EXTOL Moisture Meter for Wood and Building Materials

Specifications

Understanding Display Symbols

• Low Battery: The " " symbol indicates the batteries are low and need replacement.
• Wood Moisture Mode: The flashing " " symbol indicates the device is set to measure wood moisture. Suitable for lumber, paper, and cardboard.
• Building Material Mode: The flashing " " symbol indicates the device is set to measure building material moisture (mortar, concrete, plaster).
• Percentage (%): Indicates moisture units.
• Degrees Celsius (°C): Indicates temperature in Celsius.
• Degrees Fahrenheit (°F): Indicates temperature in Fahrenheit.
• Hold: The " " symbol indicates the current measured value is being held on the display.

Operation

Inserting Batteries

1. Place the device display-down on a flat surface.
2. Open the cover on the rear of the device.
3. Insert 4 new LR44 batteries, observing the correct polarity. Do not mix batteries of different charge levels.

Turning On/Off

• To Turn On: Briefly press the control button.
• To Turn Off: The device will automatically turn off after approximately 15 seconds of inactivity.

Selecting Measurement Mode

1. Press and hold the control button for approximately 3 seconds to enter mode selection.
2. Briefly press the control button to cycle through the available modes: Wood Moisture (flashing " "), Building Material Moisture (flashing " "), Temperature in °C (flashing " "), Temperature in °F (flashing " ").
3. Once the desired mode is selected, wait for approximately 3 seconds. The device will automatically exit the settings mode and be ready for measurement.

Taking Measurements

• Temperature Measurement: Insert both probes fully into the material. The temperature will be displayed directly. The device is not designed for measuring ambient air temperature.
• Moisture Measurement: Push the probes into the wood or material to be measured. The moisture content will be displayed automatically.

Moisture Level Indicators (LEDs)

• Wood Moisture Mode:
  • < 6%: All LEDs off.
  • ≥ 6% to < 16%: Green LED flashes.
  • ≥ 16% to < 20%: Yellow LED flashes.
  • ≥ 20%: Red LED flashes.
• Building Material Mode:
  • < 0.2%: All LEDs off.
  • ≥ 0.2% to < 0.7%: Green LED flashes.
  • ≥ 0.7% to < 0.9%: Yellow LED flashes.
  • ≥ 0.9%: Red LED flashes.

LED colors indicate the moisture level: no LEDs lit means very low moisture, red LED lit means high moisture.

Hold Function

Press the control button to hold the current reading; the " " symbol will appear. Press the control button again to deactivate the hold function, and the symbol will disappear.

Display Backlight

The display backlight activates when the device is turned on and turns off automatically after approximately 3 seconds.

Important Notes

• Keep the device dry.
• Keep the test probes clean.
• Keep the device and batteries out of reach of children.
• Material type, ambient temperature, and pressure can affect measurement accuracy; adjust readings as necessary.
• This device is not suitable for official inspection purposes or for generating official reports.

Disposal

• Packaging Materials: Dispose of packaging in the appropriate sorted waste containers.
• Electrical Equipment and Batteries: Dispose of this product and its batteries in accordance with local regulations for electronic waste and battery disposal. Do not dispose of with household waste.

Warranty and Service

The product is covered by a 2-year warranty from the date of sale. For warranty claims or after-sales service, please contact the retailer where the product was purchased or visit www.extol.eu for service center information.