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SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

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Grounding of Power Plant. (cont)

ARMY TM 9-6115-666-13&P

AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-505-1

2.3.3. Grounding of Power Plant. Ground the equipment in accordance with Army Field Manual FM 20-3 1.

Install and connect the ground rod as follows:

a. Remove ground rod, grounding strap, and slide hammer (figure 2-4) from accessory box. Perform

assembly steps (1) through (3).

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.

(1) Install impact disk (3) on rod (4). Tighten impact disk to end of threads on rod.

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

NOTE

Nut (6) must be removed before positioning hammer.

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

b. Connect ground coupling (8) to ground rod (7) and screw slide hammer (4) into coupling (8). Make

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

c. Drive ground rod (7) into ground until coupling (1O) is just above surface.

Figure 2-4. Ground Rod, Grounding Strap, and Slide Hammer.

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