Kencove AG M4 User manual

Specific Operating Instructions for Fence Controller AG M4
Warning: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – read and follow all instructions and SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS, including general instructions.
1 Output voltage in kV
LCD display with
indicator light
2 Earth voltage in kV
LCD display with
indicator light
3 Fastening holes
4
Earth connection
5
Fence connection
with reduced energy
6
Fence connection
with maximum energy
a.) Installation
Fastening holes (3) are provided for wall mounting. The energizer must be mounted against a vertical,
fireproof wall with the connections at the bottom, see above picture, left part. If installed outdoors, the
energizer must also be protected against rain and direct sunlight.
b.) Functional description of the fence energizer controller
Put energizer into service WITHOUT fence system. Random values are shown on the displays and the
indicator lights start flashing green or red. The values are not relevant as long as the fence system is not
connected. The energizer is ready for use.
If after connecting the energizer no values are shown on the displays or the indicator lights do not flash, check
the supply voltage and/or the power cable. If no fault is found, have the energizer checked by a technician.
c.) Functional description of the energizer with CONNECTED fence system
Display OK CHECK IDEAL
Output
voltage
> 3.5 kV
(e.g. 4kV = 4000V) indicator
light flashes green
≤3.5 kV
indicator light
flashes red
6.0 – 10.0 kV;
indicator light
flashes green
Earth
voltage
< 1.0 kV;
indicator light
flashes green
≥1.0 kV;
indicator light
flashes red
0.0 kV;
indicator light
flashes green
The energizer can be operated with a SEPARATE fence system connected to each fence connection (5 – 6).
If the indicator light flashes faster than once per second, the energizer must be disconnected at once and
checked by a technician before it can be used again.
If both fence outputs are used, the display (1) and the corresponding indicator apply to the reduced energy
output (5).
This equipment carries a limited 3-year warranty in accordance with our Exclusive Limited Warranty; Limitation
of Remedies. Please see the attached Operating Instruction Manual for warranty terms and conditions.
SERVICE Addresses:
KENCOVE Farm Fence Inc.; 344 Kendall Lane; Blairsville, PA 15717
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2
4
3
Mains plug used as ON / OFF!
Connection to 115V ~!
Not suited for use in barns as
cattle trainers!
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10,0
0,5
3
10,0
0,0
Fence not OK; output voltage 3.5 kV
Remedy:
See fault finding in enclosed instruction manual (Figure 2; p.5)
Earth not OK; voltage on earth electrode 1 kV
Remedy:
See fault finding in enclosed instruction manual (Figure 2; p.5)
≤3,5
≥1,0

Operating instruction manual
We congratulate you on the purchase of your electric fence-energizer. You have acquired
a high-quality product, which corresponds to the current safety regulations as well as to
the pertinent EC-guidelines (CE). With this appliance, you improve the security of your
fence system. Environmental conditions and incorrect installation can influence your
fence system, therefore absolute security cannot be guaranteed. For this reason the
seller gives no assurance that the fence system is safe against outbreak. To obtain the
best results and correct installation please read the following and the enclosed specific
instruction manual.
Before installing and operating an electric fence energizer it is important to read all
instructions including the Specific Operating Instructions, and to follow all instructions
for installation and operation.
Installation of an electric fence system : (Figure 1)
1 Electric Fence Energizer 10 Gate Handle Insulator
2 Earthing Cable 11 Warning Sign
3 Permanent Fencing Post 12 Corner Insulator
4 rust-protected grounding rod 13 Distance Insulator
5 Underground Cable 14 Tape, Rope (or other suitable conductor)
6 On/Off Switch 15 Mobile Post
7 Fence Connection Cable 16 Wire Tensioner
8 Connection Cable 17 Fence Splice
9 Gate Handle System 18 Lightning Protection
Safety Instructions :
Please follow this instruction closely and store it well when not in use.
Electric Fences shall be installed and operated in a way that they do not cause any electrical hazard to
persons, animals or their surroundings.
Electric Fence constructions which are likely to lead to the entanglement of animals or persons shall be
avoided.
An electric fence shall not be supplied by two (or more) different energizers.
For any two (or more) different electric fences, each supplied by a different energizer, the distance
between the conductive materials of the two electric fences shall be at least 6.5 ft. If this gap is to be
closed, electrically non-conductive material or an insulated metal barrier has to be used.
Barbed wire or razor wire must not be electrified by an energizer.
Any part of an electric fence which is installed along a public road or pathway shall be identified at
frequent intervals by warning signs securely fastened to the fence posts or firmly clamped to the fence
itself. The background colour of both sides of the warning plate shall be yellow. The inscription on both
sides of the warning sign shall be black and shall read WARNING – ELECTRIC FENCE. The size of the
warning signs shall be at least 8 x 4 inches.
A distance of at least 50 ft shall be maintained between the energizer earth ground bed and any other
grounding system such as the power supply system protective earth or the telecommunication system
earth.

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Except for low output battery-operated energizers, the energizer ground rods shall penetrate the ground
to a depth of at least 5 ft.
Care shall be taken to avoid any damage to cables or pipelines.
All energizers that are run inside buildings shall be effectively insulated from the grounded structural
parts of the building. This may be achieved by using insulated high voltage cable.
Energized leads that are run underground shall be run in a conduit of insulating material or else
insulated high voltage cable shall be used. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the connecting leads
due to the effects of animal hooves or tractor wheels sinking into the ground.
Any leads connected to the fence or ground shall not be installed in the same conduit as the mains
supply wiring, communication cables or data cables.
Connecting leads and electric fence wires shall not cross above overhead power or communication
lines.
Crossings with overhead power lines shall be avoided wherever possible. If such a crossing cannot be
avoided, it shall be made underneath the power line and as nearly as possible at right angles to it.
If connecting leads and electric fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, the clearances
shall be not less than those shown in the table shown below.
Power Line Voltage Air Distance
 1,000 volts 10 ft.
> 1,000  33,000 volts 13 ft.
> 33,000 volts 26 ft.
If connecting leads and electric fence wires are installed near an overhead power line, their height above
the ground shall not exceed 6.5 ft.
This height applies to either side of the orthogonal projection of the outermost conductors of the power
line on the ground surface, for a distance of
– 6.5 ft .for power lines operating at a nominal voltage not exceeding 1,000 V;
– 50 ft. for power lines operating at a nominal voltage exceeding 1,000 V.
If connecting leads and electric fence wires are installed near a telecommunication line or a
telecommunication cable, their distance to the line or the cable shall be at least 50 ft.
Electric fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or training animals such as cows
need only be supplied from low output energizers to obtain satisfactory and safe performance.
In electric fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric fence wire shall be
connected to the energizer earth electrode. The earth connection has to be done with a wire on
insulators. A warning plate, as described above, shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain
access to the conductors.
Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorporated in
the electric fence at that point or a crossing by means of stiles shall be provided. At any such crossing,
the adjacent electrified wires shall carry warning signs as described above.
Electric fence energizers have to be used in accordance with the position described in the instruction
manual.
If the installation of the energizer will be inside a building, care must be taken that the electric fence
energizer must not at all be installed in an inflammable room (stall, stable, barn). Also no easily
inflammable materials may be stored neither close to the fence, nor close to the connections of the
electric fence energizer.
In an attempt to limit lightning/surge damage a lightning diverter or arrestor must be installed on the
fence line at a point no less than 50ft. away from the energizer and its grounding system. This diverter
or arrestor needs to be at a point on the fence where any lightning/surge has to pass through it before
reaching the building and fence energizer. This must be done prior to attaching the leads on to the
fence energizer.
Do not connect to existing ground wires of the power supply system.

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Any user of electric fence systems is legally obligated to control the fence appliance and the fence
system regularly, in accordance with the conditions of use, at least once per day.
– visual check of the appliance and the fence system
– measurement of the minimum voltage of 2500V at each point of the fence
For using an electric fence appliance in a barn, only specially constructed appliances may be used.
Battery-operated fencing appliances must never be connected to a power supply system or similar
facilities.
For optimum safety we strongly recommend to connect mains energizers only to mains circuits protected
by an earth-leakage circuit breaker (trip current 30mA).
Services and repairs only by authorized experts!
Earthing/Grounding
The correct earthing (or grounding) is extremely important, as the complete function of the
energizer depends on it .
After the complete installation, drive in a rust-protected grounding rod into the ground at a place
with preferably high, continuous moisture.
If necessary, especially in dry areas or low earth conductivity, one or more additional grounding rods
have to be used (length: about 5 ft). These grounding rods have to be driven into the ground at a
minimum distance of approximately 10 ft. of each other.
Put to service
•The enclosed specific instruction manual for the energizer has to be read first!
•Always make sure that the energizer is switched off and not connected to the power supply
system before making any connections to the energizer or fence!
•Connection plan of the electric fence energizer:
•With battery-operated fencers, pay attention to the correct polarity when connecting the
battery: black = minus; red = plus

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Maintenance of Batteries
The voltage of the batteries has to be checked regularly with an accurate measuring instrument.
9 volts dry battery
•Before using the battery, the sticker which closes the air-openings, has to be removed.
It is only now that the battery is ready for use.
•Attention: even a discharged alkaline 9V battery can reach, some time after switching off the
appliance, an almost normal voltage of 7.5 - 8.5 volts. Nevertheless, the battery is virtually empty
and should be disposed of as – with normal use – the voltage will drop below 4.5V.
•Various 9V appliances can also be used with 12 volts batteries. Important: in this case a
corresponding adapter-cable from the manufacturer has to be used and the 12V instructions have to
be followed.
12 volts re-chargeable battery
•A 12V lead battery is already deeply discharged with the low burden which is typical of electric
fencers at a voltage of 11.9V and should be reloaded without any delay. In order to guarantee an
optimum lifetime we advise a recharge of the battery already at a voltage of 12.1 volt.
•Even with an only short-term discharge under 11V a normal battery will be permanently damaged.
•Through overload, i.e. overcharging the battery to a voltage level above 13.8V, not only the battery
will be damaged, but also acid may leak from the battery and destroy the electric fencer.
•A battery must never be connected to the appliance for longer than two days without being
controlled!
•12V batteries may only be recharged in well-vented rooms and only with a suitable charger.
•In case of longer intermissions (e.g. during winter) the batteries have to be connected to a charger
equipped with an overcharge-protection. Otherwise the batteries could be durably damaged
because of their self-discharge.
•Appliances constructed for regular 12V use with a lead battery may never be used with gel
batteries. Otherwise, there is high danger of explosion!!!
After batteries have been discharged, they have to be properly disposed of!

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Exclusive Limited Warranty; Limitation of Remedies
The Manufacturer/Distributor hereby warrants to the Buyer that the products are
and will remain for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the
Buyer, as evidenced by the invoice or payment voucher (“Warranty Period”), free
of defects in materials and workmanship, provided that such products are used
for their intended purpose and are properly installed, maintained and serviced in
accordance with this Instruction Manual and the Specific Operating Instructions of
the products provided to the Buyer.
Subject to the foregoing, if at any time during the Warranty Period a product fails
to conform to the foregoing warranty by reason of defects in materials or
workmanship, the Buyer shall promptly notify the Manufacturer/Distributor in
writing, and the Manufacturer/Distributor at its option shall repair or replace the
defective product or component without charge to the Buyer, except for (A) costs
incurred in transporting the product or component parts to and from the
Manufacturer/Distributor or the Manufacturer/Distributor’s designated dealer; and
(B) charges for labor or other costs incidental to the removal or remounting of the
product or component parts repaired or replaced under this Warranty, both of
which shall be borne by the Buyer.
Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, this Warranty shall not
extend or obligate the Manufacturer/Distributor to take any action with respect to:
(i) products that have been modified, altered, installed, used or operated in a
manner which is not recommended by the Manufacturer/Distributor, including any
products in which parts are not manufactured or approved by the Manufacturer/
Distributor have been installed; (ii) products which have not been regularly and
properly serviced in accordance with the Instruction Manual or Specific Operating
Instructions or which have otherwise been neglected; and (iii) ordinary wear and
tear, service and maintenance items and replacement items.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THE PARAGRAPH IMMEDIATELY
ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THE PRECEDING
PARAGRAPH AND THE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF THE
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR THEREUNDER REPRESENT THE
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND ARE EXPRESSLY
MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES, WARRANTIES,
GUARANTIES OR LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ALL OF WHICH ARE
HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY THE BUYER. THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR’S
LIABILITY HEREUNDER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE
PRODUCTS, NOR SHALL THE MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER.
Limited Warranty for damage caused directly by lightning is for three years from date of purchase.
Warranty only valid if the Warranty Card is completed at time of purchase, returned and on file at the
Manufacturer/Distributor. Warranty is only valid if the Buyer uses and properly installs the Lightning
Protector – item no. 44600. The Limited Warranty is not assignable or transferable. The Limited
Warranty is for the benefit of and given only to the original consumer purchaser of the product.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to defects caused by misuse, improper installation, tampering,
neglect, moisture or any other reason not related to defects in material or workmanship of the product.

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The obligation of the Manufacturer/Distributor under this Limited Warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing, at the Manufacturer/Distributor sole discretion, any part of the product which is defective
and is covered by the terms of this Limited Warranty. If any covered defect occurs during the warranty
period call 1-800-536-2683 for instructions. Replacement or repair will be without cost to you other than
shipping cost to repair site. The remedies set forth in this paragraph are your only remedies for any
defects, failures or malfunctions of the product.
The date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period if no warranty card has been
returned. If you have any questions about the terms of this Limited Warranty, you may write
KENCOVE Farm Fence Inc.; 344 Kendall Lane; Blairsville, PA 15717 or call 1-800-536-2683
Damages caused directly or indirectly by batteries of any kind, over-voltage or out-treading acid are
excluded from any warranty.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The directions for use of this product must be followed carefully. The effectiveness of fence controllers
may depend on the effectiveness of connections, interruption of power source, accidental grounding of
wires, weather conditions, or manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of the
Manufacturer/Distributor or the Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. The
Manufacturer/Distributor and the Seller offer this product and the Buyer and user accept it, subject to the
foregoing conditions of sale and warranty which may be varied only by written agreement signed by an
officer of the Manufacturer/Distributor.
Possible sources of errors: (Figure 2)
Pos. Sources of errors Debugging
A Derivative due to growth at the fence! Remove growth (mow / cut)!
B Bad grounding, grounding rod too
short, rust, dry ground!
Drive in the grounding rod completely! Use several
long grounding rods and connect them with each
other!
C Conductive material lying on the ground
(e.g.: tape / wire break, not stretched)! Repair fence, stretch conductive material!
D Conductive material is of bad quality
(thin conduction wire, high resistance)
Use high-quality conductors with low resistance and
thick conduction wires. In case of wide tapes, pay
attention to the splices!
E Conductive material knotted! Use corresponding special-connectors for wire /
tape / rope!
F Insulator leaks current! Exchange damaged and weather-beaten insulators!
G Derivative or short circuit in the fence
wire!
Never use an ordinary moisture resistant cable or
something like this for connection!
Always use high voltage cable!
H Fence is too long!
Has the right appliance been chosen
for this use?
Use the right energizer corresponding to the length of
the fence and to the type of animal – if necessary,
discuss it with your specialist dealer.
I Does the electric fence energizer work?
Disconnect the energizer from the fence and then
switch it on! If the LED blinks, the appliance is okay,
if it does not, the appliance is damaged (contact your
specialist dealer)! Pay attention to the polarity of the
batteries!