INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Moisture Meter
Stock No.43618 Part No.MM100
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed, and
contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the general safety instructions
contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the product itself.
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2. CONTENTS
2.1 CONTENTS
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1 TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION 2
1.2 REVISION HISTORY 2
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL 2
1.4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2
2 CONTENTS
2.1 CONTENTS 3
3 GUARANTEE
3.1 GUARANTEE 4
4 INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE 4
4.2 SPECIFICATION 4
5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
LCD EXPLANATION 5
SYMBOL MEANINGS 5
6 OPERATING THE MOISTURE METER 6
7 MAINTENANCE 7
8 DISPOSAL
8.1 DISPOSAL 8
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ENCLOSED
1. TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
USER MANUAL FOR:
MOISTURE METER
Stock no. 43618
Part no. MM100
1.2 REVISIONS:
Date first published December 2013
As our user manuals are continually updated, users should make sure that they use the very
latest version.
Downloads are available from: http://www.drapertools.com/b2c¢/b2cmanuals.pgm
DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED WEBSITE: www.drapertools.com
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EASTLEIGH
HAMPSHIRE
SO53 1YF
UK
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT:
WARNING! Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death.
CAUTION! Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or
surroundings.
1.4 COPYRIGHT © NOTICE:
Copyright © Draper Tools Limited.
Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal & educational use only.
Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited.
No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other
form or means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited.
In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.
3. GUARANTEE
3.1 GUARANTEE
Draper tools have been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and are guaranteed to
be free from defective materials and workmanship.
Should the tool develop a fault, please return the complete tool to your nearest distributor or
contact Draper Tools Limited, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1YF. England.
Telephone Sales Desk: (023) 8049 4333 or Product Helpline (023) 8049 4344.
A proof of purchase must be provided with the tool.
If upon inspection it is found that a fault occurring is due to defective materials or workmanship,
repairs will be carried out free of charge. The guarantee period covering parts/labour is 12
months from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor
does it cover any damage caused by misuse, careless or unsafe handling, alterations, accidents, or
repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair
agents.
Note: If the tool is found not to be within the Terms of Warranty, repair and carriage charges
will be quoted and made accordingly.
This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its
terms are not authorised.
Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or
invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the guarantee period.
Please note that this guarantee is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights.
Draper Tools Limited.
Note: This tool is intended for domestic use only.
4. INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE
This instrument can be used to measure the moisture level in sawn timber (also paper, cardboard)
and hardened materials (mortar, concrete and plaster). It displays the moisture level directly. In
addition, it can also measure environment temperature. It is portable and very easy to use.
4.2 SPECIFICATION
Stock no. 43618
Part no. MM100
Measurement range Wood: 6-42%
Material: 0.2-2.0%
Temperature: 0-40°C OR 32-99°F
Resolution Wood: 1%
Material: 0.1%
Temperature: 1°C/2°F
Accuracy Wood: reading: <30%: +2%
Material: <1.4%: +0.1%
Power supply 1.5V (4x LR44 batteries)
Display LCD
Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C
Storage temp. -10°C to 50°C
Dimensions 80mm x 40mm x 20mm
Weight including battery 0.05kg (approximately)
5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
LCD EXPLANATION
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(2) Probes
(3) LCD display
(4) On/Set button
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SYMBOL MEANINGS
Batteries are low and should be replaced.
Wood moisture measurement mode is selected. In this mode you can measure the
moisture level of wood, paper or cardboard.
Material moisture measurement mode is selected. In this mode you can measure the
moisture level of hardened material (mortar, concrete or plaster).
% Percent.
C Celsius degree.
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Fahrenheit degree.
6. OPERATING THE MOISTURE METER
1.
Press the button once to turn on the meter.
2. Select desired measurement mode.
a. After the meter has been turned on press and hold down the button for about 3
seconds to enter setting mode (reading disappears, symbol starts flickering on the display).
b. While symbol is flickering on the display, press the button until the meter is in the desired
measurement mode and the corresponding symbol flickers on the display.
The four modes are as follows:
Wood moisture measurement mode 4 flickers,
Material moisture measurement mode Е flickers,
Centigrade temperature mode “C" flickers,
Fahrenheit temperature mode “F" flickers
Cc. After the desired measurement mode is selected, dont operate the meter. Wait 3 seconds,
the meter exits Setting Mode automatically. Now you can start to measure.
. Performing Measurement
a. For temperature measurements, the display shows the present environment temperature
directly.
b. To perform moisture measurements, read the reading on the display.
. Automatic Power-Off Feature
a. In wood moisture or material moisture or material moisture measurement mode, if you don't
operate the meter (or the reading does not change) for approximately 15 seconds, the
meter will turn off automatically.
b. In Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature measurement mode, the meter will turn off
automatically approximately 15 seconds later.
c. In any mode, after the symbol appears, the meter will turn off automatically
approximately 15 seconds later. In this case, you should replace the batteries immediately.
. After the meter is turned on, pressing the button turns on the backlight. Approximately 3
seconds later, the backlight turns off automatically.
MAINTENANCE
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. Keep the meter dry.
. Keep the probes clean.
. Keep the meter and battery out of the reach of children.
. Some factors (such as material type and temperature) can effect moisture measurement result.
. When the symbolE—] appears, the batteries are low and should be replaced.
Ensure that battery polarity connections are correct when replacing batteries.
If the meter is not to be used for any prolonged period, remove the batteries.
8. DISPOSAL
8.1 DISPOSAL * Do not dispose of power tools with
domestic waste.
At the end of the products working life, or e Do not incinerate.
when it can no longer be repaired, ensure
that it is disposed of according to national * Do not abandon in the environment.
regulations. e Do not dispose of WEEE*
Contact your local authority for details of as unsorted municipal waste.
collection schemes in your area. * Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment.
In all circumstances:
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- Helpline: (023) 8049 4344
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