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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2019
POINT SAMPLING PROCEDURE WITH TELESCOPING POLE
1. Program your eDNA Sampler for your
desired Target Volume, Target Flow,
and Maximum Pressure. We suggest
1.0 L/min and 10 -PSI as a starting
point. For Target Volume, please see
“Determining a realistic sample vol-
ume”
section below.
2. Press the Reset button on the inter-
face to start a new data record.
3. Fold out the bipod legs and extend
them by pressing the black button
on the top of each leg (they will drop
down to full length). Place the pole
on the ground in the manner of a
tripod.
4. Extend the first telescoping pole sec-
tion (section with clamp) and run the
long piece of tubing (end with adapt-
er) up through the guides to the end
of extension near clamp.
5. Connect other long tubing end to the
eDNA Sampler unit “IN” port on the
right-hand side (if facing display).
6. Connect short length of tubing to
the “OUT” port on the left-hand side
of unit. Optional: Place other end in
catch bucket to prevent discharge
flow back into water body.
7. A fresh pair of rubber gloves is advis-
able at this stage.
8. Open a new Smith-Root filter packet,
remove the filter housing (by grab-
bing the barbed nozzle) and attach
the extension tube (in packet) to
the white filter nozzle.
Note:
Avoid
touching the extension tube which
will be inserted into the water.
