Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 520 Owner Manual - Page 20

The robotic lawnmower runs at varying distances from the guide wire to reduce the risk of tracks forming. The area beside the wire which the robotic lawnmower then uses is called the Corridor. The wider the corridor allowed by the installation, the less the risk of tracks forming. The robotic lawnmower always runs to the left of the guide wire as seen facing the charging station. Thus the corridor is to the left of the guide wire. When installing, it is therefore important to create as much free space as possible to the left of the guide wire, as seen facing the charging station. the connection from the guide wire to the boundary loop. 2. Tilt the top cover on the charging station forward and run the guide wire through one of two channels marked GUIDE leading to the guide connection. 3. Fit a connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire in Connecting the boundary wire on page 19. Connect it to the contact pin on the charging station that is labelled G1 (G2, G3). 4. Mark the wires with the accompanying cable markers. This makes it easier to reconnect the wires correctly when for instance the charging station has been stored indoors for the winter. 5. Run the guide wire through the slot under the charging plate and then at least 2 m / 6.5 ft. straight out from the front edge of the plate. If the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slope, it is an advantage to lay the wire at an angle to the slope. This makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire on the slope. max. distance min. 30 cm / 12" Avoid laying the wire at sharp angles. This can make it difficult for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire. min. 2 m / 7 ft The guide wire, as the boundary wire, can be stapled to or buried in the ground. CAUTION: Make as much space as possible to the left of the guide wire (as seen facing the charging station). Also, it is not allowed to lay the guide wire closer than 30 cm / 12 in. to the boundary wire. 3.7.1 Laying and connecting the guide wire 1. Before laying and connecting the guide wire, it is important to considerate the length of the guide wire, especially in large or complex installations. If the guide wire is longer than 400 m / 218 yd. the robotic lawnmower can have difficulty following it. The current in the guide wire always goes to the left at 135º 90º 135º 6. Run the guide wire to the point on the boundary loop where the guide wire is to be connected. 7. Cut the boundary wire using for instance a pair of wire cutters. Connecting the guide wire is made easier if an eyelet has been made on the boundary wire as outlined in the previous description. See Eyelet for connecting the guide wire on page 18. 20 - Installation 362 - 002 - 06.02.2018