TRAMEX RWS, User Manual

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R.W.S.
User Guide
Roof and Wall Moisture Scanner R.W.S. ......................4
Introduction..............................................................4
Fig. 1
. The RWS ......................................................4
Modes Of Operation ................................................5
How It Works ..........................................................5
Fig. 2
. RWS Low Frequency Signals on EIFS........5
Principles Of Operation ..........................................6
Prior To Use.............................................................6
Conducting A Moisture Survey ..............................6
OPERATION MODES ..................................................7
EIFS MODE ............................................................7
ROOF MODE..........................................................7
Conducting A Moisture Survey: ....................................8
IN EIFS Mode ........................................................8
Fig. 3
. Laboratory Mock-Up ..................................9
Interpretation of Readings ......................................9
Table 1
. Comparison of RWS and Professional
Pin Type Resistance Meter Readings ......................10
Tracing Moisture Back To Source In EIFS Or
Similar Construction................................................11
Fig. 4
. Professional Pin Meter With
Deep Wall Probe......................................................11
Conducting A Moisture Survey: ....................................12
In Roof Mode ..........................................................12
Conducting A Roof Survey............................................12
Procedure ................................................................12
Fig. 5
. Roof Grid Sketch ........................................13
Tracing A Leak And Checking Suspected
Trouble Areas ..........................................................13
Fig. 6.
Tracing and Marking a Leak
on your Roof............................................................14
Types Of Roofing Structures And Their More
Common Problems ..................................................14
Possible Problems Leading To Moisture Intrusion
Of The Roof System................................................15
Moisture Survey Checklist ......................................15
Useful Items Required When Conducting
A Survey...................................................................15
Correct Use Of RWS. ..............................................16
Maintenance of RWS...............................................16
Warranty ........................................................................17
Warranty Claims ......................................................17
Product Development ..............................................17
Safety ......................................................................17
Additional Notes ............................................................18