ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM10802A-14/1
0012 00
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
ESTABLISHING ELECTRICAL POWER OPERATION UNDER
USUAL CONDITIONS
GROUND ROD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
The ground rod assembly is used to ground the Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) and the TWPS to protect
operators and equipment. Ground the TQG and TWPS using the ground rod assembly as follows:
WARNING
Electrical hazard. The TWPS operates on 416 volts AC. A good ground is required
to protect operators and equipment. The ground rod must be driven into the
ground at least 8 ft. and the grounding cable must be securely attached to the
grounding lugs to ensure a good electrical ground. Failure to properly ground the
generator and the TWPS container could result in injury or death from electrical
shock.
1. Gather the following components (see Figure 2):
a. Three ground-rod sections with three collars and one cable clamp.
b. Slide rod.
c. Slide hammer.
d. Ground rod installation hardware package (striker plate, two nuts, and one lock washer).
e. One ground cable.
COLLAR
GROUND CABLE
CABLE CLAMP
NUT
GROUND RODS
SLIDE HAMMER
LOCK WASHER
SLIDE ROD
STRIKER PLATE
NUT
Figure 1. Ground Rod Assembly Components.
2. Select a location to install the ground rod assembly that meets the following criteria:
a. The assembled ground rods can be sunk into the earth at least 8 ft.
b. The ground cables will not be ripped loose by vehicle travel.
c. The ground rods and cables will not present a safety hazard to personnel.
3. Assemble the slide hammer assembly as follows (see Figure 2):
a. Thread the striker plate completely on to one end of the slide rod.
b. Secure the striker plate to the slide rod with a lock washer and nut. Thread the nut all the
way onto the rod.
c. Slide the hammer down over the other end of the slide rod.
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