Alpha Technologies PN-4 - Manual (Page 12)

031-103-B0-004, Rev. D 12
#6 AWG
#2 AWG
Two 8’ ground
rods placed a min.
of 6’ apart
Opening
for
Sweeps
Opening
for
Sweeps
Opening
for
Sweeps
2 Feet
Min.
Enclosure Footprint
Connection Made With
Burndy Connector
P/N YGHP58C2W-2TN
Connection Made With
Burndy Connector
P/N YGHR58C2W
3.0 Site Preparation, continued
3.2 Enclosure Grounding
Lightning Protection (Optional)
1 1/2" x 8' copper ground rod, four places, driven about 2 feet (typical) from the corners of the pad.
2 #2 bare copper wire loop terminated to each ground rod and buried below grade 2 to 12 inches.
Corrosion-proof connections (25+ year life-span) and hardware suitable for direct burial MUST be
used.
3 #2 bare copper wire from loop to the enclosure.
4
When the electrical supply is a primary service (not a secondary or feeder service) a #2 bare copper
wire must be bond the lightning protection loop to the Grounding Electrode Conductor where they are
closest.
Service Grounding (required)
5 #6 bare copper wire from Service Neutral/Ground Bar with 2 ground rods located 6' apart.
1
4
5
2
3
Fig. 3-3, Suggested Grounding, PN-3 and PN-4