Power Wizard PW350B User manual

The Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit features the PW350B Electric
Fence Energizer. This battery-operated energizer is capable of
powering about 35 acres of properly installed fence, provided an
adequate ground system is installed.
All of the components necessary to build your Power Wizard Portable
Corral are included in this kit, except the following:
THINGS YOU WILL NEED
• Rubbermalletorahammer
• Four D-cell alkaline batteries for the Power Wizard PW350B
ElectricFenceEnergizerORone6or12Vexternalbattery
Table of Contents
CONSTRUCTION
Posts .................................................................................................. 2
Fence Wire........................................................................................ 2
Ground Connections ....................................................................... 2
Fence Energizer Operation ............................................................. 3
INSTALLATIONOF
POWERWIZARDPORTABLECORRALKIT ......................................... 3-8
ANIMALTRAINING ................................................................................ 8
USINGOTHERSUITABLEMATERIALS ................................................... 8
ENERGIZERINSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 9-14
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 14
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 15
WARRANTYCLAIMS ............................................................................ 15
CONTENTSOFTHISKIT ....................................................................... 16
POWER WIZARD PORTABLE CORRAL KIT
CONTENTS
1 PowerWizardPW350BElectricFenceEnergizer
Requires 4 alkaline D-cell batteries (not included)
12 54”FiberglassPosts(3piecesperpost)
 consistingof:12pointedsections,24bluntend
 pieces,25tubular-shapedconnectors(ferrules)and1drivecap
1 SpoolofPolywire,275feet
25 I-15YRScrew-TightRoundPostInsulators(Yellow)
1 JumperWire
4 CornerStakesandTie-DownCords
2 GateHandleswithConnectingHardware(2ActivatorPlates,
 4RubberStopsand2KeyRings)
1 24”GroundRod/EnergizerHanger
1 RollofFluorescentFlaggingTape
1 PowerWizardT-7FiveLightFenceTester
1 DuffelCarryingBagwithD-Rings
1 InstallationInstructionManual
1 ReplacementPartsOrderForm
[phone]
www.powerwizardinc.com
04-0358-00 1-09
PORTABLE CORRAL KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PartNo.PLK-1
10375StateRoute43
Streetsboro,Ohio44241USA
330-562-2222•Fax330-562-7403

CONSTRUCTION
Posts
Care must be taken to locate the posts in such a manner that when
wire is strung from post to post, it will not touch any green growth
or the shock will be reduced.
Fence Wire
Suitable wire for your portable corral is the polywire that has been
includedwiththiskit.ItisPowerWizard’shighlyconductive3strand
polywire, which features a mixture of tinned copper and stainless
steel conductors, twisted in a special UV protected polyethylene-
weave.
Ground Connections
The effectiveness of an electric fence is reliant on the proper instal-
lation of the ground system. The ground rod, which also holds the
energizer,isa24”metalrod,whichisincludedinthiskit.Theground
rod should be driven into moist ground as far as possible.
Ifthesoilisverydryorsandy,thecurrenttravelingthroughtheani-
mal and back to the ground system may limit the effectiveness of the
corral. Pouring a good amount of water around the ground rod can
help in dry soil conditions.
The best method of correcting for poor soil conditions is to string
another fence wire all the way around, above or below the hot wire,
dependingonyouranimal’sheight.Thiskitcontainstheextramate-
rial to add this ground wire when needed. Do NOT allow this wire
to accidentally touch any of the charged wires or there will be no
shock.
Using this method allows the animal to receive a shock when it
touchesBOTHthegroundANDanyofthechargedwires.Iteffec-
tively increases the shock capability of the fence, since the animal
willbegroundedinTWOways–throughthesoil(evenifitconducts
onlyslightly)–andthroughtheadditionalgroundwire.
POWER WIZARD WARRANTY
30 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
AgraTronix guarantees your complete satisfaction with this Power Wizard
Portable Corral Kit, including the Power Wizard PW350B Electric Fence
Energizer.Ifyouarenotsatisedwiththisproduct,youcanreturnthekitto
the original place of purchase within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
Proof of purchase is required for a full refund.
LIMITED WARRANTY
AgraTronix warranties this Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit and Power
Wizard PW350B Fence Energizer to the original purchaser for a period
of two (2) years from the date of purchase, when installed and used in
accordancewiththeenclosedinstallationinstructions.Youmustretainyour
receipt for proof of purchase. This warranty covers defects in materials and
workmanship for both the parts and the fence energizer. The warranty also
covers damage to the energizer caused by lightning.
TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
1.Firstdisconnectenergizerfromfenceandconrmthatvoltageoutput
at the energizer terminals is not normal, using an electric fence volt
meter.
2.Attachanoteshowingyourname,returnaddress,phonenumberand
a brief description of the problem.
3. Pack product carefully in oversized carton with crushed newspaper for
cushioning.
4.Yourproductshouldbeshippedprepaidandinsuredagainstshipping
loss or damage.
5. Before returning products under warranty, you must call Power Wizard
at [phone] to obtain a Return Goods Authorization number and
a shipping address for the service center that will process the return.
TheRGAnumbermustbewrittenontheoutsideofthecarton,nearthe
shipping label.
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TERMS THAT APPLY TO BOTH THE
GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY
Improperinstallation,misuse,neglectandtamperingofanykindareNOT
coveredunderthe30-DayGuaranteeortheLimitedWarranty.Nowarran-
ty other than the above is express or implied. Implied warranties of mer-
chantabilityandtnessforaparticularapplication, are hereby disclaimed
unlessthelawspecicallyprecludesthisdisclaimer.Themanufacturerand
seller have no liability for damages, incidental or consequential, result-
ing from or caused by any failure, malfunction or defect of any product.
The sole obligation of AgraTronix shall be limited to repair or replacement,
at its option, of the defective fence energizer or part and prepaid return to
the owner.

Fence Energizer Operation
See Page 9-13 for detailed instructions on connecting the Power
Wizard PW350B Electric Fence Energizer to your Power Wizard Por-
table Corral Kit.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Drive one pointed rod 8” to 12” into the ground at each corner,
approximately 30 feet apart, using the included drive cap to prevent
splintering. Enough polywire is supplied to build a 30-foot square,
2strandcorral.
Aroundcorralispreferredbymanyhorseenthusiasts.SeeStep4on
Page6foranillustrationofthisconguration.
POWER WIZARD PW350B
SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
ThePW350BhasanLED(lightemittingdiode)onthefrontoftheunit.
Whentheenergizerisrunning,theOn/Offknobisusedtosetthepulserate
andcanbeadjustedatanytime.TheLEDashesonceforeverypulse.
Ifthesupplyvoltagedropsbelowapproximately3.1V,theLEDstartsto
blinkrapidlywithweaklightashes.Thisindicatesthebatteryislow.
TECHNICAL DATA
Power Source: Internal4X1.5ValkalineD-cellbatteryor
 external6or12Vbattery
Current Consumption: Approx.20-40mAdependingonoperating
conditions
Pulse Rate: 20-60pulsesperminute(useradjustable)
Output Energy: 70-360mJdependingonoperatingconditions
at 500 ohms
Operating Temperature: 14to122˚F(–10to50˚C)
POWER WIZARD PW350B
BATTERY LIFE TABLE
This table shows the averagebatterylife whenusing4D-cell alkaline
batteries. NOTE:40pulsesperminuteisacommonsetting.
NOTE: Battery life will be shortened at colder temperatures.
30’
30’
PW350B
3
weeks
4
weeks
5
weeks
6
weeks
9
weeks
60 50 40 30
Pulses Per Minute20
314
Drive Cap
See Figure A
below.
Figure A.
Drive cap, fiberglass post
and rubber mallet.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Iffencevoltageislessthan2000V,checkthesebeforecallingservice:
• Checkthattherearebatteriesintheenergizerandtheyareinserted
correctly. Note the battery icons located on the inside of the top lid.
 (seepage11forcorrectinstallationofbatteries)
• Disconnect energizer from fence and check energizer voltage only.
 Voltageshouldbegreaterthan6000V.Ifless,batteriesmaybelow.
• Checkyourgroundrodinstallation.
• Checkyourconnectionstotheenergizer.
• Checkyourconnectionsatthegroundrod.
• Ensurethattheenergizerisonandashing.
If you are still having problems, please call
Customer Service at [phone]
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STEP 2
Attach2bluntrodswithconnectors*tocompletecornerposts.
Attach screw-tight insulators at desired height.
Tightensecurely.Heightwillbedeterminedbytheanimalsyouare
putting in the corral.
Drivetie-downstakeatcornerswithdrivecap.
Tie cord to stake and hammer stake into ground. At the other
end of the cord, make a loop and knot and loop over top of posts as
shown. See Figure B.
A round corral may not need any tie-down stakes. See Step 4 on
Page6foranillustration.
POST MOUNTING METHOD
The Power Wizard PW350B will be mounted to the metal ground
rod(energizerhanger)includedwiththiskit.Hangtheenergizer
on the post using the channel located on the back left of the
energizer.
LoosenthePostClamp/GroundTerminalKnob(A)toallowthe
post to slide into place. Follow the guide to the right for
specicpostlocation.
TightentheGroundTerminalKnob(A)toclampthePW350Bto
the post.
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1/2 inch (10-12mm)
furnished ground rod
goes in this channel
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Figure B.
Cord looped
over stake.
Figure C.
Posts
connected by
ferrules
(connectors).
Figure H. Energizer attached
to ground rod.
*NOTE:
Twist rods
totinto
connectors
properly.

STEP 3
Ifagateopeningisdesired,installanotherpostwhereyouchooseto
have the gate opening.
Attach a 3-hole activator plate at desired height as shown. Use
rubber stops to keep activator plate stationary.
Tie polywire to activator plate and stretch your wire around the
perimeter of the corral, attaching to the insulators.
Attach the key ring to the gate hook as shown. Pull polywire snug
and tie securely.
The key ring is used to prevent damage to the polywire. The top
“hot”wireisnowcomplete.
EXTERNAL BATTERY INSTALLATION
The Power Wizard PW350B is able
tooperatewithanexternal6or12V
battery. To connect the external
battery, first turn the energizer off
and remove the internal
D-cells. Connect the wires provided
to the underside of the unit using
atfemaleconnectors.
The+(plus)shouldbeonthesame
side as the control switch
andthe–(minus)ontheotherside.
Usethebatteryclips
to connect to the
corresponding terminal
of the battery.
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
***WARNING***
INTERNALBATTERIES
MUSTBEREMOVED
BEFOREEXTERNAL
BATTERYISCONNECTED.
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Figure E. Gate assembly.
NOTE:Usinganexternal12VbatteryWILL MORE THAN DOUBLE
the output energy of the energizer. Gate
Handle
Key
Ring
Rubber
Stops
Activator
Plate
Figure D. Gate components.

STEP 4
Installthebalanceofthelinepostsandattachinsulatorsandwire.
Insulatorsshouldbeplacedsothatthewirewillbetowardtheinside
of the corral.
Once you have all posts,
insulators and wire in place,
adjustment of the corner
tie-downs may be necessary.
ROUND CORRAL
2. Carefully install the ground system according to the directions
includedinthismanual.Mostelectricfencingfailuresaredueto
improper grounding.
3. Take time to properly connect leadout wire, ground wire and
fence line splices. This is the second most common cause of elec-
tric fence failure. Use clamps, split bolts and taps if necessary
(notincludedwiththiskit).Makesure allconnectionsurfaces
are of bare shiny metal.
4. When using wire for fence and earth connections, use ade-
quately insulated hook-up or underground wire (rated for at
least20,000volts)forleadoutwirestogroundandfenceand
anywhere the hot wire must travel underground. Never use
standard household insulated wire, which is generally rated at
only600voltsorless.
5. Maintainproperdistancesfromburiedandaboveground:util-
ity company ground rods, water pipes, metal siding and tele-
phone wire.
6. Useanelectricfencevoltmetertoperiodicallycheckthecondi-
tion of your fence and to diagnose and repair shorts, poor con-
nections and inadequate ground conditions.
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11
611
Tieuorescentmarkingtapebetweenposts,ifdesired. 11
INTERNAL BATTERY INSTALLATION
TOOPENUNITFORBATTERYACCESS:
Pulltabbehindcoverwithngernailor
atscrewdriverandlifttopupwards.
The Power Wizard PW350B operates with
either4alkalineD-cellbatteriesoran
external6-12Vbattery.Opentopcover
androtatebackwardsuntilfree.Insert
the4D-cellsasshownwiththe
+ facing down in the left column
and the + facing up in the right
column.

Driveonehalfofthelengthofthegroundrod(energizerhanger)
intotheground,leavingtheotherhalf above ground.Locatethe
ground rod outside of the corral and away from the corral and
animals(seeFigureGbelow).
HangthePowerWizardPW350Benergizerandactivateaccordingto
fenceenergizeroperationinstructions(seePage9-13).
Pourwateraroundgroundrod(ifyoursoilconditionsareverydry
orsandy).
Bottomwiremaybemade“hot”byattachingtophotwiretothe
bottom wire using the included jumper wire.
DONOTconnecthotwiresto
the ground system.
Check fence operation with
supplied tester. To test your
fence: push wire probe into
moist soil. Touch fence wire
withbrasspoint.Lightswill
indicate the peak pulse volt-
age.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
IMPORTANT – READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
CAREFULLY:
1.WARNING:DONOTCONNECTENERGIZERSIMULTANEOUSLYTO
A FENCE AND TO ANY OTHER DEVICE SUCH AS A CATTLE OR
POULTRY TRAINER. OTHERWISE, LIGHTNING STRIKING YOUR
FENCEWILLBECONDUCTEDTOALLOTHERDEVICES.
2.CAUTION:RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK.Donotinstallwheresmall
children, the elderly or unhealthy persons may come in contact
withtheliveportionsofelectricfencing.Useelectricfencewarn-
ing signs wherever humans may come in contact with the fence.
3.NEVERelectrifybarbedwireorloosefencingmaterialsthatrisk
entanglement of a human or animal. Exposure to continuous or
multiple shocks is very dangerous.
4.STAYAWAYfromthefenceenergizerandfromthefenceline
just before and during lightning storms.
5.FOLLOWallnational,stateandlocalregulationsthatmayapply
to installation of electric fence.
STEP 5
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6.REFERTOAUTHORIZEDREPAIRCENTERFORSERVICE.Thereare
no user serviceable parts. Never alter the design of the energizer.
Doingsoishazardousandwillvoidthewarranty.
7.NEVERputmorethanoneenergizeronafence.Doingsoisdan-
gerous because it may reduce time off between pulses, may dam-
age the energizer and will invalidate the warranty.
8.DONOTrunfencewireabovegroundnearhighvoltagepower
lines.Iftooclose,theelectricfencemaypickupdangerouslevels
of power from the high voltage lines. Never cross under a high
voltage line with electric fence.
9.ALWAYSmaintainanadequategroundsystemsecurelyattached
to the energizer.
10.NEVERchargeabatterythatisconnectedtoafenceenergizer.Al-
ways disconnect the battery from the energizer before charging.
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL
ENERGIZER INSTALLATION
Take care of the following details and you will save many hours of
labor and time.
1. UsetheenergizerprovidedwiththisPortableCorralKit.Using
a fence energizer that is underpowered for the fence condition
and application could render your fence ineffective.
Jumper
Wire
Wire
from
energizer
to top
strand of
polywire
Ground
Rod
Figure F. Energizer
mounted on ground rod.
Figure G. Fence and energizer setup.

STEP 6
Animal Training
You are now ready to lead your animal to your Power Wizard
Portable Corral. Walk your animal around the perimeter of the corral
to familiarize the animal to the new surroundings.
Itisimportantthatananimal’srstexperiencewithanelectricfence
shock is one of respect or fear. Some animals require more than one
shock experience for lasting respect of the fence line. Always train
theanimaltothefencebyinsuringthattheanimal’srstapproach
to the fence is slow and that an effective repelling shock is experi-
enced.
Ifyouranimalisalreadyaccustomedtosimilarcontainment,there
may be less training time.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PW350B
ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER
Using Other Suitable Materials with
Your Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit
Suitable post materials for temporary fencing may include wood,
berglass, metal and plastic. Note that if wooden or metal posts
are used, the fence wire must be attached using plastic or porcelain
electric fence insulators.
Care must be taken to locate the posts in such a manner that when
the wire is strung from post to post, it will not touch any green
growth or the shock will be reduced.
Suitable wire can include the lighter gauges of galvanized steel
or aluminum wire, the polywire with interwoven stainless steel or
aluminum strands, or the plastic highly visible tape style, also with
interwoven stainless steel or aluminum strands.
Ifawirespliceisnecessary:
for best conductivity, be
certain to use a reef knot
when connecting two polytape wires together.
HighPerformanceFence Energizer with 4 internal D-cell
batteriesorexternal6-12Vbattery.Powersupto35acres
or15milesofmulti-wireovergrownfence.
Top Cover
Catch
LiveTerminal FenceWire/Tape
Connector
Ground Terminal
and Post Clamp
Live Area
MountingPost
Recess
External Battery
Connection
LEDPulseLight
Indicator
On/Offand
Control Switch
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STEP 6
Animal Training
You are now ready to lead your animal to your Power Wizard
Portable Corral. Walk your animal around the perimeter of the corral
to familiarize the animal to the new surroundings.
Itisimportantthatananimal’srstexperiencewithanelectricfence
shock is one of respect or fear. Some animals require more than one
shock experience for lasting respect of the fence line. Always train
theanimaltothefencebyinsuringthattheanimal’srstapproach
to the fence is slow and that an effective repelling shock is experi-
enced.
Ifyouranimalisalreadyaccustomedtosimilarcontainment,there
may be less training time.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PW350B
ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER
Using Other Suitable Materials with
Your Power Wizard Portable Corral Kit
Suitable post materials for temporary fencing may include wood,
berglass, metal and plastic. Note that if wooden or metal posts
are used, the fence wire must be attached using plastic or porcelain
electric fence insulators.
Care must be taken to locate the posts in such a manner that when
the wire is strung from post to post, it will not touch any green
growth or the shock will be reduced.
Suitable wire can include the lighter gauges of galvanized steel
or aluminum wire, the polywire with interwoven stainless steel or
aluminum strands, or the plastic highly visible tape style, also with
interwoven stainless steel or aluminum strands.
Ifawirespliceisnecessary:
for best conductivity, be
certain to use a reef knot
when connecting two polytape wires together.
HighPerformanceFence Energizer with 4 internal D-cell
batteriesorexternal6-12Vbattery.Powersupto35acres
or15milesofmulti-wireovergrownfence.
Top Cover
Catch
LiveTerminal FenceWire/Tape
Connector
Ground Terminal
and Post Clamp
Live Area
MountingPost
Recess
External Battery
Connection
LEDPulseLight
Indicator
On/Offand
Control Switch
89

Driveonehalfofthelengthofthegroundrod(energizerhanger)
intotheground,leavingtheotherhalf above ground.Locatethe
ground rod outside of the corral and away from the corral and
animals(seeFigureGbelow).
HangthePowerWizardPW350Benergizerandactivateaccordingto
fenceenergizeroperationinstructions(seePage9-13).
Pourwateraroundgroundrod(ifyoursoilconditionsareverydry
orsandy).
Bottomwiremaybemade“hot”byattachingtophotwiretothe
bottom wire using the included jumper wire.
DONOTconnecthotwiresto
the ground system.
Check fence operation with
supplied tester. To test your
fence: push wire probe into
moist soil. Touch fence wire
withbrasspoint.Lightswill
indicate the peak pulse volt-
age.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
IMPORTANT – READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
CAREFULLY:
1.WARNING:DONOTCONNECTENERGIZERSIMULTANEOUSLYTO
A FENCE AND TO ANY OTHER DEVICE SUCH AS A CATTLE OR
POULTRY TRAINER. OTHERWISE, LIGHTNING STRIKING YOUR
FENCEWILLBECONDUCTEDTOALLOTHERDEVICES.
2.CAUTION:RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK.Donotinstallwheresmall
children, the elderly or unhealthy persons may come in contact
withtheliveportionsofelectricfencing.Useelectricfencewarn-
ing signs wherever humans may come in contact with the fence.
3.NEVERelectrifybarbedwireorloosefencingmaterialsthatrisk
entanglement of a human or animal. Exposure to continuous or
multiple shocks is very dangerous.
4.STAYAWAYfromthefenceenergizerandfromthefenceline
just before and during lightning storms.
5.FOLLOWallnational,stateandlocalregulationsthatmayapply
to installation of electric fence.
STEP 5
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6.REFERTOAUTHORIZEDREPAIRCENTERFORSERVICE.Thereare
no user serviceable parts. Never alter the design of the energizer.
Doingsoishazardousandwillvoidthewarranty.
7.NEVERputmorethanoneenergizeronafence.Doingsoisdan-
gerous because it may reduce time off between pulses, may dam-
age the energizer and will invalidate the warranty.
8.DONOTrunfencewireabovegroundnearhighvoltagepower
lines.Iftooclose,theelectricfencemaypickupdangerouslevels
of power from the high voltage lines. Never cross under a high
voltage line with electric fence.
9.ALWAYSmaintainanadequategroundsystemsecurelyattached
to the energizer.
10.NEVERchargeabatterythatisconnectedtoafenceenergizer.Al-
ways disconnect the battery from the energizer before charging.
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL
ENERGIZER INSTALLATION
Take care of the following details and you will save many hours of
labor and time.
1. UsetheenergizerprovidedwiththisPortableCorralKit.Using
a fence energizer that is underpowered for the fence condition
and application could render your fence ineffective.
Jumper
Wire
Wire
from
energizer
to top
strand of
polywire
Ground
Rod
Figure F. Energizer
mounted on ground rod.
Figure G. Fence and energizer setup.