Delmhorst-instrument Accuscan User Manual

Accuscan™owners manualWHEN ACCURACY IS THE POINT.®TM

Testing EIFS (ExteriorInsulation & Finish Systems)hMoisture intrusion problems in EIFS (also known assynthetic stucco) stem from leaking window an

CARE FOR YOUR METERTo keep your meter in good working order:h Store meter in a clean, dry place. The protective carryingcase provided is an ideal stor

hWarranty repairs will be returned at no charge if shippedwithin the U.S. via UPS Ground Service. Freight chargesfor expedited services (i.e., Federal

WARRANTYDelmhorst Instrument Co., referred to hereafter asDelmhorst, guarantees its ACCUSCAN meter for one yearfrom date of purchase. If, within the w

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TABLE OF CONTENTS2 Accuscan Features3 Introduction3 Two Scales4 Button Functions4 Installing/Replacing a Battery5 Meter/Battery Check5 Taking a Readin

#ACCUSCAN FEATUREShDesigned to check moisture levels in wood, concrete, EIFS,sheetrock and other materialshIdeal for the Flooring Professional, Restor

INTRODUCTIONAccuscan is a multi-purpose meter, which can be used in manyapplications, such as flooring, water restoration/IAQ,woodworking and home ins

BEFORE YOU BEGINButton Functions! STAY ON BUTTON - Turns the meter “on.”Also keeps the meter “on” continuously ifpressed and held.@ REFERENCE SCALE BU

METER/BATTERY CHECKhHold the meter in the air and away from any object. Yourfingers must not make contact with the sensor plate whileperforming this f

6APPLICATION NOTESUSING THE 6-40% WOODSCALETesting Wood Flooring hBefore installing a floor, make sure that the moisturecontent of the sub floor and t

7hSurface moisture increases the readings. Depending on theapplication, we recommend using a Delmhorst pin meterwith insulated pins to determine if a

Key Factors to ConsiderhThe age of the slab. National Wood Flooring Associationguidelines specify to wait at least 30 days after the slab islaid befor