TM 5-6115-593-12
TO 35C2-3-463-1
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE GENERATOR SET UNLESS A GROUND CABLE HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO
THE GROUND TERMINAL STUD AND THEN TO A SUITABLE GROUND. ELCRICAL FAULTS IN THE
GENERATOR SET, LOAD LINES, OR LOAD EUIPMENT, CAN CAUSE INJURY OR ELECTROCUTION
FROM CONTACT WITH AN UNGROUNDED SYSTEM.
STEP 1. INSERT GROUND CABLE INTO SLOT IN GROUND TERMINAL A STUD AND TIGHTEN NOT.
STEP 2. PERFORM EXCAVATION TO EXPOSE WATER PIPE FOR AT LEAST 10 FEET AS SHOWN AND CHECK
THAT NO INSULATED SECTION APPEARS WITHIN THE 10 FEET. IF INSULATED SECTIONS EXIST,
PROCEDURE OF SHEET 2 OR 3 MUST ALSO BE PERFORMED.
STEP 3. ATTACH GROUND CABLE TO GROOND ROD USING GROD ROD AND CLAIP AS SHOW, BY
TIGHTENING SCREW ON CLAMP.
STEP 4. SECURE GROUND ROD TO WATER PIPE AND CEBK THAT A GOOD KLECAICAL BOND IS ACHIEVED.
Figure 4-7. Grounding Procedures (Sheet 1 of 3)
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