Wardenaar peat profile sampler
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♦ Eykelkamp Soil & Water Wardenaar peat profile sampler Meet the difference Eijkelkamp Soil & Water Nijverheidsstraat 30, 6987 EM Giesbeek, the Netherlands

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On these operating instructions If the text follows a mark (as shown on the left), this means that an important instruction follows. Italic indicated text indicates that the text concerned appears in writing on the display (or must be typed). If the text follows a mark (as shown on the left), this means that an important warning follows relating to danger to the user or damage to the apparatus.The user is always responsible for its own personal protection. 1. Introduction Sampling undisturbed peat profiles in peat lands, is a very difficult activity. Digging and sampling profile pits in...

Sampler and components Small diameter tube (in upper closed position) Handle Locking holes Removable sampler half Slit for pin Slit for knob Cutting edges Sampler in neutral position

Components of the sampler and their function The small diameter tube is fitted in an inside corner of the sampler and is necessary to break the suction that occurs during extraction of the sampler from the peat (see figure on page 4). At the base it is closed in a particular position and can be opened by turning the tube 180°. lt can also be moved upwards and downwards. The top-port will fit on a small hand pump (in which a valve-flap is necessary to build up pressure). The diagonal locking rod is used to fix the sampler in the neutral position during transportation and during thrusting the...

Schematic explanatory drawings of the supporting, locking and detaching mechanism at the base Sampler half with slit for knob Sampler half with slit for pin Notice that the pin and knob do not enter the oblique part of their slit during the walking-in procedure D: Position in which the sampler halves are locked during extraction of the sampler A: One ultimate position during the walking in procedure Here the pin has been pulled out of its slit and the handle has been pushed further oblique, causing the pin to stay out of its slit and, in the mean time, causing the knob to come into the...

the help of a second person), one can kick the handle using ones foot or use an impact absorbing hammer (art. no.: 040505) to force each sampler halve to advance further down. 8. Put the sampler in the neutral position (see figure B) and push down the small tube in the closed position. 1. Push the right half down far to lock the sampler at the base (see figure D, page 6) and fix it in that position using the diagonal bar and one of the holes. In certain materials (like humus or drier peat) this locking of the sampler might be not necessary, and could damage the fragile base of the sample....

To keep the sampler properly working one should keep the cutting edges in shape by repairing damages (like bendings) immediately. Severe bluntness should be dealt with by using tongs, a fine file or a whetstone whichever is necessary. For good results one should check the cutting edges regularly (e.g. at the beginning of each day of use) and use tongs, file or whetstone to sharpen if necessary. A blunt sampler (or locally blunt sampler) will cause more disturbance and compaction of the peat. Be careful with the sampler and always cover the sharp edges with a safety-cover (for safety and...