ELEPHANT M1 Compact Instructions De Montage page 4

UK
Installation of ELEPHANT Energizer
Before you start the installation of the
controller it is important that the instructions
are studied carefully. A correct installation is
essential if you want an optimal functionality
of your Energizer.
Earth Connection
In order that your electric fence generates
the best possible shock, it is important that
the connection to earth is perfect, An earth
rod is usually 2 m long and produced in
20-25 mm galvanised iron pipe. It is recom-
mended that the earth rod be inserted at
least 1.5 m into the earth. The connection
from the energizers earth clamp to the earth
rod can be a piece of galvanised fence wire.
You can also use a high-voltage cable. Never
use a standard electrical cable. Secure the
connection to the earth rod with a stainless
collar band or a stainless/galvanised steel
bolt.
See also "Checking the Earth Connection".
The connection to the fence
If the Energizer is placed a long distance
from the fence, the use of high-voltage cable
is recommended to connect the fencing clip
on the controller to the wire connection.
Especially in tunnels or alongside buildings
high-voltage insulated fencing cable must
be used. Normal electric wire must never be
used.
Check the Earth Connection
When you have finalized the connection to
the fence, a test of the installation is recom-
mended. As shown in the diagram you can
make a good temporary connection from
the fence to earth approx. 100 m from the
Energizer.
Connect the Energizer, touch the wire - run-
ning from the earth clip on the energizer to
the earth rod - and note if a shock appears.
If so, the earth connection is not adequate
and you must add an extra earth rod. Con-
tinue this operation until the wire from the
earth clip on the energizer to the earth rod
does not give any shocks.
Remember to remove the temporary earth
connection when the testing is finished.
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DIY testing of your electric fence
Detach the earth connection and the wire to
the fence from the terminals. Hold a screw-
driver on one terminal at a distance of 2-4
mm from the other terminal. If the electric
fence is working as normal, a spark will jump
between the two terminals.
If you are in any doubt that you have a sound
enclosure, walk along the fence with an
old transistor radio. When you pass a poor
insulator, poor leakage to ground or other
poor conditions, radio distortion will occur.
The closer you come to the site, the more
distortion you will hear on the radio.
Possible faults
Poor earth connection
See how to create a perfect earth connection
under "Checking the fence".
Poor wire joints
Poor insulators, especially on iron poles.
Spark flashover on a fence pole can often be
heard clearly.
If the connection to earth, wire joints and in-
sulators is in working order, you can assume
that the fence is generating an even current
all around the enclosure.
Guarantee
If your electric fence is not working properly,
you must dismantle it and return it to where
you bought it. Remember to bring your
receipt. Electric fences that are less than
3 years old are repaired free of charge, on
the condition that the damage has not been
caused by unauthorised intervention or by
the device having been connected to an
incorrect voltage. The guarantee does not
cover misuse, neglect or lightening damage.
There is no guarantee or compensation for
indirect damage.
See also www.elephant.as
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