onto a wooden post Thread a washer onto each nail 2 Space the nails 3 75 mm apart 3 Hammer in the nails allowing them to protrude by 3 8 10 mm 4 Slide the unit onto the nails with the washers inside the post mounting slot 3 8 10 mm AE 3 75 mm Connecting to an electric fence 1 Push a 3 1 m ground rod fully into firm soil 2 Connect the green lead from the Fence ground terminal on the unit to the grounding system 3 Connect the red lead from the Fence output terminal h on the unit to the fence Make sure there is a good contact Caution Make sure the connecting leads drop downwards from the unit to prevent water from collecting at the terminals Al qi Fence p ground output terminal terminal Operation Switching on and off 1 To switch on press and hold
11. d it is your responsibility to dispose of it correctly by handing it over to a local authority responsible for collecting electrical and electronic equipment waste Before first use Before using the unit for the first time you must 1 Connect the battery the positive terminal is disconnected before shipping Charge the battery by placing the unit in full sunlight for three days with the solar panel facing true south in the northern hemisphere and true north in the southern hemisphere Connecting the positive terminal on the battery SolarGuard 50 1 Place the unit face down on a flat surface solar panel downwards as shown Undo the two screws securing the battery compartment 3 Connect the positive red lead to the positive terminal on the battery Slide the battery compartment back into place and secure it with the two screws Connecting the positive terminal on the battery SolarGuard 155 1 Place the unit upside down on a flat surface handle downwards as shown Open the battery compartment by pressing both latches firmly and pushing upwards 2 Connect the positive 3 Close the battery compartment ensuring the latches are securely fastened Installation Positioning the unit Install the unit e adjacent to the electric fence e preferably in the middle of the electric fence e where it will receive the most daily sun throughout the season e where a good ground can be obtaine
12. duit of insulating material or else insulated high voltage cable shall be used Care must be taken to avoid damage to the connecting leads due to the effects of animal hooves or vehicle wheels sinking into the ground Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the AC supply wiring communication cables or data cables Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communication lines 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 Minimum clearances trom power lines for electric animal fences Power line voltage Clearance lt 1000 V 10 3 m gt 1000 V to lt 33 000 V 13 4m gt 33 000 V 27 8 m If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line their height above the ground shall not exceed 10 3 m This height applies to either side of the orthogonal projection of the outermost conductors of the power line on the ground surface for a distance of e 6 6 2 m for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1000 V e 50 15 m for power lines operating at a nominal voltage exceedi
13. een insufficient sunlight to pulse indicator light gives three charge the battery Charge the battery by placing the unit in full sunlight with long flashes 2 seconds then the the solar panel facing true south in the northern hemisphere and true north in unit appears to be off the southern hemisphere The pulse indicator light flashes There may be a problem with the unit Return the unit to a service agent quickly several times and then appointed by Tru Test Group for repair there is a pause Servicing SolarGuard 50 This unit cannot be serviced Please refer to the warranty conditions at www patriotglobal com SolarGuard 155 This unit contains no user serviceable parts It must be returned to a service agent appointed by Tru Test Group for repair Note If you suspect the unit is not working always check the battery connection and voltage before proceeding 22 Warranty 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 This warranty covers defects caused by lightning Note This product has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards This product is warranted against faulty material and workmanship for a period of 2 years FROM DATE OF PURCHASE If a warranted defect occurs return this product with proof of purchase to an authorised service centre For details see
14. es ordures m nag res ordinaires Il est de votre responsabilit de l liminer correctement en l apportant une autorit locale responsable de la collecte de d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques Dt Attention D connectez la batterie de l lectrificateur avant de la brancher un chargeur Ne pas utiliser une batterie non rechargeable Warning Ne jamais raccorder cet appareil a des quipements aliment s par le r seau lectrique La batterie doit tre d connect e et retir e de l lectrificateur avant sa connexion un chargeur teignez l lectrificateur avant tout travail d installation ou toute autre intervention sur la cl ture Lisez attentivement toutes les r gles de s curit V rifiez soigneusement que votre cl ture est en conformit avec tous les r glements locaux de s curit Ne raccordez jamais un lectrificateur simultan ment une cl ture et un autre appareil tel qu un syst me de dressage de b tail ou de volaille Sinon la foudre pouvant tomber sur votre cl ture risque de s tendre tous les autres appareils Notes Ce produit a t con u pour une utilisation avec des cl tures lectriques pour animaux Gardez ces instructions un endroit pratique Installation d une cl ture lectrique s re Attention Lisez avant utilisation Une cl ture lectrique peut tre dangereuse si elle pr sente un risque d embrouillement ou d emm
15. lique ou d un sentier sera signal e des intervalles fr quents par des plaques de signalisation qui seront solidement attach es aux piquets ou accroch es la ligne de cl ture e La taille des plaques de signalisation sera au moins de 4x8 100x200 mm e La couleur de fond des plaques doit tre jaune des deux c t s L inscription sur la plaque doit tre en noir et soit indiquer le symbole ci dessous soit indiquer en substance ATTENTION Cl ture lectrique e L inscription doit tre ineffa able inscrite sur les deux c tes de la plaque de signalisation et avoir une hauteur minimale de 1 25 mm 27 Product specifications SolarGuard 50 SolarGuard 155 Power source 6 V 3 5 Ah sealed lead acid battery Typical current consumption lt 20 mA Maximum output Voltage up to 8 5 kV Energy up to 0 05 J at 2000 Q Typical output at 1000 Q Voltage up to 3 4 kV Energy up to 0 05 J Stored energy 0 07 J 12 V 7 Ah sealed lead acid battery lt 20 mA up to 10 kV up to 0 15 J at 2000 Q up to 3 8 kV up to 0 14 J 0 21 Unless otherwise stated values are typical and normal production tolerances of 10 should be allowed for 28 819848 Issue 1 12 2011 Tru Test Limited All rights reserved SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
16. ng 1000 V Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds household pet containment or training animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output units to obtain satisfactory and safe performance 19 In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings no electric fence wire shall be connected to the unit s ground rod Ensure that all line operated ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence circuit provides a degree of isolation between the fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the unit Protection from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary equipment unless this equipment is certified by the manufacturer as being suitable for use outdoors and is of a type with a minimum degree of protection IPX4 Troubleshooting Problem Action The pulse indicator light is Check that all connections in the fence and ground system are firm and secure flashing but the electric shock If necessary clean away any corrosion delivered by the fence is weak Check that the ground rod is pushed firmly into firm ground Check for faults in the fence line caused by trees or vegetation If necessary remove obstructions and mend the fence Check that the unit charger rating is adequate for the length of the fence If necessary reduce the length of the fence or reduce the number of fence wires Alternatively divide the fence line into smaller zones with each
17. of special terms Unit Charger Energizer An appliance that is intended to periodically deli it Fence A barrier for animals or for the purpose of security comprising on rods or rails Electric fence A barrier which includes one or more electric conductors pulses are applied by a unit ver voltage impulses to a fence connected to e or more conductors such as metal wires insulated from ground to which electric Ground rod Metal structure that is driven into the soil near a unit and connected electrically to the Fence ground terminal of the unit and that is independent of other grounding arrangements Connecting lead An electric conductor used to connect the unit to the electric fence or the ground rod Requirements for electric animal fences Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed operated and maintained in a manner that minimises danger to persons animals or their surroundings This unit is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the un it 17 Electric animal fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons shall be avoided An
18. ommunication installez jamais des fils de cl ture lectrique au dessus ou pr s de lignes lectriques ou de t l communication a riennes des termes techniques lectrificateur de cl ture appareil mettant r guli rement des impulsions lectriques la cl ture connect e l lectrificateur Cl ture une barri re utilis e pour contenir des animaux ou pour des raisons de s curit qui comprend une ou plusieurs conducteurs tels fils m talliques piquets ou lattes Cl ture lectrique une barri re comprenant un ou plusieurs conducteurs lectriques isol e de la terre et soumise des impulsions lectriques g n r es par un lectrificateur Prise de terre structure m tallique enfonc e dans le sol proximit d un lectrificateur et connect e lectriquement la borne de terre de l lectrificateur structure s par e de tout autre syst me de mise la terre 26 Obligation envers le public Une plaque de signalisation doit tre mise en place partout o des personnes auront acc s aux conducteurs Partout o une cl ture lectrique pour animaux croise un chemin public une porte non lectrifi e sera incorpor e la cl ture lectrique pour animaux ou bien un passage au moyen d une chelle sera pr vu Les fils lectrifi s adjacents ces passages doivent tre munis de plaques de signalisation Toute partie d une cl ture lectrique pour animaux install e le long d une voie pub
19. to entanglement of persons or animals We recommend one electrified off set wire be supported on either side of a barbed wire or mesh rom two units allow electrified wires from two units on the same or adjacent properties to be less than 8 2 5 m apart od within 33 10 m of any part of a power supply ground system or em run electric fence wires above or close to overhead power or communication lines 15 Duty to the public A warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway a non electrified gate shall be incorporated in the electric animal fence at that point or a crossing by means of stiles shall be provided At any such crossing the adjacent electrified wires shall carry warning Any part of an electric animal fence signs hat is installed along a public road or pathway shall be identified at frequent intervals by warning signs securely fastened to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence wires e The size of the warning sign shall be at least 4x8 100x200 mm e The background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow The inscription on the sign shall be black and shall be either or the substance of CAUTION e The inscription shall be indelibl 25 mm Electric fence e inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and have a height of at least 1 Definition
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