W HLER BLD5055 Hammer Probe Instruction Manual

W HLER BLD5055 Hammer Probe Instruction Manual

1 General Information

1.1 Information about this  operating manual

This operation manual allows you to work safely with the Wöhler Hammer Probe. Please keep this manual for your information. The Wöhler Hammer Probe should be employed by professionals for its intended use only. Liability is void for any damages caused by not following this manual.

1.2 Symbols used in this operating manual

⚠ WARNING! Not following this warning can cause injury.
❕ ATTENTION! Highlights risks that can lead to damage occurring to the device.
? NOTE! Highlights tips and other useful information.

1.3 Proper use

The Wöhler Hammer Probe has to be connected to a Wöhler Moisture Meter. It is used to measure the wood moisture. Do not use the Wöhler Hammer Probe for any other purpose than set out in this manual.

1.4 Scope of supply

1.5 Transport

❕ ATTENTION! Improper transport can harm the Probe. The Probe Needles can damage other objects.

Always transport the Wöhler Hammer Probe in the provided carrying case or in the plastic shell in order to prevent damage. (The Wöhler Hammer Probe comes with the plastic shell, if it is delivered without case.) Always cover the needles by the protective cap.
Before the transport remove the connecting cable from the Hammer Probe to prevent a cable break.
It is possible to purchase the case together with the Hammer Probe as a set or separately (see chapter 9, accessories).

1.6 Information on disposal

Electronic equipment does not belong into domestic waste, but must be disposed in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions.

1.7 Manufacturer’s address Wöhler Technik GmbH

Schützenstr. 41
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
Fax: +49 2953 73-250
Email: [email protected]

2 Technical data

3 Component explanation

3.1 Design

Explanation

1. Grip (unscrew able with integrated spanner)
2. Replacement Measuring Needles (in the guide rod)
3. Top final stop
4. Guide rod
5. Impact weight
6. Bottom final stop
7. Isolator
8. Union nuts
9. Measuring Needles
10. Protective cap

3.2 Function

The Wöhler Hammer Probe is designed for the determination of wood moisture by a resistance measurement. The moisture content of wood is often higher in the core than in the external part of the log. Because of the insertion depth of 25 mm or 40 mm respectively, the moisture meter will show very precise results, if it is connected to the Hammer Probe.
With the Impact Weight the user can easily insert and withdraw the measuring needles into the wood.

4 Inserting and Withdrawing the Measuring Needles

4.1 Inserting the Needles

⚠ WARNING!
Incorrect use of the Needles can cause injury!
Only remove the protective cap immediately before inserting the needles into the wood, because the needles could harm persons or objects.

❕ ATTENTION! When inserting the needles into the wood, the Connecting Cable should not be connected to the Hammer Probe, because otherwise the cable could be damaged.

4.2 Pulling the needles out of the wood

• To bring the needles to the measurement position, hammer the Impact Weight several times against the bottom final stop (see figure 1).
  Connect the Wöhler Moisture Meter and perform the measurement.
  Proceed as follows to pull out the needles after the measurement:

• Grasp the Hammer Probe as described in Chapter 4.1, and hammer the Impact Weight several times against the top final stop (see figure 1).
  This way you can easily pull the needles out of the wood without braking our deforming them.

⚠ WARNING! When pulling out the needles take care that you do not hold your chin our head above the Hammer Probe. Otherwise the Hammer Probe may beat against your head when it is pulled out of the wood.

5 Connecting the Hammer Probe to the Wöhler Moisture Meter

5.1 Settings of the Mois-

In the Wöhler HF 550 select the measurement ture Meter mode “Logs” (Maine menu

logs).

5.2 Connecting the Hammer Probe

• Connect the two plugs of the lower part of the  cable to the jacks of the isolator of the Hammer Probe.

5.3 Connecting the Hammer Probe to the Wöhler HF 550 Moisture Meter

• Connect the plug at the other end of the cable to the jack at the bottom of the Wöhler HF 550.

6 Troubleshooting

7 Maintenance

Proper operation of the Wöhler Hammer Probe requires regular maintenance. Nevertheless the following rules should be observed:

7.1 Maintenance work

7.2 Changing the Measurement Needles

The Measuring Needles have a limited Life Time.
Therefore the Hammer Probe comes with Replacement Measuring Needles, which are situated in a hole in the guide rod.

? NOTE! The Measuring Needles must be changed, when the coating is damaged.

8 Warranty and Service

8.1 Warranty

Each Wöhler Hammer Probe will be tested in all functions and will leave our factory only after extensive quality control testing. If used properly, the warranty period for the Wöhler Hammer Probe will be twelve month from the date of sale. The needles are not covered by this guaranty.
This warranty does not cover the freight and packing costs when the Hammer Probe is sent to the factory for repair.
Service by non authorized personnel or making modifications to the analyzer voids any warranty.

8.2 Service

Excellent SERVICE is very important to us. Therefore, of course, we are readily available to assist you after the warranty period ends.

• Send us the Hammer Probe and we will repair it and return it to you with our package service.
• Immediate help is provided by our technical staff over the telephone.

9 Accessories and spare parts

Wöhler HF 500 Wood Moisture Meter Art. n° 1518
Set of Electrodes (Needles) for the Wöhler Hammer Probe Art. n° 2527
Connection Cable Wöhler Hammer Probe Art. n° 2525
Protection Cap for Wöhler Hammer Probe Art. n° 2521
Plastic case Wöhler HF 550 / FW 550 Art. n° 1534

Points of sale and service

Germany
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Wöhler-Platz 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
Fax: +49 2953 73-96100
[email protected]
www.woehler.de

Wöhler West
Steiger-Stein-Str. 5
44805 Bochum
Tel.: +49 234 516993-0
Fax: +49 234 516993-99
[email protected]

Wöhler Süd
Gneisenaustr.12
80992 München
Tel.: +49 89 1589223-0
Fax: +49 89 1589223-99
[email protected]

USA
Wohler USA Inc.
208 S Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
Tel.: +1 978 750 9876
www.wohlerusa.com

Italy
Wöhler Italia srl
Via Coraine 21
37010 Costermano VR
Tel. +39 045 6200080
Fax. +39 045 6201508
[email protected]
www.woehler.it

Austria
Wöhler GmbH
Heinrich-Schneidmadl-Str. 15
3100 St. Pölten
Tel.: +43 2742 90855-11
Fax: +43 2742 90855-22
[email protected]

Czech Republic
Wöhler Bohemia s.r.o.
Za Naspern 1993
393 01 Pelhrimov
Tel.: +420 565 323 076
Fax: +420 565 323 078
[email protected]

France
Wöhler France SARL
17 impasse de Grousset
31590 Lavalette
Tel.: +33 5 61 52 40 39
Fax: +33 5 62 27 11 31
[email protected]
www.woehler.fr
Your contact: ___

References

• Wöhler France SARL
• Wohler USA Inc.

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