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GI Node Installation Guide

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  1. GI Node Installation Guide, Select install location: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate a spot in the middle of the rain garden where the soil is bear/free from plants.

    • We need to install in the middle of the rain garden to ensure quality data.

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  2. GI Node Installation Guide, Auger hole for node: step 2, image 1 of 2 GI Node Installation Guide, Auger hole for node: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • At the selected location, use a post hole digger to make a hole for the node.

    • Take your time so as to not disturb the soil too much.

    • Use a tape measure to make sure the hole is 3 feet deep.

    • The soil removed from the hole will fill roughly 2 buckets

    • Fill the first bucket with topsoil

    • When the soil begins to look like clay, switch to filling the second bucket

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  4. GI Node Installation Guide, Install GI node: step 3, image 1 of 2 GI Node Installation Guide, Install GI node: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Set the GI node into the 3 ft hole.

    • Do your best to make sure it is straight in the ground.

    • Pack the topsoil from the first bucket around the node to make sure it is secure in place. You shouldn't need to use any soil from the second bucket

    • If the surrounding plants are too tall, shading the solar panel, use the shears to trim the plants.

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    • Fill out the deployment form on AirTable.

    • Once installed, confirm the GI node is reporting to the internet by going to its designated website.

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