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WARRANTY
The Soil Compaction Tester is guaranteed by Turf-Tec to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one year from date of retail purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation or maintenance. This warranty does not apply to
any product which has been repaired or altered outside the factory. The manufacturer does not assume
any liability for damage from misuse, dropping the tester or damage resulting from or damage caused by
water or from unauthorized repair. The warranty does not cover any damage which may directly,
indirectly, consequentially or incidentally result from use or inability to use the Soil Compaction Tester.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties of merchantability, fitness for
purpose and any other obligation or liability in connection with its product.
WHAT IS SOIL COMPACTION?
Soil compaction can occur in any type of soil. Years of traffic, tillage and settling can
cause soil particles to group together and fill in air spaces in the soil creating a “plow
pan” below the tillage area. When this happens, a hard layer is formed making it difficult
for moisture and roots to penetrate the soil.
Some soil types are more susceptible to compaction than others; but once a compaction
layer is formed, and moisture and traffic continues, the compaction layer will continue to
get denser and thicker.