ARMY TM 9-6115-604-12
NAVY NAVFAC P-8-633-12
DO NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR SET UNLESS IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY
GROUNDED. ELECTRICAL FAULTS (SUCH AS LEAKAGE PATHS) IN THE
GENERA. TOR SET, FEEDER LINES OR LOAD EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY
OR DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION.
STEP 1
INSERT GROUND CABLES INTO SLOTS IN GROUND TERMINAL STUDS AND TIGHTEN NUT.
STEP 2
DRIVE GROUND RODS INTO GROUND UNTIL ROD PROTRUDES 6 INCHES (152mm) ABOVE
SURFACE.
STEP 3
CONNECT CLAMP AND GROUND CABLE TO EXPOSED GROUND ROD AND SECURE BY TIGHTENING
NUTS.
Figure 4-2. Grounding Generator set to a Driven Metal Rod
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