Zareba B10LI User manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
USER’S MANUAL
For Battery-Powered Fence Controllers
Part I: Fence Controller Installation
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2
Fence Controller Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4
Fence Controller Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10
B10LI Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 11
B10LI Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 18
Part II: Electric Fencing Basics
Electric Fencing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 19
Electric Fence Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20
Grounding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 22
Fence Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 24
Insulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 26
Fence Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Gate Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 29
Lightning/Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 30
Electric Fence Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
Testing/Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 37
Fence Controller Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 40

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All Zareba brand pulse-type electric fence controllers meet
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards for safety.
WARNING: Read ALL these instructions. Only use
electric fence controller products for the purpose
intended as defined in this manual.
WARNING: Never run more than one fence controller
on the same fence line at one time. The pulse time
between the fence controllers will be too close together
and could be hazardous to animals and people. It
could also damage your fence controllers.
WARNING: Install fence lines powered by separate
fence controllers far enough apart to prevent contact
with both fence lines at the same time. Simultaneously
touching two fences powered by separate energizers
could be hazardous.
WARNING: In brushfire-prone areas, turn the fencer
off on extremely dry days. For backup, be sure others
know how to disconnect the fence controller. Also,
never disconnect wires or approach a fence during
lightning storms.
WARNING: Do not operate fence controllers near any
combustible materials including gasoline, kerosene and
cleaning fluids.
WARNING: Never electrify barbed wire or similar fence
types where an animal or human may become tangled
in the fence or caught against the fence.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not
remove the fence controller cover. Refer to service
personnel.
Before You Start

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WARNING: Check local zoning laws for electric
fencing guidelines in your area. Also check with local
utilities before digging to identify any buried cables or
natural gas lines.
Tools Required
• Wire cutter/stripper (part no. FWC-1)
• Flathead and phillips screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Voltage tester (part no. DEFT-1 or RSVT8)
Other Required Components
• Two lengths of 20 KV insulated hook-up wire (one long
enough to connect fence controller to ground system
and one long enough to connect fence controller to
fence line)
• Fence line connector (part no. 07110-96 for steel or
poly wire; PRS2 for poly rope; or PTCC1 for poly tape)
• 6- to 8-foot ground rod(s) (part no. GR8 or 07104-96)
• Ground rod clamps–one per ground rod (part no.
CGR1 or 07105-96)

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Fence Controller Installation
Ground
connection
6- or 12-volt deep cycle
marine battery
Overview of Installed Fence Controller
Fence
connection
NOTE: For model B10LI instructions, go to page 11.

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STEP 1: Mount Fence Controller
IMPORTANT: Mount inside or in a waterproof enclosure
Single screw mounting
Double screw mounting
Inside installation Outdoor sheltered
installation

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STEP 2: Connect Ground and Fence Terminals
Connect hook-up wire to
FENCE terminal
Connect hook-up wire to
GROUND terminal
1½“
20KV hook-up wire
– or –
Your fence controller will
have one of two types of
terminals – strip wire and
connect as shown below

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Hook-up wire from
fence controller
Hook-up wire to
other ground rods
STEP 3: Connect to Ground System
Check ground system reliability
• IMPROPER GROUNDING WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF
YOUR FENCE CONTROLLER! See page 22 for more information
about proper grounding.
NOTE: Connect additional ground rods with hook-up wire and ground rod clamps
Ground rod clamp
(part no.07105-96 or CGR1)
Ground rod
(part no.07104-96 or GR8)
Tip: The fence controller must be grounded sufficiently for the
system to work effectively. Improper grounding can also cause inter-
ference on telephone lines, radios and television and could invalidate
your warranty.

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STEP 4: Connect to Fence Line
Check fence system reliability
• IMPROPER CONNECTION POINTS WILL AFFECT THE
PERFORMANCE OF YOUR FENCE CONTROLLER!
• Make sure splices and insulators are sound and secure.
Poly tape connection
Part no. PTCC1
Poly rope connection
Part no. PRS2
Aluminum/Steel/Poly wire connection
Part no. 07110-96

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STEP 5: Power Fence Controller
NOTE: Fence controller will
be producing voltage at this
point – to avoid shock do
not touch fence terminal or
fence wire.
WARNING: Never connect a battery powered fence controller to
an AC power supply.
4
6- or 12-volt rechargeable
deep cycle marine battery
(low impedance models
require 12-volt battery)
1
Red (+)
Black (–)
2
3

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Ground terminal
• connect to ground rod
Fence terminal
• connect to fence line
Fence OK
• light ashes when
voltage is on fence line
Fence Controller Operation

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Ground
connection
Ground
connection
6- or 12-volt deep cycle marine
battery, or four, D-Cell batteries
6- or 12-volt deep cycle marine
battery, or four, D-Cell batteries
Overview of Installed Fence Controller
Fence
connection
Fence
connection
Fence line
B10LI Fence Controller Installation
Option 1: Connect to fence line via 20KV hook-up wire
Option 2: Connect to fence line directly

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STEP 1: Connect to Battery
WARNING: Never connect a battery powered fence controller to
an AC power supply.
5
6- or 12-volt rechargeable
deep cycle marine battery
1
Red (+)
Black (–)
2
3
Option 1: Connect to 6- or 12-volt battery
4
NOTE: Ensure switch is
in the OFF position.

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1
2
3
Option 2: Install four, 1.5-volt/D-Cell batteries

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STEP 2: Mount Fence Controller/Connect Ground
NOTE: B10LI does NOT need to mount in a waterproof enclosure
To other
ground rods
Check ground system reliability
• IMPROPER GROUNDING WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF
YOUR FENCE CONTROLLER! See page 22 for more information
about proper grounding.
Ground rod clamp
(part no.07105-96 or CGR1)
Ground rod
(part no.07104-96 or GR8)
Tip: The fence controller must be grounded sufficiently for the
system to work effectively. Improper grounding can also cause inter-
ference on telephone lines, radios and television and could invalidate
your warranty.
The B10LI can mount on a rod
post or directly on a ground rod.
If additional ground rods are
needed, connect hook-up wire to
GROUND terminal.
1½“
Strip 20KV hook-up wire and
connect as shown

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STEP 3: Connect Fence Terminal
Connect hook-up wire to
FENCE terminal
1½“
Strip 20KV hook-up wire and
connect as shown
Option 1: Connect to fence line via 20KV hook-up wire
To fence line

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Check fence system reliability
• IMPROPER CONNECTION POINTS WILL AFFECT THE
PERFORMANCE OF YOUR FENCE CONTROLLER!
• Make sure splices and insulators are sound and secure.
Poly tape connection
Part no. PTCC1
Poly rope connection
Part no. PRS2
Aluminum/Steel/Poly wire connection
Part no. 07110-96

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Check fence system reliability
• IMPROPER CONNECTION POINTS WILL AFFECT THE
PERFORMANCE OF YOUR FENCE CONTROLLER!
• Make sure splices and insulators are sound and secure.
Fence line
Ensure metal bar
makes solid contact
with fence line
Option 2: Connect directly to fence line

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Fence terminal
• connect to fence line
Ground terminal
• connect to additional ground rods
Fence OK
• light ashes when
voltage is on fence line
ON2 Setting (low power)
• for short fences
• maximizes battery life
ON1 Setting (high power)
• for longer fences or
animal training
• will reduce battery life
B10LI Fence Controller Operation

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Electric Fencing Basics
How Electric Fencing Works
Electric fencing is an easy-to-install system for containing animals or
keeping them out. A short, safe pulse of electricity creates a psychologi-
cal barrier that trains animals to avoid the fence. In order for the animal
to feel a shock, the voltage produced by the fence controller must
penetrate the animal’s hair, hide and hoof.
The system works when an animal provides an electrical path by touch-
ing the fence wire and the earth simultaneously. The electricity then
passes through the animal, into the soil and back to the ground rods,
which are connected to the fence controller. At that point the circuit is
complete and the animal instantly receives an electrical shock.
Tip: For permanent, high tensile fence installation instructions,
refer to Zareba’s High Tensile Electric Fence Guide available at
zarebasystems.com.

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1Fence controller (page 4)
2Ground system
(pages 7, 14, and 22)
6Gate openings
(page 29)
3Fence posts
(page 24)
7Lightning/
surge protection
(page 30)
Electric Fence Components