Grain Systems PNEG-824 - Manual (Page 12)

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Series 2000 Downwind Heater
HEATER INSTALLATION
It is very important that a machine
to earth ground rod be installed at
the fan. This is true even if there is
a ground at the pole 15 feet away.
This ground needs to be as close to
the fan as possible, but no more than
8 feet away. The ground rod should
be connected to the fan control panel
with at least a #6 solid bare copper
ground wire, or in accordance with
local requirements. The machine to
earth ground provides additional
safety if there is a short. It also pro-
vides the grounding necessary for
long life and operation of the solid
state circuit boards used on control
circuits and the electronic ignition
systems.
Machine To Earth
Ground
Dig a hole large enough to hold 1
or 2 gallons of water. Work the
ground rod into the earth until it is
completely in the ground.
It is recommended that previously installed units be checked to see
that a machine to earth ground has been installed by an electrician.
(Ground rods and wires are not supplied by Airstream). It is recommended that
the rod not be driven into dry ground. The following steps ensure proper ground
rod installation:
1. Dig a hole large enough to hold 1 to 2 gallons of water.
2. Fill hole with water.
3. Insert rod through water and jab it into the ground.
4. Continue jabbing the rod up and down, the water will work its way
down the hole, making it possible to work the rod completely
into the ground. This method of installing the rod gives a good
Previously Installed Units
Proper Installation Of The Ground Rod
conductive bond with the surrounding soil.
5. Connect the bare copper ground wire to the rod with the proper
ground rod clamp.
6. Connect the bare ground wire to the fan control boxes with a
grounding lug. See figure 4.
7. Ground wire must not have any breaks or splices. Insulated
wire is not recommended for grounding.
Figure 4: Use a
#6 or approved
size bare copper
ground wire.
Install a 5/8"
diameter 8' long
copper-clad
ground rod, 2'
away from the
foundation and 1'
below the surface
of the ground or
in accordance
with local
requirements.