1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying a ShockRite electric fence energiser. This energiser has built-in lightning
protection devices to reduce the risk of lightning damage, and has built-in RFI (Radio Fre uency
Interference) suppressed circuitry. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, please
return the energiser to your supplier within 30 days of purchase and we will give you a full
refund.
Please read this manual carefully before installation.
This manual refers to ShockRite electric fence energisers SRM402, SRM406, and SRM412.
2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS
WARNING: Please read the following installation requirements and regulations:
Ensure energiser is turned off before touching fence.
For animal use only, warning signs must be displayed.
Make sure energiser is well earthed in continuously damp soil.
Poor earthing, insulation or excessive vegetation will reduce the effectiveness of the
energiser.
Do NOT climb over, through or under a multi-wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially
designed crossing point.
Avoid electric fence configurations that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or
people.
The energiser must be installed in a shelter and the power supply cord must not be handled
when the ambient temperature is below +5 deg C.
Electric fences should be installed and operated so that they cause no electrical hazard to
persons, animals or their surroundings.
Children or infirmed persons must be supervised at all times.
Do not place combustible materials near the fence or energiser connections. In the event of
a fire, the energiser must be disconnected.
Do not dismantle or attempt to make any changes to the energiser yourself.
Do not supply an electric fence from two separate energisers or from independent fence
circuits of the same energiser.
Only one energiser at a time can be connected to any fence.
The minimum distance allowed between two separate electric fences powered by their own
energiser is 2.5m, should these fences need to be connected this can only be done using
non conductive material.
Do not electrify barbed or razor wire.
In areas of public access, use an electric fence warning sign every 10m (33ft) to identify the
electrified wire(s).
Crossing with overhead power lines should be avoided wherever possible. If such a crossing
cannot be avoided, it should be made underneath the power line and at right angles.
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