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If you suspect the unit is not working then follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the unit from the fence and check the indicator light is
flashing.
2. Check the battery connection and voltage.
3. Check that the voltage between the live and ground terminals is
greater than 7000 V using a fence voltage tester.
4. If these tests are OK you have an installation problem.
Consult your user manual for installation and operating instructions
or contact Tru-Test Group Customer service on 800-874-8494.
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Page 1: User Manual
electric fence energizer user manual solarGuard 50, solarGuard If you suspect the unit is not working then follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the unit from the fence and check the indicator light is STOP! flashing. 2. Check the battery connection and voltage. 3. -
Page 3: Before First Use
Key to symbols on the unit Before first use Before using the unit for the first time, you must: Fence ground terminal (green). Connect the fence ground terminal to the ground system. Connect the battery (the positive terminal is disconnected before shipping). Fence output terminal (red). - Page 4 Connecting the positive terminal on the battery – SolarGuard 50 Place the unit face-down on a flat surface (solar panel downwards as shown). Undo the two screws securing the battery compartment. Slide the battery compartment away from the unit to expose the battery. Connect the positive (red) lead to the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
- Page 5 Connecting the positive terminal on the battery – SolarGuard 155 Place the unit upside-down on a flat surface (handle downwards as shown). Open the battery compartment by pressing both latches firmly and pushing upwards. Connect the positive (red) lead to the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
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Page 6: Installation
Installation Positioning the unit Install the unit: adjacent to the electric fence preferably in the middle of the electric fence where it will receive the most daily sun throughout the season where a good ground can be obtained ... -
Page 7: Mounting The Unit
SolarGuard 50 - you need 2 galvanized washers and 2 x galvanized flat head nails. SolarGuard 155 - mounting hardware is provided. To mount onto a wooden post: Thread a washer onto each nail. Space the nails 3” (75 mm) apart. - Page 8 Connecting to an electric fence Push a 3’ (1 m) ground rod fully into firm soil. Connect the green lead from the Fence ground terminal on the unit to the grounding system. Connect the red lead from the Fence output terminal on the unit to the fence. Make sure there is a good contact.
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Page 9: Operation
Operation Switching on and off To switch on, press and hold until the pulse indicator light gives one long flash (one second). To switch off, press and hold until the pulse indicator light gives five short flashes. Pulse indicator light The pulse indicator light indicates the output pulse speed. -
Page 10: Battery Information
6.9 V, 0.5 A SolarGuard 50 13.8 V, 1 A SolarGuard 155 12 V When fully charged, the battery should be able to power the unit for up to two weeks (SolarGuard 50) or up to three weeks (SolarGuard 155) with no sunlight. -
Page 11: Replacing The Battery
Suitable battery type SolarGuard 50 6 V, 3.5 Ah battery SolarGuard 155 12 V, 7 Ah battery Do not dispose of the battery in a land-fill or in a fire. In the event of a spill or leakage from a sealed lead-acid battery: Contain small spills with dry sand, soil and vermiculite. -
Page 12: Maintenance
If the unit cannot be stored in a sunny position, it should be kept in a cool place. The battery should be fully charged and disconnected from the unit. The battery should be recharged manually every six months using a suitable battery charger. Building an electric fence For information about building an electric fence, refer to the Patriot website www.patriotglobal.com. -
Page 13: Temporary Electric Fencing
Temporary electric fencing A temporary fence can be quickly erected and easily moved allowing the farmer to: Make smaller paddocks (fields) Keep herds of animals separated Ration feed Note: Use more wires for smaller animals and wild animals. Politape should be used when greater visibility is required (e.g. -
Page 14: Safety Considerations
Safety considerations Warning! - Do not connect to mains-operated or line-operated equipment. - Remove the battery from the unit before using an external battery charger to recharge the battery. - Switch the unit off before installation or performing any work on the fence. - Read all the safety considerations carefully. - Page 15 Hazards Do not climb through or under an electric fence. If it is necessary to cross an electric fence use a gate or specially designed crossing point. Do not allow young or infirm persons to use this unit without supervision. Do not allow young children to play with this unit or near an electric fence or electrified wires.
- Page 16 Duty to the public A warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors. Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorporated in the electric animal fence at that point or a crossing by means of stiles shall be provided.
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Page 17: Definition Of Special Terms
Definition of special terms Unit/Charger/Energizer – An appliance that is intended to periodically deliver voltage impulses to a fence connected to Fence – A barrier for animals or for the purpose of security, comprising one or more conductors such as metal wires, rods or rails. - Page 18 Electric animal fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons shall be avoided. An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate units or from independent fence circuits of the same unit. 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).
- Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric fence wire shall be connected to the unit's ground rod. Ensure that all line-operated, ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence circuit provides a degree of isolation between the fence circuit and the supply mains equivalent to that provided by the unit. - Page 21 The pulse indicator light is not Check that the unit is switched on. flashing. If there has been insufficient sunlight to charge the battery, the unit may be in Standby mode. Charge the battery by placing the unit in full sunlight with the solar panel facing true south in the northern hemisphere and true north in the southern hemisphere.
- Page 22 SolarGuard 50 - This unit cannot be serviced. Please refer to the warranty conditions at www.patriotglobal.com. SolarGuard 155 - This unit contains no user serviceable parts. It must be returned to a service agent appointed by Tru- Test Group for repair.
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Page 23: Warranty
Warranty This warranty does not cover defects caused by: Incorrect input voltage or polarity Damage to external wiring Physical mishandling Water immersion Vermin or insect damage This warranty covers defects caused by lightning. Note: This product has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. This product is warranted against faulty material and workmanship for a period of 2 years FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. - Page 24 Consulte nuestra página web patriotglobal.com para acceder a las instrucciones completas de instalación y funcionamiento. Pour les instructions complètes d’installation et d’utilisation, veuillez vous reporter à notre site web patriotglobal.com. Explication des symboles sur l’électrificateur Borne de terre de la clôture (vert). Connectez la borne de terre au système de mise à la terre de l’électrificateur.
- Page 25 Attention ! Déconnectez la batterie de l’électrificateur avant de la brancher à un chargeur. - Ne pas utiliser une batterie non rechargeable. Warning! Ne jamais raccorder cet appareil à des équipements alimentés par le réseau électrique. - La batterie doit être déconnectée et retirée de l'électrificateur avant sa connexion à un chargeur. - Éteignez l’électrificateur avant tout travail d’installation ou toute autre intervention sur la clôture.
- Page 26 Dangers Ne passez pas par-dessus ou par-dessous une clôture électrique. Si vous devez traverser une clôture électrique, utilisez une porte ou un passage spécialement aménagé. Ne permettez jamais aux enfants ou à des personnes ayant une quelconque infirmité d’utiliser cet appareil sans supervision. Ne laissez jamais jouer un enfant avec cet appareil ou à...
- Page 27 Obligation envers le public Une plaque de signalisation doit être mise en place partout où des personnes auront accès aux conducteurs. Partout où une clôture électrique pour animaux croise un chemin public, une porte non électrifiée sera incorporée à la clôture électrique pour animaux ou bien un passage au moyen d’une échelle sera prévu.
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Page 28: Product Specifications
Product specifications SolarGuard 50 SolarGuard 155 Power source 6 V, 3.5 Ah sealed lead-acid battery 12 V, 7 Ah, sealed lead-acid battery Typical current consumption <20 mA <20 mA Maximum output Voltage up to 8.5 kV up to 10 kV Energy up to 0.05 J at 2000...