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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 Attach the vacuum attachment to the straight extension of a shop vacuum cleaner hose* and important in complying with the ASTM F2170 thoroughly vacuum up the dust in and around the hole. standard.
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Step 3: Insert the L6 Smart Sensor TIP: Check the L6 Smart Sensor prior to installation to ensure of the package, and with no extensions installed, insert the L6 Smart Sensor into the hole there is a properly functioning sensor that is giving a reading. using the insertion tool.
Step 4: Take Readings When ready to take readings, remove the green rubber plug After the initial equilibration has been reached per ASTM F2170 requirements, subsequent Total Reader from the center of the protective cap from the Smart Sensor, and readings can be taken instantly.
Step 5: Encapsulate Smart Sensor Troubleshooting If future readings are no longer Total Reader LCD display shows “ER”: The Rapid RH® Total Reader may not be properly Place Metal Disk over Smart Apply Cementitious needed (for example, when communicating with the L6 Smart Sensor for the following reasons: Sensor before Encapsulating Patching Compound ready to apply a floor covering...
The Rapid RH® L6 is not to be used in concrete less than 28 days old. Follow ASTM F2170, Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using Wagner Meters offers a simple-to-use, science-based RH estimator tool that adjusts for service in situ Probes temperature.
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Notes Wagner Meters warrants the Rapid RH ® L6 Smart Sensor and Rapid RH ® Total Reader products against defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: Wagner Meters’...
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