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Abstract

A method and apparatus for locating a barrier panel within a soil formation. The apparatus comprises a mandrel plate at least one leading blade located proximate to the bottom end of the mandrel plate. The apparatus further comprises at least one retainer plate pivotally supported from the mandrel plate between the bottom end of the mandrel plate and the leading blade. The retainer plate is rotatable between an engaged position to retain a barrier panel proximate to the front surface of the mandrel plate and a disengaged position. The method comprises locating a barrier panel against the mandrel plate, displacing the leading blade from a position distal to the mandrel to a position adjacent to the mandrel so as rotate the retainer plate from a disengaged to an engaged position capturing a bottom edge of the barrier panel and pressing the mandrel plate and barrier panel into the soil formation.

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