Campbell Scientific Sentek EasyAG Installation Guide v 3.0 - Manual (Page 20)

Installing EasyAG 50 probes
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3. Apply gentle pressure directly down onto the stabilization plate to force the pins into the ground.
Ensure that the stabilization plate pins remain parallel to one another.
4. Using a sledgehammer alternately beat the stabilization plate at the points provided to force it closer
to the ground. Do not beat continuously on any one side in advance of the other. The aim is to
achieve a situation where the pins are near parallel in the ground.
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5. 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.