TM 10-4510-209-13&P
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8. Inspect the grounding rod sections (10) for material damage and corrosion. Inspect the threads for
damage. Replace a grounding rod assembly (8) with any unserviceable grounding rod sections.
9. Inspect the couplings (11). Ensure the threads are clean and undamaged. Replace a grounding rod
assembly (8) with any unserviceable couplings.
10. Assemble the grounding rod (8). The grounding rod sections (10) and couplings (11) should
assemble without the use of any tools.
11. Disassemble the grounding rod (8).
12. Screw coupling (11) onto the flat end of rod section (10).
13. Install slide hammer (7) onto driving rod (6).
14. Install driving rod (6) onto coupling (11). Turn the nut and anvil (9) down towards the coupling until
both are tight.
15. Drive the section (10) into the ground with the slide hammer (7) until only six inches of the ground rod
section remains above ground. Remove the driving rod (6) from the coupling (11).
14. Screw the pointed end of a second ground rod section (10) into the first ground rod coupling (11);
screw the second ground rod coupling onto the second ground rod section.
15. Install driving rod (6) onto coupling (11).
16. Resume hammering until only six inches of the second grounding rod section (10) remains above the
ground. Remove the driving rod (6) from the coupling (11).
17. Screw the pointed end of the third ground rod section (10) into the second ground rod coupling (11);
screw the third ground rod coupling onto the third ground rod section.
18. Install driving rod (6) onto coupling (11).
19. Resume driving the rod into the ground with the slide hammer (7) until only one foot of the ground rod
assembly remains above ground. Remove the driving rod (6) and slide hammer from the coupling
(11).
NOTE
An electrical connector is fitted to the free end of the grounding cable. The connector is
not used in this installation. Do not remove the connector the connector is necessary
for use in other installations.
20. Attach grounding cable (5) to the electrical clamp (12). Tighten the electrical clamp.
21. Remove nut(s) (13), washer(s) (14) from stud (4) on panel (2).
22. Remove splice connector nut (15) from splice connector (3).
23. Place splice connector (3) over grounding stud (4).
24. Install washers (14) and nut (13) onto stud (4). Do not tighten at this time.
25. Slip grounding cable (5) through the splice connector (3).
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