Installation - patura P20 Mode D'emploi

This battery energiser must not be connected to a battery while the battery is
being charged by a mains/line supply operated charger. Do not connect the ener-
giser or the battery wiring to any other mains/line supply operated equipment.
How does an electric fence work?
An electric fence system comprises an energiser and an insulated fence. The energiser 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 elec-
tric 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 material to construct than conventional fencing.
• 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

To set up the energiser for use, install the battery and connect the energiser to an electric fence
and an earthing system.
Installing the battery
1. Place the energiser on a flat surface. Open the lid of the energiser by releasing the side
latch. Remove any loose accessories from the battery compartment.
2. Select a 55 to 175 Ah, 9 V battery preferably the alkaline type to use with the energiser.
Remove the battery label to activate the battery (failure to do this will reduce the battery
life).
3. Place the battery in the battery compartment.
4. Connect the positive (red +) lead from the battery to the positive (+) terminal inside the lid
of the energiser.
5. Connect the negative (black -) lead from the battery to the negative (-) terminal inside the
lid of the energiser.
6. Close the energiser lid
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