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Summary of Contents for F-6/6-30

Page 1: ...F 6 6 30 o w n e r s m a n u a l 800 222 0638 www delmhorst com e mail info delmhorst com ...

Page 2: ...Calibration 3 Taking a Reading 3 Testing Baled Hay 4 Testing in the Windrow 5 Factors Affecting Your Reading 6 Range of Moisture Content 6 Hay Temperature 6 Curing 7 Density 7 Use of Preservatives 8 Sample Size 8 Care of Your Meter 8 Service For Your Meter 9 Warranty ...

Page 3: ... readout hBuilt in calibration check hTemperature stable circuit hErgonomic case design hIncludes 1 9 volt battery hOne year warranty hOver fifty years of proven quality accuracy and service Analog Readout Read Button Calibration Check Button External Connector D E L M H O R S T F 6 6 3 0 2 ...

Page 4: ...fresh battery and the instrument still does not indicate an acceptable calibration return it to DELMHORST for service See Service for Your Meter section TAKING A READING Testing Baled Hay hConnect the probe to the external connector on the top of the meter hInsert the probe into the bale hPress the read button and read the moisture content on the scale Notes hThe hay prod is electrically insulated...

Page 5: ...st moisture content in the windrow Test A hAttach the 831 short pin prod to the H 3 handle and connect the handle to the external connector on top of the meter hPrepare a representative sample by collecting hay from various parts of the windrow hPlace hay in a non conductive container such as a 5 to 10 gallon plastic pail and apply the short pin prod to the hay hPress down on the electrode until t...

Page 6: ... them one at a time across two adjacent points on the 831 short pin prod hThe average of these stem readings should be about two to five points higher than the actual moisture content Notes hRepeat these steps in different parts of the field and pay special attention to the areas where the hay is heaviest hThe amount of variation found among windrow readings as well as the average stem moisture sh...

Page 7: ...ngs and the frequency at which they occur Hay Temperature The F 6 has been calibrated at 80 F on various samples of dif ferent types of hay mostly alfalfa and on different cuttings and mixtures The higher the temperature of the sample the higher the meter readings will be Temperatures lower than 80 F cause lower meter readings The correction is approxi mately 1 point for every 20 difference Refer ...

Page 8: ... uniform contact When using the short pin prod uniformity of pressure from one sample to the other is achieved by applying pressure to the pressure button at the end of the H 3 handle as described on page 4 Use of Preservatives Hay preservative or stabilizers may also have an affect on meter readings Normally a bale of hay treated with preser vative will read higher than a bale of the same hay tha...

Page 9: ... low battery may cause the meter to go out of calibration hClean the meter and probe with any biodegradable cleaner Use the cleaner sparingly and on external parts only Do not immerse the meter or any prod in water hRemove the battery if the meter will not be used for one month or longer SERVICE FOR YOUR METER hPack your meter securely Enclose a purchase order or letter with a brief description of...

Page 10: ...our Meter section This limited warranty does not cover abuse alteration misuse damage during shipment improper service unauthorized or unreasonable use of the meter or electrodes This warranty does not cover batteries pin assemblies or pins If the meter or any optional electrodes have been tampered with the warranty shall be void At our option we may replace or repair the meter Delmhorst shall not...

Page 11: ...t com 2000 Delmhorst Instrument Co 5 00 For over 50 years Delmhorst has been the leading manufacturer of high quality resistance moisture meters Today we offer a complete line of portable moisture meters for a variety of applications includilng woodworking lumber agricul ture construction and paper ...

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