
1. Drive the ground rod close to the tower (
(p. 19)) using a fence post driver or
sledgehammer. Drive the rod at an angle if an impenetrable hardpan layer exists. In hard
clay soils, a gallon milk 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. Insert one end of the 4 AWG
wire between the rod and the clamp and tighten the bolt (
(p. 18)).
FIGURE 7-9. Ground rod and clamp
UT6 and UT10 Universal Towers
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