SECTION 2. TRIPOD INSTALLATION
2-4
FIGURE 2-3. Tripod and Component Orientation
2.4 TRIPOD GROUNDING
Ground the tripod and shown in Figures 2-1,
2-4, and 2-5.
1. Drive the ground rod close to the center of
the tripod using a fence post driver or
sledge hammer. Slide the clamp down the
rod before driving it in the ground. This will
eliminate the frustration of trying to get the
clamp to fit over a hammer damaged rod
end. Drive the rod at an angle if an
impenetrable hardpan layer exists. In hard
clay soils, a gallon jug of water can be used
to “prime” the soil and hole to make driving
the rod easier.
2. Loosen the bolt that attaches the clamp to
the ground rod. Strip 1 inch of insulation
from one end of the 4 AWG wire and insert
it between the rod and the clamp. Tighten
the clamp bolt (Figure 2-4).
FIGURE 2-4. Ground Rod and Clamp
Clamp
Ground
Rod
4 AWG
Wire
