Mounting Instructions
Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or training
animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output energizers to obtain satisfactory
and safe performance.
In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric
fence wire shall be connected to the energizer earth electrode. A warning sign shall be fitted
to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors.
Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be
incorporated in the electric animal 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 animal 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 100 x 200 mm.
• T he background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow. The inscription on
the sign shall be black and shall be either:
or the substance of „CAUTION: Electric fence".
• T he inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and have a
height of at least 25 mm.
Ensure that all mains-operated, ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence
circuit provides a degree of isolation between the fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent
to that provided by the energizer.
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.
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