Electrode Specifications

II. GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Custom installation instructions available for your specific application.

A. Earth Excavation
*** Verify safe excavation by contacting your local utility agencies before digging. ***

1. “S-Series” Straight Shaft Models
   1. Using a 4” auger, drill a hole into the earth 10’ 6” deep.
   2. Dispose of soils in accordance with local regulation.


2. “L-Series” Horizontal Shaft Model
   1. Excavate a 4” wide trench, 3’ 6” deep equal to the length of the horizontal section of the electrode. Excavation can be done with a “Ditch Witch” or with simple hand tools.
   2. Dispose of soils in accordance with local regulation.

B. E-Rod & E-Fill Preparation

1. Prepare the conductive E-Fill ground resistance enhancing material by mixing each 50 lb. bag with 13 gallons of water, forming a thick slurry.
2. Prepare the E-Rod by removing the sealing tape from the drainage holes.
3. For “L-Series” installations, ensure that the drainage holes are pointed down.

C. E-Rod Installation

1. Place E-rod into the trench or hole.
2. Additional segments of E-Rod are added by removing plastic end-caps and tightening the pipe couplers together, as the tube is lowered into the hole.
3. Cover top drainage holes (sometimes called air-holes) with a plastic bag or tape to prevent E-Fill slurry from clogging the holes.
4. Pour E-Fill slurry around the E-Rod, stopping at the conductor connection and making sure that the top drainage holes are NOT covered with the slurry.

D. E-Box Installation

1. Place E-Box Testing Well over the top of the E-Rod so that the top of the E-Box is flush with the surrounding grade.
2. Using similar materials as the surrounding grade, backfill or grout in the box until it is stabilized and secure.
3. Remove the protective covering from the top drainage holes (air-holes).