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NOTE
AppIy a thin film of grease to threaded ends of rods before driving into
g r o u n d . T h i s will permit easy disassembly upon removal from ground.
B o t t o m ground r o d m u s t b e n u m b e r e d o r i d e n t i f i e d s o t h a t i t w i l l a l w a y s b e
t h e f i r s t r o d driven into the ground.
These instruction supplement TC 11-6, Grounding Techniques.
(7) Select an area as close to power entry panel as possible to install
g r o u n d r o d . T h e n 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, a n d d r i v e g r o u n d r o d i n t o g r o u n d .
Attach slide hammer rod to a new section of ground rod,
Remove slide hammer 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.
( 1 0 ) Secure ground cable clamp and ground cable to ground rod.
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