Laserliner 082 013 DampFinder Home Moisture Meter Instructions

: June 5, 2024
: Laserliner

Table of Contents

Laserliner 082 013 DampFinder Home Moisture Meter
INTRODUCTION
General safety instructions
Inserting battery
WOOD TABLES
Technical data
References
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Download This Manual (PDF format)

Laserliner 082 013 DampFinder Home Moisture Meter

INTRODUCTION

Completely read through the operating instructions, the „Warranty and Additional Information“ booklet as well as the latest information under the internet link at the end of these instructions. Follow the instructions they contain. This document must be kept in a safe place and passed on together with the device.

Function / Application

This material moisture instrument detects and evaluates the material moisture content of wood and building materials by way of electric resistance measurement. The displayed value is material moisture in % with respect to dry mass. Example: 100% material moisture for 1 kg of wet wood = 500 g water.

General safety instructions

The device must only be used in accordance with its intended purpose and within the scope of the specifications.
The measuring tools and accessories are not toys. Keep out of reach of children.
The structure of the device must not be modified in any way.
Do not expose the device to mechanical stress, extreme temperatures, moisture or significant vibration.
The device must no longer be used if one or more of its functions fail or the battery charge is weak.
Do not use the measuring probe with an external voltage.
Please ensure compliance with the safety regulations set out by local and national authorities with regard to the correct and proper use of the device.

Safety instructions

Dealing with electromagnetic radiation
The measuring device complies with electromagnetic compatibility regulations and limit values in accordance with EMC-Directive 2014/30/EU.
Local operating restrictions – for example, in hospitals, aircraft, petrol stations or in the vicinity of people with pacemakers – may apply. Electronic devices can potentially cause hazards or interference or be subject to hazards or interference.
The measuring accuracy may be affected when working close to high voltages or high electromagnetic alternating fields.
Battery charge
Self-test function
Measuring mode Wood
Measuring mode
Building Materials
Hold function
Unit of measurement %
Measured value display

Protective cap
Measuring electrodes
LC display
On/Off switch
Measuring mode selection
Battery compartment (rear)

Inserting battery

Open the battery compartment and insert battery according to the symbols. Be sure to pay attention to polarity. ON/OFF

The device switches itself off automatically after 3 minutes to save battery power. If the device has switched itself off, use the On/Off Switch again to switch it on again.

To change measuring mode

Self-test function

Measurement procedure notice
Be sure neither supply lines (electric lines, water pipes, etc) nor a metal subsurface is present at the location to be measured. Insert the electrodes as tar into the material as possible but never use excessive or sudden impact force as this could damage the unit. Always pull the unit out of the material with left/right twisting motion. Perform several comparative measurements at different locations to minimise measure- ment error. The sharply pointed electrodes present an injury hazard. Always put the safety cap on the unit when it is not in use or belng transported.

Wood

The location to be measured should be untreated, free of knots, dirt and resin. Measure- ments should not be made on the end faces of wood because these areas dry particularly quickly such that they produce incorrect measurement results. Perform multiple comparative measurements. Wait until the % symbol stops blinking and remains constantly lighted. Only then are measurement values stable.

Mineral building materials

Be aware that walls (or surfaces) with differing material structures, or even variations in material composition, can cause measurement results to be falsified. Perform multiple comparative measurements. Wait until the % symbol stops blinking and remains constantly lighted. Only then are measurement values stable.

Material characteristics

The material characteristics available for selection in the measuring device are listed in the tables below. The different types of wood are divided into Groups A and B. Please set the measuring device for the respective group in which the type of w0od to be measured is found (see Step 4). A similar setting must also be made for measurements performed on building materials (see Step 4). Building materials are classified from 1 to 3.

WOOD TABLES

Wood group A

Abachi| Cypress Pine, Mexican| Niové
Abura| Ebony, African| Oak, Red
Afzelia| Gum, Manna| Oak, White American
Albizia falcatara| Hickory, Mockernut| Okoumé
Ash, American| Hickory Pecan| Pau amarello
Ash, Japanese| Hickory, Pignut| Pear
Ash, White American| Idigbo| Pine, Brazilian
Beech, American| Ilomba| Rosewood, Brazilian
Beech, European| Ipe| Rosewood, Indian
Beech, Red (Sapwood)| Iroko| Teak
Canarium, Grey| Lime, American| Willow
Canarium, (PG)| Lime, European| Willow, Black
Cedar, common| Mockernut|
Cypress, Alaska| Niangon|
| Wood group B
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Agba| Cembra Pine| Mahogany, Cherry
| Alder, Black| Cherry, European| Maple Black
Alder, Common| Chestnut, Horse| Maple, Great
| Alder, Red| Chestnut, Sweet| Maple Red
Alerce| Cypress, Italian| Oak, European
Andiroba| Douka| Pine, Common
Ash, Common| Elm| Pine, Maritime
Ash, Silver (Southern)| Emien| Pine, Ponderosa
Aspen| Fir, Douglas| Pine, Western Yellow
Balsa| Fréne| Plum, European
Basralocus / Angelique| Hornbeam, common| Poplar, all
Bean, Black| Izombé| Poplar, White
Birch| Jacareuba| Purpleheart
Birch, European White| Jarrah| Sandalwood, Red
Birch, Yellow| Kapok| Scots Pine
Bloodwood, Red| Karri| Spruce, European
Box, Black| Kosipo| Tola branca
Canarium (SB)| Larch, European| Tree heath
Cedar, Incense| Limba| Walnut, European
Cedar, Pencil| Logwood|
Cedar, Western red| Mahogany, African|

Table of building materials

Tip: Moisture measuring devices that operate in accordance with the resistance method can be used to compare measuring points – in this case the numerical value only serves as an index value. Take a sample measurement in a dry area of the same material, note down the value and compare against values of the areas to be measured. Higher values indicate more moisture. In this way it is possible to detect moisture paths in the material irrespective of the material or material combinations (e.g. plaster with wallpaper).

Integrated building materials / measuring range

1 Cement screed without additive / 1.0 … 4.5%| 2 Gypsum plaster /

0.1 … 38.2%

| 3 Cellular concrete (Hebel) /

2,2 … 99%

Auto-Hold function
The last measurement value will continue to display for about 5 seconds after removing the device from the measured material. The Hold symbol flashes and the measured value last determined is displayed for this period of time. Ihe device IS ready for a new measurement as soon as the flashing stops and the measured value is reset to 0.

Calibration
The meter needs to be calibrated and tested on a regular basis to ensure it produces accurate measurement results. We recommend carrying out calibration once a year.

Information on maintenance and care
Clean all components with a damp cloth and do not use cleaning agents, scouring agents and solvents. Remove the battery(ies) before storing for longer periods. Store the device in a clean and dry place.

Technical data

EU directives and disposal

This device complies with all necessary standards tor the free movement of goods within the EU. This product is an electric device and must be collected separately for disposal according to the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment. Further safety and supplementary notices at http://laserliner.com/info?an=dafiho

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