Gates

We currently don't have gates for this fence style.

Installation Manuals &Tools You'll Need

The following should be read carefully prior to installing Equisafe Fencing. Not all conceivable site conditions can be addressed. Once the basics of installation are understood then special site conditions can be planned for.

Important Points to know before beginning Installation:

1. It is best to do an initial layout of the area(s) to be fenced. Note the locations of all changes in directions (corner posts, etc) end posts and gate locations. Figure No. 1

2. Rails are secured within the post where the rail terminates with the use of a “Spring Pin”. These pins will be installed into both ends of each rail. See Figure No. 2.

3. At the trailing end of each rail a wire “pigtail” will need to be added to the wire that is imbedded into the rails. This will allow for the easy connection of wire to the successive rail therefore maintaining a continuous circuit. See Figure No. 3. This connection must be made prior to inserting rail into post.

Note: For ease of installation we recommend using a wire "pigtail" as shown in Figure 3. This is optional as wires can be manually twisted and joined together. Instructions are written as if pigtails were being used.

Post Installation

1. Pick a starting point, preferably an End or Corner post.

2. In a straight line mark and/or dig posts holes 5.5’ (center of post to center of post) Use of a rope or laser will assist in the posts holes being dug in a straight line. Posts should be imbedded at least 20” or more into the ground. It is highly recommended each post be set in cement. Care should be taken that all pre-drilled rail holes in the posts are lined up in the desired direction and that all posts are set to the exact same depth insuring that the tops of each post are level in relation to each other.

NOTE: If gates are being installed there will be adjoining side by side posts required at one or both ends of the gate opening.. These posts can be set simultaneously and will require a post hole large enough to accommodate two posts. These posts should be set as close together as possible. (See separate gate installation instructions).

Installing Wire Rails

1. It is not necessary to install all posts in a run prior to inserting rails. Rails can be installed in progression once at least 3 or 4 posts have been installed. Installing the rails before the completion of a long straight run allows the rails to be inserted straight through each post rail hole rather than the need to flex a post out of the way or attempting to slide the rails through successive posts for what could be a long distance. See Figure No. 4.

1. Spring pins should not be installed until the rail has passed through all inline posts. Care should be made also that all wires are properly connected before inserting rail into its finished position within the post.

2. Typical rail installation. See Figure No. 5A

3. It is recommended that all wire rails be connected every few hundred feet created a series of smaller circuits. The size of the circuit is determined by the owner. You should determine where these “jumps” (connections) are to occur and prior to inserting rails. Connect all pigtails together within the post using a length of stainless wire. See Figure No. 5B

Before inserting rail into post No. 1 install Spring Pin as shown in Figure No. 2 Before inserting rail and Spring Pin into post connect wire pigtail to end of rail. The pigtail will be connected to the next adjacent rail that makes up the fence.

Wiring Tips:

1. All rails can be energized however some have chosen to do just the top rail or multiple rails.

2. Care should be taken that all wires are tightly joined by twisting them together or by using the wire “Pigtails” available with the fence.

3. To minimize the size of the circuits and to energize the lower rails a separate wire should be run inside selected posts. It is recommended that this be done at each End Post, Corner Post and at approximately every 100 feet of fence. This step should be completed at the beginning and prior to inserting the rails.

4. During installation run a vertical wire within the posts. In the case of a 2-rail fence simply connect the upper and lower rails to each other. With a 3 or 4 rail fence use separate short lengths of wire to connect the individual rails together. This will complete the electrical circuit.

Installation on uneven ground

1. Posts should always be mounted vertical. In some instances it may be best to start with a new post where the ground goes from level to sloped. This is dependent on the degree of change.

2. Tolerances in the pre-drilled holes within each post allow for some degree of angling the fence to match the slope of the ground.

3. If this is not sufficient these holes can be enlarged to an oval to accommodate larger angle slopes. Enlarging these holes may be necessary on greater angles. In more extreme cases the rails can be cut to run just post to post.

Electrical Connections

1. Determine the method of electrically energizing the fence, whether it will be via a solar panel(s) or directly connected to an external source.

2. Assuming that all rails are to be energized, insure that the stainless wire from each rail is connected to the lead to the power source.

3. If Solar, you will need to drill a small hole in the post behind the mounting location of the panel.

4. Run a short length of stainless steel wire from the wire within the post through the hole and connect to the solar panel. Follow the instructions supplied with your solar unit.

5. If wired directly, determine where you want the wire to exit the fence. You will need to add sufficient wire to reach this exit point. If wire is to be run beneath the soil use wire recommended for that purpose. Follow the instruction supplied with your power source.

30 Year Warranty

What and Who Is Covered and for How Long

Tuff-Stuff Electric Round Rail™ Horse Fencing manufacturer warrants to the purchaser and the ultimate retail purchaser of its products that, for a period of thirty (30) years from the date of retail purchase, its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will not split, crack, peel, rot or be subject to woodboring insect damage.

Manufacturer's sole obligation shall be to replace the quantity of its products proved to be defective and manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage.

Any claims under this Limited Warranty must be made within thirty (30) years of retail purchase of the product, must be in writing accompanied by proof of purchase and must include the return of the defective product, freight prepaid, to manufacturer.

The above express limited warranties are the sole and exclusive warranties available to you. No other express warranties are made. All implied warranties including, but not limited to, warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or use are excluded. In no event shall manufacturer's be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

Shipping

Shipping will come directly to you from the factory. Please Call For Shipping Lead Times. We ship worldwide and can deliver to any freight forwarder in the Continental U.S. If you don't have a freight forward company, we can help you get one.

Since we get factory direct rates, our freight costs are very reasonable. Most companies will call you before arriving to arrange a day and time for delivery. Please be sure to have a representative on site at the time of delivery.

Large shipments may be delivered on pallets and you will need to help unload the truck. A forklift is generally used to offload large shipments, but the pallets can be broken open to be offloaded by hand. Most residential deliveries will need to be offloaded by hand.

The driver is only responsible to get the order to the end of the truck. It will be your responsibility to remove it. This only applies to common carrier deliveries, not to UPS and FedEx type of deliveries.

In Case Of Damaged or Missing Goods

The factory loads the truck with the correct items and then it is the trucking company's responsibility to get it to you in good condition.

Any shortage or damage must be noted on the bill of lading at the time of delivery. If damage is found after the driver has left, the trucking company must be notified and a claim filed. Please make all claims promptly.

Frequently, an inspector will be sent out to see the damage or to note a shortage. It is your responsibility to seek reimbursement from the trucking company for any damages or shortages. We will help you in any way we can. The trucking company will provide the appropriate forms for filing a claim.

Replacement Orders

Replacement orders should be placed promptly with A Vinyl Fence and Deck Company, Inc so installation of your fence can proceed as scheduled. Please call us at 1 (800) 213-2539 before returning any items. You may incur a 25% restocking fee plus the cost of shipping both ways if a return order is NOT authorized.

If material is returned for credit, it will be your responsibility to package the material securely and safely. If the material is damaged, it will not be accepted by the manufacturer and no credit will be issued.