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10. SAFETY GUIDELINES
Install and operate the electric fence systems in such a way that they do not pose the risk of
electric shock to humans, animals or disturb the environment.
Avoid using the electric fence systems that could trap animals or people.
One electric fence system must not be powered by two or more energizers or by independent
power supply devices designated for electric fence systems of the same equipment.
When operating two or more different electric fence systems and if they are powered by
different energizers, the minimum distance between the electric fences must be 2.5 m.
Use electrically non-conductive material if this distance is required to be smaller.
Do not use barbed or razor wire or any other types of sharp-edged wire to install the
electric fence system.
Non-conductive additional fencing in which barbed or razor wire is used must be at least
150 mm from the electric fence system wire and must be earthed at regular intervals.
All electric fence system sections installed along the public roads must be marked with
warning signs attached to poles or fences at regular intervals and visible from the road.
Warning sign
• It is of yellow colour with minimum dimensions of 100 × 200 mm
• It is either standard warning sign or contains the following
Inscription on both sides:
WARNING!
ELECTRIC FENCE
• Letters must be at least 25 mm high and indelible
• One warning sign is included in the package contents
Power supply and connecting cables
• Cables that are rated for voltages higher than 1 kV and are located in buildings must be
effectively insulated from the building’s earthing features. This may be achieved by using
insulated high-voltage cables or by leaving appropriate distance between the cable and
the building frame. Do not use standard electrical cables
• Cables that are laid in the ground (soil) must be protected by solid insulator pipes or use
insulated high-voltage cables designed for this purpose. Make sure that the cables will
not be damaged by, for example animal hooves or tractor wheels, which can sink into the
ground. Do not use standard electrical cables.
• Cables must not be placed in pipes together with other circuit, communication or data cables.
Supply and connecting leads and electric line of fence system:
• 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 are installed near an overhead power line, the clearances shall not be less than those
shown.
