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3.  After the alarm is turned on, use the 

 key to increase the alarm value, and the

 

 key

 

to 

decrease alarm value.   

 

4.  After you have selected the alarm value, use the 

 key to highlight 

EXIT.

 Press the 

center 

HOLD (SELECT) 

key to return to 

MAIN MENU

 

5.  The chosen alarm value will be displayed on the 

WOOD

DRYWALL

, or 

SCAN

 mode 

screen and an audible alarm will sound if that value is reached. 

 

Note: Default alarm settings are: WOOD - 15% DRYWALL 

– 1%, SCAN - 300.

 

 
MAIN MENU OPTIONS: 

 

 

METRIC/IMPERIAL: 

 

This option will toggle between Imperial units of measure and Metric units of measure 
when the meter is in RH/T Mode. Pressing 

SELECT

 key on this option when displayed as 

METRIC

 will change the units used to 

metric

. Pressing the 

SELECT

 key on this option 

when displayed as 

IMPERIAL

 will change the units used to 

imperial

.  

 

 

 

OFF:  

 

This menu option will power down the meter.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for QuickNav 12545

Page 1: ...Nav MOISTURE METER Owner s Manual Version 2 01 For Meters starting with Serial 12545 Delmhorst Instrument Co Rev 4 May 2014 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...O TAKE SCAN READINGS 7 TO TAKE TEMP RH READINGS 7 TO SET THE ALARM IN WOOD DRYWALL SCAN MODE 8 MAIN MENU OPTIONS 8 TAKING A READING PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 9 TESTING WOOD 9 PAINT FAILURE AND MOISTURE 9 EIFS 9 10 TESTING CONCRETE 10 11 TESTING INSULATION 11 TESTING DRYWALL 12 CARE OF YOUR METER 13 SERVICE FOR YOUR METER 14 WARRANTY 15 SPECIES CORRECTION TABLE 16 17 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Qual...

Page 3: ...r 10 90 Measures temperature over the range of 40 F 255 F with accuracy of 1 8 F over 4 F to 158F range of 40 C 124 C with accuracy of 1 C over 20 to 70 C Calculates Dew Point over the range of 40 F 176 F 40 C 80 C Calculates GPP Grains Per Pound when in Fahrenheit mode over the range of 0 1 3820 GPP Calculates GPK Grains Per Kilogram when in Celsius mode over the range of 0 01 545 GPK Calculates ...

Page 4: ...he lid back while pressing on the release indent 2 Ensure correct polarity and push the battery in flush with the bottom board until the connectors snap together on both sides 3 Replace the battery compartment lid LOW BATTERY The meter features a battery status monitor designed to warn the user as well as protect measurement accuracy from impending battery failure conditions The battery warning is...

Page 5: ...he keys to select the desired function mode and then press SELECT to activate the function Keypad Layout METER USE TO TAKE WOOD READINGS 1 From the Main Menu use the key to highlight WOOD Then use the SELECT key to enter the WOOD screen 2 The meter will display the WOOD screen as shown below 3 Push the contact pins into material to be tested Any Delmhorst electrode may also be used in WOOD mode by...

Page 6: ... SELECT key to enter the pin mode 2 The meter will display the DRYWALL screen as shown below 3 Push the contact pins into the drywall Any Delmhorst electrode may also be used in DRYWALL mode by simply attaching it to the connector on top of the meter 4 The unit will read MC on a drywall scale between 1 and 6 5 To hold a reading on screen press the HOLD SELECT KEY Press the HOLD SELECT KEY again to...

Page 7: ...into the top of the meter making sure to align the pin out on the DIN connector 1 From the Main Menu use the key to highlight RH T Then press the SELECT key to get into the RH T mode main menu The meter will display the main RH T mode main menu as shown below 2 The meter will begin taking readings Note You may change the temperature mode between F and C by highlighting the F C in the lower left ha...

Page 8: ... alarm will sound if that value is reached Note Default alarm settings are WOOD 15 DRYWALL 1 SCAN 300 MAIN MENU OPTIONS METRIC IMPERIAL This option will toggle between Imperial units of measure and Metric units of measure when the meter is in RH T Mode Pressing SELECT key on this option when displayed as METRIC will change the units used to metric Pressing the SELECT key on this option when displa...

Page 9: ...in attic or hollow walls Faulty flashing around windows doors and where porch and dormer roofs meet sidings End grain wood that is not sealed with paint at all joints around windows corners and butt joints Porch columns that do not have good drainage and ventilation where they rest on porch floors Siding or any other wood that is in contact with the ground may absorb moisture Siding and shingles w...

Page 10: ...nsert the protective yellow cap into the sleeve and let the hole acclimate for 72h 5 Remove the cap and immediately insert the sensor to full hole depth Wait a minimum of 1h and then take RH readings by connecting one end of the RH T C1 cable to the top of the meter and the other end to the exposed connector on the sensor housing Check to ensure the meter s displayed RH reading is no long changing...

Page 11: ...test Drill two 1 4 holes 3 4 apart and 1 2 to 2 deep Drive the masonry nails into the bottom of the holes and make the tests as described above Nails must not touch sides of drilled holes If the meter still indicates a dry condition the floor is ready for covering Tests should be made at several points especially when the slab is thick 4 or more and air circulation is poor Make tests only in newly...

Page 12: ...two seconds USING SCAN MODE You can also take a reference reading on drywall using the meter s SCAN mode To take a reading firmly press the back of the meter onto the material to be tested while in SCAN mode This will display a relative reading that ranges between 0 and 300 Remember to establish a baseline reading by taking a reading in an area you know to be unaffected then take a reading in the ...

Page 13: ... affected Under these conditions allow the meter to acclimate to the temperature conditions in which it will be used for minimum of 1 2 hours or as long as possible Change contact pins as needed Keep pin retainers hand tightened Clean the meter and contact pins with any biodegradable cleaner Use the cleaner sparingly and on external parts only Keep cleaner out of the external connector Remove the ...

Page 14: ...r should stay in calibration follow the instructions in the Care of Your Meter section UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DELMHORST BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR DOWNTIME ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED IN ANY RESPECT TO ITS METERS OR ELECTRODES AND NO OTHER WARRANTY WRITTEN ORAL OR IMPLIED APPLIES DEL...

Page 15: ...19 20 5 22 5 24 HEMLOCK WESTERN 7 8 9 10 5 13 15 17 19 20 5 22 23 5 HACKBERRY 7 8 5 9 9 5 12 13 15 17 18 5 20 22 HICKORY 8 8 5 9 10 11 12 5 14 15 5 17 19 20 5 KERUING 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 LARCH 7 5 9 10 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 5 MAGNOLIA 7 5 9 10 11 5 14 16 17 5 19 21 22 5 24 5 MAHOGANY AFRICAN 8 9 5 10 5 12 15 17 19 5 22 24 26 28 ALSO KHAYA MAHOGANY HOND 7 8 9 10 5 12 5 14 5 16 18 19 5 ...

Page 16: ...5 18 20 5 23 25 28 30 SPF COFI 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 TEAK 7 8 8 5 9 11 12 14 15 17 18 5 20 VIROLA 6 5 7 8 9 11 12 5 14 16 18 18 5 20 5 WALNUT BLACK 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 5 12 5 14 5 16 18 20 22 23 5 The species correction values shown in this chart have been rounded for easy reference Meter readings taken with 26 E 2 pin electrode Do not apply 2 pin correction SPF correction based on 2 pin 26 E ...

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