Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have clearly decided in favour of a high-quality product. These operating
instructions are a part of this product. They contain important information in regard
to safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all
of these operating and safety instructions. Use this appliance only as described
and only for the specifi ed areas of application. In addition, pass these operating
instructions on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date.
Intended use
This appliance is intended only for the non-commercial measuring of moisture in
wood and construction materials. The moisture can be measured in, for example,
fi rewood, paper, cardboard, construction timber, mortar, concrete and plaster. In
addition, the appliance will display the room temperature in °Celsius or °Fahrenheit. This appliance is not intended for any other use or for uses beyond those
detailed. Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not
be accepted. The operator alone bears liability.
Safety
In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding the handling
of the appliance. This appliance complies with the statutory safety regulations.
Incorrect usage can, however, lead to personal injury and property damage.
Basic Safety Instructions
For safe handling of the appliance observe the following safety information:
■ Before use check the appliance for visible external damage. Do not take into
operation an appliance that is damaged or has been dropped.
■ This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with
restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or defi ciences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible
for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to
be used.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■ A repair to the appliance during the warranty period may only be carried out
by a customer service department authorised by the manufacturer, otherwise,
no additional warranty claims can be considered for subsequent damages.
■ Do not make any unauthorised modifi cations or alterations to the appliance.
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■ Protect the appliance against moisture and liquid penetration.
■ The measuring pins are very sharp. Be careful when working with the appli-
ance. Always replace the protective cap on the appliance when it is not in
use. There is also a risk of personal injury!
For safe handling of batteries observe the following safety instructions:
■ Do not throw batteries into a fi re.
■ Never short-circuit batteries.
■ Do not attempt to recharge batteries.
■ Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking battery acid can
cause permanent damage to the appliance. Special caution should be
exercised when handling damaged or leaking batteries. Risks from acid
burns! Wear protective gloves.
■ Store batteries in a place inaccessible to children. If a battery should be
swallowed, seek medical attention IMMEDIATLY.
■ If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove
the batteries.
Component description
Protective cap / Test aid
Measuring pins
Display
Battery compartment
ON/SET button (On/Off switch / Measuring button)
Button (LED on/off )
LED
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Initial use
Items supplied and transport inspection
This appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
▯ Construction materials- and wood moisture measuring appliance
▯ 4 x 1.5 V Batteries (AAA/Micro/LR03)
▯ This operating manual
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Check the contents to ensure that everything is present and for signs of
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visible damage.
► If the contents are not complete, or are damaged due to defective packaging
or through transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see chapter Service).
Inserting / replacing the batteries
♦ Unscrew the battery compartment lid on the rear of the appliance.
♦ Insert 4 new batteries of type AAA into the battery compartment .
Be sure to insert the batteries with the correct polarity.
♦ Replace the battery compartment lid on the battery compartment and
screw it down fi rmly.
Handling and operation
In this chapter you will receive important information for the handling and
operation of the appliance.
Display indicators
The display is structured as follows:
If this symbol appears, the batteries
must be replaced.
The left scale shows wood moisture
content from 6-44%.
The right scale shows construction
material moisture content from
0.2 - 2.0%.
The temperature is indicated at the
top of the display in °Celsius or
°Fahrenheit.
The measurement result is shown in the middle of the
display by measurement lines. In the left scale each
measurement line represents 1%. In the right scale
each measurement line represents 0,05%.
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1.4
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Measurement of constructional material or wood moisture
♦ Switch the appliance on by pressing the ON/SET button.
♦ Before taking the fi rst measurement, check that the appliance is functioning
correctly. For this, use the test aid
measurement points marked as and .
♦ Press the measuring pins on the measurement points . All measurement
lines on the display
♦ Now press the measuring pins on the measurement points . The measuring
lines on the display
♦ When you arrive at the given value in both tests, the appliance is ready for use.
♦ Press the measuring pins into the material to be tested. The measurement
lines on the display
♦ To read the result for fi rewood, cardboard and construction timber, use the
left scale with the symbol .
♦ To read the results for mortar, concrete and plaster, use the right scale with
the symbol
♦ If the measured value exceeds the maximum values of 2% resp. 44%, the
measurement lines start to blink.
♦ To minimise measurement errors, carry out comparative measurements at
several locations.
begin to blink.
should now be showing 19% (+/- 1%).
show the moisture content.
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. On the test aid there are four
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Temperature Display
♦ The temperature is indicated at the top of the display .
♦ Press and hold the ON/SET button for 3 seconds to toggle between
Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Pocket lamp
♦ Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to switch the LED on.
♦ Press the button once again to switch the LED off .
Automatic switch-off
The appliance switches itself off automatically after approx. 30 seconds without
button activation. The automatic switch off is disabled when the LED
switched on.
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Technical data
Power supply4 x 1.5 V Batteries, type AAA/Micro/LR03
Wood moisture
Precision
Construction
material moisture
Dimensionsapprox. 14.4 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm
Weight approx. 100 g
Operating temperature0°- 40°C
Wood moisture content – guidelines for fi rewood
6 - 15% moisture content = Very good calorifi c values
16 - 20% moisture content = Suitable for heating, but with restrictions
21 - 44% moisture content = Not suitable for heating
Further drying required
Building moisture – guidelines for concrete / screed
The values with a dark background are classifi ed as wet.
Permeating moisture can cause damage to the appliance.
► To avoid irreparable damage to it, ensure that no moisture can get inside
when you are cleaning the appliance.
■ Clean the housing exclusively with a soft damp cloth and a mild dishwashing
liquid.
■ Clean the measuring pins with a damp cloth and dry them well afterwards.
Maintenance
■ Before every use check the appliance for visible external damage.
■ Check the measuring pins before every use for damage.
Storage/Disposal
Storage
Always replace the protective cap on the appliance when it is not in use.
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove the
batteries.
Store the appliance in a dry environment.
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Disposal of the appliance
Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal
domestic waste. This product is subject to the
provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC-WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre
or at your community waste facility. Pay heed to the currently
applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your
waste disposal centre.
Disposing of the batteries
Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. All consumers are statutorily
obliged to dispose of batteries at a collection site in their community/city district
or at a retail store. This obligation is intended to ensure that batteries are disposed
of in an environmentally safe fashion. Only hand in batteries/cells that are fully
discharged.