Parkside PMSHM 2 A1 User manual

BAU- UND HOLZFEUCHTEMESSGERÄT/
MOISTURE METER/HUMIDIMÈTRE
PMSHM 2 A1
BAU- UND HOLZFEUCHTEMESSGERÄT
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
MOISTURE METER
Operation and safety notes
HUMIDIMÈTRE
Instructions d‘utilisation et consignes de sécurité
BOUW- EN HOUTVOCHTIGHEIDSMETER
Bedienings- en veiligheidsinstructies
MĚŘIČ VLHKOSTI DŘEVA A STAVEBNÍCH
MATERIÁLŮ
Pokyny pro obsluhu a bezpečnostní pokyny
PRÍSTROJ NA MERANIE VLHKOSTI
Pokyny pre obsluhu a bezpečnostné pokyny
MIERNIK DO POMIARU WILGOTNOŚCI
MATERIAŁÓW BUDOWLANYCH I DREWNA
Wskazówki dotyczące obsługi i bezpieczeństwa
IAN 346225_2004

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List of pictograms used..........Page 23
Introduction.....................................Page 23
Intended use..........................................Page 23
Parts description....................................Page 23
Technical data.......................................Page 24
Scope of delivery..................................Page 25
General safety
instructions.......................................Page 25
Safety instructions for batteries/
rechargeable batteries..........................Page 26
Before use.........................................Page 27
Inserting/changing
the batteries....................................Page 27
Start-up ...............................................Page 28
Before you take a measurement ..........Page 28
Taking a measurement..........................Page 29
Battery display.......................................Page 31
Temperature display .............................Page 31
Reset function ........................................Page 31
Troubleshooting ..........................Page 32
Cleaning and care......................Page 33
Storage ...............................................Page 33
Disposal..............................................Page 33
Warranty...........................................Page 35
Warranty claim procedure...................Page 35
Service ...................................................Page 36

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List of pictograms used
Direct current/voltage
Batteries included
Moisture Meter
Introduction
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new
product. You have chosen a high quality product.
The instructions for use are part of the product. They
contain important information concerning safety, use
and disposal. Before using the product, please famil-
iarise yourself with all of the safety information and
instructions for use. Only use the unit as described
and for the specified applications. If you pass the
product on to anyone else, please ensure that you
also pass on all the documentation with it.
Intended use
This product is suitable for measuring wood and
building moisture, for example in firewood, mortar,
concrete or plaster. The product is only intended
for use in private households, and not intended for
commercial use. This product is only for indoor use.
Parts description
1Protective cap
2Measuring pins

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3M/°C/°F button (Material selection,
°C or °F selection)
4button (ON/OFF, Freeze the meas-
ured value on the display)
5RESET button
6Battery compartment cover
7Battery compartment
8Display
Moisture indicator in %
10 Material number
11 Low battery indicator
12 Lock symbol (Measured value frozen)
13 Temperature display (°C or °F)
Technical data
Operating voltage: 3V
Battery type: 2 x LR03/AAA
Temperature accuracy: + / - 1°C
Humidity accuracy: A: building material
below 1.4%: +/- 0.3 %
over 1.4%: +/- 0.5%
B: wood material
below 30%: +/-2 %
over 30%: +/-4%
Precision: see chapter “Making
measurements”
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Protection class: IP 20
Resolution: 0.1%
Air humidity: up to a maximum of
80% (relative)

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Scope of delivery
Immediately after unpacking please check the
package contents for completeness and if all parts
and the product are in good condition.
1 Moisture Meter
2 LR03/AAA batteries
1 Instructions for use
General safety instructions
Before using the product, please familiarise your-
self with all the operating and safety instructions.
Please include all documentation when passing
this product on to others.
Check the product for damage before use. If
the product is damaged do not use it.
Do not expose the product to moisture. Oth-
erwise the product could be damaged.
T his product may be used by children age 8
ye
ars and up, as well as by persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capacities,
or lacking experience and/ or knowledge, so
long as they are supervised or instructed in
the safe use of the product and understand
the associated risks. Children should not be
allowed to play with the product. Cleaning
and user maintenance should not be per-
formed by children without supervision.
The measuring pins are very
sharp. Always be careful when using this
product. Always attach the protective cap to
the product when not in use. Otherwise there
is a risk of injury!

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Safety instructions for
batteries/rechargeable
batteries
DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries/recharge-
able batteries out of reach of children. If acci-
dentally swallowed seek immediate medical
attention.
Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of
soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur
within 2 hours of ingestion.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
Never recharge non-rechargeable
batteries. Do not short-circuit bat-
teries/rechargeable batteries and/ or open
them. Overheating, fire or bursting can be the
result.
Never throw batteries/rechargeable batteries
into fire or water.
Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries/
rechargeable batteries.
Risk of leakage of batteries/
rechargeable batteries
Avoid extreme environmental conditions and
temperatures, which could affect batteries /
rechargeable batteries, e.g. radiators/direct
sunlight.
If batteries/rechargeable batteries have
leaked, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mu-
cous membranes with the chemicals! Flush im-
mediately the affected areas with fresh water
and seek medical attention!
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES!
Leaked or damaged batteries/re-
chargeable batteries can cause
burns on contact with the skin. Wear suitable

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protective gloves at all times if such an event
occurs.
In the event of a leakage of batteries/recharge-
able batteries, immediately remove them from
the product to prevent damage.
Only use the same type of batteries/ recharge-
able batteries. Do not mix used and new bat-
teries/rechargeable batteries.
Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries if the
product will not be used for a longer period.
Risk of damage of the product
Only use the specified type of battery/recharge-
able battery!
Insert batteries/ rechargeable batteries ac-
cording to polarity marks (+) and (-) on the
battery/rechargeable battery and the product.
Use a dry lint-free cloth or cotton swab to clean
the contacts on the battery/rechargeable
battery and in the battery compartment be-
fore inserting!
Remove exhausted batteries/ rechargeable
batteries from the product immediately.
Before use
Before initial use, remove the protective film
from the product display
8and insert the
enclosed batteries.
Inserting/changing
the batteries
If the low battery indicator
11
appears in the display
8
, the inserted batteries are almost drained and

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must be replaced. Empty batteries can falsify the
measured result.
To insert the batteries proceed as follows:
Open the battery compartment cover 6on
the back of the product.
Remove the used batteries.
Insert 2 pcs of LR03 / AAA batteries with
observe the correct polarity.
Insert the batteries in the battery compart-
ment 7and close the battery compartment
cover 6again, so that it audibly latches into
place.
Note: No button should be pressed while
inserting the batteries.
Start-up
Before you take a
measurement
Ensure that both measuring pins 2touch the
surface of the material at the same time.
Increase the pressure on the measuring pins
2for rough surfaces if necessary.
For delicate surfaces complete the measure-
ment on a section that is not in the visible area.
Note: The measuring pins 2are sharp and
may dent or damage the surface.
Rub the damp residue on the surface before
taking the measurement.
Measure several places and take an average
value.
Be aware that salts can increase the conduc-
tivity of water. This can lead to incorrect
readings and results that are too high.

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Remove the bark from firewood if needed.
Press the measuring pins 2against the grain
in various places on the wood.
Taking a measurement
Press the button 4to turn on the
product.
On the display
8
“0.0%” , the
surrounding temperature in °C and the previ-
ously selected material 1‒6 (see table refer-
ence values) appears.
Press the M/ °C / °F button 3and hold it
down for approximately 5 seconds to switch
the temperature display between °C and °F.
Press the M/ °C / °F button 3to select the
material number of which you wish to meas-
ure the moisture level.
Wood moisture approximate value
for firewood
6–
15%
ideal for heating –
high heating value
16–
20%
restricted heating –
low heating value
X21–
44%
not suitable for hea-
ting – further drying
necessary
Note: Above table is reference for checking the
status of firewood. If the measured wood moisture
level is 15% or below, the firewood is ideal for
heating. If the measured wood moisture level is
from 16 to 20%, the firewood is medium dry. If
the measured wood moisture level is 21% or
above, the firewood is not suitable for heating
and further drying is necessary.

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Reference values for humidity
expressed in per cent by weight
Num-
ber Material Measuring
range dry borderline too humid
1birch, beech, cherry,
larch, spruce, walnut 6–44% < 12 % 12–15% >15%
1oak, pine, maple,
ash, Douglas fir 6–44% < 15 % 15–20% >20%
2Cement screed,
concrete 1.4–7.4% < 2 % 2–4% >4%
3Anhydride screed,
plaster/Plasterboard 0.0–4.1% < 0.5 % 0.5–1% >1%
4Cement mortar 0.8–5.1% <2% 2–5% > 5 %
5Lime mortar 0.4–3.7% <2% 2–3.5% >3.5% 6Brick 0.0–8.5% <1% 1–3% > 3 %
Note: When measuring under the measure-
ment range, the display 8shows “0.0%”
or “Lo”. For measurements above the meas-
urement range, the display 8shows “Hi”.
Remove the protective cap 1.
Press both measuring pins 2against the
surface at the same time. After 1–2 seconds
you can read the percentage value.
If you are taking a measurement in an area in
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the button 4to freeze the result on the
display 8. The display 8will then also
show the lock symbol 12 .
Press the button 4again to take an-
other measurement.
If you have completed your measurement,
switch the moisture measuring product off by
pressing holding the button 4for more
than 5 seconds.
Note: The moisture measuring product
switches itself off automatically if the product
is not used for 60 seconds approximately.
Battery display
If the battery charge status is low, the low battery
indicator
11
appears on the display 8. Please
note that while the batteries are low, the meas-
ured values will be false or inaccurate. Replace
the batteries as quickly as possible if this display
appears. The battery change is described in the
section “Inserting / changing the batteries“.
Temperature display
You can change the temperature display between
°C and °F by holding down M/°C/°F button
3for approximately 5 seconds.
Reset function
A calibration can be performed if 0.0% is not
shown on the display 8right after turn ON the
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cover 6and press the reset button 5situated
on the backside of the product using a sharp ob-
ject. If the displayed reading is still not right, press
the reset button 5again to calibrate again.
Note: Do not remove the batteries while using
RESET function.
Troubleshooting
Error Possible causes and
solutions
The measure-
ment is obvi-
ously too high
or low.
Check whether the product is
set to the correct material.
Check if the measuring pins 2
are correctly pressed against
the material.
Repeat the measurement process.
The display
8
is reading
“Lo” or “Hi”.
The measurement range has
been exceeded or you have
not reached the measuring
range.
The number
on the display
8is not re-
acting.
If the lock symbol 12 appears
on the display 8, press the
button 4.
You can
barely see the
number on the
display 8.
The batteries are low.
See the chapter “Inserting/
changing the batteres”.
Electrostatic discharges can lead to malfunctions.
In the event of such malfunctions, remove the
batteries briefly and reinsert them.

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Cleaning and care
Do not allow liquids to enter the product.
Otherwise the product may be damaged.
Only clean the product with a slightly damp-
ened cloth and mild washing-up liquid.
Clean the measuring pins 2with a slightly
dampened cloth and dry it afterwards.
Check the product for visible external dam-
age before every use.
Check the measuring pins 2for damage be-
fore every use.
Storage
Always attach the protective cap 1to the
product when not in use.
Always remove the batteries if the product
will not be used for extended periods.
Store the product in a dry location.
Disposal
The packaging is made entirely of recyclable
materials, which you may dispose of at local
recycling facilities.
b
a
Observe the marking of the packaging
materials for waste separation, which
are marked with abbreviations (a) and
numbers (b) with following meaning:
1–7: plastics/20–22: paper and fibre-
board/80–98: composite materials.

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The product and packaging materials
are recyclable, dispose of it separately
for better waste treatment. The Triman
logo is valid in France only.
Contact your local refuse disposal
authority for more details of how to
dispose of your worn-out product.
To help protect the environment,
please dispose of the product properly
when it has reached the end of its use-
ful life and not in the household waste.
Information on collection points and
their opening hours can be obtained
from your local authority.
Faulty or used batteries / rechargeable batteries
must be recycled in accordance with Directive
2006/66/EC and its amendments. Please return
the batteries/rechargeable batteries and/ or the
product to the available collection points.
Environmental damage through
incorrect disposal of the batter-
ies/rechargeable batteries!
Batteries/rechargeable batteries may not be dis-
posed of with the usual domestic waste. They may
contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to
hazardous waste treatment rules and regulations.
The chemical symbols for heavy metals are as fol-
lows: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.
That is why you should dispose of used batteries/
rechargeable batteries at a local collection point.

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Warranty
The product has been manufactured to strict qual-
ity guidelines and meticulously examined before
delivery. In the event of product defects you have
legal rights against the retailer of this product.
Your legal rights are not limited in any way by our
warranty detailed below.
The warranty for this product is 3 years from the
d
ate of purchase. The warranty period begins on
the date of purchase. Please keep the original
sales receipt in a safe location. This document is
required as your proof of purchase.
Should this product show any fault in materials or
manufacture within 3 years from the date of pur-
chase, we will repair or replace it – at our choice
– free of charge to you. This warranty becomes
void if the product has been damaged, or used or
maintained improperly.
The warranty applies to defects in material or
manufacture. This warranty does not cover prod-
uct parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly
considered consumables (e.g. batteries) or for
damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches, rechargea-
ble batteries or glass parts.
Warranty claim procedure
To ensure quick processing of your case, please
observe the following instructions:

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Please have the till receipt and the item number
(e.g. IAN 123456_7890) available as proof of
purchase.
You will find the item number on the rating plate,
an engraving on the front page of the instructions
for use (bottom left), or as a sticker on the rear or
bottom of the product.
If functional or other defects occur, please contact
the service department listed either by telephone
or by e-mail.
You can return a defective product to us free of
charge to the service address that will be provided
to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of pur-
chase (till receipt) and information about what the
defect is and when it occurred.
Service
Service Great Britain
Tel.: [phone]
E-Mail: o[email protected]
Service Ireland
Tel.: [phone]
E-Mail: o[email protected]