Power Wizard PW350B Installation Instructions Manual

Portable corral kit

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PORTABLE CORRAL KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit features the PW350B Electric
Fence Energizer. This battery-operated energizer is capable of
powering about 35 acres of properly installed fence, provided an
adequate ground system is installed.
All of the components necessary to build your Power Wizard Portable
Corral are included in this kit, except the following:
THINGS YOU WILL NEED
• Rubber mallet or a hammer
• Four D-cell alkaline batteries for the Power Wizard PW350B
Electric Fence Energizer OR one 6 or 12V external battery

Table of Contents

Posts .................................................................................................. 2
Fence Wire........................................................................................ 2
Ground Connections ....................................................................... 2
Fence Energizer Operation ............................................................. 3
POWER WIZARD PORTABLE CORRAL KIT ......................................... 3-8
ANIMAL TRAINING ................................................................................ 8
USING OTHER SUITABLE MATERIALS ................................................... 8
ENERGIZER INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 9-14
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 14
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 15
WARRANTY CLAIMS ............................................................................ 15
CONTENTS OF THIS KIT ....................................................................... 16
Part No. PLK-1

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Part No. PLK-1 PORTABLE CORRAL KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit features the PW350B Electric Fence Energizer. This battery-operated energizer is capable of powering about 35 acres of properly installed fence, provided an adequate ground system is installed. All of the components necessary to build your Power Wizard Portable...
  • Page 2: Construction Posts

    CONSTRUCTION Posts Care must be taken to locate the posts in such a manner that when wire is strung from post to post, it will not touch any green growth or the shock will be reduced. Fence Wire Suitable wire for your portable corral is the polywire that has been included with this kit. It is Power Wizard’s highly conductive 3 strand polywire, which features a mixture of tinned copper and stainless steel conductors, twisted in a special UV protected polyethylene-...
  • Page 3: Fence Energizer Operation

    Fence Energizer Operation See Page 9-13 for detailed instructions on connecting the Power Wizard PW350B Electric Fence Energizer to your Power Wizard Por- table Corral Kit. INSTALLATION STEP 1 Drive one pointed rod 8” to 12” into the ground at each corner, approximately 30 feet apart, using the included drive cap to prevent splintering.
  • Page 4 STEP 2 Attach 2 blunt rods with connectors* to complete corner posts. Attach screw-tight insulators at desired height. Tighten securely. Height will be determined by the animals you are putting in the corral. Drive tie-down stake at corners with drive cap. Tie cord to stake and hammer stake into ground. At the other end of the cord, make a loop and knot and loop over top of posts as shown.
  • Page 5 STEP 3 If a gate opening is desired, install another post where you choose to have the gate opening. Attach a 3-hole activator plate at desired height as shown. Use rubber stops to keep activator plate stationary. Tie polywire to activator plate and stretch your wire around the perimeter of the corral, attaching to the insulators. Gate Handle Ring...
  • Page 6 STEP 4 Install the balance of the line posts and attach insulators and wire. Insulators should be placed so that the wire will be toward the inside of the corral. Once you have all posts, insulators and wire in place, adjustment of the corner tie-downs may be necessary. ROUND CORRAL Tie fluorescent marking tape between posts, if desired.
  • Page 7 STEP 5 Drive one half of the length of the ground rod (energizer hanger) into the ground, leaving the other half above ground. Locate the ground rod outside of the corral and away from the corral and animals (see Figure G below). Hang the Power Wizard PW350B energizer and activate according to fence energizer operation instructions (see Page 9-13). Pour water around ground rod (if your soil conditions are very dry or sandy). Bottom wire may be made “hot” by attaching top hot wire to the bottom wire using the included jumper wire. DO NOT connect hot wires to the ground system.
  • Page 8: Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit

    If your animal is already accustomed to similar containment, there may be less training time. Using Other Suitable Materials with Your Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit Suitable post materials for temporary fencing may include wood, fiberglass, metal and plastic. Note that if wooden or metal posts are used, the fence wire must be attached using plastic or porcelain electric fence insulators.
  • Page 9: Energizer Instructions

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PW350B ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER High Performance Fence Energizer with 4 internal D-cell batteries or external 6-12V battery. Powers up to 35 acres or 15 miles of multi-wire overgrown fence. Live Terminal Top Cover Ground Terminal Fence Wire/Tape Catch and Post Clamp Connector Live Area On / Off and External Battery Mounting Post LED Pulse Light Control Switch Connection Recess Indicator...
  • Page 10 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS IMPORTANT – READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS CAREFULLY: 1. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ENERGIZER SIMULTANEOUSLY TO A FENCE AND TO ANY OTHER DEVICE SUCH AS A CATTLE OR POULTRY TRAINER. OTHERWISE, LIGHTNING STRIKING YOUR FENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ALL OTHER DEVICES. 2. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do not install where small children, the elderly or unhealthy persons may come in contact with the live portions of electric fencing. Use electric fence warn- ing signs wherever humans may come in contact with the fence.
  • Page 11 INTERNAL BATTERY INSTALLATION TO OPEN UNIT FOR BATTERY ACCESS: Pull tab behind cover with fingernail or flat screwdriver and lift top upwards. The Power Wizard PW350B operates with either 4 alkaline D-cell batteries or an external 6-12V battery. Open top cover and rotate backwards until free. Insert the 4 D-cells as shown with the + facing down in the left column and the + facing up in the right column.
  • Page 12 EXTERNAL BATTERY INSTALLATION The Power Wizard PW350B is able ***WARNING*** to operate with an external 6 or 12V INTERNAL BATTERIES battery. To connect the external MUST BE REMOVED battery, first turn the energizer off BEFORE EXTERNAL and remove the internal BATTERY IS CONNECTED. D-cells. Connect the wires provided to the underside of the unit using Use the battery clips flat female connectors.
  • Page 13 POST MOUNTING METHOD The Power Wizard PW350B will be mounted to the metal ground rod (energizer hanger) included with this kit. Hang the energizer on the post using the channel located on the back left of the energizer. Loosen the Post Clamp/Ground Terminal Knob (A) to allow the post to slide into place. Follow the guide to the right for specific post location.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    POWER WIZARD PW350B SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS The PW350B has an LED (light emitting diode) on the front of the unit. When the energizer is running, the On/Off knob is used to set the pulse rate and can be adjusted at any time. The LED flashes once for every pulse. If the supply voltage drops below approximately 3.1V, the LED starts to blink rapidly with weak light flashes. This indicates the battery is low. TECHNICAL DATA Power Source: Internal 4 X 1.5V alkaline D-cell battery or external 6 or 12 V battery Current Consumption: Approx. 20-40mA depending on operating conditions Pulse Rate: 20-60 pulses per minute (user adjustable) Output Energy: 70-360 mJ depending on operating conditions at 500 ohms Operating Temperature: 14 to 122˚F (–10 to 50˚C) POWER WIZARD PW350B BATTERY LIFE TABLE This table shows the average battery life when using 4 D-cell alkaline batteries.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Proof of purchase is required for a full refund. LIMITED WARRANTY AgraTronix warranties this Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit and Power Wizard PW350B Fence Energizer to the original purchaser for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, when installed and used in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions. You must retain your receipt for proof of purchase.
  • Page 16: Contents Of This Kit

    POWER WIZARD PORTABLE CORRAL KIT CONTENTS Power Wizard PW350B Electric Fence Energizer Requires 4 alkaline D-cell batteries (not included) 54” Fiberglass Posts (3 pieces per post) consisting of: 12 pointed sections, 24 blunt end pieces, 25 tubular-shaped connectors (ferrules) and 1 drive cap 1 Spool of Polywire, 275 feet I-15YR Screw-Tight Round Post Insulators (Yellow) 1 Jumper Wire 4 Corner Stakes and Tie-Down Cords 2 Gate Handles with Connecting Hardware (2 Activator Plates, 4 Rubber Stops and 2 Key Rings) 1 24” Ground Rod / Energizer Hanger 1 Roll of Fluorescent Flagging Tape 1 Power Wizard T-7 Five Light Fence Tester 1 Duffel Carrying Bag with D-Rings 1 Installation Instruction Manual 1 Replacement Parts Order Form (800) 866-2161 www.powerwizardinc.com...

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