waratah FLEX RAIL ELECTRIC User manual

FLEX RAILTM ELECTRIC
INSTALLATION GUIDE

FLEX RAILTM ELECTRIC PRODUCT RANGE
Flex Rail Electric
In-Line side bracket Flex Rail Electric In-Line top bracket Flex Rail Electric corner side bracket Flex Rail Electric corner top bracket
Flex Rail Electric
tension spool
Flex Rail Electric end
at bracket Flex Rail Electric end angle bracket Flex Rail Electric joiner bracket
Flex Rail Electric
Flex Rail Star®&
MaxY®post cap

1.
Strainer posts can be installed by either
augering a hole or by using a post driver.
All strainers should be adequately braced
using either a horizontal or diagonal stay.
2.
Mark on the strainer post where you want
each end bracket to be installed and drill a
10mm pilot hole. Do NOT attach the end
bracket to the post yet.
3.
For larger strainer posts, we recommend
using the Flex RailTM end angle bracket, this
will ensure the rail sits in-line to the strainer
post.
45 degree
angle bracket
SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Marking pen Tape measure
Drill 10mm drill bit
PREPARING THE STRAINER POSTS
End at
bracket

1.
Line posts can be installed by either
augering a hole or by using a post driver.
A spacing of 2.4 - 3.6m is recommended
between line posts. Posts set closer together
will provide a stronger fence and will
minimise bowing of the Flex RailTM.
2.
Mark on your posts where you want the top
of your fence to be. It is recommended a
fence height of 130cm to 150cm be used in
equine applications.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Marking pen | Tape measure
Drill
3.
Identify the Flex Rail placement suited to
your chosen fence design.
2.4 - 3.6m
PREPARING THE IN-LINE POSTS
36cm
36cm
40cm
12cm
12cm
12cm
0.5cm
4.
When marking out where each rail will
sit on your line posts, ensure you take into
account the height of the rail (12cm). To
assist, we recommend using a tape measure
or similar device.
The example provided shows a 3 rail fence
design with a fence height of 150cm.

5.
Once all line posts are marked, using Tek
screws provided, attach the in-line brackets
to each post by screwing in the TOP hole
only. Leave the bottom hole free so you
can slide the Flex RailTM into each bracket.
Careful not to over tighten the brackets.
TIPS: It’s i
You may damage the brackets if the
screws are overtightened.
Screw in the top
hole only
Screw in the
top hole only
PREPARING THE IN-LINE POSTS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Marking pen | Tape measure
Drill
Only screw in the
top of the bracket

1.
Using an end bracket, slide through one
end of the Flex Rail and completely fold
over leaving approximately 10cm of
excess rail. Ensure you fold the rail away
from the paddock.
2.
Remove bracket and nish bending using
your hands.
Slide the Flex Rail into the slot closest to
the insulator on the end bracket.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
4.
Once your end brackets and Flex Rail
are joined, using M12 coach bolts and
washers, attach to the strainer post using
a ratchet spanner. Repeat steps above
until end brackets and Flex Rail are joined
and attached to the strainer post on one
end of the fence line.
NOTE: for steel strainer posts, we
recommend using M12 Rivnuts + M12
bolts
3.
Slide the end bracket along the rail until
you can easily bend over the excess rail
and return it through the second slot on
the end bracket.
NOTE: Once under tension the bulge of
ex rail will reduce substantially.
M12 coach Bolts
100mm long
M12 washers to
suit coach bolts
1/2 inch square drive ratchet
ATTACHING FLEX RAILTM TO STRAINER POSTS
M12 rivnuts M12 bolt &
washer
Timber posts:
Steel posts:

1.
At each line post, insert the Flex Rail into
each corresponding in-line bracket by
bowing the Flex Rail and carefully snapping
the rail into place.
2.
Once Flex Rail is inserted, using Tek screws,
attach the bottom of each in-line bracket to
the line post. Repeat steps until all Flex Rail
is securely attached to each line post.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Marking pen Tape measure
ATTACHING FLEX RAILTM TO IN-LINE POSTS
Drill

1.
Once attached to all line posts, pull the Flex
Rail taut, removing as much slack as you
can. Mark where the rail lines up against
the pre-drilled pilot hole on the strainer post.
2.
Leave an additional 10cm after the marked
point, then cut the ex rail and fold over.
Prepare the rail for straining, using the same
steps shown on page 4 Attaching Flex
Rail to strainer posts.
3.
Using M12 coach bolts and washers, attach
to the strainer post using a ratchet spanner.
Repeat steps above until all end brackets
and Flex Rail are joined and attached to the
strainer post.
NOTE: For steel strainer posts, we
recommend using M12 Rivnuts + M12 bolts.
4.
Install the Flex Rail tension spool by placing
the spool on the fence line by sliding the
removable hub piece into place.
Once tensioned using 2 ratchets place
locking pins into pre-drilled holes, opposite
each other, to stop the tension spool from
unwinding.
Note: pins are the same colour as your
tension spool (black or white). The diagram
had been highlighted to show where the
pins are installed.
Marking pen Tape measure
1/2 inch
square drive
ratchet x 2
Cutters
TOOLS REQUIRED:
FINISHING AND STRAINING THE FLEX RAILTM
M12 coach Bolts
100mm long
M12 washers to
suit coach bolts
M12 rivnuts M12 bolt &
washer
Timber posts:
Steel posts:

1.
Using the joiner bracket, slide through the
end of the Flex Rail and completely fold
over leaving approximately 10cm of excess
rail. Ensure you fold the rail away from the
paddock.
2.
Remove bracket and nish bending using
your hands.
3.
With the inside of the Joiner bracket facing
you, insert both ends of the pre-bent rail
through the middle slot (see images). Note:
Make sure the Joiner bracket is facing the
right direction.
4.
Bend over the excess rail and insert each
end through the appropriate outside slots.
Pull both rails down through the slots as
much as possible. (This will make it as
“at” as possible)
NOTE: Once under tension the bulge of
ex rail will reduce substantially.
JOINING FLEX RAILJOINING FLEX RAILTM
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Hands only

1.
Ensure earth stakes are installed in the
ground along the fence line, minimum
2m apart (90cm depth). We recommend
at least 3 earth stakes be used in equine
applications.
2.
Connect the “Earth” terminal of the electric
fence energiser to the ground stakes using
insulated electric cable.
3.
Connect the “fence” terminal of the electric
fence energiser to the metal end bracket
using the screws provided. The metal end
bracket will conduct and transfer electric
current to the Flex Rail (there is no need to
cut the Flex Rail.)
4.
In a single rail fence design, connect the
“fence” terminal of the energiser directly to
the metal end bracket.
In a multi rail fence design, connect the
“fence” terminal of the energiser to the
end brackets using insulated electric wire.
Carefully strip the insulated wire at each
end-bracket connection point and attach
using the screws provided.
ELECTRIFYING FLEX RAILTM
Energiser Earth stakes
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Minimum
2m apart 90cm
depth
Cutters Insulated cable