Rutland ESB57 User manual

Energiser Installation Guide
Thank you for purchasing a Rutland battery powered electric fence
energiser. We believe this unit is the best of its kind for ease of use, reliability
and durability. This guide provides instruction to properly install, operate
and maintain your unit, ensuring the most effective performance.
For Battery Powered Energisers
ESB57, ESB202
ESB275, ESB325, ESB375
ESB145, ESB225
E S B 2 2 5

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Installation of Energiser and Fence
Electric fences should be installed and operated so that they cause no
danger to persons, animals or surroundings and as far as is reasonably
practicable, they are out of reach of children and not subject to mechanical
damage. Never connect more than one energiser to the same single or
multi-wire fence. Any other fence systems powered by a different energiser
should be at least 2.5 metres apart. If this gap is to be closed, use non-
conductive material or an isolated metal barrier. Any electric fence or part
thereof installed along a public road or pathway should be identified by
warning signs at regular intervals. The warning sign should
have a yellow background and be at least 100 mm x 200 mm.
The words “Caution Electric Fence” or symbol should appear in
black, permanent marking on both sides of the sign and be at
least 25mm in height.
• Barbed wire must not be electried.
• If an electric fence has to be installed in the vicinity of overhead power
lines it should not cross above it or run in parallel to it for any great
distance. If it is necessary to pass under overhead powerlines it should be
done at right angles and the vertical distance between any fence wire and
the surface of the earth should not exceed two metres.
• If an electric fence has to be installed near any communication lines, the
distance from the lines and the fence or any part of it should be more than
two metres.
• If the energiser is installed in the vicinity of any building, care must be
taken to ensure that the earth for the electric fence is more than 10 metres
away from any domestic electricity board earth or telecommunications
system earth.
• Follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper earthing of your electric
fence.
• Use insulated cable for connecting leads that run inside buildings or
underground. Take care to avoid damage from animal hooves or vehicle
tyres and use a conduit of insulating material if needed.
• Do not install connecting leads in the same conduit as the mains supply
wiring, communication cables or data cables.
• Low output energisers provide satisfactory and safe performance for
deterring birds, household pets and training animals such as cows.
• If the electric fence is intended to deter birds from roosting on buildings,
do not connect the fence wire to the earth terminal. Use a warning sign at
any point where a person may access the fence wire.
Before You Start

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How Electric Fencing Works
Manufacture Standard
Built to Comply with CE, IPX4, EN60355-2-76
Health & Safety Standards EN55014, EMC
Safety
• Keep combustible materials away from the connection to the fence
energiser.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Warning: Avoid touching electric fence wires, especially with the head,
neck or torso. Do not climb over, through or under multi-wire electric
fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point. Incorporate a
non-electrified gate or crossing stile where an electric fence crosses a
public pathway. At any such crossing the adjacent electric fence should
carry warning signs.
Tools Required
• Adjustable spanner
Other Required Components
• Earth stake(s) (part no. 18-179B; includes line clamp)

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Energiser Installation
STEP 1: Mount Energiser
IMPORTANT: Energisers must be kept off ground, except ESB145 and ESB225
Model Mounting Options
ESB57
ESB202
ESB275
ESB325
ESB375
ESB145
ESB225
These models feature weatherproof casing,
so they can be placed on the ground
Use mounting stand
part no. SP72-010
Use mounting stand
part no. SP57-004 Wood post
mounting
Wood post
mounting

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STEP 2: Connect EARTH and FENCE Terminals
Place ring end of crocodile
clip over terminal. Connect
GREEN/YELLOW wire to EARTH
terminal; connect RED wire to
FENCE terminal.
Model Connect EARTH Connect FENCE
ESB57
ESB202
ESB275
ESB325
ESB375
ESB145
ESB225

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STEP 3: Connect Earth System
NOTE: Connect additional earth stakes
with lead-out cable if required
Connect green crocodile clip to
earth stake (part no. 18-179B)
Ensure Earth System is Sound
STEP 4: Connect Fence Lead to Fence Line
Ensure Fence System is Sound
• Ensure all connection points such as joiners and insulators are sound
and secure
• IMPROPER CONNECTION POINTS WILL AFFECT YOUR ENERGISER
PERFORMANCE
Connect red crocodile
clip to fence line

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12v Leisure
Battery
part no. 22-107
RED
crocodile
clip
BLACK
crocodile
clip
STEP 5: Connect to Battery (Models ESB57, ESB202,
ESB275, ESB325, and ESB375)
NOTE: Make sure
power switch is in
OFF (0) position
(for models:
ESB275, ESB325
and ESB375).

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STEP 5: Connect to Battery (Model ESB225)
12v Leisure
Battery
pn: 22-107
4
6
5
12
3
NOTE: Make sure
power switch is in
OFF (0) position.

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STEP 5: Connect to Battery (Model ESB145)
6
12v Leisure
Battery
pn: 22-107
4(a) 12v Leisure Battery
Red Black
– or –
13
4(b) (2x) 9v Dry Battery
Red Red
Black Black
9v Dry
Battery
pn: 22-101
9v Dry
Battery
pn: 22-101
NOTE: Make sure
power switch is in
OFF (0) position.
5
2

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PULSE
EARTH FENCE
1 / 0
POWER
ESB57
BATTERY ENERGISER
BATTERY
LOW
Earth terminal (green)
• connect to earth stake
Fence terminal (red)
• connect to fence line
On(1)/off(0) switch
Pulse indicator
• ashes to indicate
voltage output
Battery low indicator
• ashes if battery needs
recharging
Energiser Operation
For Model: ESB57
Model Approximate Battery Life
ESB57 144 days

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ESB202
BATTERY ENERGISER
PULSE
EARTH FENCE
FAST
PULSE
1 / 0
POWER
MODE
SW TCH
N GHT
ECON
SLOW
PULSE
BATTERY
LOW
L GHT
SENSOR
Earth terminal (green)
• connect to earth stake
Fence terminal (red)
• connect to fence line
Pulse indicator
• ashes to indicate
voltage output
Fast/economy/slow switch
• press to change pulse mode
Fast pulse
• use for training stock
Night econ pulse
• automatically changes
pulse speed; slower at
night, faster during
daylight; conserves battery
Slow pulse
• use to conserve battery
power after stock are
used to fence
Battery low indicator
• ashes if battery needs
recharging
Light sensor
• keep clear at all
times
Energiser Operation
For Model: ESB202
Model Approximate Battery Life
ESB202 28 days
On(1)/off(0) switch

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Output indicator
• ashes to indicate
voltage output
Energiser Operation
For Models: ESB145, ESB225
Earth terminal (green)
• connect to earth stake
Fence terminal (red)
• connect to fence line
High/low power
switch
High setting:
• normal use
Low setting:
• drops output by
approximately 30%
Light sensor and low
battery indicator
• ashes if battery
needs recharging
• keep clear at all
times
On(1)/off(0) switch
Fast/economy/
slow switch
Fast pulse:
• use for training stock
Night econ pulse:
• automatically changes
pulse speed; slower at
night, faster during
daylight; conserves
battery
Slow pulse:
• use to conserve battery
power after stock are
used to fence
Model Approximate Battery Life Optional Solar Panel Part No.
ESB225 35 days 22-212 (3-watt) or 22-213 (6-watt)
ESB145 120 days (2x 9v 90Ah)
85 days (12v 75Ah)
22-213 (6-watt) or 22-219 (10-watt)
Terminals for optional solar
panel battery charger

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Light sensor
• keep clear at all
times
Warning low output
• ashes and alarm
sounds if output drops
below 3,000 volts
Pulse indicator–high output
• ashes if over 5,000 volts output
Pulse indicator–
medium output
• ashes if over
3,000 volts output
Energiser Operation
For Models: ESB275, ESB325, ESB375
ESB
Model Approximate Battery Life
ESB275 26 days
ESB325 12 days
ESB375 7 days
Battery low indicator
• ashes if battery needs
recharging
Fence terminal (red)
• connect to fence line
Earth terminal (green)
• connect to earth stake
Fast/economy/slow switch
Fast pulse:
• use for training stock
Night econ pulse:
• automatically changes pulse
speed; slower at night, faster
during daylight; conserves battery
Slow pulse:
• use to conserve battery power
after stock are used to fence
On(1)/off(0) switch

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Fence Line Maintenance
• Regularly test voltage at the furthest point on the fence line from the
energiser – we recommend Rutland Digital Tester 14-172 or 8-Light
Tester 14-173
• Routinely check all fence and
earth connections to ensure
they are sound
• For best performance, keep
fence line free of vegetation
• Keep insulators free from dirt,
dust and cobwebs
How To Test Earthing
Maintenance/Testing
How To Test Fence

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Energiser Troubleshooting

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Warranty
This energiser is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for two years from the
date of purchase by the end user. Proof of purchase is required for warranty consideration. If
no sales receipt is available, the date of manufacture will be used to determine the warranty
period.
The warranty does not apply to any defect in the product caused by improper installation,
misuse, tampering, neglect, moisture or any other reason not related to defects in material or
workmanship of the product.
Warranties are not assignable or transferable. It is for the benet of and given only to the
first consumer purchaser of the product, and shall not be for the benefit of nor given to any
subsequent owners or any other user or to any person.
The obligation of Rutland Electric Fencing Co. Ltd. under warranty is limited only to repairing
or replacing, at its discretion, any part of the product that is defective and is covered by the
terms of this warranty. If any covered defect occurs during the warranty, return the product
to the retailer for rectificaton who will either undertake the repair or forward the energiser
to ourselves. In no case shall Rutland Electric Fencing Co. Ltd. be liable for incidental,
consequential, third party, special or indirect damages of any kind.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The directions for use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate
all risk inherently associated with use of the product. The effectiveness of Rutland brands
of fence energisers may depend on the effectiveness of connections, interruption of power
source, accidental shorting of wires, weather conditions, or the manner of use or application,
all of which are beyond the control of Rutland Electric Fencing Co. Ltd. or the seller. The buyer
shall assume all such risks.
Rutland Electric Fencing Co. Ltd. warrants that this product is t for the purposes for which
it was designed and referred to in the directions for use, subject to the inherent risks referred
to above. Rutland Electric Fencing Co. Ltd. makes no other expressed or implied warranty
of tness or merchantability or any other expressed or implied warranty. IN NO CASE SHALL
RUTLAND ELECTRIC FENCING CO. LTD., OR THE SELLER, BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT. RUTLAND ELECTRIC FENCING CO. LTD. AND THE RETAILER 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 AGREEMENT IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN
AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF RUTLAND ELECTRIC FENCING CO. LTD.
SAVE THIS INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment directive) This instruction
applies to any product which displays the bin symbol on it or its packaging.
If your electrical product is beyond repair and you wish to dispose of it
please DO NOT dispose of it with your normal household waste. Either
return it to your point of purchase (retailer) for collection by Rutland Electric
Fencing or take to any authorised recycling centre. Your local council/
authority will have information available. This notice refers only to products
manufactured or distributed by Rutland Electric Fencing Co. Ltd.

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Please visit our website for further installation tips,
product manuals and additional electric fencing information.
www.Rutland-Electric-Fencing.co.uk

To request a Rutland Electric Fencing Co Ltd. catalogue or
for information on any Rutland product, please contact us at:
Rutland Electric Fencing Co Ltd.
Fencing House
8 Lands End Way
Oakham, Rutland
LE15 6RF UK
Web: www.Rutland-Electric-Fencing.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone] – UK and EU
(44) 0 1356 624109 – Scotland
(44) 0 7817 396776 – N. Ireland
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