Battery care and maintenance• When not in use, keep the battery as fully charged as possible.• Recharge a discharged battery as soon as possible.• Batteries should be stored fully charged and recharged at regular intervals (every 8 weeks)• Inspect the battery regularly to ensure that the electrolyte level does not fall below12 mm-(1/2”) above the surface of the battery plates.• Fill using distilled water. Do not overfill. Refer to the battery manufacturer’srecommendations for more information.Battery safety• Ensure that the battery is well ventilated when recharging.• Avoid temperatures greater than 50° C (120° F)• Ensure the battery is not exposed to naked flame or sparks.Building an Electric FenceComponents of an electric fenceAn electric fence system comprises the following elements:• An energiser.• An earth system. This comprises a number of metal stakes inserted into the ground, whichare connected to the earth terminal on the energiser.• PATURA insulated underground cables. Used to connect the energiser to the earth and fence.• An insulated fence. Connected to the fence output terminal of the energiser. Fences can bemade to a variety of designs (see below).Note: The animal receives a shock when it completes a circuit between the fence and the earthsystem. The fence has all live wires and requires conductive soils.Fence designsFences can be constructed to suit the type of livestock and materials available. Discuss withyour PATURA distributor which design best suits your needs.- 42 -liveEarth returnEnergiserlive Earth