GWAZA VULCAN 9003 User manual
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"VULCAN" 9003
ELECTRIC FENCING ENERGISER
USER MANUAL
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Contents
1. Introduction.............................................................................................3
2. Safety requirements and regulations.......................................................3
3. Specification ...........................................................................................6
4. Installation guide.....................................................................................8
5. Maintenance..........................................................................................10
6. Guarantee..............................................................................................11
7. Contact Information..............................................................................11
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Foreword
Thank you for buying a Gwaza electric fence energiser. Gwaza is an electronic fence company
who have been designing and manufacturing electric fence energisers, testers and accessories for
over 40 years. The "Vulcan" energiser has built-in lightning protection devices to help minimise
the risk of lightning damage and built-in RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) Suppressed Circuitry.
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, please return the energiser to your dealer
within 30 days of purchase and we will give you a full refund. If you have any questions regarding
item.
Please read this manual carefully before using the energiser. Keep the manual for future reference.
Do not let children operate or play with an electric fence charger.
1. Introduction
This manual is for the "Vulcan" (9003) electric fence energiser.
2. Safety requirements and regulations
WARNING: Please read the following installation requirements and regulations:
Unless the high/low voltage output is disarmed on electric fence, do not touch live fence.
Do not let the fence energiser become drenched in water.
This product must be placed or installed on open ground. Avoid direct sunlight where
possible.
This fence is used to contain animals and for no other purpose.
Make sure the guard is earthed. (Take care not to cut the fence wire when cutting vegetation.)
Cut the vegetation around the fence wire and limit vegetation touching the wire.
For a battery fence energiser, you should check the batteries at regular intervals. Please
replace the batteries when the BAT (battery caution light) light glows. Take out the batteries
when the fencer is not being used to avoid battery leakage.
Do NOT climb over, through or under a multi -wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially
designed crossing point.
Avoid electric fence constructions that are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or
people.
The energiser must be installed under shelter and the supply cord must not be handled when
the ambient temperature is below 5 degrees centigrade.
Electric animal fences should be installed and operated so that they cause no electrical hazard
to persons, animals or their surroundings.
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It is recommended that, in all areas where there are unsupervised children, that a suitably
rated current limiting device having a resistance of not less than 500 ohms be connected
between the energiser and the electric fence.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or the disabled.
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 and assemble the main part ad arbitrium. Do not attempt to make any
changes to the energiser yourself.
Young children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
An electric animal fence shall not be supplied from two separate energisers or from
independent fence circuits of the same energiser.
For any two separate electric animal fences, each supplied from a separate energiser
independently timed, the distance between the wires of the two electric animal fences must
be at least 2.5m.
Barbed wire or razor wire will not be electrified by an energiser.
A non-electrified fence incorporating barbed wire or razor wire may be used to support one
or more off-set electrified wires of an electric animal fence. The supporting devices for the
electrified wires shall be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are positioned at a
minimum distance of 150 mm from the vertical plane of the non-electrified wires. The barbed
wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular intervals.
Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate should be
incorporated in the electric fence at that point or a crossing by means of stiles should be
provided.At any such crossing, the adjacent electrified wires should carry warning signs.
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.
If connecting leads and electric fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, the
clearances should be not less than those shown below:
Power Line Voltage
Voltage
Clearance
Metres
Under 1000
Between 1000 and 33000
Over 33000
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If connecting leads and electric fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, their
height above the ground should not exceed 3m.
This height applies either side of the orthogonal projection of the outermost conductors of the
power line on the ground surface, for a distance of:
•2 metres for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1000 volts;
•15 metres for power lines operating at a nominal voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
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Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or training
animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output energisers to obtain satisfactory
and safe performance.
For electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric
fence wire should be connected to the energiser earth electrode. A warning sign should be
fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors.
Fence wiring should be installed well away from any telephone line, telegraph line or radio
aerial.
The size of the warning sign must be at least 100mm x 200mm.
The background colourof both sides of the warning sign should be yellow. The text on the
sign should be black and should show either:
-“CAUTION: Electric Animal Fence” or,
-The symbol shown below:
The inscription must be indelible, inscribed on both sides of the warning sign and have a
height of at least 25mm.
Ensure that all mains operated, ancillary equipment connected to the electric animal fence
circuit provides a degree of isolation between the fence circuit and the supply mains
equivalent to that provided by the energiser.
Protection from the weather shall be provided for the ancillary equipment unless this
equipment is certified by the manufacturer as being suitable for use outdoors and is of a type
with a minimum degree of protection IPX4.
This energiser complies with international safety regulations and is manufactured to international
standards. Gwaza Ltd reserves the right to make changes without notice to any product
specification to improve reliability, function or design.
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3. Specification
A) Battery powered electric fence energiser (powered by 9 V/12V lead-acid)
Features:
1. Water-proof and anti-dust pulse current technology, longer battery lifetime.
2. Low average current.
3. Ultra bright LED indicator to show when the battery is running low.
4. Easy-access terminals and mounting brackets for quick connection and installation.
5. Bottom easy to plug DC input terminals.
6. Easy ON/OFF switch.
7. CE, ROHS marked.
8. Weight: 1.3-2.5kg.
9. Size: 210mm x 153mm x 68mm.
Characteristics:
Model
number
Stored
energy
(Joules)
Power
source
Average
current
Maximum
current
Open
volts
500ohm
load
volts
Output
energy
(Joules)
Power
length
(km)
Earth
stakes
9003
1
12V
100mA
3A
9500
5600
0.78
10
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C) Mains powered electric fence energiser
Features:
1. Water-proof and anti-dust pulse current technology.
2. Ultra bright LED indicator for operation status
3. Easy-access terminals and mounting brackets for quick connections and installations
4. Bottom easy to plug input terminals.
5. Easy ON/OFF switch.
6. CE, ROHS marked.
7. Weight:1.3-2.5kg
8. Size: 210mm x 153mm x 68mm.
Characteristics:
Model
number
Stored
energy
(Joules)
Power
source
Power
consumption
Maximum
current
Open
volts
500ohm
load
volts
Output
energy
(Joules)
Power
length
(km)
Earth
stakes
9003
1
230Vac
2w
3A
9500
5600
0.78
10
2
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4. Installation guide
Step 1. Mount the Energiser
According to the type of energiser, find the corresponding installation method as follows:
Battery energiser:
If installing outside, please install the energiser in a weather proof box and out of reach of children.
Install where there is no risk of the energiser incurring fire or mechanical damage and where the
battery leads can be attached easily.
Note: It is important to mount the energiser upright. Make sure the battery is also installed in a
well-ventilated area.
Mains energiser
If installing outside, please install the energiser in a weather proof box, to ensure that rain cannot
wet the power cords and out of reach of children. Install where there is no risk of the energiser
incurring fire or mechanical damage and where the battery leads can be attached easily.
Note: It is important to mount the energiser upright.
To Wall Mount
1) Drill holes (A and B holes). Use a 4mm (5/32”) diameter drill for timber walls or a suitable wall
plug for brick and concrete walls (illustration a).
A
B
a
2) Using the screws clipped to the energiser, secure screw(s) in hole(s)A as shown (illustration b).
b
3) Hang the energiser onto the screw(s) B. Fit screw through energiser into hole (B) for extra
stability as necessary or required (illustration c).
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Step 2. Connect to earth (ground) system
Using the lead-out cable remove 5cm (2”) of plastic coating from one end of the cable and attach
to the green terminal on the energiser. Attach the cable to the earth system by removing 10cm (4”)
of insulation from the cable at each earth stake and then clamp the exposed wire to each stake
using an "Earth Clamp". Tighten the clamp.
Step 3. Connect the fence
Connect the energiser’s red terminal to the fence using the lead-out cable: remove 5cm (2”) of
plastic coating from one end of the cable and attach to the red terminal on the energiser. Attach the
other end of the cable to the fence using a "Joint Clamp".
Step 4. Connect the power (non solar)
According to the type of energiser, find a corresponding method below to connect the power;
Battery energiser
There is a power cord with a crocodile clip and power terminal. Connect the terminal of the cord
to the energiser, making sure connection is correct. Connect the battery leads from the energiser to
the battery using crocodile clip: the red crocodile clip to the (+) terminal of battery, the black
crocodile clip to the (-) terminal of battery.
Mains energiser
There is an adapter with power cord and power terminal. Connect the terminal of the cord to the
energiser, making sure the connection is correct and insert the adapter plug into the socket.
Step 5. Switch the energiser on
Switch the energiser ON using the ON/OFF switch.
HOW TO INSTALLEARTH (GROUND) SYSTEM
Improperly earthed energisers can cause barns and gates, for example, to become hot (live).
Follow the earthing instructions carefully.
The most effective place for an earth system is in continuously damp soil, see the illustration
below:
Earth stake
Black Red
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HOW TO INSTALLTHE FENCE
1. Plan the fence line. Avoid rough, stony or steep areas if possible. For best electric fence
performance use multi-wire (at least 3 wires connected in parallel) fencing.
2. Install end strain posts and corner posts. Ensure that all corner posts are firm to withstand the
wire strain. Ensure the cross wire does not touch the hot (live) wires.
3. Run out the bottom wire between the end posts.
4. Tension wires until there is only a slight visible sag.
5. Connect all live wires in parallel at the end of each fence section using joint clamps. Use joint
clamps to ensure tight wire connections. Connect any earth wires together in parallel. Never
connect hot (live) and earth wires together.
5. Maintenance
Warning: Do not dismantle the unit to repair. Please contact your dealer.
Fault
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
Energiser doesn’t
operate
Energiser Off
Switch ON
Incorrect battery voltage
12V battery
Incorrect battery connection
Connect red lead to the (+) terminal of battery,
black lead to (-) terminal
Battery is flat
Battery voltage should be greater than 11.8V
Faulty energiser
Have the energizer repaired
Electric fence
voltage is below
3000V or your
stock are escaping
Faulty energiser
Turn the energiser OFF and remove the fence wire
from the Red terminal. Turn the energiser ON again.
Using a Digital Volt Meter (9154) check the voltage
across the terminals. If the voltage is less than
5000V, have the energiser repaired.
Inadequate earthing
Improve the earth system by adding more galvanized
earth stakes to the earth system until the earth
voltage is 200V or below.
Short on the fence line
Check the electrical connections are secure. From
the fence to the red terminal, from the earth system
to the green terminal, at gates etc.
Check the voltage on the fence every 33m (100ft)
using the Digital Volt Meter (9154). Note if the
voltage is dropping. The closer to a fault, the lower
the voltage reading will be. Become aware of things
that cause faults and always be on the lookout for:
stray pieces of wire on the fence, heavy vegetation
growth, cracked or broken insulators, and broken
wires.
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6. Guarantee
We grant a warranty of 12 months as standard, starting from the date of the purchase (marked on
the invoice). We will only perform warranty services when the faulty unit is returned to us
together with a copy of the invoice and warranty card which are issued by the dealer to the user.
If these requirements are not fulfilled, we reserve the right to deny warranty services. Warranty
claims are excluded for direct or indirect damages due to:
1) Beyond warranty date.
2) Without warranty card and serial number (for warranty card, please see appendixⅠ).
3) Transport damage.
4) Improper use, operation and refitting.
5) Non-observance to the relevant safety instructions.
6) Beyond installation and use areas of the relevant international standards.
7) Influence of foreign objects and force majeure (lightning strike, overvoltage, severe weather,
fire etc).
7. Contact Information
If you have any further technical questions about our products, please contact us:
Gwaza Ltd
www.gwaza.co.uk
Add: Ennerdale Road, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, ENGLAND, SY1 3NR
Tel: +44 1743 461371
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The design and specification shall be subject to any due changes without prior notice. The final
interpretation right of this event is reserved by Gwaza Ltd.
AppendixⅠ
Customer
information
Name
Phone NO.
Address
Products
information
Model
Model NO.
Failure
description
Suggestion
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