Powerfix Profi 288019 User manual

MOISTURE METER
IAN 288019
BAU- UND HOLZFEUCHTEMESSGERÄT
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
MOISTURE METER
Operation and Safety Notes
FUGTIGHEDSMÅLER TIL BYGGERI OG TRÆ
Brugs- og sikkerhedsanvisninger
HUMIDIMÈTRE
Instructions d‘utilisation et consignes de sécurité
BOUW- EN HOUTVOCHTIGHEIDSMETER
Bedienings- en veiligheidsinstructies

GB/IE/NI Operation and Safety Notes Page 5
DK Brugs- og sikkerhedsanvisninger Side 19
FR/BE Instructions d‘utilisation et
consignes de sécurité Page 33
NL/BE Bedienings- en veiligheidsinstructies Pagina 49
DE/AT/CH Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise Seite 64

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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 8
Safety instructions for batteries/
rechargeable batteries..........................Page 8
Before using....................................Page 10
Inserting/ changing the
batteries.............................................Page 10
Start-up ...............................................Page 11
Before you take a measurement ..........Page 11
Taking a measurement..........................Page 11
Battery display.......................................Page 14
Temperature display .............................Page 14
Reset function ........................................Page 14
Troubleshooting ..........................Page 15
Cleaning and Care.....................Page 16
Storage ...............................................Page 16
Disposal..............................................Page 16
Warranty...........................................Page 18

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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 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, paper,
cardboard, mortar, concrete or plaster. The product
is only intended for use in private households, and
not intended for commercial use.
Parts description
1Protective cap
2Measuring pins
3M/ °C / °F button (Material selection,
°C or °F selection)
4button (ON/OFF, displays
measurement on screen)
5RESET button
6Battery compartment cover
6a Battery compartment

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7Display
8Moisture indicator in %
9Material number
10 Low battery indicator
11 Lock symbol (Measured value frozen)
12 Temperature display (°C or °F)
Technical Data
Operating voltage: 3 V (Direct Current)
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)
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

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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!
Safety instructions for
batteries/rechargeable
batteries
DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries / re-
chargeable batteries out of reach of children.
If accidentally swallowed seek immediate
medical attention.

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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 batter-
ies into fire or water.
Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries/
rechargeable batteries.
Risk of leakage of batteries/rechargea-
ble batteries
Avoid extreme environmental conditions and
temperatures, which could affect batteries /
rechargeable batteries, e.g. radiators/ direct
sunlight.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous
membranes. In the event of contact with bat-
tery acid, thoroughly flush the affected area
with plenty of clean water and seek immedi-
ate medical attention.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES!
Leaked or damaged batteries/
rechargeable batteries can cause
burns on contact with the skin. Wear suitable
protective gloves at all times if such an event
occurs.
In the event of a leakage of batteries/
rechargeable batteries, immediately remove
them from the product to prevent damage.
Only use the same type of batteries/
rechargeable batteries. Do not mix used and
new batteries/ rechargeable batteries.
Remove batteries/ rechargeable batteries if
the product will not be used for a longer
period.

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Risk of damage of the product
Only use the specified type of battery/
rechargeable battery!
Insert batteries/rechargeable batteries ac-
cording to polarity marks (+) and (-) on the
battery/rechargeable battery and the
product.
Clean the contacts on the battery/recharge-
able battery and in the battery compartment
before inserting!
Remove exhausted batteries/rechargeable
batteries from the product immediately.
Before using
Before initial use, remove the protective film
from the product display
7and insert the
enclosed batteries.
Inserting/changing
the batteries
If the low battery indicator
10
appears in the display
7
, the inserted batteries are almost drained and
must be replaced. Empty batteries can falsify the
measured result.
To insert the batteries proceed as fol-
lows:
Open the battery compartment cover on the
back of the product.
Remove the used batteries.
Insert 2 pcs of LR03 / AAA batteries with
observe the correct polarity.

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Insert the batteries in the battery compart-
ment and close the cover again, 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
for 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 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 and hold the button 4until the dis-
play
7
turns ON. On the display
7
‚0.0%‘ ,

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the surrounding temperature in °C and the
previously selected material (1–6) 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 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 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 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

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the button 4to freeze the result on the
display. The display will then also show the
lock symbol.
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
10
appears on the display 7. 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 right after turn ON the
product. For this, open the battery compartment

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and press the reset button situated on the back-
side of the product using a sharp object. If the dis-
played reading is still not right, press the reset
button again 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
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 batteries are low.
See the chapter 'Inserting/
changing the batteries'.
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 with a slightly
dampened cloth and dry it afterwards.
Check the product for visible external dam-
age before every use.
Check the measuring pins for damage before
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.
The Green Dot is not valid for
Germany.
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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 qua-
lity 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 re-
place it – at our choice – free of charge to you.
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. This warranty becomes void if
the product has been damaged, or used or main-
tained improperly.
The warranty applies to defects in material or ma-
nufacture. This warranty does not cover product
parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly consi-
dered consumables (e.g. batteries) or for da-
mage to fragile parts, e.g. switches, rechargeable
batteries or glass parts.

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Indledning ........................................ Side 20
Formålsbestemt anvendelse ................. Side 20
Beskrivelse af de enkelte dele.............. Side 20
Tekniske data......................................... Side 21
Leverede dele........................................ Side 21
Generelle
sikkerhedsanvisninger.......... Side 22
Sikkerhedshenvisninger for
batterier/ akkuer................................... Side 22
Inden ibrugtagningen ............ Side 24
Indsætning/ skift af
batterier............................................. Side 24
Ibrugtagning.................................. Side 25
Inden de gennemfører en måling......... Side 25
Gennemfør måling................................ Side 25
Batterivisning ......................................... Side 28
Temperaturvisning................................. Side 28
RESET-funktion ....................................... Side 28
Fejlrettelse........................................ Side 29
Rengøring og pleje ................... Side 29
Opbevaring..................................... Side 30
Bortskaffelse.................................. Side 30
Garanti................................................ Side 31

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Indledning
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ton eller puds. Produktet er udelukkende beregnet
til privat brug og ikke til erhvervsmæssig brug.
Beskrivelse af de enkelte dele
1Beskyttelseshætte
2Målestifter
3M-/°C-/°F-kontakt (materialeudvalg, °C-
eller °F-udvalg)
4-kontakt (TÆND/SLUK, måleresultat i
display)
5RESET-kontakt
6Batterirumslåg
6a Batterirum
7Display