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TRAMEX CME4 User Manual

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Moisture Encounter Plus
Wood
Timber
Introduction ............................................................................3
Instrument Features ..............................................................4
Operating Instructions ..........................................................5
Scale 1 ................................................................................6
Testing wood and wood products ................................6
Wood Flooring ................................................................8
Notes on Specific Gravity (SG) ....................................9
How to use the Wood SG Tables ..................................9
Scale 2 ..............................................................................12
Testing built-up-roofing ..............................................12
Testing Drywall. ............................................................12
coverings.......................................................................13
Scale 3 ..............................................................................13
Testing plaster or brick ................................................13
Limitations............................................................................14
Warranty................................................................................14
Warranty Claims ..................................................................15
Product Development..........................................................15
User Guide
Drywall
Tiling

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Roofing
Floor Covering
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Block
Brick
Coverings
Plaster

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Roofing Wood Drywall Tiling Floor Covering Block Brick Coverings Plaster Timber Table of Contents Introduction ................3 Instrument Features ..............4 Operating Instructions ............5 Working with your Moisture Encounter Plus......6 Scale 1 ................6 Testing wood and wood products ........6 Relative humidity and moisture content ......8 Wood Flooring ..............8 Notes on Specific Gravity (SG) ........9...
  • Page 2 Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide TRAMEX MOISTURE/HUMIDITY INSTRUMENTS SURVEY ENCOUNTER The intelligent moisture meter. “State of the art” non-destructive moisture meter for measuring and recording moisture in building materials. MOISTURE ENCOUNTER PLUS. Non-destructive moisture meter employing advanced analog and digital technology with automatic timed cutout and HOLD facility CONCRETE ENCOUNTER CME 4.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Introduction Your Moisture Encounter Plus is a patented instrument, which enables non-invasive moisture measurement and detection in a wide range of building materials. The instrument operates on the principle that the electrical impedance of a material varies in proportion to its moisture con- tent.

  • Page 4: Instrument Features

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Instrument Features Your Moisture Encounter Plus employs advanced analogue and digital technology to enable the incorporation of many new fea- tures, which greatly extend the capability of the instrument. • Three simple pushbutton controls, ON, SCALE and HOLD. •...

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Operating Instructions The instrument face with brief notes on the push button controls and LED indicators is shown below. 1. Press the ON button to power up. The LED for the last used scale will light. [Note – If the battery voltage is getting low, the three LEDs will flash sequentially for a short period.

  • Page 6: Working With Your Moisture Encounter Plus

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide 6. For drywall, felt roofing, plaster or brick comparative (Relative) readings are taken from the lower line on the meter dial, which is marked from 0 to 100. 7. The instrument will automatically power-off after two minutes if no button is pressed or if no change in meter reading is detected.
  • Page 7 Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide e) As a rule of thumb and depending on climatic conditions, exterior wood is generally considered safe for painting when the moisture content is 14% or below. Wood below 10% is generally considered suitable for painting indoors. (Always check coating manufacturers recommendations).

  • Page 8: Relative Humidity And Moisture Content

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Relative humidity and moisture content The table below shows the approximate relationship between rel- ative humidity and equilibrium moisture content of some woods. (These figures are approximate values at a temperature of 70ºf, and may vary for different species.) Relative Humidity Wood MC% 3 to 5...

  • Page 9: Notes On Specific Gravity (Sg)

    Concrete Your Moisture Encounter Plus is not calibrated for concrete. The Tramex Concrete Encounter instrument is specifically designed for concrete flooring and is recommended where quantitative measurements are required. However a useful indication of the moisture condition of a concrete or sub floor can be obtained with the Moisture Encounter Plus set on the wall/brick mode.

  • Page 10: Wood S.g. Table, 5% To 17% Meter Reading

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Wood S.G. Table, 5% to 17% meter reading WOOD SPECIFIC GRAVITY ADJUSTMENT TABLE (5 to 17%) Meter 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Reading Specific ADJUSTED/CORRECTED MOISTURE CONTENT Gravity 0.30 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 0.32 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 0.34...

  • Page 11: Wood S.g. Table, 18% To 30% Meter Reading

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Wood S.G. Table, 18% to 30% meter reading WOOD SPECIFIC GRAVITY ADJUSTMENT TABLE (18 to 30%) Meter 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Reading Specific ADJUSTED/CORRECTED MOISTURE CONTENT Gravity 0.30 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 37 38...

  • Page 12: Scale 2

    It is recommended that a core be cut to determine the depth and density of the moisture before carrying out roof repairs. Alternatively, the area can be checked with a Tramex Compact or Professional resistance type moisture meter with insulated pins.

  • Page 13: Testing On Ceramic Tiles And Other Wall And Floor Coverings

    Moisture Encounter Plus User Guide Testing on ceramic tiles and other wall and floor coverings. Excess moisture trapped behind covering materials such as ceramic tiles, carpet, wall coverings etc can cause major prob- lems. For instance, excess moisture behind ceramic tiles on drywall or other substrates can cause decay, delamination and mold growth, the longer these problems go undetected the worst the problem can get eventually leading to system failure.

  • Page 14: Limitations

    In no event shall Tramex, its agents or distributors be liable to the customer for any special, indirect, or consequential loss or dam- age of any type whatsoever (including, without limitation, loss of...

  • Page 15: Warranty Claims

    Tramex at address shown below. Product development It is the policy of Tramex to continually improve and update all its products. We therefore reserve the right to alter the specification or design of this instrument without prior notice.

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