DAVIS Grounding Kit User Manual
ROUNDING
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IT
Many of our products require a proper ground in order to function properly.
For situations where a proper ground is not available, all you need to do is
drive the grounding rod into the earth to create a ground for any of our products. In some cases, more than one ground rod may be required to meet specifications. Check your local codes to make sure that the grounding rod will
provide a suitable ground for your location.
OMPONENTS
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The Grounding Kit includes the following. Please make sure you have everything you need before beginning.
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2 Copper-plated Rods 5/8” (1.5 cm) diameter x 32 inches (81 cm)
Coupler
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Wire Clamp
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OOL AND MATERIALS NEEDED
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You will need some of the following tools and materials.
Shovel
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Heavy-duty Hammer, 2.5-pound (1 kg) or heavier
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Wrench
Wire Stripper or Knife
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Ladder
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ONNECTING
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OD
The rod itself ships in two pieces. You must connect them to create a suitably
long grounding rod. Be aware, however, that pounding the top of the rod may
make it impossible to fit the coupler (or the wire clamp) over the top of the rod.
Make sure you put the coupler (and wire clamp) onto the rod before you begin
pounding. Connect the two halves of the rod, using the provided coupler, as
shown below. Note that the bottom of the assembled rod (the end which goes
into the ground) should have a point and the top of the assembled rod should
be flat.
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ONNECTING
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