TM5-6675-326-14
1-6.1 Assembly and Preparation for Use - Continued
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Assemble slide hammer assembly.
(a) Slide collar onto slide hammer rod .
(b) Screw slide hammer rod into coupling until it is
secure in ground rod.
A d j u s t c o l l a r u n t i l i t r e s t s
against coupling.
(c) Put slide hammer on slide
(d) Screw coupling nut on top
hammer rod.
of slide hammer r o d .
Drive ground rod into ground by slamming hammer down on
c o l l a r .
Drive ground rod into-ground until 6 in. (15 cm)
are left above the ground.
Unscrew slide hammer rod from coupling on ground rod.
Screw next section of ground rod into coupling.
Screw
slide hammer rod into coupling.
Drive rod into ground until 6 in. (15 cm) above ground.
Repeat steps (4) and (5) for third section of ground rod.
Remove coupling nut, slide hammer, and collar from slide
hammer rod. Remove slide hammer rod.
Store in van.
Mount ground cable to ground rod.
Secure with wingnut.
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