Instructions / Assembly

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7.6. LIGHTNING GROUND ROD
Prior to installing, ensure that any underground electrical conductors, natural gas lines,
water/drain lines, and/or other interferences are located and will not hinder the installation.
7.6.1. Since aluminum can conduct electricity, the PLGRK (LIGHTNING GROUND ROD KIT)
provides the components needed to ground a ramp system.
7.6.2. Drive the grounding rod straight into the ground as close as possible (within 1 1/2 feet
maximum) to one of the support tubes leaving approximately 2" exposed.
7.6.3. Install the brace band around support tube. Place the #8 copper wire under the brace
band on the corner as shown (FIG. 7.9).
7.6.4. Install the 5/16″-18 carriage bolt nut and flat washer and tighten so that wire is in good
contact with support tube.
7.6.5. Install 5/8″ grounding rod clamp to grounding rod. Place #8 wire between clamp and rod
then tighten the clamp.
FIG. 7.9