The permanent fence guide for paddocks

The permanent fence guide for paddocks ... Tips and tricks for DIY! Rope Tape Premium Horse Wire

3 The permanent fence P. 15-22 | Wooden Posts and Premium Horse Wire P. 23-28 l Wooden Posts and Fence Tape P. 29-36 l Wooden Posts and Fence Rope The semi-permanent fence P. 37-44 l T-Posts and Fence Tape P. 39-40 l The Fence Starter and Corner Solution Set P. 45-51 l T-Post and Fence Rope General information P. 52 l Products for Improving Safety P. 53 l The Function of an Electric Fence System P. 54 l Explanation of Technical Terms Selecting an Electric Fence Device | Troubleshooting Tips P. 55-56 l Overview of the Various Power Supplies P. 57-58 l Introduction to AKO Fence Devices P. 59 l The Fence Device Check P. 60 l The Fence Supply Line and Earthing Check P. 61-62 l Troubleshooting Tips 15-36 37-51 52-54 55-62 Contents

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5 Why we are the right partner for you. • … AKO has over 70 years of development expertise in the field of fence devices and fence construction! • Production of all fence devices that are “made in Germany” … at the German site in Wangen im Allgäu! • 3-year warranty on all our devices • in-house research, 3D design & electronics development ... our own development team focuses exclusively on the further and new development of device technology in accordance with the latest safety standards! • 100% quality control ... every fence device is checked to ensure its function and performance! • ... our excellent service and superb quality make us a partner you can rely on! What sets us apart. AKO fence devices production location: Wangen im Allgäu AKO-Agrartechnik GmbH & Co. KG: Wangen im Allgäu Albert Kerbl GmbH: Lager Ampfing FAIR CUSTOMER-ORIENTED QUALITY-CONSCIOUS FLEXIBLE eine Marke von

6 Fence height and safety case of show jumpers or sports ponies, as they jump much higher as part of their sport. If you operate mixed grazing on your paddock, you must have a fence that suits all the animals in it. Fences also have to be adapted for stallions and foals. Yet correctly determining the precise fence height is not so easy. Not only do the horses in the pasture play a role, but also the nature of the pasture itself. “Hardly any horse owners take the topography of the pasture into account when building a fence. The height of the fence is usually measured directly on the fence post. However, the horse would probably usually jump from about a meter away from the fence. Even small irregularities in the ground would give the horse extra height,” explains expert Georg W. Fink. A fence must be safe. But when is a fence considered safe? How high should a fence be? These are questions that even experts can’t answer clearly sometimes. “The legal basis for paddock fences is article 2 of the Animal Welfare Act and various bodies have made recommendations based on this,” says Volker Raulf, an agricultural engineer, in Pferdebetrieb 3/2012. “Only the Higher Regional Court of Celle has once made a ruling (26 January 2000, 9 U 130/99) on the height of a fence to prevent a horse jumping over it. According to this ruling, as a rule of thumb, the height of a fence should be at least four fifths of the withers of the largest horse in the pasture,” continues Raulf. (AKO: we recommend installing the top line of the conductor material only 10 % under the height of the withers of the largest horse.) You should also consider which horses or ponies are in the pasture. The withers rule of thumb, for example, doesn’t help much in the AKO tip: Note irregularities in the ground when determining fence height. Small horses Large horses 165 cm 140 cm 115 cm 90 cm 65 cm 40 cm

7 The permanent fence 01 | Fence Tape When it comes to semi-permanent fences, the most-used option is 40 mm tapes due to their high visual barrier. 40 mm tapes are often combined with 20 mm tapes or the fence rope. 02 | Fence Rope Fence ropes are also considered to be semi-permanent fencing. In most cases, rope is used in combination with a 40 mm fence tape. 03 | Premium Horse Wire The permanent fence with AKO Premium Horse Wire is the ultimate permanent horse fence! The 2.5 mm thick steel wire coated with black and white plastic not only provides an extremely strong mechanical barrier for horses, it is also extremely long-lived.

8 The permanent fence When horses escape A study by the Weihenstephan University of Applied Sciences demonstrates that things outside the pasture were responsible for most pasture escapes. Even simple things like low-flying aircraft or unusual agricultural machines can panic the horses. Horses escape more often the further the pasture is located from the stables. A survey conducted by the University of Vienna of 161 horse farms concluded that 76 per cent of these operations have had to recapture escaped horses. Breaking out of the pasture was the most-cited reason for this. Most cases of horses escaping were easily resolved for everyone involved. In 16 per cent of the cases investigated by the Viennese scientists, however, the horse, at least, was injured. Cases of personal injury may be rare, but all the more devastating when they do occur as they mainly involve horses colliding with cars on the road. General Anyone who has horses knows how important a pasture fence is. The fencing for a pasture must be as stable and secure as possible. It has to besufficiently high and visible with a deterrent effect. Durability and, not least, the costs of installation and maintenance also play a role in selecting a fence. Horses must not be injured by fences. Fences that combine good visibility, mechanical stability and a psychological deterrent (electric fence)are particularly escape-proof and cause very few injuries. We want to give you an overview of different types of fences and practical tip on building fences in this brochure. A permanent fence is a permanent electric fence system that is installed once in terms of the posts and is not intended to be moved temporarily. Mobile plastic or metal posts can be used if required for internal enclosures.

9 The permanent fence Installing the underground cable and earthing Installing the fence device 10 steps to your permanent fence! 01 Setting the corner and gate posts in place Drawing and tightening the top conductor row Mounting the insulators on the track posts Mounting the insulators on the corner and gate posts Set the line posts in place Installing the gate system Installing the fence supply line The function test 02 04 06 08 10 03 05 07 09

10 The fence post | wooden post AKO OctoWood wooden post With its 8 sides, the wooden post with ingenious octagonal profile of pine wood (Pinius Sylvestris) enables flexibility when fitting insulators. The most commonly used fence post is available in different lengths as well as different diameters, allowing it to be used in any fence system. Pine wood is not a hardwood and is therefore easy to work with. *other post lengths available Heartwood • does not have to be waterproofed • contains the natural fungus inhibitor “pinosylvin” • with resin channels throughout • "dead" wood • gives the post rigidity Sapwood • only the sapwood part is waterproofed • the membrane of the wood fibre cell is coated in a copper sulphate layer • waterproofed with Wolmanit CX in a pressure tank process Consistent growth rings = steady growth Narrow growth rings = slow growth 80 mm 140 mm 100 mm 60 mm -85 cm - 75 cm + 165 cm + 150 cm + 135 cm + 120 cm + 105 cm + 90 cm + 75 cm + 60 cm + 45 cm + 30 cm + 15 cm +/- 0 cm - 15 cm - 30 cm - 45 cm - 60 cm 441828 441826 441824 441825 441823 Item no. Item Length* Ø 441828 Corner/Gate Post 250 m 140 mm 441823 Track Post 200 m 80 mm 441824 Track Post 225 m 80 mm 441825 Track Post 200 m 100 mm 441826 Track Post 225 m 100 mm

11 + 60 cm + 180 cm + 195 cm + 165 cm + 150 cm + 135 cm + 120 cm + 105 cm + 90 cm + 75 cm + 45 cm + 30 cm + 15 cm +/- 0 cm - 15 cm - 30 cm - 45 cm 441463 441462 441461 The fence posts | T-Post The T-Post metal post The green and white painted T-Post metal posts have a distinct advantage in difficult terrain (e.g. stony ground) in particular. Their small cross-section means the posts are quick and easy to drive into the ground using a ram. They boast long life and stability and, through the special click-on insulators required, high flexibility when it comes to attaching the conductor material. There are insulators for the T-Post range that, for example, are suitable to ropes and tapes and can be easily clipped on without using tools. The posts are available in various lengths and have solid nubs every 5.5 cm along their entire length for attaching the insulators. AKO tip: We recommend using a 30 cm longer T-Post for each corner post. The corner and gate posts must be able to withstand the high tensile forces of the conductor material in a fence system. By choosing longer posts at these posts, you prevent the posts becoming lopsided. T-Post profile 15 mm 20 mm *other post lengths available Item no. Item Length* 441461 T-Post Metal Post 182 cm 441462 T-Post Metal Post 213 cm 441463 T-Post Metal Post 240 cm

12 The conductor material General Electric fences do not deter horses through their mechanical barrier (solid fencing), but instead through their psychological effect – the electrical pulse. As horses are flight animals, they have to be able to see the fence well, as they can otherwise run into the fence or even break through it. The deterrent effect relies on the fact that the animals “know” there is electricity in the fence. Always use clearly visible conductor tapes (40 mm tapes are ideal) with high conductivity (= low resistance) as a component. In no circumstances should only thin wire or one wire be used. It is also important that horses do not injure themselves on contact with the fence. AKO tip 1: When selecting the conductor material, always note the resistance in ohm/m. Figures in the range of 0.... are ideal – e.g. 0.3.... ohm/m AKO tip 2: Never knot your conductor material! Use stainless steel AKO Litzclip(R) conductor connector – for the gate handle and gate insulator, too. IMPORTANT: Always use stainless steel connectors when installing copper conductors. AKO tip 3: Always keep your fence conductor material properly tensioned. Slack ropes and tapes increase the risk of injury and have a reduce life span due to the effects of wind or snow.

13 • extra strong PE monofilament fibres increased breaking load • current-carrying conductor wires = should not be broken by e.g. knots strong PE monofilament fibres and reinforced outer edges increased breaking load The conductor material The pasture must be visible! AKO Premium Horse Wire This conductor wire offers a very high mechanical barrier combines with high electrical conductivity. An internal 2.5 mm steel wire is coated with conductive plastic. Its round, smooth surface (8 mm outer diameter) prevents cuts to the horse. AKO offers a 10-year product warranty on Premium Horse Wire. This conductor wire is suitable for long-term planned fence systems and requires special care when setting up the posts due to the high tensile forces. AKO Fence Tapes ...provide ideal security for horses – especially the 40 mm wide tapes. It is important to ensure the tapes are always fully tensioned and do not sag. The lower the specified resistance in ohm/m on the tape roll, the more electricity flows through the fence to the animal. AKO Fence Ropes ...are used where adverse weather conditions such as wind are commonplace. Ropes have also been shown to be less sensitive in winter snow. Ropes are somewhat easier to install yet offer lower visibility than tapes. The lower the specified resistance in ohm/m on the rope roll, the more electricity flows through the fence to the animal. black = electrically conductive plastic 2.5 mm thick steel wire white = non-electrically conductive plastic

14 The conductor material | Fence tape and fence rope Fence Tape and Fence Rope ... the most widely installed conductor materials AKO PremiumLine series AKO TOPLine series AKO EconomyLine series • fence length of up to 10,000 m • 5 year warranty on UV stability • excellent conductivity with an extremely robust tape construction • used for: very long fence systems • up to 3,000 m long fences • 4-year warranty on UV stability • optimised price/performance ratio The lower-cost version with excellent conductivity. • used for: long fences • up to 500 m long fences • 3-year warranty on UV stability • the lowest-cost solution • used for: ideal for smaller paddocks and temporary sections Item no. Item Length Width Colour Resistance 441535 Tape 200 m 38 mm white/green 0.13 ohm/m 441564 Rope 200 m 6.5 mm white/green 0.11 ohm/m Item no. Item Length Width Colour Resistance 449554 Tape 200 m 40 mm white/red 0.187 ohm/m 449532 Rope 200 m 6 mm white/red 0.311 ohm/m 449583 Tape 200 m 30 mm neon yellow/blue 0.467 ohm/m Item no. Item Length Width Colour Resistance 44557 Tape 200 m 40 mm white 5.50 ohm/m 44531 Rope 200 m 6 mm white 3.87 ohm/m * other conductor material products are available AKO recommends

15 The conductor material | Premium Horse Wire Premium Horse Wire provides a very high mechanical barrier for your horse thanks to its 2.5 mm thick steel wire inside the plastic coating. The electrically conductive black plastic and the non-conductive white plastic protect the interior steel wire from the weather and resists a breaking load of up to 800 kg. Product details: • length: 250 m • breaking load: 800 kg • steel wire diameter: 2.5 mm • Premium Horse Wire outer diameter: 8 mm • colour of the non-conductive plastic: white • colour of the outer conductive plastic: black • very high conductivity: 0.035 ohm/m • high mechanical barrier through 2.5 mm thick steel wire • extremely weather-resistant (cold, heat, humidity) • very good visibility due to high proportion of white and 8 mm diameter • UV-stabilised PE covering AKO tip: Round and smooth surface does not cause cutting injuries to horses. We recommend integrating a row of 40 mm fence tape to improve visibility. Premium Horse Wire Item no. Length Width Colour Resistance 44873 250 m 8 mm white / black 0.035 ohm/m • up to 60 km long fences • 10-year product warranty • used for: permanent fence systems for long-term use, low-maintenance compared to tape and rope designs AKO Premium Horse Wire … one of the most durable electrifiable horse fence systems currently on the market! 10-YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY

16 AKO Premium Horse Wire – the horse fence for true connoisseurs The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire

17 The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire 10-YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire durable | high-quality | strong | secure

18 Straight sections Insulator The plastic stretch insulators are fixed in place using 2 wood screws and are only used to guide the Premium Horse Wire on the track. These insulators should not be under much tension. Track post* • item no. 441826: 100 mm x 225 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 60 cm * please align the top conductor material row to the withers height of the largest horse in the pasture Corner Insulator These corner insulators come in a 3-pack and can be quickly and easily attached to the corner post using the integrated stainless steel wire rope loop. They are fixed to the outside of the post using staples so that they stay in position. Corner and support post* • corner post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm • support post crossbeam: 100 mm x 200 cm (item no. 441825) Fence start / T-junction start Insulator Installing the fence start is done in just the same way as the start of a T-junction in the middle of a fence system. This “horizontal” de-tensioning set comprises 4 functions in one: post attachment using the integrated stainless steel wire cable loop, post insulation using the white insulation, the temperature equalisation spring to equalise temperature spikes and the gear-wire tensioner for tensioning the conductor material. The Easy-Loop including insulating hose can also be used for stopping at the end. Tension and support post* • tension post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm • support post crossbeam: 100 mm x 200 cm (item no. 441825) Item no. 441396 Item no. 446519 Easy-Loop The Easy-Loop including insulating hose can also be used for stopping at the end. Insulating hose Item no. 44392 Item no. 446507 The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire Item no. 446509 40 cm 40 cm 40 cm 01 | Wire Link 02 | warning sign 06 | temperature equalisation spring 07 | protective hose Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 100 mm Ø 100 mm Distance: 1.90 m Post spacing: max. 8 m Distance: 1.90 m Distance: 1.90 m max. 160 mm max. 160 mm

19 Gate Insulator When installing a galvanised pasture gate, the gate posts are seen as fence starter posts. The fence starter set, item no. 446509, is used here to hold and tension the Premium Horse Wire on both sides. Wire terminal item no. 441225 is used to attach the underground cable to the post and/or the Premium Horse Wire. Gate and support post* • gate post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm • support post crossbeam: 100 mm x 200 cm (item no. 441825) The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire 01 | Wire Link ... for connecting 2 Premium Horse Wire ends. Item no. 441328 Item no. 44705 Item no. 446506 Item no. 44819 Item no. 441225 Item no. 446513 Item no. 442367 Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm galvanised pasture gate 04 | underground cable Distance: 1.90 m Distance: 1.90 m 02 | Warning sign ... for attachment at regular, clearly visible intervals. 03 | Wire terminal ... for connecting the individual conductor materials every 200-400 m. 04 | High voltage underground cable ... for underground transmission of the current. 05 | Clamping lever for gear wheel wire tensioner ... for regular tensioning of the Premium Horse Wire. 06 | Temperature equalisation spring ... install every 200 m, To equalise temperature spikes. 07 | Protective hose ... to protect against tangling in the temperature equalisation spring.

20 The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire Corner | option 1 | “outside corner” Corner | option 2 | “inside corner” Tension direction Tension direction B D+ F A+B E + F A Item no. 446507 “Outside corner” corner solution Item no. 44394 B Staples Item no. 446508 C “Diagonal” de-tensioning set Item no. 441396 D Stretch Insulator Item no. 441284 E “Inside corner” corner insulator Item no. 442610/1001 F Wood screws B Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 100 mm Ø 100 mm c c c c B C Post spacing: 1.90 m INFO: measure the height of the insulators and mark them at the desired heights. Post spacing: 1.90 m Post spacing: 1.90 m Post spacing: 1.90 m Tension direction Tension direction C B D+ F Ø 100 mm c c c c Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 100 mm B

21 The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire 1. Setting the corner and gate posts in place (item no. 441828 – OctoWood wooden post 140 mm x 250 cm) You will need 3 of the posts mentioned above to install both corner variants. For large horses, we generally recommend a fence height of 160 cm above the ground, this means the post should protrude 165 cm from the ground and thus be driven 85 cm into the ground. Options for setting the corner structure in place A) H-structure, see option 1/fig. A (AKO recommendation) When setting both the support posts in place using a pile driver or similar, ensure that they are not driven in more than 1.90 m away from the corner post. B) driving in using a pile driver or similar without pre-drilling + burying a support hardwood plank or support beam approx. 50 cm in the tension direction directly at the post C) digging a hole using a post hole digger (Ø 30 cm), setting the post in place, filling the hole at least halfway with concrete and the rest with soil and compressing 2. Fixing the crossbeam in place (item no. 441825 – OctoWood wooden post 100 mm x 200 cm) Use 2 of the narrower posts with a diameter of 10 cm to support the corner post. The tip of the post should be sawn off after 190 cm for this. IMPORTANT: Match the length of the crossbeam to the actual distance between the corner and support posts. Now clamp the posts horizontally, centrally between the corner posts and support posts and fix them in place using the 90° bracket and the screws from the diagonal de-tensioning set (item no. 446508). 3. De-tensioning the corner and support posts (item no 446508 – “diagonal” de-tensioning set) Once the corner post structure is in place, the two diagonal de-tensioning sets should be installed. 1. The first step is to mount the stainless steel wire rope using the integrated loop just below the metal bracket on the support post and fix the position using a staple. 2. The second step is then to mount the gear wheel wire tensioner using the integrated loop at the very bottom of the corner post and fix the position using a staple. 3. Next, pull the white protective hose over the wire rope and fasten it with the wire tensioner. Using this tensioning, the corner post can withstand the high tensile forces of the Premium Horse Wire. This means the posts will not become crooked. 4. Installing the insulators on the corner post – option 1 (item no. 446507 – corner solution for Premium Horse Wire | 3 Pack) The corner insulators are similarly easy to mount on the corner post using the wire rope loop. Simply take it once around the post and then pull the white strain insulator through the loop Done! Here, too, the respective positions are fixed in place using the staples. 5. Installing the insulators on the corner post – option 2 (item no. 441284 – corner sleeve insulator) The sleeves are fixed to the post using two wood screws or two nails. The integrated pinlock system means the Premium Horse Wire is simply laid in and held in place with the pins. 6. Installing the insulators on the support posts (item no. 441396 – Euro Cord rope insulator) The support posts are considered to be just like normal track posts here. The Premium Horse Wire “only” has to be guided by the insulator here. Corner structures with crossbeams ... a little more detailed, a lot more durable! A) Soil Ensure that the corner post is set up at an angle of 5 degrees to the tension direction. B)

22 The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire Gate | fence starter D Item no. 44394 B Item no. 446508 Item no. 441396 Item no. 442610/1001 Item no. 446509 A Item no. 44819 Item no. 441225 C D E F F C D+ E A+B G G adjustable pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 110 cm (item no. 44893 | 1-1.7 m) (item no. 44892 | 2-3m) (item no. 44891 | 3-4 m) (item no. 44895 | 4-5 m) (item no. 442557 | 5-6 m) rigid pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 100 cm (item no. 442920 | 3 m) (item no. 442921 | 3.5 m) (item no. 442922 | 4 m) (item no. 442923 | 4.5 m) (item no. 442924 | 5 m) (item no. 442925 | 6 m) Gate Premium Horse Wire Premium Horse Wire Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 100 mm Ø 100 mm Post spacing: 1.90 m Post spacing: 1.90 m Tension direction Tension direction De-tensioning Set "horizontal" Staples “Diagonal” de-tensioning set Stretch Insulator Wood screws Underground cable Wire connecting clamp AKO tip: Pull the underground cable through a plastic protection hose to protect it from external damage.

23 The permanent fence | Wooden posts and Premium Horse Wire Gate design with crossbeam...preventing unstable gates and crooked posts! 1. Setting the gate and support posts in place (item no. 441828 – OctoWood wooden post 140 mm x 250 cm) You will need 4 of the posts mentioned above to install a galvanised pasture gate. For large horses, we generally recommend a fence height of 160 cm above the ground, this means the post should protrude 165 cm from the ground and thus be driven 85 cm into the ground. Options for setting the corner structure in place A) H-structure, see option 1/fig. A (AKO recommendation) When setting both the support posts in place, ensure that they are not driven in more than 1.90 m away from the corner post. B) driving in using a pile driver without pre-drilling + burying a hardwood plank to support the post in the tension direction directly at the post C) digging a hole using a post hole digger (Ø 30 cm), setting the post in place, filling the hole at least halfway with concrete and the rest with soil and compressing 2. Fixing the crossbeam in place (item no. 441825 – OctoWood wooden post 100 mm x 200 cm) Use the narrower posts with a diameter of 10 cm to support the two gate posts. The tip of the post should be sawn off after 190 cm for this. IMPORTANT: Match the length of the crossbeam to the actual distance between the gate and support posts. Now clamp the posts horizontally, centrally between the gate posts and support posts and fix them in place using the 90° bracket and the screws from the diagonal de-tensioning set (item no. 446508). 3. De-tensioning the corner and support posts (item no. 446508 – “diagonal” de-tensioning set) Once the two H-structures are in place, it is time to install the 3 diagonal de-tensioning sets. 1. The first step is to use the integrated stainless steel wire rope loop to mount the gear wheel wire tensioner just below the metal bracket on the support post and fix the position using a staple. 2. The second step is then to mount the stainless steel wire rope using the integrated loop at the bottom of the corner post and fix the position using a staple. 3. Next, pull the white protective hose over the wire rope and fasten it with the wire tensioner. 4. Next, tension the diagonal bracing using the clamping level, item no. 441328, or a size 15 fork spanner. 4. De-tensioning/mounting on the fence start/end (item no. 446509 – “horizontal de-tensioning set) Installing the fence start is done in just the same way as the start of a T-junction in the middle of a fence system. This “horizontal” de-tensioning set comprises 4 functions in one: post attachment using the integrated stainless steel wire cable loop, post insulation using the white insulation, the temperature equalisation spring to equalise temperature spikes and the gearwire tensioner for tensioning the conductor material. Fix the wire rope loop in place using a staple. 5. Installing the galvanised pasture fence gate (item no. 44891 – adjustable pasture gate, 3-4 m, height: 110 cm) Mount the pasture gate in such a way that the upper edge of the gate forms a line with the top line of the Premium Horse Wire. Mounting on the fence inner: the gate should not be able to be “pressed open” to the outside by a horse leaning against it. Mounting on the fence outer: the gate is not in the way when retrieving a horse. 6. Installing the underground cable (item no. 44819 – underground cable 50 m | 2.5 mm) Cut the underground cable in such a way that it can easily go from gate post to gate post under the soil + another 3 m. Fix the cable to the posts using the staples and connect it with the plain wire of the Premium Horse Wire using the wire terminal. Soil Ensure that the corner post is set up at an angle of 5 degrees to the tension direction. B) A)

24 Fence tape – clearly visible | flexible | available in different colours The permanent fence | wooden post and fence tape

25 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence tape Wooden posts and fence tape visual barrier | high-quality | flexible

26 Straight sections Insulator The plastic track insulators are fixed using 2 wood screws and have different functions. Insulator item no. 441290 is used for rough terrain. Its clamping function means it tensions and holds the tape, preventing it from bending. Insulator item no. 44340 is used on straight stretches. It only guides the tape and keeps it on track. Track post* • item no. 441826: 100 mm x 225 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 60 cm AKO tip: We recommend shortening the post spacing in windy areas. This means the tape is held firm or guided by the insulators more often, reducing exposure to the wind. Corner Insulator The Profi corner and strain insulator (item no. 44350) is installed both in corners and at fence starts and ends in order to tension and hold the tape. It is also fixed directly on the wooden post using 2 wood screws. Unlike the Profi insulator, the Cavallo corner insulator (item no. 441376) is screwed directly into the post without wood screws. This insulator flexibly guides the tape through the corner. Corner and support post* • corner post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm T-junction Insulator This insulator is the same as item no. 44350, just with a metal plate. Using this plate, you can either hang gate handles or construct pasture junctions. Tension post* • tension post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm Item no. 441290 Item no. 44340 Item no. 443501 Item no. 441376 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence tape item no. 44355/041 02 | warning sign Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 100 mm 50 cm 50 cm Post spacing: 3-4 m 01 | Litzclip Tape Connector

27 Gate Insulator The insulator selection depends on which gate system is installed. The individual gate structures are shown in more detail on the following pages. Gate post* • gate post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm The permanent fence | wooden post and fence tape 01 | Litzclip® tape connector 40 mm ... ...for connecting 2 tape ends. 02 | Warning sign ... for attachment at regular, clearly visible intervals. 03 | Fence connector cable … for cross-connecting the tape rows every 200-400 m. • 3 a) connector cable… from row 1 to 2 • 3 b) connector cable … on every additional row 04 | High voltage underground cable ... for underground transmission of the current. AKO tip: ALWAYS affix the conductor material on the fence inner. Item no. 44819 Item no. 44617/011 Item no. 44616/011 Item no. 446513 03 | a) 03 | b) Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm galvanised pasture gate 04 | underground cable * please align the top conductor material row to the withers height of the largest horse in the pasture Item no. 442002/051 AKO tip: Set the gate tethering post well in concrete or support the post with a cross plank (see p. 21 and 23) in order to keep the post permanently vertical. Run the underground cable under the soil in a protective hose. This will prevent the cable from being damaged.

28 Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm The permanent fence | wooden post and fence tape E Underground cable Item no. 44819 Staples Item no. 44394 G B B B A or C D D F F E E G G G The gate handle with tape connector … simple but perfect! You will need 2x gate handle insulator item no. 44355 per tape row for the gate system with gate handle. The tape is held and tensioned by the insulator on the right side of the image and on the left side, the gate handle is hung in the metal plate. AKO tip: Hang the gate handle in the metal plate on the other side when opening the gate. This prevents knotting and reduces soiling to the tapes. AKO FlexiGate tape … the clean solution! The FlexiGate is fixed directly to the wooden post using the 2 supplied wood screws. Always attach the FlexiGate to the fence outer. This prevents horses from being able to destroy the housing. Electrify the rolled tape using a connector cable between FlexiGate and tape. AKO tip: Guide the gate handle back to the housing – do not simply let it go. FlexiGate with 40 mm tape - 7.5 m (item no. 441298/011) Gate handle with Litzclip® Tape connector 40 mm (item no. 4494440) G A Item no. 443501 Tethering and strain insulator Item no. 44355/041 B Gate insulator C Item no. 44578 Tape tensioner Item no. 44616/011 Item no. 44617/011 Tape Connector Tape Connecting Cable F D Wire connecting clamp Item no. 441225

29 Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm The permanent fence | wooden post and fence tape The galvanised pasture gate … stable and durable! rigid pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 100 cm (item no. 442920 | 3 m) (item no. 442921 | 3.5 m) (item no. 442922 | 4 m) (item no. 442923 | 4.5 m) (item no. 442924 | 5 m) (item no. 442925 | 6 m) adjustable pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 110 cm (item no. 44893 | 1-1.7 m) (item no. 44892 | 2-3m) (item no. 44891 | 3-4 m) (item no. 44895 | 4-5 m) (item no. 442557 | 5-6 m) AKO tip: Mount the pasture gate in such a way that the upper edge of the gate forms a line with the top line of the fence tape. Gate opening/closing Gate mounting Gate Tape tension direction I B B D D E F 01 | Swing-through lock allows the gate to be opened in both directions. 02 | Stabiliser for easy opening and closing of the gate. 03 | Electro set for electrifying the pasture gate. Optional accessories Item no. 441025 Item no. 442559 Item no. 441224 Tension direction AKO tip: Set the gate tethering post well in concrete or support the post with a cross plank (see p. 21 and 23) in order to keep the post permanently vertical. Run the underground cable under the soil in a protective hose. This will prevent the cable from being damaged.

30 Fence rope – recommended in combination with fence tape The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope

31 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope Wooden posts and fence rope robust | simple | wind-resistant

32 Straight sections Insulator The plastic track insulators are fixed using 2 wood screws. The only serve to guide the rope on the straight sections. Track post* • item no. 441826: 100 mm x 225 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 60 cm AKO tip: A fence rope can be tensioned more and is not as exposed to the wind as a fence tape. This is why you can extend the spacing between posts when installing a fence system with fence rope. Corner Insulator The Super corner insulator is used in corners. The rope is simple guided around the insulator head ➜done! This guides the rope around the corner, keeping it flexible. Corner post* • corner post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm T-junction Insulator The Vario Profi gate handle insulator not only enables a gate handle to be mounted, it also allows for smaller paddocks to be sectioned off. The conductor material is provided with optimum electrification throughout using the quick rope connector. Tension post* • tension post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm Item no. 441396 Item no. 441330 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope item no. 446505/041 item no. 441209/041 02 | warning sign Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 100 mm 50 cm 50 cm Post spacing: 4-5 m 01 | Litzclip Tape Connector * please align the top conductor material row to the withers height of the largest horse in the pasture

33 Gate Insulator The insulator selection depends on which gate system is installed. The individual gate structures are shown in more detail on the following pages. Gate post* • gate post: item no. 441828 – 140 mm x 250 cm • post height above ground: 165 cm • drive-in depth: 85 cm The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope Item no. 44948 item no. 441299/011 01 | Litzclip® rope connector 6 mm ... ... for connecting 2 rope ends. 02 | Warning sign ... for attachment at regular, clearly visible intervals. 03 | Fence connector cable … for cross-connecting the tape rows every 200-400 m. • 3 a) connector cable from row 1 to 2 • 3 b) connector cable on every additional row 04 | High voltage underground cable ... for underground transmission of the current. AKO tip: ALWAYS affix the conductor material on the fence inner. Item no. 44819 Item no. 44627/011 Item no. 44629/011 Item no. 446513 Item no. 442004/051 03 | a) 03 | b) Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm galvanised pasture gate 04 | underground cable AKO tip: Set the gate tethering post well in concrete or support the post with a cross plank (see p. 21 and 23) in order to keep the post permanently vertical. Run the underground cable under the soil in a protective hose. This will prevent the cable from being damaged. E-Line 3-6m (item no. 44255/011) E-Line 4.5-9m (item no. 442551/011)

34 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope Item no. 441225 C D D D E E A+B+ C A+B+ C E B A Item no. 441209/041 Item no. 44819 Item no. 44394 Item no. 446505/041 The gate handle with rope connector … simple but perfect! You will need 2x gate handle insulator item no. 446505/041 per rope row for the gate system with gate handle. The rope is fixed on the metal plate using a quick rope connector on the right side of the image. The gate on the opposite post is opened or closed using the gate handle. AKO tip: Hang the gate handle in the metal plate on the other side when opening the gate. This prevents knotting and reduces soiling to the ropes. AKO FlexiGate rope ... All in one! The FlexiGate is fixed directly to the wooden post using the 2 supplied wood screws. Always attach the FlexiGate to the fence outer. This prevents horses from being able to damage the housing. You electrify the tape in the FlexiGate using a connector cable between the FlexiGate housing and the fence conductor material. AKO tip: Always guide the gate handle with the rope straight back when opening. This prevents uneven rolling. FlexiGate with 6 mm rope - max. 7.5 m (item no. 441299/011) Gate handle with rope connector (item no. 44948) Gate insulator Wire connecting clamp Underground cable Staples Quick rope connector c c c c Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm

35 Post spacing: 1.90 m 01 | Swing-through lock allows the gate to be opened in both directions. 02 | Stabiliser for easy opening and closing of the gate. 03 | Electro set for electrifying the pasture gate. Optional accessories Item no. 441025 Item no. 442559 Item no. 441224 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope The galvanised pasture gate … stable and durable! rigid pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 100 cm (item no. 442920 | 3 m) (item no. 442921 | 3.5 m) (item no. 442922 | 4 m) (item no. 442923 | 4.5 m) (item no. 442924 | 5 m) (item no. 442925 | 6 m) adjustable pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 110 cm (item no. 44893 | 1-1.7 m) (item no. 44892 | 2-3m) (item no. 44891 | 3-4 m) (item no. 44895 | 4-5 m) (item no. 442557 | 5-6 m) Item no. 44340 Item no. 446508 D A+B+ C F G AKO tip: Mount the pasture gate in such a way that the upper edge of the gate forms a line with the top line of the fence rope. Gate Rope Tension direction Gate opening/closing Gate mounting c c c c c c “Diagonal” de-tensioning set Stretch Insulator Ø 140 mm Ø 100 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm AKO tip: Set the gate tethering post well in concrete or support the post with a cross plank (see p. 21 and 23) in order to keep the post permanently vertical. Run the underground cable under the soil in a protective hose. This will prevent the cable from being damaged.

36 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope Installations in detail ... let’s take a closer look!

37 The permanent fence | wooden post and fence rope AKO tip: for separating larger pathways, e.g. closing off yards when bringing horses in and out. Ideal for use together with quick rope connector item no. 441209/041 Available in lengths: item no. 441890 - 25 m item no. 441891 - 50 m AKO E-Line ... Elastic and flexible to use! The flexible E-Line gate system is installed over 3 gate posts. If the E-Line gate is opened, the gate handle stops at the centre post. If the gate is closed, the gate handle is hung on the supplied gate insulator. Item no. 441225 C D E B B E F A Item no. 441209/041 Item no. 44394 1 x included in the E-Line set Item no. 44316 1 x included in the E-Line set Item no. 44248 Item no. 446505/041 G E-Line 3-6m (item no. 44255/011) E-Line 4.5-9m (item no. 442551/011) F E-Line post spacing 3-6 m: max. 3.20 m E-Line post spacing 4.5-9 m: max. 4.70 m E-Line post spacing 3-6 m: max. 3.00 m E-Line post spacing 4.5-9 m: max. 4.50 m c c A+B+ C G+ C Gate insulator Wire connecting clamp Underground cable Staples Quick rope connector Item no. 44819 D Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm

38 Fence tape – visible | flexible use | available in different colours The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence tape

39 The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence tape T-Post and fence tape robust | simple | wind-resistant | easy to install

40 The semi-permanent fence The fence starter set and corner solution set Item no. 441177 Item no. 441178

41 The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence tape Installation of a fence starter with T-posts (item no. 441178) • drive the gate or junction post approx. 40-50 cm into the ground... • drive in the next track post using a spacing of 1.50 m... • remove the base plates from the diagonal support post... • install the fence starter set on the gate or junction post and on the track post... • attach the diagonal support post to the sleeve and align it Installation of a corner with T-posts (item no. 441177) • drive the corner post approx. 40-50 cm into the ground... • drive in both additional corner and stretch posts using a spacing of 1.50 m each... • remove the base plates from both diagonal support posts... • install the corner solution set on the corner posts... • attach the diagonal support posts to the sleeve and align them The corner in detail... The fencer starter in detail... The correct installation of corner and starter posts. AKO tip: We recommend using our T-Post corner insulators to avoid the conductor material touching diagonal support posts.

42 The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence tape Straight sections Insulator 2 different insulators are required per post for the track in the T-Post fence system. The head insulator covers the edged head of the post, preventing injuries and guiding the tape or rope with the integrated tape and rope insulator. Insulator item no. 441184/441183 is used for every additional row underneath. Track post* • item no. 441462: 213 cm • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm AKO tip: We recommend shortening the post spacing in windy areas. This means the tape is guided by the insulators more often, reducing exposure to the wind. Corner Insulator Unlike on the straight track, no head insulator is required for the corner. Here, the spacer corner insulator is installed at the desired heights. The metal holder is easily affixed to the post using the integrated pinlock system. This guides the tape around the corner, keeping it flexible. Corner/tension/support and track post* • item no. 441462: 213 cm (5 pcs/corner) Information on installing the diagonal structure on p. 40/41 • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm T-junction Insulator No head insulator is required when installing a junction, either. The same insulator is used here as with the wooden fence, the difference is that it is fixed to the T-Post with the 2 universal clamps supplied. Tension/support and track post* • item no. 441462: 213 cm (3 pcs./divider) Information on installing the diagonal structure on p. 40/41 • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm 04 | warning sign 50 cm 50 cm Post spacing: 4 m Post spacing: 1.5m Post spacing: 1.5m Post spacing: 1.5m 03 | Litzclip Tape Connector Item no. 441494 Item no. 446514 Item no. 441256 Item no. 441254 Item no. 441253 Item no. 441184 + Item no. 441252 Item no. 441183 + * please align the top conductor material row to the withers height of the largest horse in the pasture

43 The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence tape Gate Insulator The insulator selection depends on which gate system is installed. The two gate structures are shown in more detail on the following pages. Gate post* • item no. 441462: 213 cm (6 pcs./gate) Information on installing the diagonal structure on p. 40/41 • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm Important To install a 90° corner, a T-junction or a gate, you need the variable corner set or starter set for T-Posts. • support post crossbeam: 100 mm x 200 cm (item no. 441825) 01 | Ram for T-Posts … for driving in all fence posts. 02 | T-Post puller ...for pulling out the posts. 03 | Litzclip® tape connector 40 mm ...for connecting 2 tape ends. 04 | Warning sign ...for attaching at regular, clearly visible intervals. AKO tip: ALWAYS affix the conductor material on the fence inner. Item no. 446513 442002/051 Item no. 441324 Item no. 441300 item no. 4494440 - 40 mm tape item no. 4494420 - 20 mm tape Underground cable Post spacing: 1.5m Post spacing: 1.5m

44 Post spacing: max. 3 m Post spacing: max. 3 m The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence tape 2. The galvanised pasture gate ... Stable and durable! D adjustable pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 110 cm (item no. 44893 | 1-1.7 m) (item no. 44892 | 2-3m) (item no. 44891 | 3-4 m) (item no. 44895 | 4-5 m) (item no. 442557 | 5-6 m) rigid pasture gates incl. mounting set Height: 100 cm (item no. 442920 | 3 m) (item no. 442921 | 3.5 m) (item no. 442922 | 4 m) (item no. 442923 | 4.5 m) (item no. 442924 | 5 m) (item no. 442925 | 6 m) AKO tip: Set the gate tethering post well in concrete or support the post with a cross plank (see p. 21 and 23) in order to keep the post permanently vertical. Run the underground cable under the soil in a protective hose. This will prevent the cable from being damaged. Gate opening/closing Gate mounting Post spacing: depends on gate size c c C F E D H G A+B Item no. 44394 F Staples Item no. 44617/011 E Tape Connecting Cable Item no. 44819 C Underground cable Item no. 44355/041 A Gate insulator Item no. 44616/011 D Tape Connector B Item no. 441225 Wire connecting clamp Ø 140 mm Ø 140 mm

45 Post spacing: 1.50 m Post spacing: 1.50 m Post spacing: max. 3 m Post spacing: max. 3 m The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence tape B A Item no. 441494 I H G You will need 2x gate handle insulator including metal plate item no. 441494 per tape row for the gate system with gate handle. The tape is held and tensioned by the insulator on the left side of the image and on the right side, the gate handle is hung in the metal plate. AKO tip: Hang the gate handle in the metal plate on the other side when opening the gate. This prevents knotting and reduces soiling to the tapes. The diagonal posts support the two gate posts, preventing the posts becoming crooked. Important You MUST ALWAYS remove the ground anchor plates when attaching the T-Post diagonal posts. This prevents the horses from being injured. 1. The gate handle with tape connector ... Simple but perfect! Gate handle with Litzclip® Tape connector 40 mm (item no. 4494440) Gate handle with Litzclip® Tape connector 20 mm (item no. 4494420) Gateway post spacing: depends on gate size E E D I +B I +B+J H G T-Post gate insulator Item no. 44178 J Fence Starter Set T-Post Item no. 441253 Item no. 441252 Head Insulator Item no. 441184 Item no. 441183 Stretch Insulator

46 Fence rope – recommended in combination with fence tape The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence rope AKO tip: Combine the rope with a row of 40 mm tape in order to increase the “visibility” for your horse.

47 The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence rope T-Post and fence rope robust | simple | wind-resistant | easy to install

48 Straight sections Insulator 2 different insulators are required per post for the track in the T-Post fence system. The head insulator covers the edged head of the post, preventing injuries and guiding the tape or rope with the integrated tape and rope insulator. Insulator item no. 441183/441184 is used for every additional row underneath. Track Post • item no. 441462: 213 cm • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm AKO tip: A fence rope can be tensioned more and is not as exposed to the wind as a fence tape. This is why you can extend the spacing between posts when installing fence rope, as compared to fence tape. Corner Insulator Unlike on the straight track, no head insulator is required for the corner. Here, the spacer corner insulator is installed at the desired heights. The metal holder is easily affixed to the insulator using the integrated pinlock system. This guides the rope flexibly through the corner, creating distance to the diagonal support post. Corner/tension/support and track post Item no. 441462: 213 cm (5 pcs./corner) Information on installing the diagonal structure on p. 40/41 • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm T-junction Insulator You need the “Super” insulator with metric thread to install a junction. The insulator is attached to the post using a bracket. The rope is looped around the insulator body or threaded through the hole provided and fixed using a rope connector. No head insulator is required here. Tension/support and track post • item no. 441462: 213 cm (3 pcs./divider) Information on installing the diagonal structure on p. 40/41 • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm Item no. 441253 Item no. 441252 Item no. 441190 Item no. 441189 The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence rope 04 | warning sign 50 cm 50 cm Post spacing: 4 m Post spacing: 1.5m Post spacing: 1.5m 03 | Litzclip Tape Connector + + Item no. 44790 Item no. 441360 Item no. 441560 Item no. 446515 Post spacing: 1.5m Item no. 441257 Item no. 441255

49 Gate Insulator The insulator selection depends on which gate system is installed. The various gate structures are shown in more detail on the following pages. Gate Post • item no. 441462: 213 cm (6 pcs./gate) • post height above ground: approx. 165 cm Information on installing the diagonal structure on p. 40/41 • drive-in depth: approx. 40-50 cm Important To install a 90 ° corner, a T-junction or a gate, you need the WEDGE-Loc system to mount the diagonal posts. • support post crossbeam: 100 mm x 200 cm (item no. 441825) The semi-permanent fence | T-Post and fence rope 01 | Ram for T-Posts … for driving in all fence posts. 02 | T-Post puller ...for pulling out the posts. 03 | Litzclip® rope connector 6 mm ... for connecting 2 rope ends. 04 | Warning sign ...for attaching at regular, clearly visible intervals. AKO tip: ALWAYS affix the conductor material on the fence inner. Item no. 446513 442004/051 Item no. 441324 Item no. 441300 Item no. 44948 E-Line 3-6m (item no. 44255/011) E-Line 4.5-9m (item no. 442551/011) Underground cable Post spacing: 1.5m Post spacing: 1.5m

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