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Appendix A: Probe Installation / Extraction
Summary
The correct installation procedure requires the use of the Slide Hammer Insertion tool kit. Never
attempt to drive or hammer a GPLP probe into the ground without a pilot hole; this will damage
the probe. The slide hammer Insertion toolkit is used to form a pilot hole using the steel pilot
rod Then insert a
GroPoint
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Lite profiling probe into this preformed hole. The pilot rod has
the same cross section as the profiling probe. For accurate readings it is essential to use the pi-
lot rod to pre-form the hole for the profiling probe. The Slide Hammer is used to insert and ex-
tract the pilot rod. Please review this installation video to see a recorded installation example.
Press Ctrl and click simultaneously to see link directly to the online training video.
GroPoint Soil Moisture Sensing
Caution
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Wear Your Protective Equipment
Care must be taken when using and carrying the slide hammer as the bottom part of the
slide may drop down, potentially causing injury. Steel toed work shoes are recommended to
prevent possible injury to toes and feet. Eye and ear protection are always recommended
when using the slide hammer. Care must also be taken to avoid getting fingers caught in
slide mechanism.
Caution
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Wear Your Protective Equipment
When in use the slide hammer generates harmful levels of acoustic energy. Hearing protec-
tion with a Noise Reduction Rating of 20 decibels is provided with the Slide Hammer Inser-
tion/Extraction Tool Kit and it should always be worn. In addition, the driver user should wear
work gloves (user provided) and keep both hands on the slide hammer when driving pilot
rods and probes.
Caution
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Use the correct tools!
NEVER
use a hammer, or other unapproved driving tools to insert pilot rods or probes.
Probes may be permanently damaged if driven with unapproved driving tools.