Definition Of Special Terms; Requirements For Electric Animal Fences - Patriot SolarGuard 155 User Manual

Definition of special terms

Unit/Charger/Energizer
– An appliance that is intended to periodically deliver voltage impulses to a fence connected to
it.
Fence
– A barrier for animals or for the purpose of security, comprising one or more conductors such as metal wires,
rods or rails.
Electric fence
– A barrier which includes one or more electric conductors, insulated from ground, to which electric
pulses are applied by a unit.
Ground rod
– Metal structure that is driven into the soil near a unit and connected electrically to the Fence ground
terminal of the unit, and that is independent of other grounding arrangements.
Connecting lead
– An electric conductor, used to connect the unit to the electric fence or the ground rod.

Requirements for electric animal fences

Electric animal fences and their ancillary equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained in a manner that
minimises danger to persons, animals or their surroundings.
This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit by
a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
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