Items manufactured by companies other than Smith-Root carry the original
manufacturer’s warranty. Please contact product manufacturer for return instructions.
All Smith-Root, Inc. manufactured products are covered by a one year warranty.
Credit & Refund Policy: Customers returning equipment, in new condition, will be given credit five days
from the date of the return. A return authorization must accompany returns. Valid equipment returns
include, but are not limited to, ordering incorrect equipment, funding deficits, and defective equipment
returned for reimbursement. All returns are subject to a restocking fee and applicable shipping charges.
The restocking fee is figured at 10% of the purchase price but not less than $20.00. Customers receiving
equipment in damaged condition will be referred to the shipping company for insurance reimbursement.
11569.01 eDNA Backpack Sampler Instruction Manual - ©2019 Smith-Root, Inc.
CONTENTS
eDNA SAMPLER UNIT .................................................................................................. 2
WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................... 3
BATTERY INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................4
eDNA SAMPLER INTERFACE .................................................................................... 5
AUTO MODE ....................................................................................................................6
MANUAL MODE .............................................................................................................. 6
MENU SCREEN ............................................................................................................... 7
VOLUME OFFSET .......................................................................................................... 8
POINT SAMPLING PROCEDURE WITH TELESCOPING POLE .....................9
DETERMINING A REALISTIC SAMPLE VOLUME ...............................................11
SAMPLE PRESERVATION ..........................................................................................13
TRANSECT SAMPLING PROCEDURE .................................................................. 14
ESTIMATE YOUR TRANSECT DURATION ...........................................................15
SAMPLING .......................................................................................................................15
OBSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................16
COMPLETING THE TRANSECT ...............................................................................17
STERILIZATION, CLEANING .....................................................................................17
STORAGE PROCEDURE .............................................................................................18
MARINE APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................18
DATA ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT .....................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 20
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-PRESERVING FILTERS ........................................22
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................23