Harbor Freight Tools Adjustable Solar Electric Fence Controller Product manual
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1. solar Adjustable Solar Electric Fence Controller Item 47454 AWARNING Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Email our tech support at productsupport harborfreight com Copyright 2002 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Manual Revised 11e IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual on the labeling and all other information provided with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Avoid accidental electric shock Do not install an electric fence below high voltage power plant transmission lines Do not touch or attempt to climb over a fence that is electrically charged Do not use more than one Fence Con2. Latitude 15 Wiring Note Only a licensed electrician and a licensed building contractor can safely design and implement a grid tie in system Any grid tie in system must meet all applicable building and electrical codes and must meet standards established by the area power company 1 Run wires from panels through weatherproof grommets and into enclosure where charge controller regulator is located Use wires of the proper size and rating and use Twist Connectors not included to connect wires 2 Secure all connections using terminals or solder all wire splices to ensure good connections 3 Weatherproof all connections and route the wire in a way that it will not be torn loose from the panel NOTE To operate Solar Fence Controller the Switch Cover 13 must be inserted into Power Switch 5 cover and the Power Switch must be lifted up to ON position 1 Once installed allow Solar Fence Controller to charge at least eight hours in full direct sunlight in order to fully charge the Battery 10 If necessary adjust the Solar Panel to increase the pickup of solar energy NOTE After making sure that all safety warnings and precautions are adhered to the Solar Fence Controller is ready to be activated 2 When the Battery is fully charged place the Switch Cover 13 on the Power Switch and turn the Power Switch to its ON position 3 Observe the Indicating Lamp 7 A blinking Indicating Lamp shows th
3. types Different wire types will interact electrically loosen connections and reduce the fence s effectiveness Insulated Wire Use size 12 Gauge for running under roads and under gates If desired use insulated wire with PVC tubing Insulators Use standard insulators on rod type line support posts or on wooden posts At the starting point and at fence corners use corner post insulators Always insulate wooden posts Do not staple fence wire directly to the post Splices Two types of splicing may be used hand splicing or the use of specially designed splicing bolts and connectors Gates A simple gate can be constructed from a single hot wire line with the use of an insulated gate handle However disconnecting the gate handle also disconnects electric flow in the fence A typical gate can be used without interfering with electric flow in fence by running an insulated wire under gate beneath ground level A hot wire line may be mounted on a typical gate itself to prevent animals from rubbing or pushing through gate Page 5 2 Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Before service maintenance or cleaning a Dry solar panel and outdoor wiring thoroughly while wearing electrically insulated gloves b Cover all solar panels with an opaque cover such as a blanket c Disconnect
4. 3 Mounting Adjusting ete Frame 3 Figure 1 3 To mount Solar Fence to a metal surface place the Solar Fence Controller against the desired location on the metal surface Use the two mounting holes located at the top of the Main Body as a template with which to mark two holes to be drilled all the way through the metal surface Set aside the Solar Fence Controller and drill the two holes through the metal surface Then use two machine bolts of appropriate diameter and length two lock washers and two nuts not included to secure the Solar Fence Controller to the metal surface Properly Grounding Fence Control 1 Ground Rod not provided is required to properly ground Solar Fence Controller A Ground Rod should be made of copper galvanized pipe or a steel rod driven approximately six to eight feet into the ground as near to Solar Fence Controller as possible 2 CAUTION Do not use an existing Ground Rod that is hooked up to other electrical systems or to a water pipe See Figure 2 below Red Positive Terminal 6 Black Negative Terminal 6 12 AWG Insulated Wire not included Fence Wire Wire Ground Rod Ground Clamp not included 3 The front side of the solar panel with terminals and switch key should face the sunlight Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 The solar panel should face towards south to expose the solar panel to the maximum possible su
5. all solar panels d Disconnect all batteries TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK OR CUTS Do not use damaged solar panel If wiring insulation is damaged or weathered glass is cracked or housing is opened have problem corrected before further use Check to make sure the Danger Electric Fence Risk of Electrical Shock if Touched signs are still up and visible in areas to identify the electrified wires Check for loose cracked or broken parts loose or damaged electrical connections and any other condition that may affect the safe operation of this equipment If a problem occurs immediately turn Power Switch to its OFF position and remove the Switch Lock Have the problem corrected by a qualified certified electrician before further use Do not use damaged equipment Battery Replacement Removal NOTE In winter the battery may become drained Swap the battery with an identical fully charged battery as needed to maintain power to the fence 1 To use battery charging system other than the Solar Panel 2 the Battery must be removed from the Solar Fence Charger CAUTION Do not use any means of charging Battery other than Solar Panel or a constant potential current limited charger rated at 6VDC at 4 5 amps Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 To remove Battery loosen and remove Screw 12 located at rear of Fence Control Open Battery Compartment Door 11 Pull Battery out
6. at the electrical output is working properly The fence is now electrically activated NOTE If the Indicating Lamp does not blink turn the Power Switch to its OFF position Have a qualified certified electrician disconnect both 12 Gauge Insulated Wires from the Fence Control Then turn the Power Switch to its ON position If the Indicating Lamp does blink the problem is with the fence If the Indicating Lamp does not blink the problem is with the Solar Fence Controller or its Battery 1 Angle towards true north if installed in southern hemisphere Item 47454 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 4 TO AVOID FIRE turn off fence and use other animal control means in extremely dry weather NOTE In winter the battery may become drained Swap the battery with an identical fully charged battery as needed to maintain power to the fence See Battery Replacement Removal on page 6 Recommended Electric Fence Accessories NOTE For personal safety it is recommended that only a qualified certified electrician install fence accessories Posts Use posts made of treated wood steel aluminum or fiberglass Fence Wire Use size 20 through 9 American wire gauge Use a smooth galvanized steel electric fence wire Or use an aluminum wire which conducts electricity four times better than steel Or use a plastic metallic wire according to the manufacturer s recommendations Note Do not mix different wire
7. ds 1 Use as intended for animal control only 15 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and 2 Only a qualified certified electrician should install the Fence Control 3 Do not connect any other device such as a heavy duty work gloves during installation Do not wear jewelry or metal watches when working near solar panels wiring or batteries poultry or cattle trainer to a fence that is already 16 connected to the Fence Control Do not connect more than one fence controller to the same fence Handle panel with care Glass may break or a sharp edge may be exposed during movement Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 47454 17 18 19 20 21 Keep installation area clean and well lit Install out of reach of children Keep bystanders out of the area during installation Do not install when tired or when under the influence of drugs or medication People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before installation and or service Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure Service Precautions 1 Item 47454 Do not service or approach fence during rain or lightning storms Do not service during rain fog or any other wet humid weather Before service maintenance or cleaning a Dry solar panel and outdoor wiring thoroughly while wearing electrically insulated gloves b Cover solar panel wit
8. ecommended on page 5 Item 47454 Parts List and Assembly Diagram Description Description Qty ixi J Bottom Case 1 Battery V J 1 1 Battery CompartmentDoor 1 Screw 6 13 Indicating Lamp Record Product s Serial Number Here Note f product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Item 47454 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 7 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high q
9. h an opaque cover such as a blanket c Disconnect solar panel d Disconnect all batteries To avoid fire turn off fence and use other animal control means in extremely dry weather In winter the battery may become drained Swap the battery with an identical fully charged battery as needed to maintain power to the fence Do not allow children to play with or near this item or electrical components Inspect at least monthly do not use if damaged parts are loose water is found inside the housing electrical insulation is cracked or damaged or connections are loose Do not modify Fence Controller It has built in safety features and could become dangerous if modified Maintain product labels and nameplates These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Specifications Input Voltage 8 7 VDC Output Voltage 8KV 2KV Rated Wattage Battery Type 6V 4 5Ah Lead acid Range of l Fence Control 3 to 5 Miles Single Strand Wire Note Output will decrease as the panel gets hotter than room temperature 70 F Angle solar intensity cloud cover and other fact
10. nlight 4 Connect one end of an appropriate length of 12 AWG Insulated Wire to the Ground Rod using a Ground Clamp not included See Figure 2 5 Connect the other end of the 12 Gauge Insulated Wire to the Black Negative Terminal 6 of the Solar Fence Controller See Figure 2 Connecting Fence Line to Solar Fence Controller 1 CAUTION Prior to connecting the Fence Line to the Solar Fence Controller make sure its Power Switch 5 is in the OFF position NOTE The Switch Cover 13 must be removed from the Power Switch when the Solar Fence Controller is not in operation 2 Splice one end of an appropriate length of 12 1 2 Gauge Insulated Wire onto the Fence Line See Figure 2 3 Connect the other end of the 12 Gauge Insulated Wire to the Red Positive Terminal 6 of the Solar Fence Controller See Figure 3 below Angle Adjusting Frame 3 Figure 3 Solar Panel 2 Red Positive Terminal 6 Black Negative Terminal 6 Switch Cover 1 3e Power Indicating Switch 5 Lamp 7 Negative Wire Battery Compartment f Door 11 Screw Battery Main 12 10 Body 4 NOTE The solar panel should face the Sun and not be blocked by shadows The location should allow the panel to be protected from accidental damage Item 47454 4 Angle face of Controller Frame toward true south according to chart that follows Latitude polar Pane Angie Panel Angle d a 2145 Lstitude 10 46 64
11. of unit and disconnect Black wire that is connected to the negative battery terminal Figure 4 3 Disconnect Red wire connected to positive battery terminal Follow battery charger manufacturer s instructions to fully charge Battery Once Battery is fully charged reconnect Black wire to negative Battery terminal and reconnect Red wire to positive Battery terminal 4 Reinstall Battery in Solar Fence Charger unit and close Battery Compartment Door Replace Screw to lock the Battery Compartment Door in position Cleaning Clean and inspect the Solar Fence Charger MONTHLY or more frequently to maintain peak efficiency 1 Wear electrically insulated gloves and ANSI approved safety goggles Dry solar panel and outdoor wiring thoroughly 2 Clean solar panel with mild non abrasive cleanser and soft cloth and paper towels Do not clean with brushes or abrasive cleaners 3 Inspect general condition of Solar Fence system panel batteries and mounting Check for loose hardware wiring insulation damage or weathering cracked glass open housing cracked or broken parts loose or corroded contacts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation 4 Inspect and maintain batteries according to supplier s instructions Adjustment To increase efficiency 1 In the Winter increase the panel s angle by 10 2 In the Summer decrease the angle by up to 10 3 In the Spring and Fall keep the panel at the angle r
12. ors will effect output Installation IMPORTANT Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual DISCLAIMER Due to the unpredictable nature of large animals their ownership and confinement creates certain liability risks that are the responsibility of their owners Harbor Freight Tools makes no guarantee expressed or implied that the use of this product will prevent potential property damage or injury to humans or animals caused by an attempt to contain such animals Mounting Fence Control On Horizontal Or Vertical Surface 1 CAUTION Before mounting verify Power Switch 5 is in the OFF position 2 To mount Solar Fence Controller onto a wood surface place the Fence Control against the desired location on the wood surface Use the two mounting holes located at the top of the Main Body 4 as a template with which to mark two holes to be drilled into the wood surface Set aside the Solar Fence Contoller and drill the two holes in the wood surface Use two wood Screws not included of appropriate diameter and length to secure the Solar Fence Controller to the wood surface See Figure 1 below For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page
13. ry NOTICE is used to address practices must be removed from the Fence Control not related to personal injury 9 Do not focus light on panel CAUTION 10 Install components with enough CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used space to allow proper cooling to address practices not related to personal injury ii THis producbifiay occasionally produce more WARNING Read all safety warnings and current and or voltage than its rated output A instructions Failure to follow the warnings and Increase output ratings by 25 when instructions may result in electric shock fire and determining component required voltage or serious injury and amperage ratings Refer to Section Save all warnings and instructions for 690 8 of the National Electrical Code for an future reference The warnings precautions additional multiplying factor of 125 percent and instructions discussed in this instruction 80 percent derating which may apply manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood 12 Do not use solar panel as power supply for by the operator that common sense and caution anything other than fence controller are factors which cannot be built into this 13 Verify that installation surface has no hidden product but must be supplied by the operator utility lines before drilling or driving screws Installation Precautions 14 Install only according to these instructions Improper installation can create hazar
14. trol on the same fence Install Danger Electric Fence Risk of Electrical Shock if Touched signs in visible areas to identify the electrified wires Inform everyone who might possibly come in contact with the electrically charged fence about its location Instruct everyone who might possibly come in contact with the electrically charged fence how to disconnect the Fence Control in case of emergency 5 Do notelectrify barbed wire A DANGER People or animals may get tangled in the barbed wire and be unable to move clear of the fence DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 6 Install all sensitive electrical components including wiring connections regulator A WARNING and battery inside a weatherproof 2 enclosure to prevent electric shock WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 7 Do not use any means of charging the Battery 10 or energizing fence other ACAUTION than the Solar Panel 2 or a constant potential current limited battery charger CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol rated at 6VDC at 4 5 Amps per hour indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury 8 Do not overcharge the Battery when using a constant potential current limited NO TICE battery charger To use a battery charging system other than the Solar Panel the Batte
15. uality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our
16. warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THUNDERBOLT SOLO 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797
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