Harbor Freight Tools 47454 Product manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other
information provided with this product:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is

used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices
not related to personal injury.

4. Avoid accidental electric shock. Do not install
an electric fence below high voltage power plant
transmission lines. Do not touch or attempt to
climb over a fence that is electrically charged.
Do not use more than one Fence Control on the
same fence. Install “Danger! Electric Fence!
Risk of Electrical Shock if Touched!” signs
in visible areas to identify the electrified wires.
Inform everyone who might possibly come in contact
with the electrically charged fence about its location.
Instruct everyone who might possibly come in
contact with the electrically charged fence how to
disconnect the Fence Control in case of emergency.

5. Do not electrify barbed wire.
People or animals may get tangled in the barbed
wire and be unable to move clear of the fence.

6. Install all sensitive electrical components

(including wiring connections, regulator,
and battery) inside a weatherproof
enclosure to prevent electric shock.

7. Do not use any means of charging the
Battery (10) or energizing fence other
than the Solar Panel (2) or a constant­potential-current-limited battery charger
rated at 6VDC at 4.5 Amps per hour.

8. Do not overcharge the Battery when
using a constant-potential-current-limited
battery charger. To use a battery charging

system other than the Solar Panel, the Battery
must be removed from the Fence Control.

9. Do not focus light on panel.

CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used
to address practices not related to personal injury.

WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference. The warnings, precautions,

and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Installation Precautions

1. Use as intended for animal control only.

2. Only a qualified, certified electrician

should install the Fence Control.

3. Do not connect any other device, such as a
poultry or cattle trainer, to a fence that is already
connected to the Fence Control. Do not connect
more than one fence controller to the same fence.

10. Install components with enough
space to allow proper cooling.

11. This product may occasionally produce more
current and/or voltage than its rated output.
Increase output ratings by 25% when
determining component required voltage
and amperage ratings. Refer to Section

690-8 of the National Electrical Code for an
additional multiplying factor of 125 percent
(80 percent derating) which may apply.

12. Do not use solar panel as power supply for
anything other than fence controller.

13. Verify that installation surface has no hidden
utility lines before drilling or driving screws.

14. Install only according to these instructions.
Improper installation can create hazards.

15. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during installation.
Do not wear jewelry or metal watches when
working near solar panels, wiring or batteries.

16. Handle panel with care. Glass may break or a
sharp edge may be exposed during movement.

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17. Keep installation area clean and well lit.

18. Install out of reach of children.

Specifications

19. Keep bystanders out of the area during installation.

20. Do not install when tired or when under
the influence of drugs or medication.

21. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before installation and/or service.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to
heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.

Service Precautions

1. Do not service or approach fence during rain
or lightning storms. Do not service during
rain, fog, or any other wet/humid weather.

2. Before service, maintenance, or cleaning:

a. Dry solar panel and outdoor wiring thoroughly

while wearing electrically insulated gloves.

b. Cover solar panel with an opaque

cover, such as a blanket.

c. Disconnect solar panel.

d. Disconnect all batteries.

Input Voltage 8.7 VDC
Output Voltage 8KV +/- 2KV
Rated Wattage

(in full sunlight)
Battery Type 6V, 4.5Ah, Lead-acid
Range of

Fence Control

Note: Output will decrease as the panel gets hotter
than room temperature (~70° F). Angle, solar intensity,
cloud cover and other factors will effect output.

1.3 W

3 to 5 Miles (Single Strand Wire)

Installation

IMPORTANT! Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of
this manual including all text under subheadings
therein before set up or use of this product:

Note: For additional information regarding the

parts listed in the following pages, refer to the
Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

3. To avoid fire, turn off fence (and use other animal
control means) in extremely dry weather.

4. In winter the battery may become drained.
Swap the battery with an identical, fully charged
battery as needed to maintain power to the fence.

5. Do not allow children to play with or near
this item or electrical components.

6. Inspect at least monthly; do not use if damaged,
parts are loose, water is found inside the housing,
electrical insulation is cracked or damaged,
or connections are loose.

7. Do not modify Fence Controller. It has built in safety
features and could become dangerous if modified.

8. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

9. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

DISCLAIMER

Due to the unpredictable nature of large
animals, their ownership and confinement
creates certain liability risks that are
the responsibility of their owners.
Harbor Freight Tools makes no
guarantee, expressed or implied,
that the use of this product will prevent
potential property damage or injury
to humans or animals caused by
an attempt to contain such animals.

Mounting Fence Control On
Horizontal Or Vertical Surface

1. CAUTION! Before mounting, verify Power
Switch (5) is in the OFF position.

2. To mount Solar Fence Controller onto a
wood surface, place the Fence Control against
the desired location on the wood surface. Use
the two mounting holes located at the top of the
Main Body (4) as a template with which to mark
two holes to be drilled into the wood surface. Set
aside the Solar Fence Contoller, and drill the
two holes in the wood surface. Use two wood
screws (not included) of appropriate diameter
and length to secure the Solar Fence Controller
to the wood surface. See Figure 1, below.

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