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Gallagher 3E1164 Power Fence Systems User Manual
Installing a Permanent Power Fence
TM
To save time and effort, purchase a
Gallagher Termination Kit (G618). This
kit includes pre-assembled insulated wire
strainers and wire loops for your end posts,
eliminating the need for special tools or
wire tying.
Install angle posts
If you need to install angle posts a
breastblock is usually sufficient support
for an angle post. If the angle is not too
great use in-line insulators (eg. W insulator
G6730) on the outside of the post.
Figure 4.19(a)
On sharper corners you may have to fasten
the live wire on the inside of the post to
stop it touching the post.
Figure 4.19(b)
Position the line posts and wires
Use a wire dispenser to run out the top
and bottom wires as guides for positioning
line posts and tie-downs. Use 2.5mm
(12.5g) high tensile wire for electric fencing
because it retains its tension far longer
than soft wire. It is reasonably easy to use
and conducts enough current for most
situations when connected in parallel.
Attach the top and bottom wires to end
strain insulators and any angle or corner
insulators. Leave the tails long enough so
they can be used for electrical connections
later.
Use a Permanent Wire Tightener G6430
(with the Wire Tightener Handle (G6440)
or Rapid Wire Tightening Tool (G6450)
(see
Figures 4.22
) to tension the wires
just enough to provide a guide to the
wire height and provide a straight line for
positioning the line posts.
Use softwood, steel or Fibreglass posts
on rises. Use droppers with tie-downs in
hollows. As each post and tie-down is
installed, attach the wires to them to help
decide the position of the next post in
the fence line. On sharp rises, timber and
fibreglass posts may need anti-sink blocks
or discs to prevent sinking. Fibreglass posts
should only be used in straight lines.
Figure 4.18(a)
HANDY HINT
G618
