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® he Rapid RH moisture testing system should be used on any project where moisture-sensitive floor coverings or coatings are to be applied over concrete slabs. Owners, general contractors, flooring contractors/ installers and testing companies need to be sure the tests they perform are accurate, repeatable and available to all who need to know the current moisture condition of concrete slabs.
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Step 1: Drill the Hole Step 2: Clean the Hole Correct hole depth and hole diameter are important in complying with the ASTM F2170 Attach the vacuum attachment to the straight extension of a shop vacuum cleaner standard (see ASTM F2170 Best Practices on page 11). For easy installation of a Smart hose* and thoroughly vacuum up the dust in and around the hole.
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Step 3: Insert the Smart Sensor Directly out of the package, the Smart Sensor is 1.6” in insert the Smart Sensor down inside the hole, “seating” it at the bottom (review length or 40% of a 4” thick slab. ASTM F2170-11, Section the IMPORTANT hole diameter and uniformity comment under Step 2).
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Step 4: Take Readings After the initial equilibration has been reached per ASTM F2170 requirements, When ready to take readings, remove the orange Easy Reader subsequent readings can be taken instantly (see ASTM F2170 Best Practices section protective cap from the Smart Sensor, and ensure no dust inserted into a ®...
Step 5: Encapsulate Smart Sensor Troubleshooting Easy Reader LCD display shows “ER” : The Rapid RH future readings ® Easy Reader may not be Place metal disk over Smart Apply cementitious no longer needed (for properly communicating with the Smart Sensor for the following reasons: (1) The Easy Sensor before encapsulating patching compound example, when ready to...
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Minimizing the amount of time between (NOTE: Wagner has not heard of any reports where this has actually been an issue, initiating any moisture testing on a slab and but it is still a best use practice).
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(1) year from the date of purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: Wagner Meters’ liability under this warranty shall be limited, at Wagner Meters’ option, to the repair or replacement of products or any part thereof, which are demonstrated to be defective. To exercise this warranty, customer must send product back with a copy of the proof of purchase date, the reason for return and, if Wagner determines it is under warranty, Wagner will replace the customer’s product.
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