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
GENERATOR SET, FEEDER LINES, OR LOAD EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY
OR DEATH BY E LECTROCUTION.
STEP 1.
INSERT GROUND CABLES INTO SLOTS IN GROUND TERMINAL STUDS AND TIGHTEN NUTS.
STEP 2.
PERFORM EXCAVATION AND BURY A METAL PLATE AS SHOWN.
STEP 3.
ATTACH GROUND CABLE TO METAL PLATE AND CHECK THAT GOOD ELECTRICAL BOND IS
ACHIEVED.
Figure 4-3. Grounding Generator Set to a Buried Metal Plate.
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