Campbell Scientific EasyAG Probe for Soil Volumetric Water Content Profiles - Manual (Page 27)

Appendix B. Tube Installation
The complete list of items required for the installation of the EasyAG TM probe:
Sledgehammer
Soil Auger
Stabilization Brace
Soil Sampler Polyguide
Stabilization Brace Pin (Long)
Stabilization Brace Pin (Short)
EasyAG
TM Dolly
Cable
Cable Connector
Fair RiteTM Bead
Bin for Normalization
Screwdriver (flat, small)
Screwdriver (Phillip’s Head, Small)
Screwdriver (Jeweler’s fine, flat – interface dependent)
Wire Cutters
Wire Strippers
Spade
Gloves
Saftey Goggles
Personal Computer
Tarpaulin
Silicone Glue
B.3 Installation Procedure
Step 1 - Assemble and Install the Stabilization Brace
The stabilization brace can be used on both flat ground and raised soil beds.
There are two different types of stabilization brace pins. Short pins are for flat
ground, and long pins are for raised soil beds.
Option A. Flat Ground
Place the stabilization brace on the ground where the probe is to be situated.
Insert the stabilization brace pins through the holes in the stabilization brace.
Drive the stabilization brace pins all the way into the ground using a
sledgehammer. The stabilization brace should be in firm contact with the soil
without compressing it significantly.
B-3