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- Page 1 ProScan™ v.1.2 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………..…….…….…2 SWITCH KEY FUNCTIONS ……………………………………………………..……..3 OPERATION …………………………………………………………………….…...…….4 TIPS FOR USING PROSCAN TO MEASURE WOOD …………………….….………5 TIPS FOR USING PROSCAN TO MEASURE RELATIVE MOISTURE …….……..6 CARE FOR YOUR METER ..……………………………………………….……….……8 SERVICE YOUR METER …………………………………………………….…….…..9 WARRANTY …………………………………………………………………..….…………..9 ………………………………………………………………………………11... -
Page 3: Introduction
VERSION 1.2 OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing ProScan, a multi-purpose meter that can be used in many applications including lumber and woodworking, flooring, water damage restoration, home inspection, and indoor air quality. ProScan provides a fast, effective way to identify moisture problems and determine if further action must be taken. -
Page 4: Switch Key Functions
SWITCH KEY FUNCTIONS 1. On/Hold Key: Press to turn meter on, return to reading mode after checking calibration, setting alarm, or to hold the current reading if pressed while reading. (There is a slow beeping sound while holding a reading.) 2. -
Page 5: Operation
OPERATION Checking the Battery and Calibration Press the Self Check key once to display the battery status. “bAtt” will be displayed followed by “PASS”, “FAIL”, or “LO”. PASS indicates there is sufficient battery voltage to operate the meter. LO indicates the battery should be replaced soon. -
Page 6: Tips For Using Proscan To Measure Wood
The entire sensor plate should be in contact with the surface of the board. The sensor plate measures 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”. Readings obtained with ProScan and pin-less moisture meters in general, are affected by the amount of pressure applied to the material. Apply and maintain uniform, firm pressure to the meter when taking readings. -
Page 7: Tips For Using Proscan To Measure Relative Moisture
(specifically the wood) being measured. Materials with higher specific gravity produce higher moisture readings than materials with lower specific gravity at the same moisture content. Since ProScan is calibrated for wood at a specific gravity (SG) of 0.46, a correction is required when measuring wood species with SG values other than 0.46. - Page 8 The entire sensor plate should be in contact with the surface of the material being measured. The sensor plate measures 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”. Readings obtained with ProScan and pin-less moisture meters in general, are affected by the amount of pressure applied to the material. Apply and maintain uniform, firm pressure to the meter when taking readings.
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Page 9: Care For Your Meter
Using ProScan In A Water Damage Restoration Or Mold Remediation Job: ProScan is a useful tool in identifying moisture in walls, ceilings and floors in a water restoration or mold remediation. In order to establish pre-loss conditions, find an area of the building that was not damaged and take several readings on various materials. -
Page 10: Service Your Meter
If within the warranty period of the ProScan you find any defect in material or workmanship return the meter following the instructions in the Service for Your Meter section. - Page 11 For more than 70 years Delmhorst Instrument has been the leading manufacturer of high quality, US-made moisture meters and thermo-hygrometers. Today we offer a wide range of meters for applications including water damage restoration, construction, flooring, lumber/woodworking, paper, and agriculture.
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