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USER’S MANUALFor AC-Powered Fence Controllers
Part I: Fence Controller InstallationBefore You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 2Fence Controller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 4Fence Controller Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 10Model 8200 Installation/Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 11
Part II: Electric Fencing Basics
Electric Fence Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 12Electric Fencing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 14Grounding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 15Fence Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 17Insulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 19Fence Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 20Gate Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 22Lightning/Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 23Electric Fence Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 25Testing/Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 30Fence Controller Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 33
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All Zareba brand pulse-type electric fence controllers meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards for safety .
WARNING: Read ALL these instructions. Only use electric fence controller products for the purpose intended as defined in this manual .
WARNING: Never run more than one fence controller on the same fence line at one time . The pulse time between the fence controllers will be too close together and could be hazardous to animals and people . It could also damage your fence controllers .
WARNING: Install fence lines powered by separate fence controllers far enough apart to prevent contact with both fence lines at the same time . Simultaneously touching two fences powered by separate energizers could be hazardous .
WARNING: In brushfire-prone areas, turn the fencer off on extremely dry days . For backup, be sure others know how to disconnect the fence controller . Also, never disconnect wires or approach a fence during lightning storms .
WARNING: Do not operate fence controllers near any combustible materials including gasoline, kerosene and cleaning fluids .
WARNING: Never electrify barbed wire or similar fence types where an animal or human may become tangled in the fence or caught against the fence .
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not remove the fence controller cover . Refer to service personnel .
Before You Start
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WARNING: Check local zoning laws for electric fencing guidelines in your area . Also check with local utilities before digging to identify any buried cables or natural gas lines .
Inadouble-insulatedcontroller,twosystemsofinsulationareprovidedinsteadofgrounding.No
meansofequipmentgroundisprovidedinthesupplycordofadouble-insulatedcontroller,norshouldameansforequipmentgroundingbeaddedtothecontroller.Servicingofadouble-insulatedcontrollerrequiresextremecareandknowledgeofthesystem,andshouldbedoneonlybyqualifiedservicepersonnel.Replacementpartsforadouble-insulatedcontrollermustbeidenticaltothepartstheyreplace.
Tools Required•Wirecutter/stripper(partno.FWC-1)
•Flatheadandphillipsscrewdrivers
•Adjustablewrench
•Voltagetester(partno.DEFT-1orRSVT8)
Other Required Components•Twolengthsof20KVinsulatedhook-upwire(onelong
enoughtoconnectfencecontrollertogroundsystemandonelongenoughtoconnectfencecontrollertofenceline)
•Fencelineconnector(partno.07110-96forsteelorpolywire;PRS2forpolyrope;orPTCC1forpolytape)
•6-to8-footgroundrod(s)(partno.GR8or07104-96)
•Groundrodclamps–onepergroundrod(partno.CGR1or07105-96)
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Fence Controller Installation
Ground connection
AC power plug
Overview of Installed Fence Controller
Fence connection
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STEP 1: Mount Fence ControllerIMPORTANT: Mount inside or in a waterproof enclosure
Single screw mounting
Double screw mounting
To fence
To groundPlastic/PVC pipe
Inside installation Outdoor sheltered installation
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STEP 2: Connect Ground and Fence Terminals
Connect hook-up wire to FENCE terminal
Connect hook-up wire to GROUND terminal
1½“
20KV hook-up wire
– or –– or –
Your fence controller will have one of three types of terminals – strip wire and connect as shown below
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Hook-up wire from fence controller
Hook-up wire to other ground rods
STEP 3: Connect to Ground System
Check ground system reliability•IMPROPERGROUNDINGWILLAFFECTTHEPERFORMANCEOF
YOURFENCECONTROLLER!Seepage15formoreinformationaboutpropergrounding.
NOTE: Connect additional ground rods with hook-up wire and ground rod clamps
Ground rod clamp (part no.07105-96 or CGR1)
Ground rod(part no.07104-96 or GR8)
Tip: The fence controller must be grounded sufficiently for the system to work effectively . Improper grounding can also cause inter-ference on telephone lines, radios and television and could invalidate your warranty .
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STEP 4: Connect to Fence Line
Check fence system reliability•IMPROPERCONNECTIONPOINTSWILLAFFECTTHE
PERFORMANCEOFYOURFENCECONTROLLER!•Makesuresplicesandinsulatorsaresoundandsecure.
Poly tape connection
Poly tape connector clamp(part no. PTCC1)
Poly rope connection
Poly rope splicer(part no. PRS2)
Aluminum/Steel/Poly wire connection
Galvanized line clamp(part no. 07110-96)
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STEP 5: Power Fence Controller
NOTE: Fence controller will be outputting voltage at this
point – to avoid shock do not touch fence terminal or
fence wire.
WARNING: For AC-powered fence controllers; do not modify the plug provided with the controller if it doesn’t fit into the outlet . Contact a qualified electri-cian for proper outlet installation .
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thesefencecontrol-lershaveapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Thisplugwillfitinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnotfitfullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectri-ciantoinstalltheproperoutlet.Donotchangethepluginanyway.
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Ground terminal• connect to ground rod
Fence terminal• connect to fence line
Fence OK• flashes 40-60 times/minute
when voltage output is OK• flashes at slower rate when
fence line voltage is low
Fence OK• flashes when voltage is
on fence line
Fence Controller Operation
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High/Low switch• use HIGH setting for
increased voltage when training cows
• use LOW setting for cows that are trained
Model 8200 Installation/OperationThe8200(CowTrainer)isusedinstanchion-styledairybarnstotraincowstodefacateinthegutter.ThisfencecontrollerpowerstheT-barthathangsoverthecow’sback,preventingthemfromhunching.
Followinstallationsteps1–5asshowninpreviouspages.
Cow TrainerElectric Fence Controller
8200-AHIGHOFFLOW
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1 Fence controller (page 4)
2 Ground system (pages 7 and 15)
6 Gate openings (page 22)
3 Fence posts (page 17)
7 Lightning/ surge protection (page 23)
Electric Fence Components
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5 Fence wire (page 20)
4 Insulators (page 19)
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Electric Fencing Basics
How Electric Fencing Works
Electricfencingisaneasy-to-installsystemforcontaininganimalsorkeepingthemout.Ashort,safepulseofelectricitycreatesapsychologi-calbarrierthattrainsanimalstoavoidthefence.Inorderfortheanimaltofeelashock,thevoltageproducedbythefencecontrollermustpenetratetheanimal’shair,hideandhoof.
Thesystemworkswhenananimalprovidesanelectricalpathbytouch-ingthefencewireandtheearthsimultaneously.Theelectricitythenpassesthroughtheanimal,intothesoilandbacktothegroundrods,whichareconnectedtothefencecontroller.Atthatpointthecircuitiscompleteandtheanimalinstantlyreceivesanelectricalshock.
Tip: For permanent, high tensile fence installation instructions, refer to Zareba’s High Tensile Electric Fence Guide available at zarebasystems .com .
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Electric Fence Controller
First ground rod must be driven within 20’ of fence controller.
Copper or galvanized metal ground rods driven 6’ deep, spaced 10’ apart.
20 KV insulated hook-up wire Ground rod clamps
6'
10 ' 10 '
Fence Controller
Grounding System2Overview of Grounding System Aneffectivegroundsystemconsistsof:•(3)6’to8’groundrods(partno.07104-96orGR8)•(3)groundrodclamps(partno.07105-96orCGR1)•20KVinsulatedhook-upwire(partno.UGC50,UGC250,
1404-92or7090-92)
Seepage7fordetailonconnectinggroundsystem.
Tip: Watering or sprinkling the soil around the ground rods in dry weather will improve ground system performance .
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Fence Controller
Utilityground
50 '
Water tank
Water pipeline (or other buried metal)
Ground rods
Ground Installation Around Buried MetalGround Installation Around Buried Metal
WARNING: Do not install ground rods within 50 feet of a utility ground rod, buried telephone line or buried metal water line, as they may pick up stray voltage .
Hot fence wire
Hot fence wire
Ground return wire
Additional ground rod every 1,300’
Standard ground system
Fence controller
Animal makes contact with BOTH hot and ground wire to recieve shock
Grounding in Dry or Frozen Ground
Indry,sandyorfrozensoilatypicalgroundingsystemisinsufficientbecauseelectricitycannotflowbacktothefencecontroller.Tocompensate,createagroundwirereturnsystemwithonefencewirecarryingelectricitybacktothefencecontroller’sgroundterminal.Runthegroundreturnwirebetweenhot/electrifiedwiresanddrivea6-footgalvanizedsteelorcopperrodevery1,300feet.Regardlessofthesoilconditions,whentheanimalcontactsthehotandgroundwiressimultaneously,theywillfeelashock.
Tip: Because the animal must contact the hot and ground return wire SIMULTANEOUSLY, we recommend these two wires be spaced within two to three inches of each other .
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Posts should be perpendicular to the slope of the terrain
Post Spacing on Hilly Terrain
Don’ttrytospacepostsevenly.Inlevelterrain,postscanbespacedfartherapart;foruneventerrain,apostshouldbeplacedathighandlowpoints;andonhillsides,postsshouldbeinstalledperpendiculartotheslope.Thiskeepsthewireattheproperheightandpreventsitfrombindingoninsulatorsorclips.
Fencepostsfallintotwocategories:corner/gateposts,whichmustwithstandtension;andlineposts,whichsimplysupportthefencelinebetweencorner/gateposts.Postmaterialvariesandshouldbeselectedbyfencetype.
Electricfencingwillusuallyusefewerpoststhanconventionalbarbedorwoven-wirefencing,makingitlessexpensiveandeasiertoinstall.Mostpostsarespaced12–20feetapartdependingonterrainandanimalbeingcontrolled.
Fence Posts3
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Post Type: Wood Post
Plastic Step-in Post
Steel T-post, U-post, Y-post
Fiber-glass T-post/Rod Post
Metal Rod Post
Used for:
CornerPosts X X (limited)
LinePosts X X X X X
Use With Fence Type:
Portable X X X
Semi-Permanent
X X
Equine X X X X X
PermanentHighTensile
X X
Post Selection Guide
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Insulatorsisolatetheelectricfencewire(s)topreventshortingandelectriccurrentleakage,whilealsokeepingthewiresproperlyspaced.
Selectyourinsulatorstofitthetypeofpostandfencewireyouareusing.WerecommendRedSnap’r®plasticinsulatorsdesignedforeverytypeofpost–wood,T-posts,rod,corner,orchainlinkfencing.Theseinsulatorsareavailablewithvariousfrontendstoaccommodateyourselectionofsteelorpolywire,polytapeorpolyrope.
Tip: To prevent energy drain, routinely check to ensure insulators are clear of cobwebs and that electrified wires do not touch posts .
Insulators4
Installation of Corner/End Post/Gate Insulators
Staple
Non-electrified wire
Corner insulator
End post/gate insulator
Non-electrified wire
Electric fence wire Electric
fence wire
Staple
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Electricfencewirecarriestheelectricalcurrentfromthefencecontrol-leraroundtheperimeterofthefence.Galvanizedsteelandaluminumwirecarryelectricitybest.Polywire,tapeandropehavestrandsofconductivewiretwistedorwovenintothefabricandareidealforelectricfencingbecauseofitsease-of-use,lightweightandvisibility.
Tip: For equine enthusiasts, we recommend using 1½ inch white poly tape or ¼ inch white poly rope . They are highly visible, easy to install and safer than steel wire for horses .
Theheightandspacingofthewireswillvarywiththeanimalbeingcontained(orkeptout).Alwayspositiononeelectrifiedwireattheanimal’sshoulderheight;theanimalwillhitthefencewithitsnose,makingitbackup.Properspacingofthewiresfortheanimalcontrolledismoreimportantthanoverallfenceheight.
Fence Wire5
Proper Wire Height and Spacing
Wheninstallingfencewire,pullwiretauttomaintainthesameheightandspacingbetweentheposts.
Tip: To prevent energy drain, keep electric fence wire clear of vegeta-tion or objects touching the fence line .
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Step 1
Step 2
Tie any simple knot such as a square knot. Strip back and cut poly strands
leaving two inches of conductive wires exposed. Twist or “pigtail”
wires together.
Stagger ends of poly rope and tightly secure using
poly rope splicer.
Poly Wire
Metal Wire
Never use loose or single-wrap splices
Make one-foot loop. Insert poly tape through center of
buckle and slip closed end over the
upright flange.
Pull poly tape tight and over flange.
Step 1 Step 3Step 2
Poly Tape (using part no. SBS4 or SBL4)
Poly Rope (using part no. PRS2)
Splicing Techniques
Tomaximizepoweronthefence,goodelectricalconnectionsandsplicesarecritical.
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+ Hot
+ Hot
+ Hot
+ Hot
+ Hot
+ Hot
Metal Gate Installation
Gateopeningscanbeinstalledavarietyofways.Typicallythesamefencewireisusedacrosstheopening.Ifametalgateorspringgateisused,20KVinsulatedhook-upwireshouldbeusedtocarrytheelec-tricalcurrentunderthegateopening.NOTE:Refertopage8forinfor-mationonhowtomakefencelineconnections.
+ Hot + Hot
Spring Gate Installation
20KV insulated hook-up wire
Line clamps
Standard Gate Installation
Gate Openings6
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Lightningisoneofthemaincausesoffencecontrollerfailure.Ifastormisforecast,disconnectyourfencecontrollerfromthefenceinadvance,andunplugifitisanAC-poweredunit.UsingaZarebaCut-OffSwitch(partno.COS1)isasimplewaytoquicklydisconnectyourfencecontroller.Ifyouareinanareawithfrequentelectricalstorms,besuretokeepasparefencecontrollerforbackup.
WARNING: Never disconnect a fence controller or approach an electric fence during a lightning storm .
WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Do not connect an electric fence to any other device such as a cattle or poultry trainer, as light-ning striking a fence will be conducted to other devices .
Zarebaoffersseveralproductsdesignedtohelpminimizedamagefromlightning:
Lightning Constrictor (part no. LC1) – Acombinationlightningdiverterandlightningchokethatinstallsbetweenthefencelineandthefencecontroller.
Lightning Arrestor/Lighting Diverter (part no. LA1/07106-96) – Helpsprotectfencecontrollerfromlightningbydivertingstrikeintotheground.
Lightning/Surge Protection7
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Storm Guard (part no. 01667-92) – Helpsprotectfencecontrollersratedat1jouleofenergyoutputorgreaterfromlightningstrikes.
Spring Gate Kit (part no. SG1) – Springcoilhelpstodissipatelightningsurges.
AC Surge Suppressor (part no. 1549-96) – ProtectsAC-poweredfencecontrollersfrompowersurgesupto6,000volts.
Tip: While lightning protection devices can reduce damage by up to 75%, no device provides 100% protection from lightning .
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Design Your Fence Nowthatyouunderstandhoweachcomponentworksinyourfence,sketchyourfencelayouttogetacountofmaterialsyou’llneed,includingnumberofposts,wires,insulators,gateopenings,etc.
Tip: An electric fence line does not have to be constructed in a continuous loop; it also works effectively when dead-ended .
Electric Fence Design
Fence controller
Line posts
Corner posts
Pond
Gate
Barn
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Estimate Your Electric Fence SuppliesUsethechartbelowtogetaroughideaofwhatyou’llneedfordifferentsizeenclosures.
Tip: Visit zarebasystems .com to use our online Fence BuilderTM . It will recommend the correct products in the correct amounts for your electric fence .
5 Acres 10 Acres
For a SINGLE wire fence with ONE gate opening:
Posts (15ft spacing) 133 182
Line Post Insulators (25/bag) 6 bags 8 bags
Corner Post Insulators (10/bag) 1 bag 1 bag
Poly wire, tape or rope (1,320ft spool)
2 spools 3 spools
Gate handle kit 1 kit 1 kit
For a THREE wire fence with ONE gate opening:
Posts (15ft spacing) 133 182
Line Post Insulators (25/bag)
16 bags 22 bags
Corner Post Insulators (10/bag) 2 bag 2 bag
Poly wire, tape or rope (1,320ft spool)
5 spools 7 spools
Gate handle kit 1 kit 1 kit
660’
330’
Total = 1,980’
825’
Total = 2,706’
528’
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Fence Configurations By Species Tip: Electric fence systems can be built in any configuration as
needed by the end user . The following pages show recommended voltage levels and wire spacings to safely contain different species .
4-wire
Voltage for Cows: 2,000–3,000 vVoltage for Bulls: 3,000–4,000 v• docile cattle require fewer strands; determined bulls require
more voltage
3-wire
Boundary fences
10"
20"
40" total
10" 10"
8"
6"
6"
6"
6"
10"
10"
10"
12"
10"
5-wire
Feed lots
52" total
6-wire
Deter predators
42" total
1-wire
Portable/temporary fences
32"–42” total
Voltage: 2,000–3,000 v• high visibility for safety; use white 1½” poly tape
3-wire
Geldings and mares
10"
20"
40" total
10"
4-wire
Mares and colts
10"
10"
10"
16"
46" total
5-wire
Stallions
1-wire
Portable/temporary fences
36"–48” total
10"
10"
10"
10"
12"
52" total
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4-wire
Voltage: 1,000–2,000 v• wires need to be low to
ground to deter rooting
3-wire
Boundary fences
10"
6"
24" total
8"
4-wire
Less space between wires
deters predators
Voltage: 4,000–5,000 v• determined animals
looking for food need higher voltage
Taller fence to deter jumping
70" total
10"
10"
10"
10"
10"
10"
10"
7-wire
10"
8"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6-wire42"
total
1-wire
Portable/temporary
fences
18"–24” total
4-wire
Voltage: 4,000–5,000 v• thick coats/determined animals require more voltage;
may need to deter predators
Less space between wires
deters predators
Taller fence to deter goats
jumping
70" total
10"
10"
10"
10"
10"
10"
10"
7-wire
10"
8"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6-wire42"
total
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4-wire
Voltage: 4,000–5,000 v• higher voltage needed;
fence needs to deter jumping/reaching under
15-wire
Boundary fences
4" spacing
8" spacing
72" total
4-wire
Voltage: 4,000–5,000 v• easily trained, but
thick coats require more voltage
10"
8"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6-wire
Deter predators
42" total
4-wire
Boundary fence
10"
10"
10"
16"
46" total
4-wire
Height/number of wires depends on
size of animal
3"
16" total
3"
3"
3"
4"
Voltage: 1,000–2,000 v• smaller animals require
closer wire spacing and wire close to ground
5-wire
4-wire
Height/number of wires
depends on size of animal
Retrofit existing fence with wire at top/bottom
6"
6"
6"
6"
24" total
Voltage: 700–1,000 v• use to contain/deter or
prevent jumping or digging
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Test fence line voltage regularly at the furthest point on the fence from the fence controller to ensure voltage is adequate for the animal being controlled.
Inadequate voltageAdequate voltage reading –
fence line OK Ensure power supply is sufficient (battery/AC power)
Replace/repair battery or AC power to fence controller
If power OK, disconnect FENCE and GROUND wires from fence controller, then check voltage output by
touching metal part of terminals with tester.
If output is normal (over 5,000 volts*), reconnect FENCE/GROUND wires
If output is less than 5,000 volts* there is a fence controller fault. Call Zareba for assistance.
Test ground system – it should read less than 400 volts on ground rod. If over 400 volts, add extra ground rods or make them deeper. Test again/add more ground rods until
ground system reads under 400 volts. Remember grounding is affected by soil conditions.
If grounding is OK, test the hook-up wire that connects the fence controller to the fence line. Disconnect hook-up wire from fence line and test.
Under 4,500 volts*Hook-up wire is leaking to ground.
Ensure you are using 20 KV insulated hook-up wire. Replace and recheck.
Over 4,500 volts*Turn off fence controller and reconnect
the hook-up wire to fence line.
Poor hook-up wire
connections
Poor jumpers between
lines
Poor fence line splices/ conductors
Fence line short or leak to ground
Leaking hook-up wire
under gateway
Very heavy vegetation against the fence line
Metal object touching fence line
Bad or incorrect insulator
Fence line touching a fence post
Faulty connections
at gate openings
If you cannot resolve the problem please call Zareba Systems at 800-800-1819.
* (2,000 volts for models 10ACRE, 20 ACRE, ACC2, 33C, RS3 or SP3)
* (1,500 volts for models 10ACRE, 20 ACRE, ACC2, 33C, RS3 or SP3)
Check fence line
3
5
1
4
2
Testing/Troubleshooting
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Regulartestingandmaintenanceofyourelectricfencesystemisimportanttoassureperformance.WerecommendZarebavoltagetestersDEFT-1orRSVT8forthispurpose.
Tip: Testing voltage by touching the fence line with your hand or a weed is not recommended . In addition, if you do this wearing rubber-soled shoes you will NOT feel a shock .
STEP 1: Test the Fence Line Checkforadequatevoltageatthefurthestendofthefencelinefromthefencecontroller.
STEP 2: Test Fence Controller Removefencecontrollerpowersource(unplugordisconnectfrombattery)anddisconnectfenceandgroundwires.Powerfencecontrollerandtouchmetalboltsofgroundandfenceterminalswithgroundandfenceprongsoftester.
Ifoutputislessthan5,000volts*,thereisafencecontrollerproblem–pleasecallZarebaCustomerServiceat800-800-1819.(*2,000voltsformodels10ACRE,20ACRE,ACC2,33C,RS3,SP3orLIS3)
Electric Fence Controller
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STEP 4: Test Hook-Up WireRemovefencecontrollerpowersource(unplugordisconnectfrombattery)anddisconnecthook-upwirefromfenceline.Powerfencecontrollerandthencheckhook-upwireasshown.
STEP 5: Check Fence ComponentsWalkyourfencelineandinspectallcomponents.Insulatorsshouldbecleanandnotcracked.Fencewireshouldbeproperlyspliced,nottouchingfencepostsandproperlyconnectedatallpoints.Verifyweeds,branchesorotherdebrisarenottouchingthefenceline.
STEP 6:IfyouarestillgettinginadequatevoltagereadingsvisitZarebaSystems.comforfurthertipsorcallZarebaSystemscustomerserviceat800-800-1819.
100 yards
To fence controller(GROUND terminal)
To fence controller(FENCE terminal)
Short the fence using a metal bar or wire
Push probeinto ground
Touch ground rod with tester. If reading is over 400 volts, grounding is inadequate. Add additional ground rods 6 feet apart
connected by hook-up wire until reading is under 400 volts.
STEP 3: Test Ground System
Touch tester contacts to
hook-up wire.
To FENCE terminal
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30-DAY FULL WARRANTYZarebaSystems®guaranteesyoursatisfaction.Youcanreturnproductwithitsreceipttotheplaceofpurchasewithin30daysforafullrefund.Proofofpurchaseisrequiredforafullrefund.
LIMITED WARRANTYThisfencecontrolleriswarrantedforoneyearfromthedateofsaletobefreefromdefectsofmaterialandworkmanshipandfromdamagecausedbylightning.FencersthatareequippedwiththeStormGuardlightningprotectionmodulearewarrantedonlywhentheStormGuardisproperlyinstalledonthefencecontroller.Proofofpurchaseisrequiredforwarrantyconsideration,andmaybereturnedtoZarebaSystems®oranyoftheZarebaAuthorizedRepairCentersforwarrantyrepair.Ifnosalesreceipthasbeenreturned,thedateofmanufacturewillbeusedtodeterminethewarrantyperiod.Neitherthefullorlimitedwarrantyappliestoanydefectintheproductcausedbyimproperinstallation,misuse,tampering,neglect,moistureoranyotherreasonnotrelatedtodefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipoftheproduct.Thefullandlimitedwarrantiesarenotassignableortransferable.Itisforthebenefitofandgivenonlytothefirstconsumerpurchaseroftheproduct,andshallnotbeforthebenefitofnorgiventoanysubsequentownersoranyotheruserortoanyperson.TheobligationofZarebaSystems®underthelimitedwarrantyisonlytorepairingorreplacing,atitsoption,anypartoftheproductthatisdefectiveandiscoveredbythetermsofthiswarranty.Ifanycovereddefectoccursduringthewarranty,returntheproductforreplacementorrepair,withfreightprepaid,toanyAuthorizedRepairCenterordirectlytoZarebaSystems®,69N.LocustStreet,Lititz,PA17543.Therewillbenofurthercosttoyouifitisaresultofdefects,failuresormalfunctionoftheproduct.(Note:Thefollowingfencecontrollermodelscanonlybereturnedtothefactoryforwarrantyconsideration:601,8574,A5,WD56,30,10ACRE,20ACRE,415,410,4444,4612,4465,4309,8565,8555,8612,77,98,S12,S100,980,57,S12,TCC2,ACC2and33B.AnymodeloffencecontrollernotlistedcanbesenttoanyAuthorizedRepairCenterortothefactory).UPONEXPIRATIONOFTHEFULL30-DAYWARRANTY,ZAREBASYSTEMS®MAKESNOOTHEREXPRESSEDORIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFFITNESSORMERCHANTABILITYORANYOTHERWARRANTIES,EITHEREXPRESSEDORIMPLIED;ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,WHICHEXCEEDSTHEFOREGOINGWARRANTY,ISHEREBYDISCLAIMEDBYZAREBASYSTEMS®.THEREARENOWARRANTIESWHICHEXTENDBEYONDTHEDESCRIPTIONOFTHEFACEHEREOF.Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationmaynotapplytoyou.InnocaseshallZarebaSystems®beliableforincidental,consequential,specialorindirectdamagesofanykind.Anyactionforbreachofwarrantymustbestartedwithinoneyearafterthecauseofactionshalloccur,andnosuchactionshallbemaintainedwhichisnotcommencedwithinsuchaperiod.Somestates,however,donotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusionmaynotapplytoyou.Thislimitedwarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouthowtoexerciseyourrightsunderthetermsofeitherthefullorlimitedwarranty,youmaycallZarebaat800-800-1819,[email protected]®,69N.LocustStreet,Lititz,PA17543.
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LIMITATION OF DAMAGESThedirectionsforuseofthisproductshouldbefollowedcarefully.Itisimpossibletoeliminateallriskinherentlyassociatedwithuseoftheproduct.TheeffectivenessofZarebaSystems®brandsoffencecontrollersmaydependontheeffectivenessofconnections,interruptionofpowersource,accidentalgroundingofwires,weatherconditions,orthemannerofuseorapplication,allofwhicharebeyondthecontrolofZarebaSystems®ortheseller.Allsuchrisksshallbeassumedbythebuyer.ZarebaSystems®warrantsthatthisproductisreasonablyfitforthepurposesreferredtointhedirectionsforuse,subjecttotheinherentrisksreferredtoabove.ZarebaSystems®makesnootherexpressedorimpliedwarrantyoffitnessormerchantabilityoranyotherexpressedorimpliedwarranty.INNOCASESHALLZAREBASYSTEMS®ORTHESELLERBELIABLEFORCONSEQUENTIAL,SPECIALORINDIRECTDAMAGESRESULTINGFROMTHEUSEORHANDLINGOFTHISPRODUCT.ZAREBASYSTEMS®ANDTHESELLEROFFERTHISPRODUCTANDTHEBUYERANDUSERACCEPTIT,SUBJECTTOTHEFOREGOINGCONDITIONSOFSALEANDWARRANTYWHICHMAYBEVARIEDONLYBYAGREEMENTINWRITINGSIGNEDBYANOFFICEROFZAREBASYSTEMS®.Somestates,however,donotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusionmaynotapplytoyou.Thislimitedwarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
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Woodstream Corp.69N.LocustStreet
Lititz,PA17543
Contact us:ZarebaSystems.com
Part#0077368-004Rev10
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