31 Changing the Battery
31 Meter Storage
32 Warranty
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!
Y ou have purchased one of the most accurate
moisture measurement instruments for wood
in the world. Using IntelliSenseTM technology,
hand-held moisture meters from Wagner
Meters have been proven by universities
and institutes worldwide to provide superior
measurement results.*
With its electromagnetic eld, your Orion®
930 moisture meter covers a relatively
large cross-sectional area each time you
take a reading, giving you a far better
representation than other technologies of
the true moisture content of your wood.
W agner moisture meters read IN the wood,
not just on the wood.
The 2.0-inch (50mm) wide by 2.5-inch
(63mm) long by either .25-inch (6mm)
or .75-inch (19mm) thick sensor eld
of your Orion® moisture meter closely
approximates the full-thickness crosssection method used when performing the
ASTM D4442-16 oven-dry lab method.
This ASTM standard (and its international
counterparts) is the standard to which all
moisture meters for wood are compared
for accuracy.
Your Orion® 930 is best-suited for wood
thicknesses from .25 inches (6mm) up to
1.5 inches (38mm). The meter can be used
on non-solid wood products, and the Species
Setting Booklet includes a few settings for
some of these common materials.
In the Standard Measurement mode, your
Orion® 930 measures moisture content
within the 4.0% to 32.0% moisture
content range.
NOTE: Measurement range may vary
slightly depending on species setting of the
meter.
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The Orion® 930 has an easy-to-read
digital display, scaled in 0.1% increments
when in the Standard Measurement mode
for your solid wood applications.
ORION 930 PARTS
®
Wagner hand-held moisture measurement
technology is virtually unaffected by wood
temperature.**
Since 1965, Wagner Meters has been
providing quality moisture measurement
equipment and Wagner’s technology
has been proven to provide some of the
most accurate results in the industry
when compared to the ASTM D4442-16
Standard. Wagner meters have been used
for years by professional lumber-grading
associations, and meters from Wagner
continue to provide reliable and consistent
moisture measurements, with unsurpassed
convenience and ease of use.
*Information available upon request.**Contact
a W agner Meters expert at 844-689-0660 if your
wood is very hot or frozen.
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LCD
ON/ HOLD
BUTTON
DEPTH
BUTTON
AUDIO
BUTTON
BATTERY
COMPART-
MENT
(Meter Serial
Number is
located in this
compartment)
SPECIES/
MATERIAL
BUTTON
UP BUTTON
DOWN
BUTTON
SENSOR
PLATE
QUICK ST ART
BASIC USE FOR SOLID WOOD
With your Orion® 930
turned OFF, press and
release the ON/HOLD
button. Meter will turn
on and briey display the
model number, followed by the rmware
revision number. If this is the rst time
you are using your new Orion® 930,
immediately after the revision number is
displayed, the meter display should revert
to Standard Measurement mode, with the
display showing 0.0% when the meter is
held in the air. If meter display does not show
0.0%, then refer to page 15 regarding the
SPECIES/MATERIAL button.
Press the ON/HOLD button to store the setting
and return the meter to the Reading mode.
Next, press the SPECIES/
MATERIAL button once,
and the current species setting
(calibrated to specic gravity)
will appear. The factory
default displayed will be 0.50 for a new
meter. Use the UP or DOWN arrow buttons
to set the correct species
setting for the wood species
you wish to measure (refer to
your Species Settings Booklet
to nd the correct setting).
Finally, press the ON/HOLD
button to place the meter back
in the Standard Measurement
mode.
Next, press the DEPTH
button to put the meter in
the Depth Setting mode and
press either the UP button,
DOWN button or DEPTH
button. The Depth setting will change
from 3-4 or ¾” to 1-4 or ¼” or vice versa.
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NOTE: If you cannot nd the correct setting
for the wood species or material you wish
to measure, go to www.wagnerspecies.com
where you can access Wagner ’s extensive
Species Database. If you still cannot nd
the correct setting, contact a Wagner Meters
expert at 844-689-0660.
A small DP will appear in the lower left corner
of the screen to visually indicate that you are
in 3-4 (¾”) Depth Setting mode (Deep mode).
Grasping the meter on the sides, begin
taking measurements on the face of the
wood pieces by pressing down rmly,
making sure the rectangular sensor plate
area on the back of the meter is pressing
rmly on the wood surface and completely
covered by the wood. Minimum wood
dimension needs to be 2.0 inches (50mm)
wide by 2.5 inches (63mm) long by .75
inches (19mm) in thickness. When taking
measurements, make sure there is a 1-inch
(25mm) minimum air gap underneath the
wood you are measuring (refer to Correct
Usage Guidelines section of this manual).
When you are nished
taking measurements and
wish to turn the meter
off, press the ON/HOLD
button for approximately
2 seconds. Alternatively, the meter will
automatically shut off after approximately
60 seconds of no activity.
CORRECT USAGE GUIDELINES
FOR YOUR ORION® 930
MOISTURE METER
To make sure that you are getting the most
accurate readings from your Orion® 930
meter, Wagner Meters recommends that
you pay close attention to the following
guidelines:
1. If the thickness of the piece of wood
or other building material is greater
than .75 inch (19mm), and you wish
to get more of a full thickness rather
than a shallow measurement, it is a
good idea to take measurements in
3/4” mode on both sides and average
the readings.
2. To prevent high or inaccurate
readings, always have a minimum
1-inch (25mm) air gap underneath
the piece of wood you are measuring.
During this process make sure your
hand is not directly underneath
the meter.
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3. Y our Orion® 930 meter was designed
for wood thicknesses from .25
(6mm) to .50 (13mm) in ¼” mode
and .75 inches (19mm) up to 1.5
inches (38mm) in ¾” mode. If you
wish to measure wood pieces with
thicknesses less than .75 inches
(19mm) in ¾” mode, the meter will
underestimate the actual moisture
content. Thicknesses that are slightly
thinner (example: .625 inches
(15.9mm)) will not be underestimated
substantially, but the thinner the piece
becomes, the more the measurement
will be underestimated. For pieces
thinner than .50 inches (12.7mm),
it is recommended that you use the
¼” mode.
4. The actual sensing area is a 2.0-inch
(50mm) wide by 2.5-inch (63.5mm)
long rectangle on the back of the
meter (opposite side of the display
and keypad). In order to take a valid
measurement, this sensing area must
be completely covered with the wood
or other material you are measuring.
If the sensing area is not completely
covered, your moisture reading will
be inaccurate.
5. If there is visible moisture or water
on the surface of the wood or material
to be tested, wipe off any excess, and
let the surface dry out for a couple of
minutes before taking measurements.
If possible, turn the board over and
measure the other side.
6. Be sure to press down rmly to
ensure good sensor plate contact with
the surface of the wood or building
material. This is especially important
when measuring rough-sawn lumber.
7. Do not take readings where there
is a noticeable defect or knot in
the lumber.
Our Technical Staff Wants to Help You:
Please contact us at our worldwide tollfree number, 844-689-0660, for specic
guidelines on how to properly measure wood
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with unusual characteristics. Additional
measurement corrections may be necessary
if you are measuring lumber that is frozen,
salt water-permeated, or is treated with CCA,
ACQ, or any other treatment with metallic
or other components that might bias the
moisture readings.
FUNCTION BUTTONS:
DETAILED USA GE INSTRUCTIONS
ON/HOLD Button
When the meter is OFF,
pressing and releasing the
ON/HOLD button will
turn the meter ON, with the meter briey
displaying the model number, followed by
the rmware revision number. Immediately
after briey displaying the revision
number, the meter will be in the Standard
Measurement mode. At this point, the meter
is ready to take moisture measurements.
Be assured that any settings that you have
previously programmed/selected will be
active. In other words, turning off the meter
will not cause the meter to revert to factory
default settings, but will retain whatever
settings you programmed it with.
When in the Standard Measurement mode,
pressing and releasing the ON/HOLD button
will freeze whatever reading is showing on
the display. Additionally, the word HOLD
will show in the upper right-hand corner.
This HOLD feature is valuable when taking
measurements in hard-to-reach places where
you cannot see the display.
If the AUDIO function of the meter is turned
on (refer to the “Audio Button” section on
page 20), the meter will emit a short beep
every 4 seconds that the current reading
remains on HOLD.
The current reading will remain on the
screen until the ON/HOLD button is briey
pressed again, returning the meter back to
Standard Measurement mode and HOLD
will disappear from view.
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NOTE: Meter will shut down automatically
after 60 seconds if the meter is left on HOLD
with no measurement activity. Pressing the
ON/HOLD button for 2 seconds will turn the
meter off.
UP and DOWN Buttons
The particular settings mode
(SPECIES/MATERIAL or
AUDIO) that you are in at
a given time will determine
how these buttons will
function. Settings values will
be increased or decreased,
or different functions activated according
to the specic instructions outlined for each
settings button.
DEPTH Button
Mode and either the UP button, DOWN
button or DEPTH button is pressed, the
Depth setting will change (e.g. from 3-4
to 1-4) or vice versa. Press the ON/HOLD
button to store the setting. If the meter is
in the Depth Setting Mode and the ON/
HOLD button is pressed, the meter will
return to the Reading Mode.
If the meter is in Depth Setting mode
and on the ¼” (6mm) depth setting, in
addition to displaying ‘1-4,’ the meter
will repeatedly ash 2 dashes in a vertical
sequence on the digital display screen.
If the meter is in Depth Setting mode
and on the ¾” (19mm) depth setting, in
addition to displaying ‘3-4’, the meter
will repeatedly ash 3 dashes in a vertical
sequence on the digital display screen.
Your Orion® 930 meter
features dual depth capability
that allows you to measure
from the surface down to ¼ and ¾ inch
depths depending on the setting you have
chosen. If the meter is in the Depth Setting
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NOTE: A small DP will appear in the lower
left corner of the screen to visually indicate
that you are in 3-4 (¾”) Depth Setting mode
(Deep mode).
SPECIES/MATERIAL
Button
mode. More information concerning
Relative Scale can be found on page 20.
The SPECIES/MATERIAL
button on your Orion®
930 is used to place your meter into one
of three different modes by pressing the
button until you are in the desired mode.
The available modes are:
1. Species Settings mode. This mode
is for programming the meter to the
correct setting for the wood species
you wish to measure. When in this
mode, the meter display will indicate
settings values from 0.20 up to 1.00.
Factory default is 0.50.
2. Relative Measurement mode. Used
for obtaining relative, rather than
absolute, measurements, typically
for non-solid wood applications
(example: relative measurements on
drywall). When you toggle to this
mode, the display will show REL in
the lower-left corner of the display when
you are in the Standard Measurement
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3. Meter Calibration mode. Follow the
instructions on page 25 to perform
your own eld calibration using
the included Orion® On-Demand
Calibrator from Wagner.
When meter is ON, press the SPECIES/
MATERIAL button; the meter display will
indicate the current mode. If the meter is in
the Species Setting mode (indicated by a
3-digit number on the display such as 0.50,
etc.), you can use the UP or DOWN arrows
to program the meter for the correct setting.
If, on the other hand, you need to change to
a different mode, you can press and release
the SPECIES/MATERIAL button until you
are in the desired mode.
Regardless of the mode you choose, when
the meter is turned OFF (or shuts off
automatically), and then the meter is turned
back ON, the meter will be in the mode it
was in when it shut OFF .
How to Program a Species Setting
for Different Wood Species
FIRST, consult the Species Settings Booklet
and locate the correct species setting that
corresponds to the type/species of wood
being measured.
NOTE: If you cannot nd the correct setting
for the wood species or material you wish
to measure, go to www.wagnerspecies.com.
If you still cannot nd the correct setting,
contact W agner at 844-689-0660.
setting of the meter by .01 each time
a button is pressed and will update the
display accordingly.
If the UP button is held
down for 0.7 seconds, the
setting will increase to the
next multiple of .10 (e.g., if
the setting is currently .36,
the setting will change to .40). Every 0.7
seconds thereafter that the button is held
down, the setting will change by another .10
(e.g., from .40 to .50).
NEXT , once the meter is turned on, press
and release the SPECIES/MATERIAL
button until you are in the setting mode.
Once you are there, the meter will show
the current setting with a decimal (e.g.,
0.62 or1.00). If the meter is being
programmed for the rst time, the default
setting of 0.50 will be displayed on
the screen.
While in this mode, pressing and
releasing either the UP or DOWN arrow
buttons will increase or decrease the
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If the DOWN button
is pressed and held for
0.7 seconds, the setting
will decrease to the next
multiple of .10 (e.g., if
the setting is currently .66, the setting
will change to .60). Every 0.7 seconds
thereafter that the button is pre sse d a nd
held, the setting will change by another
.10 (e.g., from .60 to .50).
When pressing the UP arrow button, once
the maximum setting of 1.00 has been
reached, the setting will wrap around to the
minimum (.20) and continue to increase
from there. Similarly, when continuing to
press the DOWN button, if the minimum
setting of .20 has been encountered, the
setting will wrap around to the maximum
(1.00) and continue to decrease from
that point.
Once the species value has
been set, press and release
the ON/HOLD button to
return the meter to Standard
Measurement mode. Once
in Standard Measurement mode, 0.0 will
be displayed on the screen if the meter is
held in the air. The programmed setting
will be retained in memory even if the
meter is powered off or the battery has
been changed. If you press and release
the SPECIES/MATERIAL button in the
future, the last programmed setting will
appear on the screen.
Relative Scale for Moisture Measurement
of Non-Wood Building Materials
As mentioned earlier, this
mode can be entered by
pressing and releasing the
SPECIES/MATERIAL
button until you are in this
mode (display will show REL in lower left
corner). Once in this mode, your meter
will be in a relative measurement scale
(0-100) for measuring non-solid wood or
non-wood based materials. Press the ON/
HOLD button to return to the Standard
Measurement mode.
AUDIO Button
Your Orion® 930 AUDIO
button allows you to set a
high moisture content alarm
threshold (setting from 5% to 32%) for solid
wood measurement applications, and also
set the volume for the audible alarm. This
feature is useful, for example, when quickly
scanning a piece of wood, and trying to
locate any higher moisture content areas,
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without having to continually look at the
digital display.
Press the AUDIO button and the display
will show the current moisture content
high threshold (e.g., 14%). The factory
default is 15%. Each press and release of
the UP or DOWN buttons will adjust the
threshold setting by 1%.
To get to your desired setting faster, hold
down the UP button for 0.7 seconds; the
alarm threshold setting will increase to
the next multiple of 5 (e.g., if the alarm
threshold setting is currently 12%, the
setting will advance to 15%). Every 0.7
seconds thereafter that the button is held
down, the setting will change by another
5 units (e.g., from 15% to 20%). If the
DOWN button is pressed and held for
0.7 seconds, the setting will decrease to
the next multiple of 5 (e.g., if the alarm
threshold setting is currently 23%, the
setting will change to 20%). Every 0.7
seconds thereafter that the button is
pressed and held, the setting will change
by another 5 (e.g., from 20% to 15%).
Once the setting has been increased to the
maximum programmable MC% threshold
(32%), the setting will wrap around to the
minimum (5%) and continue to increase
from there. Similarly, if the setting has
been decreased to the MC% minimum
(5%) the setting will wrap around to
the maximum (32%) and continue to
decrease from there. Again, the range of
setting is 5% to 32%, in 1% increments
(no decimal place).
Next, press the AUDIO
button again, and you
will be taken to a display
that will show the current
volume setting for audible
sound. Simply use the UP or DOWN
arrow buttons to set the desired audible
level. The volume setting has a range of
OFF to 9; 9 being the loudest and 1 being
the quietest, with OFF indicating that the
audible alarm is disabled.
When nished, you can place your meter
back to Standard Measurement mode by
pressing the ON/HOLD button.
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SUMMARY OF
ORION® 930 FEA TURES
• Digital display resolution of 0.1%
(in Standard Measurement mode)
• MC measurement range for wood
4.0% to 32.0%
• Relative scale for testing non-wood
building materials
• Programmable settings for a wide range
of softwood and hardwood species
• Large moisture measurement sensor area
• Current reading can be frozen on
display screen, great for note taking
• Low battery alert indication
• Audible alarm for programmable high
moisture content limits
• Programmable audio alert volume
• Can be eld-calibrated with the included
Orion® On-Demand Calibrator
• Protective rubber boot
• Hard shell storage case and a 9-volt
battery are included
When the battery is low, BAT appears
in the upper right-hand corner of the
display. If ignored for too long, the meter
will ash a larger BAT three times and
then automatically shut down. The 9-volt
battery must be replaced immediately.
This shut-down action is to prevent
inaccurate readings.
Auto Shut-Down to Preserve
Battery Life
Regardless of which mode the meter is
in, if there is no change in measurement
activity over a period of 1 minute, the
meter will automatically turn off.
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Calibration of Your Orion® 930
If you have reason to believe your
Orion® 930 may be out of calibration,
it can be easily recalibrated using the
provided On-Demand Calibrator. Before
calibrating your meter, please be aware
that you must ONLY calibrate to the
correct Calibrator that came with the
meter. Serial numbers on the Calibrator
(found underneath) and meter (found
in the battery compartment) MUST
match for correct calibration. Also, the
sticker must not be damaged, as this may
cause incorrect calibration. Follow the
steps below for proper calibration. The
instructions are also printed on the back
of the Calibrator.
1. Place the Calibrator on its legs on a
non-metallic surface.
2. Turn the meter on, and then use the
SPECIES/MATERIAL button to put
your meter in CAL mode. (Refer to
the SPECIES/MATERIAL button
section of the manual.)
3. Place the meter on the Calibrator,
correctly “seating” the meter sensor
pad rmly on the recessed area of the
Calibrator. IMPORTANT: Failure to
correctly and rmly “seat” the sensor
pad in the recessed area will cause an
inaccurate calibration.
4. Apply light downward pressure and
press the AUDIO button three (3) times.
The meter will make a “beeping” sound
which indicates it is going through the
automatic calibration procedure.
5. When the calibration procedure is
complete, the meter will display the
word LIFT. Immediately remove the
meter from the Calibrator and hold
the meter in the air for approximately
5 seconds until the word DONE
appears on the display. During this
last phase in the air, be sure to keep
your hand and other objects away
from the underside of the meter.
6. Press the ON/HOLD button to return
the meter to normal measuring mode.
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If, after recalibrating the Orion® 930,
there is still a problem with the meter,
please contact a Wagner representative for
further instructions at 844-689-0660.
Protective Rubber Boot
for Your Orion® 930
In an effort to help avoid
damage resulting from
your Orion® 930 meter
being dropped or banging
the edges against other hard
objects, Wagner Meters
has provided a tted rubber boot which
ts snugly around the perimeter of your
Orion® 930 meter.
on the On-Demand Calibrator.* All function
buttons as well as the display screen,
sensing plate, and battery compartment are
accessible without removal of this rubber
guard. The boot will t on the meter only one
way correctly. Failure to correctly place the
boot will result in inaccurate readings.
*Although not recommended, you may wish
to use the meter without the protective rubber
boot. If you choose to do so, make sure you
recalibrate your meter on the On-Demand
Calibrator with the boot off.
7-Year Warranty
W agner Meters offers an industry-best 7-year
warranty on your Orion® 930 moisture
meter.
This protective boot should remain in place
at all times even when calibrating your meter
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Register your meter at
www.genuinewagner.com
Wagner’ s IntelliSense
tm
Technology*
SPECIFICATIONS
Your Orion® 930 moisture meter features
Wagner’s IntelliSense
TM
technology, going
beyond the surface conditions for accurate
measurements of moisture conditions inside
the wood.
Most pinless meters are unable to distinguish
between surface or ambient conditions
on the surface of the wood, and the real
moisture picture in the wood. Pin-type
meters may be able to bypass the surface
conditions, but they also damage the surface
of the wood each time you take a reading.
Air humidity, condensation, or other ambient
conditions can impact many moisture meters
and give inaccurate readings that cost you
money. However, Wagner Meters’ handheld moisture meters with IntelliSenseTM
technology measure moisture IN the wood,
not ON the wood, giving fast, highly accurate
moisture measurement for woodworking or
wood ooring projects. In addition, it works
without damage to the wood surface!
* IntelliSensetm active in 3/4” mode only.
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Dimensions with Boot
• Length: 5.75 inches (146mm)
• Width: 3.0 inches (76mm)
• Thickness: 1.0 inches (25mm)
Scanning Area
• 2.0 inches (50mm) x 2.5 inches (63mm)
Weight with Boot
• 7.2 oz. (204g)
Power
• 9-volt battery (Wagner recommends using
non-rechargeable Alkaline or Lithium, or
rechargeable NiMH batteries)
Auto Power Shut-Down
• 60 seconds
Measurement Ranges
• MC range for wood: 4.0% to 32.0%
Specic Gravity Range for Wood Species
• 0.20-1.0 SG
Storage Temperature and Humidity
• +50˚F to +90˚F (+10˚C to +32˚C), Maximum
relative humidity of 95%, non-condensing
Operating T emperatur e
• +32˚F to +110˚F (+0˚C to +43˚C)
CHANGING THE BATTERY
WARRANTY
As indicated earlier in this manual, if
BAT appears on the display, the battery
must be changed immediately or any
further moisture measurements will
be inaccurate. Replace with 9-volt,
non-rechargeable Alkaline or Lithium
or rechargeable NiMH batteries. Be
sure to observe proper battery polarity.
The battery ts very snugly in its
compartment and will not become
dislodged while taking measurements.
Reattach the compartment door carefully
so that it snaps back in place.
METER STORAGE
When meter is not in use, we recommend
that it be stored in the hard shell carrying
case provided with each Orion® 930
meter. If meter is to be stored for a
period longer than 30 days, remove the
9-volt battery.
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Wagner recommends that you register your
moisture meter at www.genuinewagner.com
for faster support and benets.
Wagner Meters’ warranty offers this product
protection against defects in material and
workmanship for seven (7) years from the date
of purchase on all Orion® 930 moisture meters,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
Wagner Meters’ liability under this
warranty shall be limited, at Wagner
Meters’ option, to the repair or replacement
of this product or any part thereof,
which is demonstrated to be defective.
To exercise this warranty, visit www.
genuinewagner.com for instructions. This
limited warranty does not apply if Wagner
Meters determines that the product has
been damaged by accident, negligent
handling, misuse, alteration, damage
during shipment, or improper service not
attributed solely to the actions of Wagner
Meters. Wagner Meters’ liability for any
defect in material or workmanship in this
product shall be limited to the amount of
purchase price of the product.
With proper care and maintenance, the
meter should stay in calibration; however,
because Wagner Meters has no control over
the manner in which the unit will be used, it
makes no guarantee that the meter will stay
in calibration for any specic period of time.
Wagner Meters recommends returning the
unit to the factory for a diagnostic checkup in
the event the meter is dropped or otherwise
damaged. If the meter is suspected to be
inaccurate, using the provided On-Demand
Calibrator and performing a recalibration
will ensure the meter is reading correctly.
If the meter fails to calibrate properly
then it should be sent to the factory for a
diagnostic checkup.
When instructed to return a meter, the meter
should be returned with the Calibrator that
matches the serial number of the meter.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
whether oral or written, express or implied.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF
THE FACE HEREOF. WAGNER METERS
HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Under no circumstances shall
Wagner Meters be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages. Agents and employees
of Wagner Meters are not authorized to make
modications to this warranty or additional
warranties binding on Wagner Meters.
Accordingly, additional statements, whether
oral or written, except written statements from
an ofcer of Wagner Meters, do not constitute
warranties and should not be relied upon by
the customer.
This warranty is personal to the customer
purchasing the product from Wagner Meters
or Wagner Meters’ authorized distributors,
and is not transferable.
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