Figure 2-7. Ground Rod, Grounding Syrap, and Slide Hammer.

TM 9-6115-661-1381P

a. Remove ground rod, grounding strap, and slide hammer (figure 2-7) from accessory box. Perform

assembly steps (1) through (4).

WARNING

Impact disk must be tightened to end of threads on rod. Also, lock washer

and nut must be tightened firmly against impact disk. Failure to observe

this warning could result in severe personal injury and/or death and

damage to the equipment.

NOTE

The terminal lug supplied with the ground rod is too small. Use additional

ground strap provided with power unit.

b. Assemble slide hammer as follows:

(1) Install impact disk (3, figure 2-7) on rod (4). Tighten impact disk to end of threads on rod (4).

(2) Install lock washer (2) and nut (l). Tighten nut (1) and lock washer (2) securely against impact

disk (3).

NOTE

Nut (6) must be removed before positioning slide hammer.

(3) Position hammer (5) on rod (4). Install nut (6) and tighten to end of threads on rod (4).

c. Connect ground rod coupling (10) to ground rod (7) and screw slide hammer into coupling (10).

Make sure that slide hammer rod (4) seats on ground rod (7).

Figure 2-7. Ground Rod, Grounding Syrap, and Slide Hammer.

d. Drive ground rod into ground until coupling is just above surface.