Description Of Functions; Switching On The Device; Measurements In Wood; Measurements In Plaster And Brickwork - Storch HPM 3000 Mode D'emploi

Description of functions

3.1 Switching on the device

The device switches on automatically
as soon as the protective cap of the
measuring needles is removed. The
protective cap is reattached to switch
it off again.
The battery status is displayed in the
LED for approximately 1 when the
device is switched on.

3.2 Measurements in wood

1. Lightly press the measuring head,
in which the measuring needles are
located, into the wood to be mea-
sured.
2. The measurement is conducted
automatically and the measured value
can be read from the display.
The measured value changes as soon
as the measuring needles are remo-
ved.
Display of the degree of moisture in
percent by weight
6-30 %, max. deviation +/- 1 %
Green area (6 – 12 % = air-dry wood)
Yellow area (13 – 19 % = critical wood
moisture)
Red area (20 - 30 % = excessive moi-
sture,
study as to the cause of this is
necessary)
Depending on the type of wood being
measured the displayed value must
be altered slightly as a result of the
diffe rent density of the wood. Use
the wood table for this purpose, as
it identifies the exact deviations. The
displayed % value of the HPM 3000
refers to wood type 1.
The paint and lacquer manufacturers
provide information on their conta-
iners concerning the maximum per-
missible degree of moisture for the
material.
Note: If wood has been treated with
a waterproofing substance, then this
can cause significantly higher mea-
surement results.
No responsibility is taken for this
information.
3.3 Measurements in plaster and
brickwork
Display of the degree of moisture in
digits from 0 – 100. By conducting
measurements at different places e.g.
in a damp wall, it is possible to locate
the source of moisture. This is where
the depth measuring sensor can be
extremely helpful.
taken at different times can ascerta-
in whether the level of moisture has
increased or decreased. The search
for causes of the moisture that has
developed is facilitated by this pro-
cess.
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