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Remove ground rod, slide hammer, and ground cable from section.
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.
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Select an area as close to power entry panel as possible to install ground rod. Then assemble the first ground
rod and coupling to the slide hammer rod.
CAUTION
To prevent loss of rod or thread damage, 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.
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