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A few meter readings in a limited number of specific areas of
a large mass can not be projected to indicate an average
moisture content of an entire bale.The readings can be very
helpful in providing an indication of the overall moisture con-
dition inside the bale and to detect areas of excessive mois-
ture.
Meter readings may be used as an arbitrary guideline in
determining whether or not to accept or reject the material.
Since checking the moisture condition of bales is performed
when buying and selling, the specific value of the meter read-
ings remains an element to be agreed upon between buyer
and seller. Such an agreement should consider not only a spe-
cific “range” of readings, but the number and location of
where they are taken.
The following ranges can be used as a guideline and may help
to interpret the readings:
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Readings of 5%–10%, with EMC to 60% RH are usually
considered “dry”.
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Readings from 11%–20% with EMC to 95% are usually
considered “acceptable” but should be taken with some
reservation.
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Readings of 20%-40% are considered “wet” and unac-
ceptable.
CARE OF YOUR METER
To keep your meter in good working order:
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Store your meter in a clean, dry place. The protective
carrying case provided is an ideal storage place when
the meter is not in use.
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Change the 9-Volt battery as needed. Continued use with a
low battery may cause the meter to go out of calibration.
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Change contact pins as needed. Keep pin retainers hand
tightened.
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Clean the meter, contact pins, and probes with any
biodegradable cleaner. Use the cleaner sparingly and on
external parts only. Keep the cleaner out of the external con-
nector.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE METER OR ANY ELEC-
TRODE IN WATER.
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Remove the battery if the meter will not be used for one
month or longer.
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