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Campbell Scientific Sentek EasyAG Installation Guide v 3.0 User Manual

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Installing EasyAG 80 probes

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11. The stabilization plate should be firm to the ground without causing significant soil compression

Warning

Do not compress the soil such that normal water infiltration into the soil is likely to

be inhibited. This is particularly important on clay soils.

12. Insert the soil sampler polyguide. The stabilization plate is now ready for insertion of the AMS soil

sampler.













Step 3: Preparing the hole

1. Insert

the

AMS soil sampler and force downward in a single smooth action by hand until the

resistance becomes too great.