GALLAGHER S400 Portable Solar Fence Energizer Instructions

**GALLAGHER S400 Portable Solar Fence Energizer Instructions

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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

• Regularly inspect the supply cord, 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.

• 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.

• WARNING: For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the G40110 detachable supply unit provided with this energizer.

• Do not use the energizer with non-rechargeable batteries.

• When using the Gallagher safety isolating power supply, ensure the  energizer and power supply are used in a sheltered, well ventilated area fully protected from rain, condensation and other sources of moisture.

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

• Check your local council for specific regulations.

• Except for low output battery operated energizers, the energizer earth stake should penetrate the ground to a depth of at least 1 m (3 ft).

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 energizer manufacturer’s recommendations 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 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.

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 ed.2.2 (2013). 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.

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OVERVIEW

1| Battery
indicator| Green| Batteries OK
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Green Flashing| Batteries charging
Red| Batteries need charging. See “Tips &

Troubleshooting” (p. 12) .

2| Power Switch|  –  Battery check
O –  OFF
½ ** – Half Power
1 – Full Power

3| Light Sensor| Used by the energizer to determine if it is day or night
4| Solar Panel| Keep clean so battery will charge from the sun
5| Earth Terminal| Connects to earth/ground stake
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6| Fence Terminal| Connects to fence
7**| Voltage Indicator| Green pulse| Fence Voltage is OK
 |  | Red pulse| Fence voltage is low. See “Tips &

Troubleshooting” (p. 12) .

8| Battery Access| Undo screw to access batteries

(Batteries need connecting before first use)

9| Steel Post Mount| Allows for 360o mounting on T-Post, Y-Post or similar
10| Recharge port| 110v/230v recharge kit can be used to charge the batteries (14 hrs for flat battery), in any switch position

CAUTION: ! Do not install energizer on the ground.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the energizer
   
   

2. Connect the battery
   Note: Before connecting the batteries ensure the power switch is in the Off position.
   

3. Close cover and tighten screw

4. Install energizer
   The solar panel should face towards the equator. i.e. in the northern hemisphere, panel faces south, in the southern hemisphere, panel faces north. Avoid placing in a shady area.

5. Connect leads
   a) Connect green terminal to earth stake at least 3 ft (90cm) into ground.
   b) Connect red terminal to fence line.

6. Switch energizer ON
   
   

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENERGIZER

The Smart Gallagher Solar Energizer range have operation modes best suited to control certain animal types.

animals.
Full Power| The energizer slows the pulse rate at night to conserve power, allowing it to deliver a higher energy pulse during the day, when animals are active.

Note:
In prolonged periods of low sunlight the energizer will protect the battery by reducing power consumption. This will be by reducing pulse energy or increasing pulse interval duration.

TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

Gallagher Recommends:

• Position energizer in direct sunlight and located so that no shadows will fall on the solar panel at any time during the day.
• Face the solar panel towards the equator to achieve maximum exposure to sunlight (i.e. directly south in the northern hemisphere or directly north in the southern hemisphere).
• Install solar energizers on a post above the ground.
• Keep the solar panel clean (e.g. from dirt). Periodically use a soft cloth with water and a mild detergent.
• Test voltage on the fence using a Gallagher Fence Volt Meter (G50301).
• Turn energizer off before handling fence or battery connections.

sunlight. The energizer will slow down to use less power and allow batteries to charge.| Ensure energizer is getting enough sun.
Turn energizer off for 3 days leave in sun to charge batteries.
Connect Recharge Kit (G40110) to charge batteries.
Battery indicator flashes red| No batteries or an incorrect battery is connected or batteries are damaged.| Connect the correct batteries.
Replace both batteries.
Fence Voltage indicator flashes red| Output voltage is too low, due to a high load on the fence line.| Check batteries are OK using the battery check function.
Check fence and earth system for faults.
No voltage on fence| Energizer may have been damaged by lightning.| Check energizer isn’t faulty;
disconnect from fence and earth measure across fence and earth terminals with a Gallagher Fence Volt Meter
if less than 5 kV return energizer for service
if more than 5 kV the fault is with the fence or earth system.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

Recharging the batteries| Switch the energizer off. Place in direct sunlight for 3 days (make sure batteries are connected) OR use the mains power recharge kit in a sheltered well-ventilated area.
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Storing the energizer| Switch the energizer off. Store in a well lit sheltered, well-ventilated area so solar panel keeps batteries charged. Recharge batteries before and after storage.
Maintenance free

batteries

| The batteries must not be opened and do not require maintenance.
Battery replacement| BOTH BATTERIES MUST BE REPLACED TOGETHER
using 2 x 12V sealed, valve regulated rechargeable batteries.
Recommended batteries: Panasonic LC-RN127R2, Panasonic LC-R127R2, CSB HITACHI EVX1272, YUASA REW45-12 or equivalent.
Do not use the energizer with non-rechargeable batteries.
Removing the batteries| Switch the energizer off and disconnect mains recharge kit before removing the batteries.
Disposing the energizer| The batteries must be removed from the energizer before the energizer is disposed.
Disposing the batteries| All lead acid batteries must be disposed of safely according to local regulations. Use suitable protective clothing and containers for any leaking batteries.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model: S400 G36110 type D energizer
Batteries: 2 x 12 V 7 Ah sealed lead acid (2M1946)
Current draw: 1 A
Stored energy: 4 J
Output energy: 2.99 J
Output voltage (no load): 7–9 kV
Ingress Protection: IPX4
Dimensions (HxWxD): 472 x 660 x 305mm
Weight: 12.1 kg
External Power Supply: G40110, Input:110–240 V ac. Output:18 V dc 1.33 A

WARRANTY

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• Notification of special offers and product updates (optional).

2 YEAR WARRANTY for this product from the date of purchase.
A dated sales receipt/invoice is essential for any future warranty claim. In addition please complete the details below and keep this card OR simply register your product online at www.gallagherams.com.

Model _
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WARRANTY CONDITIONS

This product is guaranteed free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase by the end user. This excludes any consumables provided with, or inside, the product where the warranty period is 90 days (e.g. cleaning materials; batteries – rechargeable and non- rechargeable; etc.). Gallagher will repair or replace at their option any faulty product returned to them or their Dealer within this time period. Exchange modules are guaranteed for 90 days from date-of-fitting.

This warranty does not cover damage due to: incorrect input voltage, contamination by battery acid, physical mishandling, lightning strike, water immersion, damage to external wiring. Gallagher, their Distributors and their Dealers accept no responsibility for the misuse of this product or for any accident caused by tampering with or modification to or misuse of this product. This does not affect your statutory rights.

References

• Product Registration - Gallagher Animal Management Systems
• Gallagher Group Limited
• Product Registration - Gallagher Animal Management Systems
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