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(7) Select an area as close to power entry panel as possible to install
grounding rod.
Then assemble the first grounding rod and coupling to the slide
hammer rod.
CAUTION
Do not allow grounding rod to rotate when removing the slide hammer rod.
Rods must be kept screwed together to make a good-
NOTE
Before driving grounding rod be certain that rods
Be sure collar is handtight against coupling.
electrical ground.
meet inside coupling.
(8) Place slide hammer on hammer rod end and drive grounding rod into ground.
Remove slide hammer rod.
Attach slide hammer rod to a new section of grounding
rod and repeat procedure until only 12 in. (30.5 cm) of the third rod is above
ground.
(9) Remove slide hammer and hammer rod and place in section.
(10) Secure grounding cable clamp and grounding cable to grounding rod.
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