Condtrol 3-14-022 Building Material And Wood Moisture Meter User Manual

CONDTROL 3-14-022 Building Material and Wood Moisture Meter

Congratulations on your purchase of the moisture meter Hydro Test CONDTROL. Safety instructions provided in this user manual should be carefully read before you use the product for the first time.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

Attention! This user manual is an essential part of this product. The user manual should be read carefully before you use the product for the first time. If the product is given to someone for temporary use, be sure to enclose a user manual to it.

• Do not misuse the product.
• Use and store the product beyond the reach of children and unauthorized people.
• Caution! The measuring sensors are sharp. Always put on the protective cover after using the product.
• It is prohibited to disassemble or repair the product yourself. Entrust product repair to qualified personnel and use original spare parts only.
• Do not use the product in explosive environment, close to flammable materials.
• Avoid heating the batteries to avoid the risk of explosion and electrolyte leakage. In case of liquid contact with skin, wash it immediately with soap and water. In case of contact with eyes, flush with clean water during 10 minutes and consult the doctor.

FUNCTIONS/APPLICATIONS

Moisture meter Hydro CONDTROL is designed for fast measurement of moisture in wood and building materials (wood, stone, concrete, etc.). It determines the water content of the material based on conductivity caused by the water that is present in the materials. The measurement value is shown on the display in %.

1. Protective cap
2. Measuring sensors
3. Battery cover
4. Display
5. The button of material selection
6. Button for holding measurement result on the display/display ambient temperature in °C or °F.
7. Switch on/off the device

Display

1. The measurement result in %
2. Material number
3. Indication of battery status
4. Indication of holding measurement result on the display 5 Ambient temperature in °C or °F

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DELIVERY PACKAGE

1. Moisture meter – 1 pc.
2. Battery 9V 6F22/6LR61 – 1 pc. 3 User manual – 1 pc.

OPERATION

Insert/replace the battery
Remove the battery cover. Install the battery observing correct polarity. Put the battery cover back till it stops going click. Replace the battery as soon as the symbol appears on the display. Remove the battery from the device if it is not used for a long time to avoid corrosion and battery discharge.
Switch on/off
Short press the button to switch on/off the device. In order to save battery power, the device will switch off automatically within 2 minutes after the last operation.
Before use
The measurement sensors (2) must both come into contact with the material surface at the same time. With rough surfaces, the pressure on the measurement sensors may need to be increased. With sensitive surfaces, do not perform the measurement on a position that is not within the field of view. The measurement sensors are sharp and could possibly penetrate/damage the surfaces. Rub damp residues on the surface dry prior to the measurement. Perform the measurement on various positions and determine an average one. Salts can increase the conductivity of water. The measurement can be falsified because of this and could be too low.
Measurements
Short press the button to switch on the device. The display will show the moisture level of 0.0 %, the value of the ambient temperature in °C or °F, and the selected material. To display the ambient temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, press and hold the button for 5 seconds.  If 0.0 % is not shown in the display after switching it on, a calibration can be performed. For this, open the battery compartment, remove the connected battery and press the reset button situated in the center of the base using a sharp object. Short press the button MATERIAL repeatedly to select the material to be measured:

For measurements that are below the measuring range, 0.0 %
or Lo is shown in the display.
For measurements above the measuring range, Hı is shown in the display.
Remove the protective cap. Press both of the measuring sensors against the surface. Do not apply excessive force as it may damage the sensors.
After 1-2 seconds, the measurement result is displayed in %. If the measurement is taken in an area where the display cannot be read off, short press the button once to hold the measurement result on the display. Indications will appear on the display. To perform the next measurement short press button. The indication will disappear and you will exit data hold mode. After work short press the button device and put the protective cover back. to switch off the

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible causes and rectification
The measurement result is obviously too high or too low.	Check if: 1) correct material is selected (check paragraph «Measurements»). 2) Measuring sensors are pressed correctly against the material. Repeat the measurement.
Display shows Lo or Hı.	The measurement result is below/ above the measuring range.
Display doesn’t respond.	Check if the symbol is reflected on the display. Short press.
The display image is barely identifiable.	The battery is low. Replace the battery.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Attention! This device is a precision instrument and requires careful handling. Maintenance of the following recommendations will extend the life of the device:

• Protect the device from bumps, falling, and intense vibration; do not allow moisture, dust, and foreign objects to get inside the device.
• If liquids get inside the device, first remove the batteries, then contact a service center.
• Do not store and use the device in increased humidity conditions.
• Do not store the product in rooms where the temperature is below -10°С. After storage in low-temperature conditions and subsequent transfer to a warm room, the device heats up, causing moisture condenses inside the device and damage microcircuits.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight and protect it from prolonged exposure to sunlight and high temperature.
• Clean the device with a soft cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution. Do not use cleaning solvents or abrasives. Failure to observe the following rules may lead to electrolyte leakage from the batteries and damage the device:
• Remove the batteries from the device if you don’t use it for a long time.
• Do not leave discharged batteries in the device.
• Avoid heating the batteries to avoid the risk of explosion and electrolyte leakage. In case of liquid contact with skin, wash it immediately with soap and water. In case of contact with eyes, flush with clean water for 10 minutes and consult the doctor.

UTILIZATION
Expired tools, accessories and packages should be passed for waste recycling. Please send the product to the following address for proper recycling:
CONDTROL GmbH Wasserburger Strasse 9 84427 Sankt Wolfgang Germany
Do not throw the product in municipal waste!
According to European Directive 2002/96/ЕC expired measuring tools and their components must be collected separately and submitted to environmentally friendly recycling of wastes.

WARRANTY

All CONDTROL GmbH products go through post-production control and are governed by the following warranty terms. The buyer’s right to claim about defects and general provisions of the current legislation do not expire.

1. CONDTROL GmbH agrees to eliminate all defects in the product, discovered while warranty period, that represent the defect in material or workmanship in full volume and at its own expense.
2. The warranty period is 24 months and starts from the date of purchase by the end customer (see the original supporting document).
3. The warranty doesn’t cover defects resulting from wear and tear or improper use, malfunction of the product caused by failure to observe the instructions of this user manual, untimely maintenance and service and insufficient care, the use of non-original accessories and spare parts. Modifications in design of the product relieve the seller from responsibility for warranty works. The warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, that doesn’t hinder normal operation of the product.
4. CONDTROL GmbH reserves the right to decide on replacement or repair of the device.
5. Other claims not mentioned above, are not covered by the warranty.
6. After holding warranty works by CONDTROL GmbH warranty period is not renewed or extended.
7. CONDTROL GmbH is not liable for loss of profit or inconvenience associated with a defect of the device, or rental cost of alternative equipment for the period of repair.

This warranty applies to German law except provision of the United Nations Convention on contracts for the international sale of goods (CISG).
In warranty case please return the product to the retail seller or send it with a description of the defect to the following address:

• CONDTROL GmbH
• Wasserburger Strasse 9
• 84427 Sankt Wolfgang
• Germany

References

• Интернет магазин производителя лазерных измерительных приборов Condtrol