Gallagher MBS1800i Notice D'installation page 11

Gallagher 3E4346 MBS1800i MBS2800i Energizer User Manual
Step 2. Install the Earth system
Buildings and gates for example, can become electrifi ed with fence voltages if the
energizer is improperly earthed.
Follow earthing instruc ons
a) Install at least 3 x 7
In dry condi ons or in low mineral content soil more earth stakes may be
required. Earth stakes must be at least 10
any mains cabling, telephone cabling, water pipes or building earth. Do not
connect the earth terminal to any building metal work or framing.
b) To a ach the earth cable:
1. Using Underground Cable (G627) remove 2 inches of plas c coa ng from
one end of the cable wire and connect to the green (
energizer.
2. A ach the cable to the earth system by removing 4 inches of insula on
from the cable at each Earth Stake (G879) and then clamp the exposed
wire to each stake using an Earth Clamp (G876).
3. Tighten the clamp.
Note: Poor grounding can cause interference on telephone lines, radios and
televisions. This can be recognized by a clicking sound on
Reference Earth
An addi onal earth stake is required to measure the earth system performance.
a) Install a single galvanized stake (G878 / G879) at least 2 feet long, at least
33 feet from the main energizer earth system and at least 33 feet from any
mains cabling, telephone cabling, water pipes or building earth.
b) Using Underground Cable (G627) connect the reference earth stake to the
black (ref earth symbol) terminal on the energizer.
carefully.
galvanized earth stakes into damp soil where possible.
GREEN
To Earth System
BLACK
To Reference Earth
apart and at least 33
) terminal on the
telephones.
RED
To Fence
away from
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