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Groundwater Profiler

1. Outer Rod Installation
Larger rods may be advanced to the top of the sampling interval to prevent clogging of the screen with fines.

2. Point Removal
A pre-probe is used to dislodge the expendable point from the 2.25 in. rods. If need, add DI water to the rods before knocking out the point to prevent formation heave.

3. Advancement and Sampling
The Profiler is lowered through the outer rods and advanced to the first sampling interval. Purging and sampling may be conducted with the tubing check valve or a peristaltic pump. Peristaltic pump flow may be reversed during advancement to minimize screen clogging. Once sampling is completed the Proflier is advanced to the next depth by addition of 1.25 in. rods.

4. Screen Isolation
The screen and sample may be isolated from the rod bore with a tubing adapter and poly tubing.

5. Abandonment Grouting
Bottom-up pressure grouting is conducted with the grout pull cap and one of the GS Series grout machines.