Delmhorst Instrument KS-D1 - Manual (Page 10)

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INSTALLATION OF THE
BLOCKS
1
Dig a hole in the ground with 1” soil auger or better,
a 7/8” soil probe.
2
Make a soil and water slurry of creamy consistency
and place 1 or 2 tablespoons of the slurry in the hole.
3
Push the block to the bottom of the hole, forcing the
slurry to envelop the block. The block can be pushed
by using a tube (plastic or aluminum will suffice)
or a slotted rod.
4
Back fill the hole and tamp in small increments.
5
Install only one block in each hole and fasten the leads
to a stake so that they can be kept clean and are easily
located for reading. Identify the lead wire according
to the depth of the blocks by using a colored tag or by
making a knot on the shallow block, 2 knots on the
deep one (3 knots on the next, if three blocks are
used in the same station).
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