JVA PET Series User Manual

JVA PET Series User Manual

8.3 Particular Requirements For Electric Animal Fences In

Australia

14. A distance of at least 10 m shall be maintained between the energiser earth

electrode and any other earthing system connected parts such as the power supply system protective earth or the telecommunication system earth.

15. Electric animal fences intended for deterring birds, household pet containment or training animals such as cows need only be supplied from low output

energisers to obtain satisfactory and safe performance.

16. In electric animal fences intended for deterring birds from roosting on buildings, no electric fence wire shall be connected to the energiser earth

electrode. A warning sign shall be fitted to every point where persons may gain ready access to the conductors.

17. A non-electrified fence incorporating barbed wire or razor wire may be used to support one or more off-set electrified wires of an electric animal fence. The supporting devices for the electrified wires shall be constructed so as to ensure that these wires are positioned at a minimum distance of 150 mm from the vertical plane of the non-electrified wires. The barbed wire and razor wire shall be earthed at regular intervals.

18. Where an electric animal fence crosses a public pathway, a non-electrified gate shall be incorporated in the electric animal 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.

8.3.1 Prohibited Mounting

Electric fence conductors should not be mounted on a support used for any overhead power line.

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