Patriot PE2 User Manual page 13

For any two separate electric animal fences, each supplied from a separate unit
independently timed, the distance between the wires of the two electric animal
fences shall be at least 8' (2.5 m). 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 a unit.
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 6" (150 mm) from the
vertical plane of the non-electrified wires. The barbed wire and razor wire shall be
grounded at regular intervals.
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A distance of at least 33' (10 m) shall be maintained between the unit's ground
electrode and any other grounding system connected parts such as the grounding
system for the power supply or the telecommunication system.
Connecting leads that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from
the grounded 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 cable shall be used. Care must be taken to
avoid damage to the connecting leads due to the effects of animal hooves or
vehicle wheels sinking into the ground.
Connecting leads shall not be installed in the same conduit as the AC 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.
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