Rice Lake RailBoss™ Rail Scales - Installation Manual - Manual (Page 13)

Grounding 9
4.2 Grounding System Installation
1. Install ground rods (purchased separately from the RailBoss grounding system) at the locations specified in
Section 4.1. Rods should be driven into the ground so the tip is at the approximate height of railroad tie
surfaces.
2. Once rods are installed, ballast can be compacted.
3. Ensure there is a solid ballast foundation under the ties.
4. Install ground rod clamps on ground rods (see Figure 4-3).
Ground
Rod
Figure 4-3. Ground Clamp Installed on Ground Rod
5. Install pipe grounding clamps on joint bar bolts (see Figure 4-4).
Bolt
Figure 4-4. Ground Clamp Installed on Joint Bar Bolts
6. Route 10-gauge copper wire from the pipe grounding clamps to the ground rod clamps and cut to length.
7. Install the UPS (uninterruptedly power system).