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Sampling Pole Do-It-Yourself Instructions

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                                 Sampling Pole
                                 Do-It-Yourself
                                  Instructions
                             Why a sampling pole?
Sampling poles are helpful tools to help make stream monitoring more accessible.
 For example, if stream conditions are unsafe (e.g. fast-moving water, slippery
 slope, etc.) or if the weather conditions are not ideal (e.g. winter snow and cold),
 a sampling pole can make the monitoring experience more comfortable. For
 these reasons and more, sampling poles can allow for better and easier access
 to sample your site! Follow these Do-It-Yourself (DIY) instructions to create your
             own sample pole for your water quality monitoring needs.
                           Getting Started: Materials
      Recommended Parts:                              Recommended Tools:
1. Ettore Rea-c-h 8' extension pole         7. Drill
2. Hanger with Carriage bolt and nut,       8. Drill bit, 17/64” in.
  2” in. (nut is not needed)                9. Nut driver (or ratchet & socket), 11 mm
3. Carriage bolt, 1/4” x 2” in.
4. Wing nut, 1/4” in.
5. (2) Lock nuts, 1/4” in.
6. Corner brace, 2 1/2” in.

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     Preparing the Pole and Hanger

         Pole Preparation                  A

1. Extend and tighten the end
   of the extension pole (A) far
   enough to hold onto it securely
   when drilling.
2. Drill a hole that is perpendicular
   through the plastic (B), halfway        B
   between the pin and threads.



       Hanger Preparation
3. Remove the original nut and
   bolt from the hanger.
4. Insert the 2” in. bolt into the
   square opening of the hanger            C   D
   (C).
5. Attach the wing nut to the bolt,
   leaving enough space for the
   lock nut. Be sure to have the
   “wings” facing away from the
   hanger (D).
                                           E
6. Add the lock nut to the bolt (E).
7. Push the bolt into the square
   opening of the hanger. Holding
   the bolt will prevent it from spin-
   ning. Tighten the lock nut with
   the nut driver until it is flush with
   the bolt.
8. Insert the small bolt                              F
from the original hanger
through the hole you
have drilled into the ex-
tension pole (F).
9. Place the assembled
hanger onto the bolt.
10. Place the corner
brace (G) onto the bolt,
facing towards the pole
11. Place the second                                                                           G
lock nut onto the bolt                                                                                        H
(H). Finally, tighten the
lock nut with the nut
driver until it is flush with
the bolt.


                                      Tips and Tricks
• The drill bit may want to glide at first, so hold onto the extension
  pole tightly and drill the hole slowly until the bit is in before applying
  more pressure. You can also use a punch to make an indentation
  in the plastic or a jig to keep the pole in place.
• Use a sharp knife to remove any plastic bits that may accumulate
  around the hole you drilled into the pole.
• Drilling near one of the ridges near the top of the pole makes for
  an easier drill.
 Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring
                                                                                        Dickinson College/ ALLARM
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                                                                                             Carlisle, PA 17013
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