the wire
lead of the voltmeter to the (-) terminal of the energizer. If less
than 5,000 volts, there is a problem with the energizer.
4. If
the energizer is O.K., turn it OFF before you reconnect the two lead-out
wires to the energizer, then turn the energizer back ON.
5. Now
read the voltage on each strand of your fence near where the energizer
is connected to the fence. Apply the ground pin on the voltmeter
to the second-from-the-top grounded line and apply the Voltmeter to
each of the other electrified Positive lines, one after the other.
You should read at least 5,000 volts, there is a problem with the
lead-out wire or you have crossed wires during installation.
6. Now
go to the point of your fence which is most distant from your ground
system. First, read the voltage between the second-from-the-top grounded
line and each of the other electrified fence lines to confirm that
the fence is wired properly with no electrical shorts. Then and
most importantly, check the voltage between each electrified fence
line and the soil under the fence. Place the ground pin on the
voltmeter about a half inch into the soil and test the actual voltage
of each positive line. If less than 5,000 volts, you have a problem
with your ground system. See instructions on how to "Test the
Earth Return System".
7. Finally,
check the voltage to the soil at any high points or dry areas to make
sure you are getting at least 5,000 volts. If less than 5,000 volts,
you will need to install additional ground rods.
REMEMBER:
ALL READINGS SHOULD BE OVER 5,000 VOLTS
If
any reading is less than 5,000 volts, you need to troubleshoot and
fix the problem. If you can't fix the problem, call us at 1-888-430-3330
and let us help you.
Testing
your Earth Return System of your Fence
1
Turn the fence energizer OFF.
2.
300 or 400 feet from the fence energizer, create a short circuit of
the current in the fence by laying two or three steel stakes or lengths
of pipe against the lowest, hot line of the fence, preferably where
the ground is damp. DO NOT ALLOW CONTACT WITH THE GROUNDED SECOND-FROM-TOP
LINE OF BRAID - it is important that the electrical current flow freely
from the electrified fence lines into the Earth Return System.
3.
Turn the fence energizer ON.
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