Powerfix Profi 278296 User manual

MOISTURE METER
IAN 278296
PUU- JA RAKENNEKOSTEUSMITTARI
Käyttö- ja turvaohjeet
MOISTURE METER
Operation and Safety Notes
BAU- UND HOLZFEUCHTEMESSGERÄT
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
STATYBINIŲ ELEMENTŲ IR MEDIENOS
DRĖGNUMO MATUOKLIS
Nurodymai dėl valdymo ir saugumo
FUKTMÄTARE FÖR TRÄ OCH BYGG
Bruksanvisning och säkerhetsanvisningar
MIERNIK DO POMIARU WILGOTNOŚCI
MATERIAŁÓW BUDOWLANYCH I DREWNA
Wskazówki dotyczące obsługi i bezpieczeństwa

GB Operation and Safety Notes Page 5
FI Käyttö- ja turvaohjeet Sivu 18
SE Bruksanvisning och säkerhetsanvisningar Sidan 31
PL Wskazówki dotyczące obsługi
i bezpieczeństwa Strona 44
LT Nurodymai dėl valdymo ir saugumo Puslapis 58
DE/AT/CH Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise Seite 72

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Introduction.....................................Page 6
Intended use..........................................Page 6
Parts description....................................Page 6
Technical Data ......................................Page 7
Scope of delivery..................................Page 7
General safety
instructions.......................................Page 7
Battery safety information.....................Page 8
Before using....................................Page 9
Inserting/
changing the battery...............Page 10
Start-up ...............................................Page 10
Before you take a measurement ..........Page 10
Taking a measurement..........................Page 11
Battery display.......................................Page 13
Temperature display .............................Page 13
Troubleshooting ..........................Page 14
Cleaning and Care.....................Page 14
Storage ...............................................Page 15
Disposal..............................................Page 15
Warranty...........................................Page 16

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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 con-
cerning safety, use and disposal. Before using the
product, please familiarise yourself with all of the
safety information and instructions for use. Only
use the unit as described and for the specified ap-
plications. If you pass the product on to anyone
else, please ensure that you also pass on all the
documentation with it.
Intended use
This device is suitable for measuring wood and
building moisture, for example in firewood, paper,
cardboard, mortar, concrete or plaster. The device
is only intended for use in private households, and
not intended for commercial use.
Parts description
1Protective cap
2Measuring pins
3MODE button (Material selection)
4button (displays measurement on screen,
°C or °F pre-selected)
5button (ON/OFF)
6Battery compartment
7Display

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8Moisture indicator in %
9Material number
10 Battery indicator
11 Lock symbol (Measured value frozen)
12 Temperature display (°C or °F)
Technical Data
Operating voltage: 9V , 15 mA
Battery type: 6F22/6LR61
(9V block battery)
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)
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
1 9V-blockbattery
1 Instructions for use
General safety instructions
Before using the product, please familiarise your-
self with all the operating and safety instructions.

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Please include all documentation when passing
this product on to others.
Check the device for damage before use. If the
device is damaged do not use it.
Do not expose the device to moisture. Other-
wise the device could be damaged.
T his device may be used by children age 8 ye ars
and up, as well as by persons with reduced
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 device and understand the
associated risks. Children should not be al-
lowed to play with the device. Cleaning and
user maintenance should not be performed
by children without supervision.
The measuring pins are very
sharp. Always be careful when using this de-
vice. Always attach the protective cap to the
device when not in use. Otherwise there is a
risk of injury!
Battery safety
information
DANGER TO LIFE! Batteries
are not intended for children. If accidentally
swallowed seek immediate medical attention.
CAUTION!
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries and
do not short-circuit and/or open any batteries.
Never throw batteries into fire or water.
Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries.

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Risk of battery leakage
In the event the batteries leak, remove them
from the device immediately to prevent damage.
Do not let the fluid from a leaking battery come
into contact with your skin, eyes or mucous
membranes. In the event of contact with bat-
tery acid, thoroughly flush the affected area
with clean water and seek immediate medical
attention.
Use only the recommended battery type. Do
not use old and new batteries together.
Avoid extreme environmental conditions and
temperatures, which could affect batteries,
e.g. above radiators/in direct sunlight.
Remove the batteries from the device if they
have not been used for a long period.
Risk of property damage
Only use the specified battery type!
When inserting the battery ensure the correct
polarity! This is shown in the battery compart-
ment.
If necessary, clean the battery and device con-
tacts before inserting the battery.
Promptly remove used batteries from the product.
Before using
Before initial use, remove the protective film
from the device display
7and insert the
enclosed battery.

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Inserting/changing
the battery
If the battery symbol appears in the display
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,
the inserted battery is almost drained and must be
replaced. Empty batteries can falsify the measured
result.
To insert the battery proceed as follows:
Open the battery compartment cover on the
back of the device. You can remove the used
battery more easily with the aid of the material
strip, which is inside the battery compartment
6. Just pull on the material strip.
Remove the used battery.
Plug the contacts of the 9V-blockbattery on
the contacts of the profiled plug. Make sure
you fit the batteries the right way round. This
is specified by the profiled shape of the con-
tacts. Also ensure without fail that the material
strip is underneath the battery.
Insert the battery in the battery compartment
and close the cover again, so that it audibly
latches into place.
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
for rough surfaces if necessary.
For delicate surfaces complete the measure-
ment on a section that is not in the visible
area.

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Note: The measuring pins are 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.
Remove the bark from firewood if needed.
Press the measuring pins against the grain in
various places on the wood.
Taking a measurement
Press the button 5to switch on the
moisture measuring device. On the display 7
‚0.0%‘, the surrounding temperature in °C
and the previously selected material (1–6)
appears.
Press the button 4and hold it down for
approximately 5 seconds to switch the tem-
perature display between °C and °F.
If the display does not show ‚0.0 %‘ after
switching it on, you can calibrate the device.
Do this as follows:
Open the battery compartment 6, remove
the batteries and press the RESET button with
a pointed object, this button is on the bottom
of the device in the middle.
Press the MODE button 3again to set the
moisture measuring device to the material
you wish to measure.

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Wood moisture approximate value
for firewood
O 6–15 ideal for heating –
high heating value
O 16–20 restricted heating –
low heating value
X 21–44
not suitable for hea-
ting – further drying
necessary
Reference values for humidity
expressed in per cent by weight
Num-
ber Material Measuring
range dry borderline too humid
1birch, beech, cherry,
larch, nut tree 6–44% <12 % 12–15% >15 %
1oak, pine, maple,
ash, Douglas fir 6–44% <15 % 15–20% >20 %
2Cement screed, con-
crete, plaster 1.4–7.4 % <2 % 2–4% >4 %
3Anhydride screed 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%

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Note: When measuring under the measure-
ment range, the display shows ‚0.0%‘ or
‚Lo‘. For measurements above the measure-
ment range, the display shows ‚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
which you cannot read the display, press the
button to freeze the result on the display. The
display will then also show the lock symbol.
Press the button again to take another
measurement.
If you have completed your measurement,
switch the moisture measuring device off with
the button. Then reattach the protective cap.
Note: The moisture measuring device
switches itself off automatically if the device is
not used for 60 seconds.
Battery display
If the battery charge status is low, the battery
symbol appears on the display 7. Replace
the battery as quickly as possible if this symbol
appears. Empty batteries can falsify the measured
result. The battery change is described in the
section „Inserting/changing the battery“.
Temperature display
You can change the temperature display between
°C and °F by holding down the button 4for
approximately 5 seconds.

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Troubleshooting
Error Possible causes and
solutions
The measure-
ment is obvi-
ously too high
or low.
Check whether the device is
set to the correct material.
Check if the measuring pins 2
are correctly pressed against
the material.
Repeat the measurement process.
The display
7
is reading
'Lo' or 'Hi'.
The measurement range has
been exceeded or you have
not reached the measuring
range.
The number
on the display
is not reacting.
Is the lock key on the display?
Press the button 4.
You can
barely see the
number on the
display.
The battery is low.
See the chapter 'Inserting/
changing the battery'.
Electrostatic discharges can lead to malfunctions.
In the event of such malfunctions, remove the
batteries briefly and reinsert them.
Cleaning and Care
Do not allow liquids to enter the device. Oth-
erwise the product may be damaged.
Only clean the device with a slightly damp-
ened cloth and mild washing-up liquid.
Clean the measuring pins with a slightly
dampened cloth and dry it afterwards.

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Check the device for visible external damage
before every use.
Check the measuring pins for damage before
every use.
Storage
Always attach the protective cap 1to the
device when not in use.
Always remove the batteries if the device will
not be used for extended periods.
Store the device in a dry location.
Disposal
The packaging is made of environmen-
tally friendly materials, which may be
disposed of through your local recy-
cling facilities.
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for
more details on how to dispose of your worn-out
product.
To help protect the environment, please
dispose of the product properly, and
not in household waste, when it has
reached the end of its useful life. Please
contact your local authority for infor-
mation on collection points and their
opening hours.
Faulty or used batteries must be recycled in
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amendments. Please return the batteries and/ or
the device to the available collection points.
Improper disposal of batteries
can harm the environment!
Never dispose of batteries in your household waste.
They may contain toxic heavy metals and are sub-
ject to hazardous waste regulations. The chemical
symbols of the heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium,
Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. Therefore dispose of used
batteries through your municipal collection site.
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
date of purchase. Should this product show any
fault in materials or manufacture within 3 years
from the
date of purchase, we will repair or replace it
– at our
choice – free of charge to you.
The warranty period begins on the date of pur-
chase. Please keep the original sales receipt in a
safe location.
This document is required as your
proof of purchase. This warranty becomes void if
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The warranty applies to faults in material or man-
ufacture. This warranty does not cover product
parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly consid-
ered con
sumables (e.g. batteries) or for damage to
fragile
parts, e.g. switches, rechargeable batteries
or glass parts.

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Yleistä....................................................Sivu 19
Määräystenmukainen käyttö.................Sivu 19
Osien kuvaus..........................................Sivu 19
Tekniset tiedot.........................................Sivu 20
Toimituksen sisältö..................................Sivu 20
Yleiset turvallisuusohjeet .....Sivu 20
Paristoja koskevia turvallisuusohjeita ....Sivu 21
Toimenpiteet ennen
käyttöönottoa................................Sivu 22
Pariston asennus/vaihto .....Sivu 22
Käyttöönotto...................................Sivu 23
Ennen mittauksen suorittamista..............Sivu 23
Mittauksen suorittaminen.......................Sivu 24
Paristonäyttö...........................................Sivu 26
Lämpötilanäyttö......................................Sivu 26
Vianmääritys..................................Sivu 27
Puhdistus ja hoito........................Sivu 27
Säilytys ................................................Sivu 28
Hävittäminen..................................Sivu 28
Takuu.....................................................Sivu 29

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Puu- ja rakennekosteusmittari
Yleistä
Onnittelemme sinua uuden tuotteen hankinnasta.
Valitsit erittäin korkealaatuisen tuotteen. Käyttö-
ohje on osa tätä tuotetta. Se sisältää tärkeitä tur-
vallisuusohjeita sekä käyttöä ja hävitystä koskevia
ohjeita. Tutustu ennen tuotteen käyttöä huolelli-
sesti kaikkiin käyttöja turvallisuusohjeisiin. Käytä
tuotetta ainoastaan ohjeen mukaan ja siinä mai-
nittuihin tarkoituksiin. Anna kaikki ohjeet mukaan,
jos luovutat tuotteen edelleen.
Määräystenmukainen käyttö
Laite on tarkoitettu puun ja rakennusten esim.
polttopuun, paperin, pahvin, rakennuspuutavaran,
laastin, betonin ja rappauksen kosteuden mittaa-
miseen. Se soveltuu käytöltään vain yksityistalouk-
siin, ei ammatilliseen käyttöön.
Osien kuvaus
1Suojus
2Mittauspuikot
3MODE-painike (materiaalin valinta)
4-painike (mittaustuloksen pito näytössä,
°C tai °F valittu etukäteen)
5-painike (päälle/pois)
6Paristolokero
7Näyttö
8Kosteuslukema %:na
9Materiaalin numero

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10 Pariston merkkivalo
11 Lukkosymboli (mittausarvon lukitus)
12 Lämpötilanäyttö (°C tai °F)
Tekniset tiedot
Käyttöjännite: 9V , 15mA
Pristotyyppi: 6F22/ 6LR61 (9V:n paristo)
Mittaustarkkuus: katso kappaleesta Mittauk-
sen suorittaminen
Käyttölämpötila: 0°C - 40 °C
IP-luokitus: IP 20
Tarkkuus: 0,1 %
Ilmankosteus: korkeintaan 80%
(suhteellinen)
Toimituksen sisältö
Tarkista heti avattuasi pakkaukset toimituksen täy-
dellisyys sekä tuotteen ja osien moitteeton kunto.
1 puu- ja rakennuskosteusmittari
1 9V:n paristo
1 käyttöohje
Yleiset turvallisuusohjeet
Tutustu ennen tuotteen käyttöä huolellisesti kaikkiin
käyttö- ja turvallisuusohjeisiin! Anna kaikki ohjeet
tuotteen mukana mahdolliselle uudelle omistajalle!
Tarkista tuote ennen käyttöönottoa vaurioiden
varalta! Älä koskaan ota vaurioitunutta
tuotetta käyttöön!