Brennenstuhl Moisture Detector MD - Manual (Page 7)

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MD Operating Instructions
Battery indicator:
The battery indicator is displayed when the device is in use. The bat-
tery symbol with two full bars ( ) means the battery is full. The
battery symbol with one full bars and one empty bar ( ) means
the battery is half full. If the battery is empty, the battery symbol
appears with two empty bars ( ) and blinks. The device will then
turn off and the battery must be replaced.
Performing measurements:
1. Remove the protective cover and place it on the
underside of the device.
2. Press and hold the on/off switch » « until the
display appears in the display window.
Select wood » « or construction materials » « by
pressing the selector button » «.
Insert the probe tip into the material to be tested (e.g.
wood) and read the value in the display window. At the
same time, an acoustic signal should sound. The higher
the tone, the higher the moisture content.
Press the »Hold«-button once » « to »freeze« the
display in the display window. This can be useful if you
wish to perform a reading in conditions of darkness or
poor visibility. The symbol » « will appear in the
display window and the reading will be displayed until
the »Hold«-button » « is pressed again.
Press down the »Hold«-button » « for longer than
3 seconds to turn the acoustic tone on or off.
SAMPLE USES
Locating a leak in the wall
Place the probe on the surface to be
tested. Take a reading and read the
value from the display window. Repeat
this procedure in various places. If the
readings get higher, then you are get-
ting closer to the leak. If the values stop
increasing, you’ve found the leak.
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