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Campbell Scientific Sentek EasyAG Installation Guide v 3.0 User Manual

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Installing EasyAG probes

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1.1 metre AMS soil sampling
auger and cleaning tool

The AMS Soil sampling auger is

used to pre-drill a slightly

undersized hole for insertion of

the EasyAG 50 and EasyAG 80

probes

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1 x EasyAG extraction tool
(optional item)

The EasyAG extraction tool

assist s in the removal of EasyAG

probes plastics from the ground.

The tool is used to grip the probe

plastics for attachment to a winch,

jack, hydraulic lifting device, or

similar.

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Miscellaneous Items (Installer to supply)

• 1 x Sledgehammer – to drive the AMS soil sampler into the soil
• Gloves – to protect your hands when hammering in the AMS soil sampler

• Safety goggles - to protect your eyes against possible metal splinters when hammering
• Tarpaulin – to lay out tools and electronics during installation and keep them clean and dry
• Silicone glue – to seal the cable gland against water intrusion into the top cap
• 1 x notepad and pencil – to record depth and texture variation throughout the soil profile and any

other site information

• Duck boards – to prevent soil compaction around the access tube during the installation process
• Bucket – to collect augered soil and dispose of away from site