HSS Hire 49420 Troubleshooting guide

Damp Meter
A hand held device for measuring
moisture content in various materials.
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Code 49420
Operating & Safety Guide SS611
SS611/01
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2003 No. SS611/01
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information on the materials natural moisture content.
This is most important when dealing with wood products.
When using the unit to detect rising damp, if the light
stays with in the green area, the moisture content is
normal and rising damp should not be suspected. The
yellow area indicates a suspicion of dampness.
If the light reaches the red area, there is a damp
problem that will need to be rectified. The higher the
reading, the greater the saturation.
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it is unsuitable for the task you are performing DO NOT
USE OR RELY ON IT. Contact your local HSS Safe and Sure
Depot for advice.
Keep the equipment clean - you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the end
of the hire period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Replace the electrode protective cover, then
disconnect the remote sensor if being used.
Place everything in the case ready for return, to your
local HSS Safe and Sure Depot.
EQUIPMENT CARE
FINISHING OFF

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Safe and Sure
Depot.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that
all necessary risk assessments have been
completed prior to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an
operator who has been deemed competent to
do so by his/her employer.
This equipment may be used in a workplace
subject to a permit to work.
It is the hirers responsibility to ensure that the
equipment’s technical specification meets the
requirements of any such permit to work prior
to starting work. For further technical information
contact your local HSS Safe and Sure Depot.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using either
cones, barriers or tape, available for hire from your local
HSS Safe and Sure Depot.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Wear sensible, suitably protective clothing and
footwear plus any safety wear appropriate to the work in
progress.
Make sure you know how to operate this equipment
safely and are aware of its limitations before you use it.
Make sure that everyone is aware of what you are
doing.
Check the condition of the equipment before use. If
it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Safe and Sure Depot.
Take all necessary precautions to protect yourself and
others against the possibility of contracting
infectious diseases in your work environment.
Always switch OFF the equipment when not in use.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated, if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Safe and Sure Depot.
Remove the Damp Meter from its case, complete with
the remote cable.
To switch the unit ON press the ON button and the
unit will perform a self test. The unit will switch itself off
automatically after 30 seconds of non-activity.
The ON lamp will illuminate, to indicate the unit is ready.
You can now reveal the twin electrodes by carefully
removing the protective cover.
If using the remote sensor, this should be plugged into
the jack socket on the side of the unit before
switching ON.
Switch the unit ON
then once ready, remove
the electrodes protective
cover.
Push the electrodes
against the surface of the
material being tested,
allowing the tips to penetrate
the surface. Test awkward
areas using the remote
sensor attachment
The lights and scales
indicate the percentage of
moisture within the
material being tested, on a
scale of 1 to 100.
These percentages should
be read along side
GENERAL SAFETY
GETTING STARTED
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Damp Meter
Electrodes
On Lamp
ON Button
Jack Socket
Remote
Sensor
Plug
Damp
Meter
Twin
Electrodes
Protective
Cover
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Electrodes
Remote
Cable
Protective
Cover
Scale
ON Lamp
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ON
Button