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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 electrical ground.
NOTE
Before driving grounding rod be certain that rods meet inside coupling.
Be sure collar is handtight
(8) Place slide hammer on
Remove slide hammer rod. Attach
rod and repeat procedure until only 12 in.(30.5 cm) of the third rod is above
ground.
against coupling.
hammer rod end, and drive grounding rod into ground.
slide hammer rod to a new section of grounding
(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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