GALLAGHER S30 LITHIUM Solar Fence Energizer Instructions

GALLAGHER S30 LITHIUM Solar Fence Energizer

Product Information

Solar Fence Energizer – S30 Lithium

The Gallagher Solar Fence Energizer is a device used to power electric fences. It is designed to be powered by a solar panel and has a built-in lithium battery for energy storage. The energizer is suitable for use in various countries as it comes with instructions in multiple languages.

The product is developed and manufactured by Gallagher Group Limited, a certified supplier with ISO 9001:2015 certification. Please note that the design and specifications of the product may change without prior notice due to Gallagher’s policy of continuing development.

Product Usage Instructions

Important Information

1. Read all instructions before using the Gallagher Solar Fence Energizer.

2. Ensure proper grounding of the energizer and any other connected parts.

3. Take caution when working near power lines, telegraph lines, or radio aerials.

4. Follow the recommended clearance distances based on the power
   line voltage:

   • If voltage is less than or equal to 1,000 V, maintain a clearance of 3 meters.
   • If voltage is greater than 1,000 V and less than or equal to 33,000 V, maintain a clearance of 4 meters.
   • If voltage is greater than 33,000 V, maintain a clearance of 8 meters.

5. Use caution signs with an inscription of “CAUTION: Electric Fence” or the corresponding symbol.

6. Save these instructions for future reference.

S30 Lithium Solar Fence Energizer

Important: Charge the battery for 3 days in full daylight before first use. The solar panel should face towards the equator. In the northern hemisphere, the panel faces south, while in the southern hemisphere, the panel faces north.

Overview

• Solar Panel
• Fence Indicator LED
• On/Off Switch
• Flat Battery Indicator LED
• Fence Terminal & Leadset connection
• Earth Terminal & Leadset connection

Instructions

PUBLISHED BY
Gallagher Group Limited
Kahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026
Hamilton, New Zealand
www.gallagher.com
Copyright © Gallagher Group Limited 2023.
All rights reserved. Patents Pending.
Gallagher S20 S30 Lithium Solar Fence Energizer User Manual for Animals
Edition 1 – February 2023

DISCLAIMER
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, neither Gallagher Group Limited nor any employee of the company, shall be liable on any ground whatsoever to any party in respect of decisions or actions they may make as a result of using this information. In accordance with the Gallagher policy of continuing development, design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Developed and manufactured by Gallagher Group Limited, an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Supplier.

Important Information

WARNING
 Read all instructions.

• Warning
  Do not connect to mains-operated equipment.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• It is recommended that, in all areas where there is a likely presence of unsupervised children who will be unaware of the dangers of electric fencing, that a suitably rated current limiting device having a resistance of not less than 500 ohms be connected between the energizer and the electric fence in this area.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Refer servicing and replacement batteries to a Gallagher Authorised Service Centre.

• Regularly inspect the cables, wires and energizer for any damage. If found damaged in any way, immediately cease use of the energizer and return it to a Gallagher Authorised Service Centre for repair in order to avoid a hazard.

• Check your local council for specific regulations.

• Fence wiring should be installed well away from any telephone or telegraph line or radio aerial.

• Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained in a manner that minimizes danger to persons, animals or their surroundings.

• Do NOT become entangled in the fence. Avoid electric fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons.

• WARNING
  INSTALLERS/USERS SHOULD NOTE: Avoid contacting the fence with the head, mouth, neck or torso. Do not climb over, through or under a multi-wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point.

• Well maintained electric fences kept clear of vegetation with high quality insulation are extremely unlikely to cause fires. In times of extreme fire risk, disconnect energizer.

• An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate energizers or from independent fence circuits of the same energizer.

•  For any two separate electric animal fences, each supplied from a separate energizer independently timed, the distance between the wires of the two electric animal fences shall be at least 2.5m. If this gap is to be closed, this shall be effected by means of electrically non-conductive material or an isolated metal barrier.

• Barbed wire or razor wire shall not be electrified by an energizer.

• A non-electrified fence incorporating barbed wire or razor wire may be used to support one or more off-set electrified wires of an electric animal fence. The supporting devices for the electrified wires shall be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are positioned at a minimum distance of 150 mm from the vertical plane of the non-electrified wires. The barbed wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular intervals.

• Follow the installation instructions regarding earthing.

• A distance of at least 10 m shall be maintained between the energizer earth electrode and any other earthing system connected parts such as the power supply system protective earth or the telecommunication system earth.

• Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from the earthed structural parts of the building. This may be achieved by using insulated high voltage cable.

• Connecting leads that are run underground shall be run in conduit of insulating material or else insulated high voltage lead-out cable shall be used. Care must be taken to avoid damage to the connecting leads due to the effects of animal hooves or tractor wheels sinking into the ground.

• Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the mains supply wiring, communication cables or data cables.

• Connecting leads and electric animal fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communication lines.

• Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever possible. If such a crossing cannot be avoided it shall be made underneath the power line and as nearly as possible at right angles to it.

• If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, the clearances shall not be less than those shown in the table below.
  Minimum clearances from power lines for electric animal fences
  Power line Voltage V|

Clearance m

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Less than or equal to 1 000|

3

Greater than 1 000 and less than or equal to 33 000

|

4

Greater than 33 000|

8

• If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, their height above the ground shall not exceed 3 m.
  This height applies either side of the orthogonal projection of the outermost conductors of the power line on the ground surface, for a distance of:

  • 2 m for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V;
  • 15 m for power lines operating at a nominal voltage exceeding 1 000 V.

• 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 an earth stake. 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 by electric fence warning signs (G6020) at regular intervals that are securely fastened to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence wires.

  • The size of the warning sign shall be at least 100mm x 200mm.
  • The background colour of both sides of the warning sign shall be yellow.
  • The inscription on the sign shall be black and shall be either:
  • The substance of “CAUTION: Electric Fence” or,
  • The symbol shown:
  • The inscription shall be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the
    warning sign and have a height of at least 25mm.

• Ensure that no mains operated ancillary equipment is connected to the electric animal fence.

• 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.

This energizer complies with international safety regulations and is manufactured to international standards. Gallagher reserves the right to make changes without notice to any product specification to improve reliability, function or design. E & OE.
The author thanks the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for permission to reproduce Information from its International Publication 60335-2-76 Annex BB.1. All such extracts are copyright of IEC, Geneva, Switzerland. All rights reserved. Further information on the IEC is available from www.iec.ch. IEC has no responsibility for the placement and context in which the extracts and contents are reproduced by the author, nor is IEC in any way responsible for the other content or accuracy therein. Save these instructions.

Important
Charge the battery for 3 days in full daylight before first use. The solar panel should face towards the equator. i.e. in the northern hemisphere, panel faces south, in the southern hemisphere, panel faces north.

Overview

Tips & Troubleshooting on p. 15.
5| Fence Terminal & Leadset

connection

| Connects to fence
6| Earth Terminal & Leadset

connection

| Connects to earth/ground stake (sold separately)

Step 1.

Charge the Battery

Important
Charge the battery for 3 days in full daylight before first use.

Step 2
Connect Earth and Fence leads.

Step 3
Mount the Energizer

CAUTION:
Do not install energizer on the ground. Never leave the energizer face down. Do not install where long grass can cover any part of the solar panel.

Step 4
Connect Earth and Fence leads to fence

• Connect green terminal to the earth rod inserted at least 2 ft (60cm) into the ground.
•  Connect red terminal to fence line.
• Important: For Step 3d. ONLY, the earth lead can be connected to the earth screw on the back of the energizer which is touching the earth rod.

Step 5
Turn on energizer.

Note:
The energizer will automatically slow the pulse rate from 1.5 seconds during the day to 2.5 seconds at night, to conserve the battery while live stock are less active.

Accessories

• Install the energizer on a Gallagher Ring Top Post using the optional Ring Top Post Mount.
• Install the energizer onto a wooden post or an earth stake using the optional Wood Post/Earth (Ground) Rod Mount.

Tips & Troubleshooting

is flat due to insufficient

sunlight. Battery needs

charging.

|

•  Ensure energizer is getting enough sun and facing the correct direction.
• Ensure energizer is in direct sunlight.
• Turn energizer OFF for 3 days, leave in the sun to charge internal battery.

Energizer pulsing slow| Battery capacity is low due to insufficient sunlight.
Battery LED flashing red.| Temperature protection state. Energizer stopped pulsing to protect internal battery|

• Energizer will self-recover when temperature returns to normal operating range.

Stock getting out| No or low voltage on fence|

• Check energizer isn’t faulty;
• disconnect from fence and earth
• measure across fence and earth terminals with a Gallagher Fence Voltm
• if less than 5 kV return energizer for service
• if more than 5 kV, check the fence for shorts.
• Add a supplementary ground rod.

Care & Maintenance

• Keep solar panel clean – periodically use a soft cloth with water and a mild detergent.
• Do not expose the energizer to excessive temperatures or fire. (Below -20oC or above 70oC).

Important Battery Information

Recharging the battery| Switch the energizer off. Place in sunlight for 3 days to charge battery.
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Storing the energizer| Switch the energizer off. Store in a cool, dry, dark, ventilated area to minimise battery current. Recharge the battery before and after seasonal storage.
Leaking batteries| If battery fluid comes in contact with : Eyes – flush the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Ensure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. Skin – immediately flush with water and/or soap.
Battery replacement or disposal| This energizer contains a Lithium battery which is not user replaceable. The lithium battery must be replaced by a trained professional using a Gallagher approved lithium battery. Return energizer to a Gallagher Authorised Service Centre for battery replacement or disposal.

Product Specifications

Approvals & Standards

Important: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gallagher Group Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
   • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
   • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
   • Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.

Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

This symbol on the product indicates that this product and with special care, the battery, must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

References

• Gallagher Group Limited
• Homepage

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