Step 5: Earth Ground Rod - Chamberlain The Robo Slide Instruction Manual

S T E P B Y
STEP 5: Earth Ground Rod Installation
An earth ground rod must be installed to protect this operator
Proper grounding gives an electrical charge, such as from an electrical static discharge or a near
lightning strike, a path from which to dissipate its energy safely into the earth.
Without this path, the intense energy generated by lightning could be directed towards the Elite gate
operator. Although nothing can absorb the tremendous power of a direct lightning strike, proper
grounding can protect the gate operator in most cases.
Before digging more than 18" deep, contact local underground utility locating companies.
Avoid damaging gas, power, or other underground utility lines.
The earth ground rod must be located within 3 feet from the Elite gate operator. Use the proper type
earth ground rod for your local area.
The ground wire must be a single, whole piece of wire. Never splice two wires for the ground wire. If
you should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or destroy its integrity, replace it with a single wire
length.
Elite Access Systems is not responsible for improper installation or failure to
comply with all necessary local building codes.
S T E P I N S T A L L A T I O N
Within 3 ft
Single Piece of
12 gauge wire
8 ft
13