Planning The Installation - Husqvarna Auto Mower Operator's Manual

Planning the installation

To get a good mowing result, you must install the charging
station and boundary wires carefully. Read through the whole of
this section before you begin the installation.
When the Auto Mower is released into the working area the
length of the grass should not be more than 1–2 centimetres
(1/3-1/2") longer than the set cutting height, especially if the
working area is large. It may be necessary to cut the grass
using a traditional lawn mower before using the Auto Mower for
the first time. The Auto Mower will then prevent the grass from
growing long.
The boundary wire is laid so
that in frames in the Auto
Mower's working area. The loop
can also be used to exclude
areas within the working area.
The search wire is laid inside
the working area. When it is
time to recharge the battery the
Auto Mower will start to search
for the search wire.
The boundary wire must be no longer than 500 meters (1640 ft).
The distance between the Auto Mower and the nearest part of
the boundary wire must not exceed 35 meters (115 ft) anywhere
in the working area.
When the Auto Mower's working area borders, e.g. collections
of water, driveways and pathways, etc. the boundary wire must
be supplemented with a number of posts, edging or a fence with
a height of at least 15 cm (6"). This is an additional safety
measure to prevent the Auto Mower from running outside of its
working area.
Placing the charging station
When you decide where to put the charging station, it is
important to consider how the power supply will be arranged.
The charging station is connected to the transformer via the
supplied 20 meters (65 ft) long low-voltage cable. The trans-
former should be placed in a weather-protected location, if
possible indoors, and is connected to a 115 Volt standard
household receptacle. If placed outdoors, the transformer
should be placed horizontally and at least 0,5 meters (20")
above the ground. The transformer must never be exposed to
dampness. Use only the Husqvarna original low-voltage cable
and transformer.
The most suitable location for the charging station is at the
outer edge of the working area. Exactly where depends on the
shape of the garden. If the working area consists of several
smaller areas that are separate and joined by pathways, it is
best to put the charging station as central as possible. The
search wire must also be laid so that the final metre before the
charging station is straight. The area under and in front of the
charging station must be flat and level.
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The accompanying mesh should be placed underneath and in
front of the charging station. It reduces wear to the lawn and gives
the Auto Mower a firm base to ensure reliable charging. See the
illustrations below for examples of search wire installations.
The area in front of the charg-
ing station should be as open
as possible. Don't put the
charging station in a "pocket".
We recommend that the
charging station is placed
somewhere along a straight
part of the boundary wire rather
than in a corner.
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The mower normally leaves the charging station at a random
angle within the range 90–270° (see diagram).
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