Delmhorst QuickNav Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

Copyright 

 2011, Delmhorst Instrument Co.  

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4.  The unit will read %MC on a wood scale between  6% and 60%.  

 

5.  To hold a reading on-screen, press the 

HOLD  (SELECT)  KEY

. Press the 

HOLD 

(SELECT)  KEY

  again to return to measuring mode. 

 

6.  Use the 

ò

 

key to highlight 

EXIT

. Then, use the 

SELECT

  key to return to the 

MAIN 

MENU

  when finished. 

 

NOTE: 

The 

QuickNav

 is calibrated to give %MC readings on Douglas Fir. If you are taking 

readings on other species of wood, refer to the species correction  table  on page 16. 

 
 

TO TAKE DRYWALL READINGS: 

 

1. 

From the Main Menu

, use the 

ò 

key to highlight 

DRYWALL

.  Then, use the 

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 return to measuring mode. 

 

6.  Use the 

ò 

key to highlight 

EXIT

. Then, use the 

SELECT

  key to return to the 

MAIN 

MENU

  when finished. 

 

 
TO TAKE SCAN READINGS: 

 

1. 

From the Main Menu

, use the 

ñ ò

 

key to highlight 

SCAN

. Then, use the 

SELECT

 

key to enter the 

SCAN

 mode. 

 
2.  The meter will display the 

SCAN

  screen, as shown below: 

 

 

Summary of Contents for QuickNav

Page 1: ...QuickNav MOISTURE METER Owner s Manual Version 1 0 Delmhorst Instrument Co Rev 1 June 2011...

Page 2: ...READINGS 5 6 TO TAKE DRYWALL READINGS 6 TO 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 TE...

Page 3: ...the range of 0 100 with accuracy of 2 over 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 Calc...

Page 4: ...Open the battery compartment by sliding the 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 togeth...

Page 5: ...ice The next screen is the MAIN MENU Use the keys to select the desired function mode and then press SELECT to activate the function Keypad Layout METER USE TO TAKEWOOD READINGS 1 From the Main Menu u...

Page 6: ...the key to highlight DRYWALL Then use the 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 m...

Page 7: ...T mode firmly insert the RH T S1 sensor 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...

Page 8: ...RYWALL 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...

Page 9: ...ipes or condensation on cold water lines 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...

Page 10: ...o the hole and sealed to the concrete 4 Insert 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...

Page 11: ...ction and climatic conditions Subsurface 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...

Page 12: ...eter scale The meter displays the MC for 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 o...

Page 13: ...tion of the pinless mode may be adversely 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 pos...

Page 14: ...is not working properly replace the battery with a new one and check the calibration If this does not resolve the problem go to www delmhorst com and follow the instructions under the Product Support...

Page 15: ...ld 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 TY...

Page 16: ...20 5 22 GUM RED 7 8 9 10 12 5 14 5 16 5 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...

Page 17: ...4 5 17 19 21 23 5 26 SPF 9 10 11 5 13 15 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...

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