Installation - patura P1 Mode D'emploi

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 electric
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 materials to construct.
• 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

Read all of the safety instructions in this manual carefully before installing the energiser.
Selecting a site for the installation
Follow these guidelines when selecting a site for your installation.
Select a site where:
• a good earth can be obtained
• children and animals cannot interfere with the installation
• the installation can be accessed easily
Make sure the energiser is installed:
• adjacent to the electric fence
• preferably in the middle of the electric fence system
• close to a mains/line power outlet (if using the mains power adaptor supplied)
• at least 1 m (3') away from and not directly above the battery
(if using a battery to power the energiser)
If your installation is outside, also make sure that it is:
• on firm ground away from flooding
• inside a protective fence, if required.
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