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USER'S MANUAL
For Solar-Powered Fence Controllers
Part I: Fence Controller Installation
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 2
Fence Controller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 4
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Operation SP10/LIS10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 10
Operation SP30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 11
Replacing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 12
Part II: Electric Fencing Basics
Electric Fencing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 15
Electric Fence Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 16
Grounding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 18
Fence Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 20
Insulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 22
Fence Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 23
Gate Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 25
Lightning/Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 26
Electric Fence Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 28
Testing/Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 33
Fence Controller Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 36
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Fence Controller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 4 Operation SP3/LIS3 . -
Page 2: Before You Start
Before You Start All Zareba brand pulse-type electric fence controllers meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards for safety . WARNING: Read ALL these instructions. Only use electric fence controller products for the purpose intended as defined in this manual . WARNING: Never run more than one fence controller on the same fence line at one time . - Page 3 WARNING: Check local zoning laws for electric fencing guidelines in your area . Also check with local utilities before digging to identify any buried cables or natural gas lines . Tools Required • Wire cutter/stripper (part no. FWC-1) • Flathead, phillips and #15 torx screwdrivers •...
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Page 4: Fence Controller Installation
Fence Controller Installation STEP 1: Charge Battery Models SP3/LIS3/SP10/LIS10 Model SP30 NOTE: Make sure switch is in the OFF (0) position. • Battery is pre-installed in all models. With fence controller in OFF position, allow the sun to fully charge the battery for three days to ensure optimal battery life. - Page 5 (due south in the northern hemisphere). • Keep solar panel clean and free of dust using a soft cloth and water. Do NOT use detergent or abrasive cleaners on solar panel. Models SP3/LIS3/SP10/LIS10 T-post mounting Wood post mounting...
- Page 6 STEP 3: Connect Ground and Fence Terminals 1½“ Strip 20KV hook-up wire and connect as shown Connect hook-up wire to GROUND terminal Models SP3/LIS3/SP10/LIS10 Model SP30 Connect hook-up wire to FENCE terminal Models SP3/LIS3/SP10/LIS10 Model SP30 - 6 -...
- Page 7 STEP 4: Connect to Ground System Ground rod clamp (part no.07105-96 or CGR1) Hook-up wire to other Hook-up wire from ground rods fence controller Ground rod (part no.07104-96 or GR8) NOTE: Connect additional ground rods with hook-up wire and ground rod clamps Check ground system reliability •...
- Page 8 PERFORMANCE OF YOUR FENCE CONTROLLER! • Make sure splices and insulators are sound and secure. STEP 6: Power Fence Controller Turn fence controller on. Models SP3/LIS3/SP10/LIS10 Model SP30 NOTE: Fence controller will be outputting voltage at this point– to avoid shock do not touch fence terminal or fence wires.
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Page 9: Operation Sp3/Lis3
Operation–SP3/LIS3 Ground terminal Fence terminal • connect to ground rod • connect to fence line On(1)/off(0) switch Controller OK • light flashes when fence controller is operating - 9 -... -
Page 10: Operation Sp10/Lis10
Operation–SP10/LIS10 Ground terminal Fence terminal • connect to ground rod • connect to fence line On(1)/off(0) switch Controller OK • light flashes when fence controller is operating - 10 -... -
Page 11: Operation Sp30
Operation–SP30 On/off switch • On (winter): use when less than 12 hours of sunlight or to conserve battery when less output is needed • On (summer): use when over 12 hours of sunlight Fence OK Ground terminal • light flashes when •... -
Page 12: Replacing Battery
Model SP3/LIS3 – Replace Battery NOTE: Battery comes pre-installed . *Turn power switch to off(0) pn: SB3 - 12 -... - Page 13 Model SP10/LIS10 – Replace Battery NOTE: Battery comes pre-installed . *Turn power switch to off(0) pn: SB1 - 13 -...
- Page 14 Model SP30 – Replace Battery NOTE: Batteries comes pre-installed . *Turn power switch to off pn: 07068-92 - 14 -...
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Page 15: Electric Fencing Basics
At that point the circuit is complete and the animal instantly receives an electrical shock. Tip: For permanent, high tensile fence installation instructions, refer to Zareba’s High Tensile Electric Fence Guide available at zarebasystems .com . - 15 -... -
Page 16: Electric Fence Components
Electric Fence Components Fence controller (page 4) Ground system (page 7 and 18) Gate openings (page 25) Fence posts (page 20) Lightning/ surge protection (page 26) - 16 -... - Page 17 Fence wire (page 23) Insulators (page 22) - 17 -...
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Page 18: Grounding System
Grounding System Overview of Grounding System An effective ground system consists of: • (3) 6’ to 8’ ground rods (part no. 07104-96 or GR8) • (3) ground rod clamps (part no. 07105-96 or CGR1) • 20 KV insulated hook-up wire (part no. UGC50, UGC250, 1404-92 or 7090-92) Fence Controller... - Page 19 Grounding in Dry or Frozen Ground Animal makes contact with BOTH hot and ground wire to recieve shock Fence controller Hot fence wire Ground return wire Hot fence wire Standard ground system Additional ground rod every 1,300’ In dry, sandy or frozen soil a typical grounding system is insufficient because electricity can not flow back to the fence controller.
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Page 20: Fence Posts
Fence Posts Fence posts fall into two categories: corner/gate posts, which must withstand tension; and line posts, which simply support the fence line between corner/gate posts. Post material varies and should be selected by fence type. Electric fencing will usually use fewer posts than conventional barbed or woven-wire fencing, making it less expensive and easier to install. - Page 21 Post Selection Guide Post Type: Wood Plastic Steel Fiber- Metal Post Step-in T-post, glass Rod Post Post U-post, T-post/ Y-post Rod Post Used for: Corner Posts (limited) Line Posts Use With Fence Type: Portable Semi- Permanent Equine Permanent High Tensile - 21 -...
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Page 22: Insulators
Insulators Insulators isolate the electric fence wire(s) to prevent shorting and electric current leakage, while also keeping the wires properly spaced. Select your insulators to fit the type of post and fence wire you are using. We recommend Red Snap’r plastic insulators designed for ®... -
Page 23: Fence Wire
Fence Wire Electric fence wire carries the electrical current from the fence control- ler around the perimeter of the fence. Galvanized steel and aluminum wire carry electricity best. Poly wire, tape and rope have strands of conductive wire twisted or woven into the fabric and are ideal for electric fencing because of its ease-of-use, light weight and visibility. - Page 24 To maximize power on the fence, good electrical connections and splices are critical. Splicing Techniques Metal Wire Step 1 Never use loose or single-wrap splices Step 2 Poly Wire Tie any simple knot such as a square knot. Strip back and cut poly strands leaving two inches of conductive wires exposed.
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Page 25: Gate Openings
Gate Openings Gate openings can be installed a variety of ways. Typically the same fence wire is used across the opening. If a metal gate or spring gate is used, 20 KV insulated hook-up wire should be used to carry the elec- trical current under the gate opening. -
Page 26: Lightning/Surge Protection
Lightning is one of the main causes of fence controller failure. If a storm is forecast, disconnect your fence controller from the fence in advance, and unplug if it is an AC-powered unit. Using a Zareba Cut-Off Switch (part no. COS1) is a simple way to quickly disconnect your fence controller. - Page 27 Storm Guard (part no. 01667-92) – Helps protect fence controllers rated at 1 joule of energy output or greater from lightning strikes. Spring Gate Kit (part no. SG1) – Spring coil helps to dissipate lightning surges. AC Surge Suppressor (part no. 1549-96) – Protects AC-powered fence controllers from power surges up to 6,000 volts.
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Page 28: Electric Fence Design
Electric Fence Design Design Your Fence Now that you understand how each component works in your fence, sketch your fence layout to get a count of materials you’ll need, including number of posts, wires, insulators, gate openings, etc. Tip: An electric fence line does not have to be constructed in a ... - Page 29 Estimate Your Electric Fence Supplies Use the chart below to get a rough idea of what you’ll need for different size enclosures. Tip: Visit zarebasystems .com to use our online Fence Builder . It will recommend the correct products in the correct amounts for your electric fence .
- Page 30 Fence Configurations By Species Tip: Electric fence systems can be built in any configuration as needed by the end user . The following pages show recommended voltage levels and wire spacings to safely contain different species . Voltage for Cows: 2,000–3,000 v Voltage for Bulls: 3,000–4,000 v •...
- Page 31 Voltage: 4,000–5,000 v • thick coats/determined animals require more voltage; 4-wire may need to deter predators 7-wire 6-wire 1-wire 70" 42" total total 10" 10 " 10" 18"– 8" 10" 24” total 6" 10" 6" 10" 10" 6" 10" 6" Less space Taller fence to Portable/...
- Page 32 Voltage: 1,000–2,000 v Voltage: 700–1,000 v • smaller animals require • use to contain/deter or closer wire spacing and prevent jumping or 4-wire 4-wire wire close to ground digging 5-wire 24" total 16" total 6" 4" 6" 3" 3" 6" 3"...
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Page 33: Testing/Troubleshooting
FENCE/GROUND wires fence controller fault. Call Zareba for assistance. * (2,000 volts for models 10ACRE, 20 ACRE, ACC2, 33C, RS3 or SP3) Test ground system – it should read less than 400 volts on ground rod. If over 400 volts, add extra ground rods or make them deeper. - Page 34 Regular testing and maintenance of your electric fence system is important to assure performance. We recommend Zareba voltage testers DEFT-1 or RSVT8 for this purpose. Tip: Testing voltage by touching the fence line with your hand or a weed is not recommended . In addition, if you do this wearing rubber-soled shoes you will NOT feel a shock .
- Page 35 Verify weeds, branches or other debris are not touching the fence line. STEP 6: If you are still getting inadequate voltage readings visit ZarebaSystems.com for further tips or call Zareba Systems customer service at 800-800-1819. - 35 -...
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Page 36: Fence Controller Warranty
If any covered defect occurs during the warranty, return the product for replacement or repair, with freight prepaid, to any Authorized Repair Center or directly to Zareba Systems ®... - Page 37 LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The directions for use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risk inherently associated with use of the product. The effectiveness of Zareba Systems ® brands of fence controllers may depend on the effectiveness of connections, interruption of...
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- Page 40 Zareba Systems ® Woodstream Corp. 69 N. Locust Street Lititz, PA 17543 Contact us: ZarebaSystems.com info@zarebasystems.com 800-800-1819 Part # 0077368-003 Rev1...
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