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Soil Compaction Tester

Item # 6120

PRODUCT MANUAL

ENGLISH

DOCU-M0133

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Summary of Contents for 6120

Page 1: ...Soil Compaction Tester Item 6120 PRODUCT MANUAL ENGLISH DOCU M0133 ...

Page 2: ...he warranty period Spectrum will at its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use lightning negligence accident or unauthorized modifications or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum product Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA from...

Page 3: ... do about a soil compaction problem 2 What is a Soil Compaction Tester 2 Best time to use the Soil Compaction Tester 3 Unpacking the Soil Compaction Tester 3 Using the Soil Compaction Tester 4 Contact Information 5 CAUTION The Soil Compaction Tester may cause harm if used improperly Please use the pointed tips with care ...

Page 4: ...WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS OF A SOIL COMPACTION PROBLEM 1 Compacted soil is much harder to work This will cause you to use more power and take longer to till wasting fuel time and money 2 You may already be aware of soil compaction but not have the tools to determine if it is a problem For example unnecessarily trying to correct soil compaction by tilling to a deeper depth can be a waste of time and mon...

Page 5: ...tion NOTE The gauge is engineered to have a positive load thus the needle does not always contact the pin on the low end of the green scale This will not affect the readings for either index scale 2 operation Compacted soil can prevent water from penetrating deeper into the 4 soil This can reduce plant development and yield especially during dry periods with no rain Compaction can also lead to sur...

Page 6: ...mpaction Tester from the box An adjustable shock collar is installed on the shaft of the Soil Compaction Tester next to the plastic housing This collar is used during shipping and storage to protect the dial from damage should an impact on the shaft occur Loosen the wing nut on the shock collar and slide it down at least an inch away from the plastic housing Visually inspect the Tester for damage ...

Page 7: ... shaft and tip penetrating the soil at a slow even pace 4 The Tester shaft is marked at three inch intervals for easy depth measurement As the Tester s shaft penetrates the soil the gauge readings at the 3 6 9 12 15 and 18 depths should be recorded Be sure to use the correct scale for the size tip that you are using on the shaft as indicated on the dial face 5 A compacted layer can be determined b...

Page 8: ...5 HANGER HOLE NAIL 3600 Thayer Ct Aurora IL 60504 331 212 6725 or 800 248 8873 Ext 6725 Fax 815 436 4460 Email info specmeters com www specmeters com ...

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