Table of Contents INTRODUCTION....................3 THE WAGNER METERS MOISTURE METER DEFINED ......3 FEATURES ......................4 ON/OFF FUNCTION ....................5 INSPECTION FUNCTION ..................6 HOLD FUNCTION ....................6 MATERIAL SENSITIVITY RANGE ..............7 A RELIABLE METHOD TO INSPECTING WITH A MOISTURE METER ..9 FALSE ALARMS ....................10 AUTO SHUTDOWN ...................11...
Introduction The power of the Wagner Meters brand speaks loudly of the company’s strategy of building superior products. Over the years, Wagner Meters has associated itself with some of the biggest names in construction materials. This means consistently delivering real value to customers.
Replace Teflon pad when worn through to sensor, or when edges or corners loosen. Do not use the meter with debris under a loosened edge or cor- ner. Replacement Teflon pads are available by calling Wagner Customer Service (541) 582-0541.
otherwise automatic turn off will occur after one minute if the meter is not in use. Inspection Function Turn on the meter (the firmware HOLD version 2.2.0 will appear briefly). Set the meter on the material to be scanned. Press down firmly on the center of the meter with approximately 3 pounds of force to ensure good sensor plate contact.
A (÷) symbol will appear on the left side of the screen. This will indicate the hold mode. To clear the screen, press the On/ Hold button again. Material Sensitivity Range There are three ways to use the material sensitivity range feature.
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Inspection mode. For a list of suggested material settings, see the Material Settings Table section in this manual. 3. The BI 2200 meter has a feature to allow you to fine tune your moisture meters readings for many different...
materials. This is a feature that may not be needed by most users. If you would like to adjust the material sensitivity range anywhere between :20 to 1:00 for customized projects you may use the instructions outlined above. (Note: You may press the M button to increment the selected material setting by :01 or hold the button down to increment by :10).
readings at the stain, compared to the base line can indicate elevated moisture near the stain area. False Alarms Your moisture meter may respond to metal in a wall as it would to an increase in moisture content. To determine if the elevated readings are caused by metal, scan in the direction of a straight line, horizontally, then vertically away from...
are steel frames that join drywall at corners (bead and trim), fasteners, flashing and metal channels. You do not need to be concerned with metal at depths greater than 1 inch to 1 inch from the surface being scanned. Please note that as you scan across studs, the readings will be elevated due to the higher density of the stud vs.
Low Battery Indicator When the LO BAT indicator is on, you should replace the battery to insure the meter will function properly. If the battery needs to be replaced, use a 9-volt alkaline battery. Be sure to observe proper battery polarity.
Materials Settings Table These material settings are provided to give users general correction factors for various construction materials. Material Setting Material Boat Structures (Fiberglass) 1:00 Brick Ceramic Tile 1:00 Concrete Drywall / Sheetrock Engineered / Laminated Wood Fiberboard / Particleboard Flooring (Wood) 1:00 Gypsum...
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Wagner Meters shall in no event be liable for any breach of warranty or defect in this product, which exceeds the amount of purchase price of the product.
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With proper care and maintenance, the meter should stay in calibration; however, because Wagner Meters has no control over the manner in which the unit will be used, it makes no warranty that the meter will stay in calibration for any specific period of time.
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Wagner Meters do not constitute warranties and should not be relied upon by the customer. This warranty is personal to the customer purchasing the product from Wagner...
Repair Service In the event of damage, failure, or if the unit requires re-calibration, contact Wagner Meters Technical Services Department at www.wagnerrepairs.com or by phone for complete shipping information. The values stored in memory may be lost in the event that the meter is sent in for repair.
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