Parkside PMSHM 2 A1 - Multifunctional Moisture Meter Manual

Technical data

Operating voltage:	3 V
Battery type:	2 x LR03 / AAA
Temperature accuracy:	+ / - 1°C
Humidity accuracy:
Precision:	see chapter "Making measurements"
Operating temperature:	0°C to 40°C
Protection class:	IP 20
Resolution:	0.1 %
Air humidity:	up to a maximum of 80% (relative)

Scope of delivery

Immediately after unpacking please check the package contents for completeness and if all parts and the product are in good condition.
1 Moisture Meter
2 LR03 / AAA batteries
1 Instructions for use

General safety instructions

Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all the operating and safety instructions. Please include all documentation when passing this product on to others.

• This product may be used by children age 8 years and up, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lacking experience and / or knowledge, so long as they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the product and understand the associated risks. Children should not be allowed to play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
  
  The measuring pins are very sharp. Always be careful when using this product. Always attach the protective cap to the product when not in use. Otherwise there is a risk of injury!

Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries

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  DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries / rechargeable batteries out of reach of children. If accidentally swallowed seek immediate medical attention.
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  DANGER OF EXPLOSION! Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not short-circuit batteries / rechargeable batteries and / or open them. Overheating, fire or bursting can be the result.

Risk of leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries

• WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES!
  
  Leaked or damaged batteries / rechargeable batteries can cause burns on contact with the skin. Wear suitable protective gloves at all times if such an event occurs.

Risk of damage of the product

Before use

• Before initial use, remove the protective film from the product display and insert the enclosed batteries.

Inserting / changing the batteries

If the low battery indicator appears in the display , the inserted batteries are almost drained and must be replaced. Empty batteries can falsify the measured result.

To insert the batteries proceed as follows:

• Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the product.
• Insert the batteries in the battery compartment and close the battery compartment cover again, so that it audibly latches into place.
  Note: No button should be pressed while inserting the batteries.

Start-up

Before you take a measurement

• Ensure that both measuring pins touch the surface of the material at the same time.
• Increase the pressure on the measuring pins for rough surfaces if necessary.
• For delicate surfaces complete the measurement on a section that is not in the visible area.
  Note: The measuring pins are sharp and may dent or damage the surface.
• Remove the bark from firewood if needed. Press the measuring pins against the grain in various places on the wood.

Taking a measurement

• Press the button to turn on the product. On the display "0.0%", the surrounding temperature in °C and the previously selected material 1‒6 (see table reference values) appears.
• Press the M / °C / °F button and hold it down for approximately 5 seconds to switch the temperature display between °C and °F.
• Press the M / °C / °F button to select the material number of which you wish to measure the moisture level.

Wood moisture approximate value for firewood
		6– 15 %	ideal for heating – high heating value
		16– 20 %	restricted heating – low heating value
		21– 44 %	not suitable for heating – further drying necessary

Note: Above table is reference for checking the status of firewood. If the measured wood moisture level is 15% or below, the firewood is ideal for heating. If the measured wood moisture level is from 16 to 20%, the firewood is medium dry. If the measured wood moisture level is 21% or above, the firewood is not suitable for heating and further drying is necessary.

Note: When measuring under the measurement range, the display shows "0.0%" or "Lo". For measurements above the measurement range, the display shows "Hi".

• Remove the protective cap .
• Press both measuring pins against the surface at the same time. After 1–2 seconds you can read the percentage value.
• If you are taking a measurement in an area in which you cannot read the display , press the button to freeze the result on the display . The display will then also show the lock symbol .

• Press the button again to take an- other measurement.
• If you have completed your measurement, switch the moisture measuring product off by pressing holding the button for more than 5 seconds.
  Note: The moisture measuring product switches itself off automatically if the product is not used for 60 seconds approximately.

Battery display

If the battery charge status is low, the low battery indicator appears on the display . Please note that while the batteries are low, the measured values will be false or inaccurate. Replace the batteries as quickly as possible if this display appears. The battery change is described in the section "Inserting / changing the batteries".

Temperature display

You can change the temperature display between °C and °F by holding down M / °C / °F button for approximately 5 seconds.

Reset function

Troubleshooting

Error	Possible causes and solutions
The measurement is obviously too high or low.	Check whether the product is set to the correct material. Check if the measuring pins are correctly pressed against the material. Repeat the measurement process.
The display is reading "Lo" or "Hi".	The measurement range has been exceeded or you have not reached the measuring range.
The number on the display is not re- acting.	If the lock symbol appears on the display , press the button .
You can barely see the number on the display .	The batteries are low. See the chapter "Inserting/ changing the batteres".

Electrostatic discharges can lead to malfunctions. In the event of such malfunctions, remove the batteries briefly and reinsert them.

Storage

• Always attach the protective cap to the product when not in use.