Zareba EAC25M-Z Instruction Manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSUSER’S MANUALFor AC-Powered Fence ControllersPart I: Fence Controller InstallationBefore You Start . . . . . . . . . .

- 10 -Ground terminal• connect to ground rodFence terminal• connect to fence lineFence OK• flashes 40-60 times/minute when voltage output is OK• flashes

- 11 -High/Low switch• use HIGH setting for increased voltage when training cows• use LOW setting for cows that are trainedModel 8200 Installation/Ope

- 12 -1Fence controller (page 4)2Ground system (pages 7 and 15)6Gate openings (page 22)3Fence posts (page 17)7Lightning/ surge protection (page 23

- 13 -5Fence wire (page 20)4Insulators (page 19)USmanual-AC.indd 13 6/24/2010 4:30:16 PM

- 14 -Electric Fencing BasicsHow Electric Fencing WorksElectric fencing is an easy-to-install system for containing animals or keeping them out. A sho

- 15 -Electric Fence ControllerFirst ground rod must be driven within 20’ of fence controller.Copper or galvanized metal ground rods driven 6’ deep, s

- 16 -Fence Controller Utilityground50 'Water tankWater pipeline (or other buried metal)Ground rodsGround Installation Around Buried MetalGround

- 17 -Posts should be perpendicular to the slope of the terrainPost Spacing on Hilly TerrainDon’t try to space posts evenly. In level terrain, posts c

- 18 -Post Type: Wood PostPlastic Step-in PostSteel T-post, U-post, Y-postFiber-glass T-post/Rod PostMetal Rod PostUsed for:Corner Posts X X (limited)

- 19 -Insulators isolate the electric fence wire(s) to prevent shorting and electric current leakage, while also keeping the wires properly spaced. Se

- 2 -All Zareba brand pulse-type electric fence controllers meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards for safety.WARNING: Read ALL these instruc

- 20 -Electric fence wire carries the electrical current from the fence control-ler around the perimeter of the fence. Galvanized steel and aluminum w

- 21 -Step 1Step 2Tie any simple knot such as a square knot. Strip back and cut poly strands leaving two inches of conductive wires exposed. Twist or

- 22 -+ Hot+ Hot+ Hot+ Hot+ Hot+ HotMetal Gate InstallationGate openings can be installed a variety of ways. Typically the same fence wire is used acr

- 23 -Lightning is one of the main causes of fence controller failure. If a storm is forecast, disconnect your fence controller from the fence in adva

- 24 -Storm Guard (part no. 01667-92) – Helps protect fence controllers rated at 1 joule of energy output or greater from lightning strikes.Spring Gat

- 25 -Design Your Fence Now that you understand how each component works in your fence, sketch your fence layout to get a count of materials you’ll ne

- 26 -Estimate Your Electric Fence SuppliesUse the chart below to get a rough idea of what you’ll need for different size enclosures.  Tip: Visit z

- 27 -Fence Configurations By Species Tip: Electric fence systems can be built in any configuration as needed by the end user. The following pages sh

- 28 -4-wireVoltage: 1,000–2,000 v• wires need to be low to ground to deter rooting3-wireBoundary fences10" 6" 24" total 8"

- 29 -4-wireVoltage: 4,000–5,000 v• higher voltage needed; fence needs to deter jumping/reaching under15-wireBoundary fences4" spacing 8"

- 3 - WARNING: Check local zoning laws for electric fencing guidelines in your area. Also check with local utilities before digging to identify any

- 30 -Test fence line voltage regularly at the furthest point on the fence from the fence controller to ensure voltage is adequate for the animal bein

- 31 -Regular testing and maintenance of your electric fence system is important to assure performance. We recommend Zareba voltage testers DEFT-1 or

- 32 -STEP 4: Test Hook-Up WireRemove fence controller power source (unplug or disconnect from battery) and disconnect hook-up wire from fence line. P

- 33 -30-DAY FULL WARRANTYZareba Systems® guarantees your satisfaction. You can return product with its receipt to the place of purchase within 30 day

- 34 -LIMITATION OF DAMAGESThe directions for use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risk inherently asso

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- 4 -Fence Controller InstallationGround connectionAC power plugOverview of Installed Fence ControllerFence connectionUSmanual-AC.indd 4 6/24/2010

- 5 -STEP 1: Mount Fence ControllerIMPORTANT: Mount inside or in a waterproof enclosureSingle screw mountingDouble screw mountingTo fenceTo groundPlas

- 6 -STEP 2: Connect Ground and Fence TerminalsConnect hook-up wire to FENCE terminalConnect hook-up wire to GROUND terminal1½“20KV hook-up wire– or –

- 7 -Hook-up wire from fence controllerHook-up wire to other ground rodsSTEP 3: Connect to Ground SystemCheck ground system reliability• IMPROPER GR

- 8 -STEP 4: Connect to Fence LineCheck fence system reliability• IMPROPER CONNECTION POINTS WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR FENCE CONTROLLER!• M

- 9 -STEP 5: Power Fence ControllerNOTE: Fence controller will be outputting voltage at this point – to avoid shock do not touch fence terminal or fen