Sonin 50211 User manual

METER READING
IMPORTANT: Abnormally high readings may be caused by
the surface salts on newly plastered walls or by contact with
metal or steel reinforcing bars, etcbehind a particular surface.
Readings on concrete should be interpreted with caution
and should be assessed in conjunction with a physical
investigation. The test meter may indicate damp conditions
at very low levels of moisture.
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Model 50211
Reference Guide
Moisture Test Meter
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Moisture Test Meter
THE S NIN RAPITEST M ISTURE TEST METER
The SONIN RAPITEST MOISTURE TEST METER is
designed to alert users to possible moisture problems. The
metal contact at the end of a 3 foot coiled cable detect
moisture present in difficult to reach locations. The 10 point
scale corresponds to moisture levels from 10  28%. Scale
and reference chart correlate relative and moisture %
readings. Use it to check surfaces before painting, wallpaper-
ing or laying floors or tile.
READ COMPLETELY AND BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL.
BEF RE USE
1. Install a 9V battery (not included) in the battery
compartment, pressing tabs firmly in place.
2. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Move the MOISTURE TEST switch (B) to BATTERY
TEST. If the meter moves to the "V" section of the meter,
the unit is ready to start testing. If the needle on the
meter does not move to reach the "V" section, replac
the battery.
INSTRUCTI NS F R USE
1. Move the ON/OFF switch (A) to ON.
2. Move the MOISTURE TEST switch (B) to MOISTURE
TEST.
3. Firmly insert the end of the coiled cable into the connector
on the side of the meter.
4. Press the probes about 1/8" (4mm) into wood, wallboard
or soft material to be tested. For concrete, brick or "hard"
materials and painted surfaces, hold the probes against
the surface to be tested.
5. The needle on the meter will move to show the extent
of moisture present.
Moisture Test Meter
METER
READING
no movement
0  1
1  2
2  3
3  4
4  5
5  6
6  7
7  8
8  9
9  10
MOISTURE
CONTENT
0  10 %
10  14 %
14  15 %
15  16 %
16  16.5 %
16.5 17 %
17  18 %
18  19 %
19  20 %
20  22 %
22  28 %
METER
LABEL
SAFE
SAFE
SAFE
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ACTION
ACTION