Normal utility safety practices, as well as electrical codes, require that conductors be grounded during stringing operations. With bare conductor, grounding can be acomplished with "roller grounds" or other means. These methods, however, are ineffective with covered conductor.

The Fargo Rotating Ground Tool is designed to provide a continuous ground as conductor is pulled from a reel, protecting against accidental contact with adjacent energized conductors or dangerous induced voltages that may occur. The tool, utilizing a rugged sealed bearing, provides a continuous electrical ground without interfering with the free rotation of the reel.

The tool is mounted on the arbor shaft adjacent to the reel of conductor. A ground conductor is installed in the non-rotating collar connector and to a suitable ground provision. The inner end of the reel conductor is then inserted into the ground connector located on the rotating flange. As the reel is turned, electrical ground continuity is assured.

	The GR233X or GR253X rated at 10kA fault current level (#2 Rating).
	The GR27BS2 has been tested to 27 kA fault current level (2/0 Rating). The GR43BS2 has been tested to 43 kA fault level (4/0 Rating).