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NOTE
• Apply a thin film of grease to threaded ends of rods before driving into ground. This will permit
easy disassembly upon removal from ground.
• Bottom ground rod must be numbered or identified so that it will always be the first rod driven
into the ground.
• These instructions supplement TC 11-6, Grounding Techniques.
(7)
Select an area as close to power and communications panel as possible to install ground rod. Then
assemble the first ground rod and coupling to the slide hammer rod.
CAUTION
Do not allow ground rod to rotate when removing the slide hammer rod. Rods must be kept
screwed together to make a good electrical ground.
NOTE
Before driving ground rod be certain that rods meet inside coupling. Be sure collar is handtight
against coupling.
(8)
Place slide hammer on hammer rod end, and drive ground rod into ground. Remove slide hammer
rod. Attach slide hammer rod to a new section of ground 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 ground cable clamp and ground cable to ground rod.
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