Building an electric fence
Note:
This product has been designed for use
with electric animal fences.
For information about building an electric fence,
refer to the Patriot website
www.patriotglobal.com.
Installing and testing a
ground system
Select a suitable site for the ground system.
Sites need to be at least 33' (10 m) from other
ground systems (e.g. telephone, mains/line
power or the ground system of another unit).
Drive 6' (2 m) ground rods into the soil. The
table below specifies the minimum number of
6' (2 m) ground rods recommended for a
ground system:
Model
Patriot PMX50
Patriot PMX120
Patriot PMX200
Patriot PMX350
Patriot PMX450
Patriot PMX600
Safety considerations
Warning!
- USA and Canada - To reduce the risk of
electric shock, the unit's power adaptor
may have a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper
Ground rods
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outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
- Switch the unit off before installation or
performing any work on the fence.
- Read all the safety considerations
carefully.
- Check your installation to ensure that it
complies with all local safety regulations.
- Europe - The unit must be located in a
shelter, and the cable must not be
handled when the temperature is below
5 °C.
- Do not connect simultaneously to a fence
and to any other device such as a cattle
trainer or a poultry trainer. Otherwise,
lightning striking your fence will be
conducted to all other devices.
Notes:
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This product has been designed for use
with electric animal fences.
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Keep these instructions in a handy location.
Safe electric fence construction
Warning!
Read before use.
An electric fence can be hazardous when there
is a risk of entrapment or entanglement, or
other hazards exist. Serious injury or death may
result. Take all steps to avoid the risk of
entrapment or entanglement.
Hazards
Do not climb through or under an electric
fence. If it is necessary to cross an electric
fence use a gate or specially designed
crossing point.
Do not allow young or infirm persons to use
this unit without supervision. Do not allow
young children to play with this unit or near
an electric fence or electrified wires.
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