AMERICAN FARMWORKS 1568524 Electric Fence Energizers User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- AMERICAN FARMWORKS
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AMERICAN FARMWORKS 1568524 Electric Fence Energizers
FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS, WE RECOMMEND YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING
- Electric Fence Tester
- Three 6-8’ Ground Rods
- Three Ground Rod Clamps
- 2 Two Lengths 20 KV Insulated Hook-up Wire (one long enough to connect to fence energizer to ground system and one long enough to fence energizer to fence line)
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CAN RESULT IN DECREASED FENCE PERFORMANCE
- Brush, weed and plant growth around the base of your fence.
- Improper grounding.
- Snow.
- Cracked or broken insulators.
- Fence wires that are less than 4” apart.
- Dry, rocky or sandy soils.
- Insufficiently charged battery.
BEEFORE YOU START
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WARNING: Read ALL these instructions. Only use electric fence energizer products for the purpose intended as defined in this manual.
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This controller must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding. reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of low resistance for the electric current. Grounding this product is provided by a properly installed ground rod electrically connected to the fence controller output ground terminal.
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To reduce risk of electrical shock do not remove cover. Refer to service personnel.
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Never electrify barbed wire! The barbs may injure animals if they become tangled in the fence.
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Always disconnect battery-powered fence controllers from the battery before recharging the battery. Failure to do so may damage your fence controller and battery charger, and void your warranty.
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Never run more than on the fence controller on the same fence line at one time. The pulses of short shock solid-state fence controllers will be too close together and may be hazardous to animals and people. It will also damage your fence controllers.
I instruct all persons on how to disconnect a fence controller in case of an emergency. Post signs on electric fences along public roads or near residences. -
WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Do not connect an electric fence 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.
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WARNING: Energizers requiring an external ground must be properly grounded.
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WARNING: Many AC energizers are internally grounded and are equipped with polarized 2 prong
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Install fence lines powered by separate fence energizers 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.
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WARNING: Users of electric fencing should avoid contacting the fence with the head, mouth, neck, or torso. Users should not climb over, through, or under an electric fence. Please use a gate or an area designed as a crossing point.
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WARNING: Do not connect this energizer to any mains-operated equipment.
ENERGIZER ELECTRIC FENCING OVERVIEW
How Electric Fencing Works
FENCE ENERGIZER INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Mount Fence Energizer
Solar T-Post Installation
Adjustable Mount
Seasonal dials explain where to leverage your energizer to get the best amount
of sunlight exposure. Used for both T-Post and Wood Post. The Spring/Fall
setting is the general recommendation for optimal use throughout the year but
you can maximize your battery by making adjustments to the angle during each
season.
Solar Wood Post Installation
STEP 2: Connect Ground and Fence Terminals
STEP 3: Connect to Ground System
STEP 4: Connect to Fence Line
STEP 5: Power Fence Energizer
NOTE : The fence energizer will be outputting voltage at this point – to
avoid shock do not touch the fence terminal or fence wire.
IMPORTANT : Solar energizers must be placed in the sun and turned off for three days before use in order to ensure the battery has a sufficient charge to power your fence. Failure to charge for three days could result in decreased performance.
ELECTRIC FENCING TESTING
Testing Ground System
Testing Hook-up Wire
To test the hook-up wire, remove fence energizer power source (unplug or
disconnect from battery) and disconnect the hook-up wire from the fence line.
Power fence energizer and then check hook-up wire as shown.
Testing Fence Line
Testing Fence Energizer
Remove fence energizer power source (unplug or disconnect from battery) and
disconnect the fence and ground wires. Reconnect the energizer to its power
source and touch metal bolts of the ground and fence terminals with ground and
fence prong from a tester. If output is less than 2,000 volts, there may be a
fence energizer problem call us at
855-592-7322.
Testing Battery Health
Fence Energizer Warranty
30-DAY FULL WARRANTY
Woodstream guarantees your satisfaction. You can return a product with its
receipt to the place of purchase within 30 days for a full refund. Proof of
purchase is required for a full refund.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Woodstream warrants New American Farmworks Solar Energizers for 3 years from the date of purchase (or date of manufacture if proof of purchase is not provided) against defects in materials and workmanship, and from damage caused by lightning. For any New American Farmworks Solar Energizers, retain your receipt for proof of purchase or register your energizer on line at www.zarebasystems.com immediately after purchase. Also, please reference the web page for a list of Certified Repair Centers and instructions on returning fence controllers for service. TERMS APPLICABLE TO BOTH THE 30-DAY RETURN POLICY AND THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Neither the 30-day return policy nor the limited warranty applies to any defect caused by improper installation, misuse, product alterations, tampering, neglect, or any similar reason not related to product malfunctions or defects in the materials or workmanship of the product. The 30-day return policy and the limited warranties are given only to the original purchaser of the product and not to any subsequent owners or to any other user or person when installed and used in accordance with the instructions found in the owner’s manual. No person is authorized to grant any warranty additional to or different from this written warranty. To make a warranty claim, you must contact Woodstream Corp. at 800-800-1819 or zarebasystems.com regarding the defective products or parts during the warranty period or contact one of the Certified Repair Centers listed on zarebasystems.com If you have not registered your energizer on line immediately after purchase, you may need to provide additional information such as, your name, mailing address, proof of purchase date and a description of the problem. If the defect is covered by the limited warranty, Woodstream Corp. or a repair center will repair or replace (at its option) the defective product or parts. NEITHER THE SELLER NOR THE MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF ANY PRODUCT.
SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
The serial number for all Woodstream Corp. fence energizers will go to a 12
digit serial number. The format for the mber is as follows:
EC XX XX XX XXXX
Category Year Month Day Serial number
If no sales receipt is provided with the return, we will use the date of manufacture shown in the serial number. Please contact Woodstream Corp. for all warranty claims or returns: Woodstream Corp. 69 North Locust Street Lititz, PA 17543 855-592-7322.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The directions for use of this product should be followed carefully. It is
impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of the
product. The effectiveness of Woodstream brands of fence controllers may
depend on the effectiveness of connections, interruption of power source,
accidental grounding of wires, weather conditions, or the manner of use or
application, all of which are beyond the control of Woodstream or the seller.
All such risks shall be assumed by the buyer. Woodstream warrants that this
product is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the directions for
use, subject to the inherent risks referred to above. Woodstream makes no
other expressed or implied warranty of tness or merchantability or any other
expressed or implied warranty. IN NO CASE SHALL WOOD STREAM AND THE SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. WOODSTREAM AND THE SELLER OFFER THIS PRODUCT AND
THE BUYER AND USER ACCEPT IT, SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITIONS OF SALE AND
WARRANTY WHICH MAY BE VARIED ONLY BY AGREEMENT IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN OFFICER
OF WOODSTREAM. Some states, however, do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.