Campbell Scientific Sentek EnviroSCAN Access Tube Installation Guide User Manual
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Installing EnviroSCAN, EnviroSM ART & Diviner 2000 access tubes
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7. Disengage
the
metal “tooth” on the tripod by turning the lever located on the tripod cylinder.
The metal “tooth” is designed to prevent the access tube from spinning during augering, and
should not be engaged while hammering in the access tube.
8. Insert
the
access tube with fitted cutting edge into the tripod guide tube, with cutting edge
facing downwards.
9. Select
the
Heavy duty dolly and insert it into the top of the access tube.
10. Use the sledge hammer to tap the dolly until the access tube is embedded approximately 5-
10 cm (2-4 inches) into the soil.
11. Place the auger inside the access tube and turn the auger handle clockwise to remove the
soil from inside the access tube. Continue to auger ahead of the access tube by
approximately 20 cm (8 inches). Use the pen mark on the rod to indicate when the desired