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F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 1 F-6 & F-6/6-30 o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l ® W H E N A C C U R A C Y I S T H E P O I N T GlobalTestSupply www.
F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Features 3 Before You Begin 3 Check Calibration 3 Taking a Reading 3 Testing Baled Hay 4 Testing in the Windrow 5 Factors Affecting Your Reading...
F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Key Functions READ KEY - Reads the Percent Moisture Content value. CALIBRATION CHECK KEY - Checks the meter calibration. CHECK CALIBRATION hRemove the prod from the top of the meter.
F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 6 hIf you are testing high density bales, we recommend using the H-4 handle with the 830-2 10” prod, 830-3 18” prod, or the 830-4 36” prod. Using the handle/prod combina-...
F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 7 Test B hAttach the #831 short pin prod to the H-4 handle and connect the handle to the connector on top of the meter. hPress down on the electrode to make firm contact with the hay sample.
F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 8 Range of Moisture Content The F-6 is designed to test moisture in hay over a range of 6%-30% or 13-40%, depending on model. Readings over 30% should be used only as a qualitative indication of high moisture content.
F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 9 The validity of the meter readings is closely related to the care spent in sampling the hay to be tested. Whether hay in the windrow or baled hay is tested, the number of tests made should be increased whenever the initial readings show considerable variations.
F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 10 Sample Size When testing baled hay, it is essential to take readings at several different points in the bale. Hay moisture may vary a great deal in the same bale. For example, at one point bale moisture may be 20% and at another over 35%.
F-6 meter for one year from date of purchase and any optional electrodes against defects in material or workman- ship for 90 days. If, within the warranty period of the F-6, you find any defect in material or workmanship return the meter following the instructions in the Service for Your Meter section.
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F-6 manual B&W_F-6 manual B&W.qxp 1/25/13 11:40 AM Page 12 For more than 65 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 applica-...
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