Kerroscale KT-10 Wood Moisture Meter User Guide

Kerroscale KT-10 Wood Moisture Meter

Product Information

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 139X 55 X 25mm (5.5 x 2.2 x 1.0)
• Weight: 140g (4.9 oz)

Auto Power OFF:
This instrument will automatically power off if there is no button pressing for 5 minutes. This design is to save battery power consumption.

Care and Maintenance:
When the instrument is not in use, store it in a stable, dust-free environment out of direct sunlight. Remove the battery from the instrument if it is to be stored for periods of more than one month or when the low battery power symbol appears on the display.

Battery Replacement:
When the low battery icon appears on the display, replace the battery as soon as possible.

1. Remove the rear battery compartment cover.
2. Replace with 3*AAA batteries.
3. Cover the compartment door.

Product Usage

Softwood/Hardwood Mode:
To measure moisture in softwood or hardwood:

1. Select the appropriate mode (Softwood Mode or Hardwood Mode) using the Mode select Key.
2. Remove the protective cap from the measurement pins.
3. Press the Power On/Off Key to turn on the Moisture Meter.
4. Insert the measurement pins into the wood species to be tested.
5. Read the moisture measurement displayed on the Measurement Reading Display.
6. If necessary, press the Reading Hold Key to freeze the measurement.
7. After use, cover the measurement pins with the protective cap and turn off the Moisture Meter using the Power On/Off Key.

Packing Mode:
To test moisture of cardboard, carton, paper, or other packing materials:

1. Select the Packing Mode using the Mode select Key.
2. Remove the protective cap from the measurement pins.
3. Press the Power On/Off Key to turn on the Moisture Meter.
4. Place the measurement pins on the surface of the packing material to be tested.
5. Read the moisture measurement displayed on the Measurement Reading Display.
6. If necessary, press the Reading Hold Key to freeze the measurement.
7. After use, cover the measurement pins with the protective cap and turn off the Moisture Meter using the Power On/Off Key.

Building Mode:
To test moisture of sheetrock, wallboard, or other building materials:

1. Select the Building Mode using the Mode select Key.
2. Remove the protective cap from the measurement pins.
3. Press the Power On/Off Key to turn on the Moisture Meter.
4. Place the measurement pins on the surface of the building material to be tested.
5. Read the moisture measurement displayed on the Measurement Reading Display.
6. If necessary, press the Reading Hold Key to freeze the  measurement
7. After use, cover the measurement pins with the protective cap and turn off the Moisture Meter using the Power On/Off Key.

FAQ:

Q: How do I know when to replace the battery?
A: When the low battery icon appears on the display, it is time to replace the battery.

Q: Can I leave the Moisture Meter on for an extended period of time?
A: It is recommended to turn off the Moisture Meter when not in use to conserve battery power.

Q: Can I use this Moisture Meter on materials other than wood, cardboard, carton, paper, sheetrock, wallboard, or floor?
A: This Moisture Meter is specifically designed for use in the softwood/hardwood, packing material, and building material industries. It may not provide accurate measurements on other materials.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this Moisture Meter. This instrument is a conductivity moisture meter specifically designed for the softwood/hardwood /packing material /building material industries. The instrument has two classifications of softwood and hardwood to choose from, enabling the user to take accurate moisture measurements in all kinds of wood species. You can choose packing mode to Test moisture of Cardboard, carton ,paper, or other packing materials. And you can select building mode to test moisture of sheetrock, wallboard, or other building materials.

Description

1. Measurement pins
2. Indicator light
3. Dry Indicator
4. MID Indicator
5. Wet Indicator
6. Flashlight indicator
7. Battery Power Indicator
8. Softwood Mode
9. Hardwood Mode
10. Packing Mode
11. Building Mode
12. Measurement Reading Display
13. Reading Hold Indicator
14. Measurement Reading analog Display
15. Flashlight On/Off Key
16. Mode select Key
17. Reading Hold Key
18. Power On/Off Key

Operation

Caution:
The electrode measurement pins are extremely sharp. Users should take care when handling this instrument. Cover the pins with the protective cap when the instrument is not in use.

Measurement Instructions

1. Remove the cap to expose the needle electrodes.
2. Power ON the Instrument.
3. Select the appropriate wood calibration scale softwood/hardwood using “MODE” button.
4. Or Press “MODE” key to Choose Packing Mode or Building Mode. Packing mode is used for testing Cardboard/Carton or other packing materials. Building mode is used for testing Sheetrock/Wall Board/Floor or other building materials.
5. Push the needle pins into the material and observe the reading.
6. Power OFF the instrument.

Auto Power OFF:
This instrument will be Auto Power OFF if there is no any button pressing in 5 minutes. This design is for saving battery power consumption.

Care and Maintenance

When the instrument is not in use, store the instrument in a stable, dust-free environment out of direct sunlight. Remove the battery from the instrument if it is to be stored for periods of more than one month, or when the low battery power symbol appears on the display.

Battery replacement
When the low battery icon appears on the display, replace the battery as soon as practical.

1. Remove the rear battery compartment cover.
2. Replace 3*AAA batteries.
3. Cover the compartment door.

Specifications

• LCD Display with Backlight
• Principle: Electrical resistance
• Soft/Hard Wood Range: 5~75%
• Packing Range: 5~75%
• Building Range: 1.5~30%
• Resolution: 0.1%
• Accuracy: ±0.5%
• Electrode length: 10mm(0.4″)
• Electrode pins: Removable
• Auto Power OFF: After approx.5 minutes
• Power Supply: 3*AAA batteries
• Meter housing: ABS plastic
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 (32 to 104)
• Dimensions: 139X 55 X 25mm (5.5″ x 2.2″ x 1.0″)
• Weight: 140g (4.9 oz)

Wood Species Group Table:

Softwood

| ****

Lauan, Fir, Cork, Cedar, Beech…

Hardwood

| Teak, Walnut, Afrormosia, Rubber Tree, Imbuia, Kokrodua, Niove Bidinkala, Keruing, White Poplar, Tola, Ash, Elm, Maple, Padauk,

Oak, Cherry…

PACKING MODE:

• Cardboard,
• Carton,
• Paper

BUILDING MODE:

• Sheetrock,
• Wall Board,
• Floor

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