Operation - Patriot PS5 User Manual

Do not pierce the battery case as it contains
corrosive acid.
1 Remove the battery compartment screw
and cover.
2 Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
to the positive (+) battery terminal (red).
3 Connect the negative (-) battery lead
(black) to the negative (-) battery terminal
(black).
4 Replace the battery compartment screw
and cover.
Positioning the unit
Install the unit:
adjacent to the electric fence.
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preferably in the middle of the electric
•
fence.
where it will receive the most daily sun
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throughout the season.
where a good ground connection can be
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obtained.
on firm soil away from flooding and out of
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reach of animals and children (inside a
protective fence, if required).
Face the unit's solar panel towards the
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midday (12.00 pm) sun - true north in the
southern hemisphere and true south in the
northern hemisphere.
Mounting the unit
The unit can be mounted to a wooden post or
other surface using two 10 gauge galvanized
screws.
1 Insert the screws into the Mounting points
at the top of the carry handle.
2 Tighten the screws, ensuring the unit is
positioned correctly and that it won't move
in the wind.
2
Connecting to an electric fence
1 Push a 3' (1 m) galvanized steel ground
rod fully into firm ground within 15' (5 m)
of the unit.
2 Connect a 20-9 AWG wire lead from the
Fence ground terminal
the ground rod.
3 Connect a 20-9 AWG wire lead from the
Fence output terminal on the unit to the
fence.
Caution!
Make sure the connecting leads drop
downwards from the unit to prevent water from
collecting at the terminals.

Operation

Note:
Before using the unit for the first time,
expose the solar panel to sunlight for at least
three days with the switch in the 'Off' position.
This will ensure the battery is fully charged,
ready for use.
Switching on and off
1 To switch on, press
switch.
2 To switch off, press
switch.
on the unit to
on the On/Off
on the On/Off