TM 11-7440-293-14
4-63. INSTALLING EXTERNAL GROUND ROD KIT.
This task covers:
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Personnel Required
Tools
One mechanic
8-lb sledge hammer
Flat-tip screwdriver
Pliers
Equipment Condition
Vehicle not moving.
Materials/Parts
Ground rod clamp
Ground strap assembly (10 ft)
Ground rod, sectional (9 ft)
ACTION
REMARKS
LOCATION
ITEM
NOTE
The external ground rod is used only when vehicle is not
moving. It is stored under radio mount.
Wingnut (1) and
1. Roadside lower
Using pliers, remove.
IT Iockwasher (2)
gusset
Install.
2.
10-foot ground
strap (3), IT
Iockwasher (2) and
wingnut (1)
NOTE
The ground rod comes in three sections. Using driving stud
and sledge hammer, drive one section into ground at a time.
After a section is driven into ground, couple next section to it.
Using flat-tip screwdriver, install.
10-foot ground
3. Ground rod clamp
strap (3) and
ground rod strap
screw (4)
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