2.11
Lightning Protectors
Installation of an Earth Rod
Lightning
Protector
CO
Grounding
Wire
(Underground)
1)
Installation location of the earth rod...................Near the protector
2) Check obstructions ...............................................None
3) Composition of the earth rod ...............................Metal
4) Depth of the earth rod ..........................................More than 50 cm
5) Size of the grounding wire...................................Thickness is more
[Notes]
• The above figures are recommendations only.
• The length of earth rod and the required depth depend on the composition of
the soil.
Main
Unit
Earth Rod
(20 inches)
than 16 AWG
Installation
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