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TM 10-4930-240-13
2-15. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE - cont.
k. 200 GPM Pump Ground Rod Installation. Refer to figure 2-18
WARNINGS
Use care to prevent injury when driving ground rod into the soil Wear gloves to
protect your hands Do not hold ground rod above the stop collar.
Do NOT operate the fuel system until it has been properly grounded. Flowing
fuel can generate static charges within the fuel hoses. A static discharge could
ignite the fuel or cause an explosion of fuel vapor.
(1) Place ground rod (1) In vertical position.
(2) Raise, then lower slide (2) forcefully against stop collar (3). Repeat until collar is flush with surface
of soil (rod will be at least three feet deep).
NOTE
If ground cannot be sufficiently penetrated, bury the ground rod in a trench not less
than four feet long and at least eight inches beneath the surface.
(3) Loosen two screws (4) and rotate front plate (5) to open clamp.
NOTE
Position of back plate may be reversed to fit smaller diameter ground rods.
(4) Position front plate (5) and back plate (6) around ground rod (1). Secure plates to ground rod with
two screws (4).
(5) Place end of ground wire (7) In front plate (5) and tighten screw (8).
(6) Locate ground lug (10) on 200 GPM pump (11), then loosen nut (9).
(7) Place free end of ground wire (7) through slot in ground lug (10).
(8) Tighten nut (9) until ground wire (7) is held securely.
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