Valiant FIR420 Operator's manual

Moisture Meter User Instructions
Product code: FIR420
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Valiant Moisture
Meter. This product is an accurate instrument
which is designed to measure the water content of
wood fuels, logs, pellets and even paper and card.
Please read this manual carefully before using the
Moisture Meter and retain the manual for future
use.
2. FEATURES
• Large easy to read LCD display
• Wood type selection feature.
• Resolution: 0.5%
• High accuracy & fast reaction
• Data hold function
• Low battery indicator
• Temperature compensation
• Auto power shut off after 10 minutes without
any operation
• Power supply: One 9-volt PP3 alkaline or car-
bon zinc battery
• Product size: 155×55×28mm
• Product weight: 140g (including battery)
• Operating conditions: 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F)/
0-70% RH
3. PRODUCT KEY
1 Protective cover
2 Protective cover for probe
3 Battery cover
4 Probe
5 LCD Display
6 Tree type selection button
7 Power ON/OFF / Data Hold button
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Remove the protective cover and the probe
cover – take care the probes are sharp.
4.2 Press “Power/H” button to turn on the unit.
The LCD shows “0.0%” and the measuring
start symbol “SCAN”
4.3 Press the “MODE” button to select tree type
“1, 2, 3, 4” shown on the LCD. Each number
stands for a tree type, see details in the table
“Tree type list”. If the wood type is unknown,
it is suggested to choose the default tree type
3.
4.4 Insert the probes approx 5mm into the wood,
the Relative Humidity % (moisture content)
will be displayed on the LCD. To hold the
reading on the screen, momentarily press the
“power/H” button. (See diagram below).
4.5 Repeat for different logs to get an idea of the
moisture content.
4.6 Freshly cut wood may be in excess of 30%,
well seasoned or dry wood will be below 20%
4.7 When the measurement is complete, replace
the protective covers and press the “Power/h”
button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the
unit.
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5. NOTES
5.1 The Valiant Moisture Meter is a sensitive
instrument and has temperature compensating
circuitry; please allow the meter to adjust to
the environmental temperature of the wood
under test to optimize the accuracy.
5.2 The test probes are very sharp. Make sure they
are used with caution and are kept away from
children to avoid injury.
5.3 To avoid injury, do not point the probes at
humans or animals.
5.4 The instrument is of high quality. Keep it
dry and clean so as to ensure its accuracy and
condition when stored and in use.
5.5 Replace the battery when the display indicates
or after the Moisture Meter has not been used
for a long period of time. The indicator “ ”
will display on the LCD.
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Why is burning unseasoned wood not recom-
mended?
A. • It is more difcult to burn
• Stove glass becomes dirty
• It will increase harmful deposits in the ue,
potentially causing corrosive deposits which
can damage the ue liner.
Q. Why are there different tree type measure-
ments?
A. The electrical properties of wood types vary so
the Valiant Moisture Meter has 4 settings to
give an accurate reading. For general moisture
content and unknown tree/wood type select
the tree type 3.
Q. What is the typical moisture content of freshly
cut wood?
A. This varies according to the variety and the
time of year the wood is cut, but is typically
between 35 and 60%. Always ensure that the
wood is below 20% prior to burning.
Q. Will low battery affect the measurement result?
A. When the battery power is less than 70%-80%,
the measurement will become less accurate.
Replace the battery when the low battery
symbol shows.
DIFFERENT MODES FOR DIFFERENT
TREES:
Trees Measuring
range of tree
Trees Measuring
range of tree
Rhodesia
teakwood
1 Ash 3
Brazilian
walnut
1 Sandalwood 3
Walnut 2 Elm 3
Poplar 2 Hemlock 3
Fir 3 Oak 3
Douglas r 3 Larch 4
White r 3 Birch 4
ADDITIONAL NOTES
• We reserve the right to update and amend the
product design and the manual, which are sub-
ject to change without further notication.
• Please dispose of batteries in accordance with
local laws and regulations.
Valiant Stoves Ltd, Solution House, Sandon
Road, Thereld, Herts SG 9RE
[phone]
[email protected]
www.valiantstoves.co.uk
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