Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting - patura P30 Mode D'emploi

Energisers connected to electric fences shall not be installed in buildings with fire risk like
barns, storage sheds or stables. To prevent lightning damages you have to install lightning
protection (spark gap with earthing) in the leadout cable before you run it inside the buil-
ding. Electric fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or training
animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output energisers to obtain satisfac-
tory and safe performance.
In electric fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric fence
wire shall be connected to the energiser earth stake. A warning sign shall be fitted to
every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors.
Where an electric fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorpo-
rated in the electric 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 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.
• The size of the warning sign shall be at least 100x200 mm (4x8").
• 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
like the illustration to the right or the substance of
"CAUTION: Electric fence".
• The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the
warning sign and have a height of at least 25 mm (1").
Ensure that all mains-operated, ancillary equipment connected to the electric fence circuit
provides a degree of isolation between the fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent
to that provided by the energiser.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting

What voltage is required to control animals?
4 kV is widely accepted as the recommended minimum voltage to control animals.
However, you also require a well constructed fence system to ensure that animals cannot
push through electrified wires.
The fence voltage is below 4 kV. How do I increase the voltage?
Check the energiser. Ensure that the energiser is not set on half power. Disconnect the
energiser from the fence and earth system. Measure the voltage across the energiser
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