Happy Henhouse F15AC, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Happy Henhouse Electric Fence Energizer Plug in Model F15AC F25AC Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... Content 1 Plug in Model Fence Energizer 2 Product Data Appendix Definition of terms Installation Building an electric fence Safe electric fence construction Safe information Requirements for electric animal fence Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting ...

Page 3: ...imal pet or poultry Indoors and dry location installation of energizer with 110 120 V line connection Compact sealed structure easy erection with hanging holes on back cover Indicator light flashes and shows working condition Lightning protection double insulation No serviceable part 2 Parts of plug in model fence energizer ...

Page 4: ...3 Product Data ...

Page 5: ...his product must not be disposed of with other waste instead it s your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical electronic equipment This energizer has a double insulated construction Warnings Read the safety construction carefully Check your installation to ensure that it complies with all local safety...

Page 6: ...Otherwise lightning striking your fence will be conducted to all other devices At least one 1 m length ground rod is required for fence installation Notes This product has been designed for use with electric animal poultry fence Keep instruction manual in a handy location ...

Page 7: ...from ground to which electric pulses are applied by an electric fence energizer Ground electrode Metal structure that is driven into the ground near an electric fence energizer and connected electrically to the output fence ground terminal of the electric fence energizer and that is independent of other grounding arrangements Connecting lead An electric conductor used to connect the electric fence...

Page 8: ...onnect the fence output terminal to the fence 2 Connect the fence ground terminal to a separate ground system that is at least 33 10 m away from other ground systems Indoors Dry location with AC 110 120 V ...

Page 9: ...mended wire spacing Grounding a fence All live fence For most soil types The animal receives a shock when it completes a circuit between the fence and the ground system The fence above has all live wires and requires conductive soils ...

Page 10: ... the grounding system Installing and testing a ground system Select a suitable site for the ground system Site needs to be At least 33 10 m from other ground systems e g telephone 110 240V power supply or the ground system from another electric fence energizer Away from stock or other traffic that could interfere with the installation At a site that can be easily observed for maintenance Ideally a...

Page 11: ...gainst the fence For best results the fence voltage should be lowered to 2 kV or less In dry or sandy conditions it may be necessary to drive the rods up to 12 30 cm into the ground Note It is not acceptable to short circuit a ground wire return system to the ground wire of the fence 3 Turn the electric fence energizer back on 4 Using a digital voltmeter ensure that the fence voltage is below 2 kV...

Page 12: ...hen there is a risk of entrapment or entanglement or other hazards exist Serious injury or death may result Take all steps to avoid the risk of entrapment or entanglement This safety information should be read in conjunction with requirements for electric animal fences Hazards 1 Do not climb through or under an electric fence If it is necessary to cross an electric fence use a gate or specially de...

Page 13: ...om two energizers 7 Do not allow electrified wires from two energizers on the same or adjacent properties to be less than 6 6 2 m apart 8 Do not place energizer ground electrodes within 33 10 m of any part of a power supply ground system or telecommunications ground system 9 Do not run electric fence wires above or close to overhead power or communication lines Duty to the public Fasten warning si...

Page 14: ...knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the energizer Electric animal fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons shall be avoided An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate el...

Page 15: ...or wire shall be grounded at regular intervals A distance of at least 33 10 m shall be maintained between the electric fence energizer ground electrode and any other grounding system connected parts such as the power supply system protective ground or the telecommunication system ground Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from the grounded structural parts...

Page 16: ...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 Distance 1000V 10 3 m 1000 to 33 000V 13 4 m 33 000V 27 8 m If connecting leads and electric animal fence wires are installed near an overhead power line their height above the gr...

Page 17: ...ss 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 ...

Page 18: ...ction 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 Servicing This product is NOT serviceable Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting How do I increase fence voltage Sometimes recent extensions to your fence a poor fence layout or s...

Page 19: ...ire connections on the fence line Another fault type is a short circuit fault This fault occurs when a live fence wire becomes connected in some way to the ground A short circuit fault wastes the power of the electric fence energizer by drawing energy away from where it is needed the fence line A common cause of short circuit faults is vegetation touching the live wires Regular clearing of vegetat...

Page 20: ...er supply If the fence charger is connected to the line power adapter ensure that the power is switched on Disconnect the power then reconnect the power 30 seconds later If fence energizer is connected to a 12V battery ensure that the positive red clip is connected to the positive terminal on the battery and the negative black clip is connected to the negative terminal on the battery If the fence ...