Gallagher S20 Instructions Manual - Tips & Troubleshooting

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TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

•  Install energizer where it can get plenty of sunlight.

•  Keep solar panel surface clean - periodically use a so   cloth with water and a 

mild detergent.

•  Test voltage on the fence using a Gallagher Fence Volt Meter (G50301).

Problem

SoluƟ ons

Indicator fl ashing red

• 

Ensure energizer is ge   ng enough sun

• 

Turn energizer OFF for 3 days, leave in the sun 

to charge ba  ery.

• Remove 

ba  ery and use a 6 V 1.2 A charger to 

charge ba  ery.

Indicator fl ashes red 

twice when turned on 

then stops

• 

Perform above steps

• Replace 

ba  ery

No voltage on fence

• 

Check energizer isn’t faulty;

-

disconnect from fence and earth

-

measure across fence and earth terminals 

with a Gallagher Fence Volt Meter

-

if less than 5 kV return energizer for service

-

if more than 5 kV the fault is with the fence 

or earth system.