Tinker & Rasor Db-a User Manual

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PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL DB-A DIRECT BURIAL

REFERENCE ELECTRODE

I. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

II. LENGTH OF WIRE

III. TIE-OFF OF WIRE

IV. MIXING RESIN COMPOUND

V. INSTALLATION IN SOIL

VI. SHELF LIFE OF REFERENCE ELECTRODE

VII. WARRANTY

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

P. O. BOX 1667 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92402

Web: www.tinker-rasor.com E-mail: [e-mail]

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Sponsoring members of NACE International, NACE Foundation

QMF-570 007-118

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

I. INSTRUCTIONS for UNPACKING and INSPECTION

INSPECTION of products should be performed upon receipt. If damage has occurred in shipment,

file a claim with the carrier immediately. Check components (against packing slip) to be sure nothing
is missing.

If it is necessary to contact your supplier or Tinker & Rasor concerning damaged or missing items, be

sure to include all information such as purchase order number and invoice number.

II. LENGTH OF WIRE

Ensure that enough wire has been allocated to place the Model DB-A in the location desired without

causing any stress on the wire, the tie-off point on the reference electrode or the tie point on the test
station on the surface.

Some slack is recommended to ensure against breakage of the wire or loss of contact with the reference

electrode.

III. TIE-OFF OF WIRE TO REFERENCE ELECTRODE

Direct burial reference electrodes are commonly placed underground in locations difficult to excavate

after installation, therefore it is very important to ensure a strong tie is used when connecting the wire
to the reference electrode.

Diagram 1 (Below) shows a solderless lug (not supplied), which is recommended to tie-off the wire to the

reference electrode. Place wire into open end of the lug and crimp tight.

Diagram 2 (below) shows detail of the connection. Place the solderless lug onto post at top of the

reference electrode. Tighten nut down on lug. Coil the wire into three or four loops inside the
reference electrode.

Diagram 1 Diagram 2