Grass Height Prism Gauge

Measurements on scale are 1/10th of an inch and 1 millimeter incrementsMaximum measuring height scale is 1 5/8 inches or 40 mmPrism Measures:8 1/2 x4 7/8 x2 3/4 inch(215 x125 x70 mm)Shows 1 millimeter increments in a 175 mm length and a 140 mm heightUnit also has 010increments forimperial referencePrism Weight:4 lbs 4.1 0z(1936 g)Case measures 10 x6 x4 inches(25 x18 x11 cm)Prism and case weight: 5 3/4 lbs (2.6 kg)

.To use simply place unit on turfgrass area to be measured.2.The weight of the unit will put the correct amount of pressure on the turf unless the turf has a thicklayer of thatch or is extremely soft. lf surface is extremely soft, press down slightly on unit until itsits firmly against the ground surface.

3.Look directly down at the unit at a 9o degree angle to see the exact hejaht of cut.4.0ne side of the scale shows measurements in inches and the other side shows millimeters.cut by looking across the entire prism to be sure the turf isevenly5.You can alsoinspect the auality ofcut.

6.Note:These prism readings show the exactheight the moweris cutting,These mav diferfrom bench settinas as the mowersbenchsettinas are basedonmeasuring off ametalplate betweenthe rollers on the cutting unit.Once the mower is on the turf andsoil surfacethe weight of the mower. cutting units andamount ofthatch as well as soil moisture will directly impact the cuttincheight.

7.Infill depth can also be measured of artificial turfin the samemanner to check for uniformity ofinfill topdressing