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(2) Place hammer (5) on rod (4).
(3) Install nut (6) on rod (4) and tighten to end of threads.
WARNING
Impact disk must be tightened to end of threads on rod. Also, lock washer
and nut must be firmly tightened against impact disk. Failure to observe
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death and damage to
the equipment.
(4) Check that impact disk (3) is tightened to end of threads on rod (4). Tighten as needed.
(5) Tighten nut (1) and lock washer (2) securely against impact disk (3).
e. Remove ground rod as follows:
CAUTION
Slide hammer rod and ground rod must make firm contact inside ground
rod coupler. If not in firm contact, ground rod, coupler and slide hammer
could be damaged.
(1)
Refer to figure 2-15 and position slide hammer above ground rod coupling (3). Invert slide
hammer so that end having impact disk (1) is up. Connect slide hammer rod (2) to ground
rod coupling (3). Tighten so that end of rod (2) makes firm contact with end of ground rod
section (4) inside coupling (3).
Figure 2-15. Remove Ground Rod.
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