1026393 Electric Fence Energizers
Product Information
The Electric Fence Energizers, Chargers, Controllers, Fencers
are manufactured by Woodstream Corporation. These products are
designed to provide power and control for electric fences.
For optimal results, it is recommended to have the following
accessories:
- Electric Fence Tester
- Three 6-8′ Ground Rods
- Battery Tester (For DC and Solar)
- Three Ground Rod Clamps
- Two Lengths of 20 KV Insulated Hook-up Wire (one long enough to
connect the fence energizer to the ground system and one long
enough to connect the fence energizer to the fence line)
It is important to note that certain factors can result in
decreased fence performance, such as brush, weed and plant growth
around the base of the fence, improper grounding, snow, cracked or
broken insulators, fence wires that are less than 4 inches apart,
dry, rocky or sandy soils, and insufficiently charged battery.
For more information about fencing, you can visit the following
websites:
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Mount Fence Energizer
Mount the fence energizer inside or in a waterproof enclosure.
This is required for AC energizers. You can use plastic/PVC pipe
for mounting.
- To Fence: Connect the power source to the fence
connection. - To Ground: Connect the power source to the ground
connection.
There are different installation options depending on the type
of energizer:
- AC/DC Inside installation
- AC Outdoor Sheltered Installation
- DC Outside Installation
- Solar T-Post Installation (applicable for specific models)
- Solar Wood Post Installation (applicable for specific
models)
Step 2: Connect Ground and Fence Terminals
Connect the hook-up wire to the GROUND terminal and the FENCE
terminal of the fence energizer. Ensure there is wire-to-metal
contact when connecting the terminals.
Step 3: Connect to Ground System
Connect the hook-up wire from the fence energizer to the ground
terminal. Use ground rod clamps to connect ground rods to the wire.
The ground rods should be placed at a distance of 10 feet from each
other.
Step 4: Connect to Fence Line
Depending on the type of fence line, use either an
aluminum/steel/poly wire connection or a poly tape connection. Use
galvanized line clamps or poly tape connector clamps for secure
connections.
Step 5: Power Fence Energizer
Note: At this point, the fence energizer will be outputting
voltage. Do not touch the fence terminal or fence wire to avoid
electric shock.
Depending on the type of energizer:
- For AC energizers, power the fence by plugging the power cord
into a 110V outlet. - For DC energizers, power the fence by connecting alligator
clips to a 6 or 12-volt rechargeable deep cycle marine
battery. - For Solar energizers, power the fence by turning the on/off
switch to the ON position. It is important to note that solar
energizers must be placed in the sun and turned off for three days
before use to ensure the battery has a sufficient charge.
Electric Fencing Basics and Testing
The electric fencing system works when an energizer sends an
electrical pulse through the fence wires, creating a deterrent for
animals. The system includes a fence energizer, insulated hook-up
wire, and a ground system.
To test the electric fence, use an electric fence tester to
check for voltage presence and ensure proper functioning of the
system.
USER’S
MANUAL
For Electric Fence Energizers, Chargers, Controllers, Fencers manufactured by Woodstream Corporation
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS, WE
RECOMMEND YOU HAVE THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Electric Fence Tester 2. Three 6-8′ Ground Rods 3. Battery Tester (For DC and Solar) 4. Three Ground Rod Clamps 5. 2 Two Lengths 20 KV Insulated Hook-up Wire (one long enough to connect to fence energizer to ground system and one long enough to fence energizer to fence line)
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CAN RESULT
IN DECREASED FENCE
PERFORMANCE
1. Brush, weed and plant growth around the base of your fence. 2. Improper grounding. 3. Snow. 4. Cracked or broken insulators. 5. Fence wires that are less than 4″ apart. 6. Dry, rocky or sandy soils. 7. Insufficiently charged battery.
Learn more about fencing by visiting our websites at: zarebasystems.com blitzerfencing.com
AmericanFarmworks.com fishock.com
BEEFORE YOU START
WARNING: Read ALL these instructions. Only use electric fence energizer products for the purpose intended as defined in this manual. This controller must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of low resistance for the electric current. Grounding this product is provided by properly installed ground rod electrically connected to the fence controller output ground terminal. To reduce the risk of electric shock, an AC line operated fence controller has an polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. To reduce risk of electrical shock do not remove cover. Refer to service personnel. Never electrify barbed wire! The barbs may injure animals if they become tangled in the fence. Always disconnect battery-powered fence controllers from the battery before recharging the battery. Failure to do so may damage your fence controller and battery charger, and void your warranty. Never run more than on fence controller on the same fence line at one time. The pulses of short shock solid state fence controllers will be too close together and may be hazardous to animals and people. It will also damage your fence controllers. Instruct all persons how to disconnect a fence controller in case of emergency. Post signs on electric fences along public roads or near residences. Never disconnect wires or approach a fence during lightning storms. WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Do not connect an eletric fence to any other device such as a cattle trainer or a poultry trainer. Otherwise lightning striking your fence will be conducted to all other devices. Never connect a DC fence to an AC power supply. WARNING: Energizers requiring an external ground must be properly grounded. WARNING: Many AC energizers are internally grounded and are equipped with polarized 2 prong plugs. These plugs must never be altered and must be inserted into a properly installed, appropriate outlet. Only use a polarized extension cord. Damaged polarized plugs must be replaced with polarized plugs. failure to follow this warning could create a safety hazard, damage the energizer, and void the warranty. Install fence lines powered by seperate fence energizers far enough apart to prevent contact with both fence lines at the same time. Simultaneously touching two fences powered by seperate energizers could be hazardous. Install fence lines powered by seperate fence energizers far enough apart to prevent contact with both fence lines at the same time. Simultaneously touching two fences powered by seperate energizers could be hazardous. In a double-insulated energizer, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No means of equipment ground is provided in the supply cord of a double-insulated energizer, nor should a means for equipment grounding be added to the energizer. Servicing of a double-insulated energizer requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by a serive personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated energizer must be identical to the parts they replace.
FENCE ENERGIZER INSTALLATION
Overview of Installed Fence Energizer
Power Source
Ground Connection
Fence Connection
Fence Connection
Ground Connection
Power Source (6-volt or 12-volt deep cycle marine battery
not included)
Fence Connection
Power Source (Internal Battery)
Ground Connection
STEP 1: Mount Fence Energizer IMPORTANT: Mount inside or in a waterproof enclosure (Required for AC Energizers)
Plastic/PVC Pipe
To Fence
Power Source
To Ground
AC/DC Inside installation
AC Outdoor Sheltered Installation
DC Outside Installation
Solar T-Post Installation (applicable for specific models)
Solar Wood Post Installation (applicable for specific models)
Solar Wood Post Installation
STEP 2: Connect Ground and Fence Terminals
1½ ” 20KV hook-up wire
Your fence energizer will have one of two types of terminals – strip wire and connect as shown below
or
Connect hook-up wire to GROUND
terminal
Connect hook-up wire to FENCE terminal
Note: Wire to metal contact is essential when hooking up your ground and fence terminal.
STEP 3: Connect to Ground System
Hook-up wire from fence energizer
10′
Hook-up wire from fence energizer to ground terminal
Ground rod clamp
Ground rod
Ground rod clamp
Ground rod
10′
Hook-up wire to other ground rods
STEP 4: Connect to Fence Line
Aluminum/Steel/Poly wire connection
Poly tape connection
Galvanized line clamp
Poly tape connector clamp
STEP 5: Power Fence Energizer
NOTE: Fence energizer will be outputting voltage at this point – to avoid shock do not touch fence terminal or fence wire.
* For AC energizers, power fence by plugging power cord into 110V outlet.
* For DC energizers, power fence by connecting alligator clips to a 6 or 12-volt rechargeable deep cycle marine battery.
* For Solar energizers, power fence by turning on/off switch to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Solar energizers must be placed in the sun and turned off for three days before use in order to ensure the battery has a sufficient charge to power your fence. Failure to charge for three days could result in decreased performance.
ELECTRIC FENCING BASICS AND TESTING
How Electric Fencing Works
Fence Energizer
20 KV Insulated Hook-up Wire
20 KV Insulated Hook-up Wire
Ground System
The system works when an
animal provides an
electrical path by touching
the fence wire and the
earth simultaneously. The
electricity then passes
through the animal, into
the soil and back to the
ground rods, which are
connected to the fence
Moist Soil
energizer. At that point the circuit is complete and the
Copper or Galvanized metal animal instantly receives an
ground rods driven at least 6′ deep, spaced 10′ apart.
eletrical shock.
Testing Ground System
100 yards
Short the fence using a metal bar or wire
To fence energizer (FENCE Terminal)
Push probe into ground
To fence energizer (GROUND Terminal)
Touch ground rod with tester. If reading is over 400 volts, grounding is inadequate. Add additional ground rods 10 feet apart connected by hook-up wire until reading is under 400 volts.
Testing Hook-up Wire
Touch tester contacts to hook-up wire.
To FENCE Terminal
Push probe into ground
To test the hook-up wire, remove fence energizer power source (unplug or disconnect from battery) and disconnect the hook-up wire from the fence line. Power fence energizer and then check hook-up wire as shown.
Testing Fence Line
Touch fence contacts to fence wire. For poly tape, insert between contacts
and rotate 1/4 turn.
Push probe into ground
Voltage is displayed while maintaining contact with the
fence line.
Testing Fence Energizer
Electric Fence Energizer
Remove fence energizer power source (unplug or disconnect from battery) and disconnect the fence and ground wires. Reconnect the energizer to its power source and touch metal bolts of the ground and fence terminals with ground and fence prong from a tester.
If output is less than 2,000 volts, there may be a fence energizer problem call us at 855-592-7322
Fence Energizer Warranty
30-DAY FULL WARRANTY
Woodstream gaurantees your satisfaction. You can return product with it receipt to the place of purchase within 30 days for a full refund. Proof of purchase is required for a full refund.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Woodstream warrants energizers based on their milage rating from the date of purchase (or date of manufacture if proof of purchase is not provided) against defects in materials and workmanship, and from damage caused by lightning. Visit our website at www. zarebasystems.com to learn more about the warranty that applies to the specific energizer purchased.
For any sized energizer, retain your receipt for proof of purchase or register your energizer online at www.zarebasystems.com immediately after purchase. Also, please reference the web page for a list of Certified Repair Centers and instructions on returning fence controllers for service.
TERMS APPLICABLE TO BOTH 30-DAY RETURN POLICY AND THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Neither the 30-day return policy nor the limited warranty applies to any defect caused by improper installation, misuse, product alterations, tampering, neglect or any similar reason not related to product malfunctions or defects in the materials or workmanship of the product. The 30-day return policy and the limited warranties are given only to the original purchaser of the product and not to any subsequent owners or to any other user or person when installed and used in accordance with the instructions found in the owner’s manual. No person is authorized to grant any warranty additional to or different from this written warranty.
To make a warranty claim, you must contact Woodstream Corp. at 800-800-1819 or zarebasystems.com regarding defective product or parts during the warranty period or contact one of the Certified Repair Centers listed on zarebasystems.com
If you have not registered your energizer online immediately after purchase, you may need to provide additional information such as, your name, mailing address, proof of purchase date and a description of the problem. If the defect is covered by the limited warranty, Woodstream Corp. or a repair center will repair or replace (at its option) the defective product or parts.
NEITHER THE SELLER NOR THE MANUFACTURE SHALL HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF ANY PRODUCT.
SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
The serial number for all Woodstream Corp. fence energizers will go to a 12 digit serial number. The format for the 12 digit serial number is as follows:
EC
XX XX
XX
XXXX
Category Year Month Day Serial number
If no sales receipt is provided with the return, we will use the date of manufacture shown in the serial number.
Please contact Woodstream Corp. for all warranty claims or returns: Woodstream Corp. 69 North Locust Street Lititz, PA 17543 855-592-7322
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The directions for use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risk inherently associated with use of the product. The effectiveness of Woodstream brands of fence controllers may depend on the effectiveness of connections, interruption of power source, accidential grounding of wires, weather conditions or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Woodstream or the seller. All such risks shall be assumed by the buyer.
Woodstream warrants that this product is reasonbly fit for the purposes referred to in the directions for use, subject to the inherent risks referred to above. Woodstream makes no other expressed or implied warranty of fitness or merchantability or any other expressed or implied warranty. IN NO CASE SHALL WOODSTREAM AND THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. WOODSTREAM AND THE SELLER OFFER THIS PRODUCT AND THE BUYER AND USER ACCEPT IT, SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY WHICH MAY BE VARIED ONLY BY AGREEMENT IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF WOODSTREAM.
Some states, however, do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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