Patriot SolarGuard 50 and SolarGuard 155
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1. Connecting leads that material or else insula unding system connected parts such as the grounding are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from are run underground shall be run in conduit of insulating ed 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 shal not be installed in the same conduit as the AC supply wiring communication cables or data cables Connecting leads and power or communicat Crossings with overhe electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead ion lines ad 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 ri If connecting leads an ght angles to it d 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 4 m 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 con2. An appliance that is intended to periodically deliver voltage impulses to a fence connected to it Fence A barrier for animals or for the purpose of security comprising one or more conductors such as metal wires rods or rails Electric fence A barrier which includes one or more electric conductors insulated from ground to which electric pulses are applied by a unit 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 ead 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 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 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 uni
3. Check that the solar panel is clean and is not damaged See Maintenance on page 11 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 The unit is in Standby mode because there has been insufficient sunlight to charge the battery 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 There may be a problem with the unit Return the unit to a service agent appointed by Tru Test Group for repair 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 f you suspect the unit is not working always check the battery connection and voltage before proceeding 21 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 sa
4. red Connect the fence output terminal to the Risk of electric shock This unit should be opened or repaired only by qualified personnel No user serviceable parts ng indicates that this product ith other waste Instead it is your uipment by handing it over to a ng of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal resources and ensure that it is recycled in health and the environment For more in drop off your waste equipment for recycli city recycling office or the dealer from wh Before first use will help conserve natural a manner that protects human ormation about where you can ng please contact your local om you purchased the product Units may be supplied with or without a battery depending on your region If a battery has been supplied it will be inside the battery compartment with the positive terminal disconnected Before using the unit for the first time you must 1 Insert a battery into the battery compartment if necessary 2 Connect the battery terminals 3 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 Inserting a battery and connecting the battery terminals SolarGuard 50 1 Place the unit face down on a flat surface solar panel downwards as shown Undo the two s
5. 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 zone powered by a separate unit 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 9 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 The battery needs frequent replacement After the unit is switched on the pulse indicator light gives three long flashes 2 seconds then the unit appears to be off The pulse indicator light flashes quickly several times and then there is a pause 20
6. your installation to ensure that it complies with all 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 conducted to all other devices Notes 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 entrapment or entanglement Hazards x kl k kl k Do no climb through or under an electric fence If it is necessary to cross an electric fence use a gate or specially designed crossing point Do no not all electri Do no Do no vertica Do no person electri fence Do no Do no allow young or infirm persons to use this unit without supervision Do ow young children to play with this unit or near an electric fence or ied wires electrify barbed wire support off set electrified wires less than 6 150 mm from the plane of a barbed wire fence electrify any fence construction which could lead to entanglement of s or animals We recommend for instance that no more than one ied off set wire be supported on either side of a barbed wire or mesh supply an
7. PATRIOT ELECTRIC FENCE USER ENERGIZER MANUAL SOLARGUARD 50 SOLARGUARD 155 WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS If you suspect that the unit is not STO P l working follow these steps BEFORE 1 Disconnect the unit from the fence RETURNING THIS and check that the indicator light PRODUCT TO set ee eck the battery connection an THE STORE ie y Check that the voltage between the live and ground terminals is greater than 7000 V using a fence voltage tester 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 oc Post mounting slot Fence ground terminal terminal Fence output SolarGuard 155 Pulse indicator light Power button Post mounting slot Fence ground terminal Fence output terminal Battery compartment screws Solar panel Solar panel Latches Battery Battery compartment Key to symbols on th ground system fence D g a 2 This symbol on the produc must not be disposed of w responsibility to dispose of designated collection poin D4 Bi e unit Read full instructions before use or its packagi your waste eq for the recycli Fence ground terminal green Connect the fence ground terminal to the Fence output terminal
8. crews securing the battery compartment 3 Insert a battery if necessary Connect the positive red lead to the positive terminal on the battery Connect the negative black lead to the negative terminal on the battery if necessary 5 Slide the battery compartment back into place and secure it with the two screws Caution Nhen connecting the battery be careful not to short circuit the supply terminals Inserting a battery and connecting the battery terminals SolarGuard 155 1 Place the unit on its back on a flat surface handle downwards as shown Open the battery compartment by pressing both latches firmly and pushing upwards Once open tilt the battery compartment forward until it is sitting on its base Insert a battery if necessary 3 Connect the positive red lead to the positive terminal on the battery Connect the negative black lead to the negative terminal on the battery if necessary 4 Close the battery compartment ensuring that the latches are securely fastened Caution When connecting the battery be careful not to short circuit the supply terminals 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 obtained e away from flooding and out of reach of animals and children insi
9. ctrificateur 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 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 24 Dangers kl k kl k Ne 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 cialement am nag Ne permettez jamais aux enfants ou des personnes ayant une quelconque infirmit d utiliser cet appareil sans superv
10. de 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 1 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 SE 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 Fence 7 N Fence ground output terminal terminal Ground Operation Switching on and off 1 To switch on press and hold until the pulse indicator light gives one long
11. ductors 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 exceeding 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 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 flashing but the electric shock delivered by the fence is weak The pulse indicator light is not flashing Check that all connections in the fence and ground system are firm and secure If necessary clean away any corrosion Check that the ground rod is pushed firmly into firm ground Check for faults in the fence line caused by trees or
12. electric fence from two units allow electrified wires from two units on the same or adjacent properties to be less than 8 2 5 m apart Do no supply place the unit s ground rod within 33 10 m of any part of a power ground system or telecommunications ground system Do no run electric fence wires above or close to overhead power or communication lines 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 signs Any part of an electric animal fence that 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 Electric fence e The inscription shall be indelible inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and have a height of at least 1 25 mm Definition of special terms Unit Charger Energizer
13. fety 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 www patriotglobal com Note 22 No responsibility is accepted for any accident or damage caused subsequent o 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 o 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 The product warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase Any claims made in another country may incur full repair costs at the owner s expense jADVERTENCIA Lea todas las Instrucciones Consulte nuestra p gina web patriotglobal com para acceder a las instrucciones completas de instalaci n y funcionamiento ATTENTION Lire toutes les Instructions Pour les instructions compl tes d installation et d utilisation veuillez vous reporter notre site web patriotglobal com Explication des symboles sur l lectrificateur BE P Borne de terre de la cl ture vert Connectez la borne de terre au s
14. 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 Model Battery type being charged Bat
15. ing 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 Temporary electric fencing A temporary fence can be quickly erected and easily moved allowing the farmer to Make smaller paddocks fields Keep herds of animals separated 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 lo Permanent A fence lo Fa Pigtail fence post Single jumper lead Safety considerations Warning Do not connect to mains operated or line operated equipment Remove the battery from the unit before using an external battery charger to recharge the battery Switch the unit off before installation or performing any work on the fence Read all the safety considerations carefully Check
16. ision Ne laissez jamais jouer un enfant avec cet appareil ou proximit d une cl ture lectrique ou d un fil lectrifi N lectrifiez jamais des fils barbel s Ne jamais lectrifier des fils mont s en parall le d une cl ture de fil de fer barbel et se trouvant moins de 150 mm N lectrifiez jamais une cl ture qui pourrait entra ner un risque d emm lement pour l homme ou les animaux Nous vous recommandons par exemple de n installer qu un seul fil d cal lectrifi par c t d un fil barbel ou d un grillage N alimentez 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 Ne 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 communication N installez jamais des fils de cl ture lectrique au dessus ou pr s de lignes lectriques ou de t l communication a riennes 25 D finitions des termes techniques Flectrificateur 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 C
17. l 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 a 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 publique 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 in
18. scription 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 12 V 7 Ah sealed lead acid battery lead acid battery Typical current consumption lt 20 mA lt 20 mA Maximum output Voltage up to 8 5 kV up to 10 kV Energy up to 0 05 Jat 2000 Q upto0 15J at 2000 Q Typical output at 1000 Q Voltage up to 3 4 kV up to 3 8 kV Energy up to 0 05 J up to 0 14 J Stored energy 0 07 J 0 21 J Unless otherwise stated values are typical and normal production tolerances of 10 should be allowed for 819848 Issue 2 10 2015 Tru Test Limited All rights reserved m SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
19. t Electric animal fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons shall be avoided An 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 off set electrified wires of an electric animal fence The 16 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 patriotglo bal 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 gro system for the power supply or the telecommunication system Connecting leads that the grounded structural parts of the building This may be achieved by using insulated high voltage cable
20. tery charger requirements SolarGuard50 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 sewerage system Neutralized acid must be managed in accordance with approved local state and federal requirements Consult your state environmental agency and or federal EPA 10 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 panel to prevent the glass surface from be
21. yst 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 de pi ces r parables par l utilisateur Lire attentivement toutes les instructions avant usage Ce symbole appos sur le produit ou son emballage indique que ce produit ne doit pas tre jet avec les autres ordures m nag res Au lieu de cela il est de votre responsabilit de vous d barrasser de vos d chets en les apportant un point de collecte d sign pour le recyclage des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques La collecte s lective et le recyclage de vos d chets au moment de l limination contribuera pr server les ressources naturelles et garantir un recyclage respectueux de l environnement et de la sant humaine Pour plus d informations sur le centre de recyclage le plus proche de votre domicile contactez la mairie la plus proche le service d limination des ordures m nag res ou le magasin o vous avez achet le produit 23 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 des quipements aliment s par le r seau lectrique La batterie doit tre d connect e et retir e de l le
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